United Kingdom: Market for Cider, Perry, Mead And Other Fermented Beverages 2025

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

In 2021, the UK cider, perry and mead market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight contraction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, cider, perry and mead production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 11%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Cider, Perry, Mead And Other Fermented Beverages

Exports from the UK

For the third consecutive year, the UK recorded decline in overseas shipments of cider, perry, mead and other fermented beverages, which decreased by -29.7% to X litres in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 27%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X litres. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cider, perry and mead exports shrank notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X litres), Canada (X litres) and the Netherlands (X litres) were the main destinations of cider, perry and mead exports from the UK, with a combined 55% share of total exports. The United States, Finland, Russia, Belgium, Spain, France, the United Arab Emirates, Norway, Germany and Niger lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +18.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X), Ireland ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest markets for cider, perry and mead exported from the UK worldwide, with a combined 53% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Finland, Russia, Norway, France, Belgium, Germany, Spain, the United Arab Emirates and Niger lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

Russia, with a CAGR of +18.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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, increasing by 4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 30% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per litre. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per litre), while the average price for exports to Niger ($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 the United States (+7.6%), 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 the UK

In 2021, imports of cider, perry, mead and other fermented beverages into the UK expanded modestly to X litres, with an increase of 1.7% against 2020 figures. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 23%. Imports peaked at X litres in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cider, perry and mead imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a slight slump. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Ireland (X litres), Sweden (X litres) and Belgium (X litres) were the main suppliers of cider, perry and mead imports to the UK, with a combined 89% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Jamaica, Germany and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 5.1%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Jamaica (with a CAGR of +41.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Ireland ($X) and Jamaica ($X) constituted the largest cider, perry and mead suppliers to the UK, with a combined 80% share of total imports.

Jamaica, with a CAGR of +55.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cider, perry and mead import price amounted to $X per litre, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild reduction. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per litre in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Jamaica ($X per litre), while the price for Ireland ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jamaica (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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