The beer market in Denmark is dominated by the brands Carlsberg and Tuborg. Since Tuborg was acquired by Carlsberg in 1970, Carlsberg has held a near-monopoly. However, stout and other dark beers are increasing in popularity, a trend driven by the market growth beer names premium-priced beers. Danish beer production was 723 million litres in 2001, and increased to 870 million litres by 2005.