Europe: Market for Cider, Perry, Mead And Other Fermented Beverages 2024

Market Size for Cider, Perry, Mead And Other Fermented Beverages in Europe

The Europe cider, perry and mead market expanded remarkably to $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Cider, Perry, Mead And Other Fermented Beverages in Europe

In value terms, cider, perry and mead production fell to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Cider, Perry, Mead And Other Fermented Beverages

Exports in Europe

In 2023, shipments abroad of cider, perry, mead and other fermented beverages decreased by X% to X litres, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X litres in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cider, perry and mead exports amounted to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X litres) and Germany (X litres) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2023. Italy (X litres) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Belgium (X%), Ireland (X%), Austria (X%), the UK (X%) and France (X%). The Netherlands (X litres), Lithuania (X litres), Estonia (X litres), Poland (X litres) and Croatia (X litres) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Sweden ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total exports. Ireland, Belgium, the UK, France, Austria, the Netherlands, Lithuania, Estonia, Croatia and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Austria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per litre, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per litre), while Poland ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cider, Perry, Mead And Other Fermented Beverages

Imports in Europe

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of cider, perry, mead and other fermented beverages, when their volume decreased by X% to X litres. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X litres in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, cider, perry and mead imports rose markedly to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The UK represented the key importer of cider, perry, mead and other fermented beverages in Europe, with the volume of imports reaching X litres, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. Germany (X litres) took the second position in the ranking, followed by the Czech Republic (X litres) and Russia (X litres). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Spain (X litres), the Netherlands (X litres), Italy (X litres), Latvia (X litres), Lithuania (X litres), Austria (X litres), Norway (X litres), Romania (X litres) and France (X litres) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into the UK increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Romania (X%), Austria (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Norway (X%), Spain (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Latvia (X%), Italy (X%) and Russia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, France (X%), Germany (X%) and Lithuania (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Romania and the Netherlands increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the UK ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cider, perry, mead and other fermented beverages in Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in the UK was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Russia (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per litre, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per litre), while the Czech Republic ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform