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

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

The EU cider, perry and mead market rose rapidly to $X in 2021, increasing by 8.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Production of Cider, Perry, Mead And Other Fermented Beverages in the EU

In value terms, cider, perry and mead production rose slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 6.7%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Exports of Cider, Perry, Mead And Other Fermented Beverages

Exports in the EU

Cider, perry and mead exports reached X litres in 2021, remaining constant against 2020. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cider, perry and mead exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X litres), Italy (X litres) and Germany (X litres) represented roughly 38% of total exports in 2021. It was followed by Belgium (X litres), France (X litres), the Netherlands (X litres), Austria (X litres) and Lithuania (X litres), together constituting a 30% share of total exports. The following exporters - Denmark (X litres), Poland (X litres), Estonia (X litres), Hungary (X litres) and Spain (X litres) - together made up 19% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +21.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the largest cider, perry and mead supplier in the European Union, comprising 27% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sweden ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 10% share.

In Italy, cider, perry and mead exports expanded at an average annual rate of +17.8% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (-2.0% per year) and Germany (+4.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per litre, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per litre), while Hungary ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+3.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cider, Perry, Mead And Other Fermented Beverages

Imports in the EU

In 2021, cider, perry and mead imports in the European Union rose significantly to X litres, picking up by 6.2% compared with the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X litres in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cider, perry and mead imports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X litres), the Czech Republic (X litres), the Netherlands (X litres), Spain (X litres), Lithuania (X litres), Latvia (X litres), Romania (X litres), Italy (X litres), France (X litres), Hungary (X litres), Ireland (X litres) and Sweden (X litres) represented the largest importer of cider, perry, mead and other fermented beverages in the European Union, generating 75% of total import. Belgium (X litres) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +33.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cider, perry and mead importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 32% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, France, Sweden, Romania, Belgium, Latvia, Ireland, Lithuania, Italy and Hungary, which together accounted for a further 45%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Romania, with a CAGR of +31.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per litre, increasing by 6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by 11% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per litre. From 2015 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per litre), while Lithuania ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+1.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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