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Beer Purchasers Index

NBWA's Beer Purchaser's Index Returns to Expansion in April

An increase in expected distributor demand pushed the BPI above the benchmark (50) for the first time in 21 months, with an April reading of 59, NBWA said. The combined index readings for at-risk inventory (48) and BPI (59) place the industry in expansionary territory heading into the summer.
Joel Whitaker 01 May 2026

At Last, Good News for Beer

National Beer Wholesalers Association said its Beer Puchasters' Index improved across all segments. The BPI reading of 50 marked the first result at or above the benchmark (50) in 20 months. Every segment recorded YoY gains for the first time since April 2024, led by expansionary readings for Imports,
Joel Whitaker 26 Mar 2026
Beer Purchasers' Index Remains in Contraction

Beer Purchasers' Index Remains in Contraction

Joel Whitaker 25 Nov 2025

Beer Distributors' Gloom Deepens

February's decline in beer distsributors' purchasing outlook continued in March as the National Beer Wholesalers Association's Beer Purchasers' Index fell to 33 and the At-Risk inventory measure remained about 50. The combination of index readings – which is 21 points lower than the March
Joel Whitaker 30 Mar 2025

Beer Purchasing Index Highest in 4 Years

Joel Whitaker 05 Feb 2025

Beer Wholesalers Cautious but See Growth at Year-End

Joel Whitaker 30 Dec 2024

Beer Distributors Neutral on Outlook

Joel Whitaker 26 Nov 2024

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