Good afternoon,

Linked below is the Import Export Report for November 2018.

Here are a few key findings:

• Imported beer volume declined slightly for the second month in a row during November 2018.
• Imports are now up 4.1% year-to-date through November, nearly a full point stronger than during the same period in 2017. 
• Imports from Mexico and Italy each grew double digits during November. These were the only two countries from among the top 10 import source countries to grow during the month.
• Imported beer in aluminum cans grew at double-digit rates while bottle and draft imports declined in November, but all import packages are up year-to-date.
• This report was originally scheduled for release on January 8th but was delayed due to the partial government shutdown. It's unclear when we will get December numbers.

If you have any questions, please reach out.

Cheers,

Michael Uhrich
Chief Economist