Who owns Harbin?
Harbin is owned by AB InBev (Belgium, NYSE: BUD), which has owned the brand since 1 June 2004.[1] Harbin was founded in 1900 in Harbin and was independent until 2004.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1900–2004)
- Owner HQ
- 🇧🇪 Belgium, Leuven
- Origin
- 🇨🇳 China, Harbin
- Founded
- 1900
- Category
- Beverages › Beer › Lager
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: BUD
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Harbin
Harbin is the oldest beer brand in China, founded in 1900 by a Polish brewer in the northeastern city of the same name. AB InBev acquired it in 2004, giving the company a substantial position in the largest beer market in the world.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Harbin?
The parent company of Harbin is AB InBev, a publicly listed company headquartered in Belgium.
Is Harbin Chinese or Belgian?
Harbin originated in China in 1900, but it is owned today by AB InBev, which is headquartered in Belgium. So Harbin is a Chinese-origin brand under Belgian ownership.
Since when has AB InBev owned Harbin?
AB InBev has owned Harbin since 1 June 2004.
Who owned Harbin before AB InBev?
Harbin was an independent company from its founding in 1900 in Harbin until AB InBev acquired it in 2004.
Is Harbin still owned by AB InBev?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Harbin is still owned by AB InBev. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Annual Report on Form 20-F filed 2026-03-03 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 20-F, published 3 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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