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

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

In 2021, the Norwegian cider, perry and mead market increased by 7.7% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Cider, perry and mead consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

In value terms, cider, perry and mead production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Cider, perry and mead production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Cider, Perry, Mead And Other Fermented Beverages

Exports from Norway

In 2021, approx. X litres of cider, perry, mead and other fermented beverages were exported from Norway; shrinking by -15.8% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X litres. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cider, perry and mead exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible descent. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X litres), Denmark (X litres) and New Zealand (X litres) were the main destinations of cider, perry and mead exports from Norway, together comprising 68% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for New Zealand (with a CAGR of +257.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Sweden ($X) and Denmark ($X) constituted the largest markets for cider, perry and mead exported from Norway worldwide, with a combined 49% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, New Zealand, Spain and Germany, which together accounted for a further 37%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, New Zealand, with a CAGR of +403.2%, recorded 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

The average cider, perry and mead export price stood at $X per litre in 2021, rising by 52% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per litre in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per litre), while the average price for exports to New Zealand ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to New Zealand (+40.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cider, Perry, Mead And Other Fermented Beverages

Imports into Norway

In 2021, approx. X litres of cider, perry, mead and other fermented beverages were imported into Norway; with an increase of 13% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +101.3% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cider, perry and mead imports expanded notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +81.3% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 23% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Estonia (X litres), Sweden (X litres) and the UK (X litres) were the main suppliers of cider, perry and mead imports to Norway, together comprising 87% of total imports. Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +49.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cider, perry and mead suppliers to Norway were Sweden ($X), Estonia ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 76% share of total imports. Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

Among the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +46.1%, 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

The average cider, perry and mead import price stood at $X per litre in 2021, falling by -4.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 24%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per litre. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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