Cider Market Size To Reach USD 14.18 billion by 2031, Driven by Low-Alcohol, Premium, and Sustainable Formats Gain Ground

The global cider market size is estimated at USD 14.63 billion in 2026, rising from USD 14.18 billion in 2025, and is projected to reach USD 17.08 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 3.15% during 2026-2031. Market expansion is supported by younger consumers in urbanizing economies who increasingly view cider as a lighter, fruit-forward alternative to beer. In mature regions, steady replacement demand and premium repositioning are sustaining cider market growth despite rising competition from other ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages.

Premium cider producers are strengthening cider market share through craft positioning, functional ingredient integration, and sustainability-focused branding. At the same time, cider's naturally gluten-free profile and alignment with health-conscious moderation trends continue to reinforce stable global demand.

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Product Innovation and Wellness Alignment Reshape Cider Market

Low-Alcohol Cider Formats Gain Structural Advantage

Low-alcohol cider has emerged as the dominant category, accounting for high market volume in 2025, while also recording the fastest growth rate. Advanced production methods such as controlled fermentation, reverse osmosis, and blending techniques allow producers to reduce alcohol content without compromising flavor complexity.

Supportive regulatory and public-health initiatives, including global moderation campaigns and updated alcohol-consumption guidelines in North America and Europe, are improving the cider market forecast for low-ABV formats.

Functional and Flavor-Driven Offerings Expand Usage Occasions

Flavor innovation is playing a central role in expanding cider's appeal beyond traditional seasonal consumption. Fruit-infused, barrel-aged, wild-fermentation, and limited-edition variants are attracting younger consumers seeking novelty and reduced bitterness.

Seasonal launches aligned with summer social occasions and autumn harvest periods enable premium pricing while strengthening brand engagement. These strategies are repositioning cider as a versatile, year-round beverage category.

Cider Market Segmentation Analysis

By Ingredient

Apple Cider
Mixed Fruit Cider
Others

By Alcohol Content

Low Alcohol
High Alcohol

By Packaging Format

Bottles
Cans

By Category

Mass
Premium

By Distribution Channel

Off-Trade
On-Trade

By Geography

North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Middle East and Africa

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Regional Market Performance Reflects Diverse Growth Drivers

Europe continues to lead the global cider market, holding the largest market share in 2025, supported by long-established consumption in the United Kingdom, Spain, and Ireland. Innovation-led portfolios and sustainability narratives are helping major producers maintain relevance despite high excise regimes.

The Asia-Pacific region is the fastest-growing, driven by evolving consumer tastes, regulatory clarity in emerging markets, and increasing demand for fruit-forward alcoholic beverages. North America remains strategically important, though distribution consolidation is pushing smaller producers toward taproom-led and agritourism-based growth models.

Competitive Landscape Balances Scale and Regional Strength

The cider market remains fragmented, with regional leaders holding more influence than global dominance. Large beverage companies leverage scale, distribution, and brand portfolios, while smaller producers compete through innovation, authenticity, and local relevance.

Key strategies shaping competition include flavor diversification, premium positioning, sustainable packaging adoption, and selective market expansion where regulatory barriers are lower.

Key Companies Operating in the Cider Market

Heineken N.V.
Anheuser-Busch InBev
Molson Coors Beverage Co.
Carlsberg Group
C and C Group Plc
Cider Market Outlook

The global cider market forecast points to steady, value-led expansion through 2031. Growth will be shaped by low-alcohol innovation, premium craft positioning, sustainability-driven packaging shifts, and evolving consumer preferences for lighter, fruit-based alcoholic beverages.

Producers that successfully balance authenticity, innovation, and regulatory alignment are best positioned to strengthen cider market share in an increasingly competitive alcoholic beverage landscape.

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