According to a report by Dow Jones, shipment data for the January-June period
suggests that Asahi’s market share reached 37.8% after domestic beer shipments
rose 9.4% to 102.03m cases.
JAPAN: Kirin faces battle for market share
Kirin Brewery, Japan's leading brewer, is facing a battle for dominance with Asahi Breweries Ltd after Asahi's successful move into the low-priced low-malt beer sector. According to a report by Dow Jones, shipment data for the January-June period suggests that Asahi's market share reached 37.8% after domestic beer shipments rose 9.4% to 102.03m cases.