Cider/Perry

Cider/perry sales experienced a decline in 2023 in Denmark, reflecting shifting consumer preferences and product innovation trends. While manufacturers primarily focused on spirit-based RTDs, the launch of flavoured lager by Carlsberg in 2023…

Sales of cider/perry saw a steep decline in total volume terms in 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This was both because of a more limited supply but also reduced demand. Furthermore, the category was not a priority for category leaders…

Cider/perry saw modest total volume growth in Sweden in 2023. Within the off-trade, sales of cider were hit by the rise in popularity of hard seltzer and premium RTDs, as well as competition from other categories such as other sparkling wine and…

Cider registered very healthy volume growth in in Kazakhstan 2023, as it pays off for local players that recently launched offerings. Up to now, cider has had a small foothold, with varying imported brands from various countries such as Russia,…

Cider/perry saw slumping volume sales in Turkey in 2023, with both on-trade and off-trade volume in negative figures. This also shows a steep drop from the positive volume figures seen in both channels in 2022. Cider/perry is not the most popular…

Cider/perry remains among the most dynamic categories in Portugal, as it successfully combines flavour, freshness, lower ABV perception and a healthier image. The growing popularity of cider/perry is extending to a wider range of age segments.…

Cider/perry is a declining category, with a lack of interest or investment that could help stimulate sales. Due to falling demand, retail chains are reducing the shelf space provided for cider/perry, especially discounters, some of which have even…

In 2023, cider in Indonesia experienced similar volume growth to the previous year. Off-trade volumes, encompassing supermarket and retail sales, continues to exceed on-trade volume by some margin, which includes sales in bars and restaurants. This…

Cider/perry has traditionally occupied a small niche in Azerbaijan due to the low per capita consumption of this alcoholic beverage. Demand is almost exclusively concentrated in off-trade channels, with very few on-trade establishments offering this…

Cider/perry returned to growth in total volume sales in Brazil in 2023. It is important to understand consumer behaviour during times of high inflation in Brazil, including the inflationary situation from 2020, which continued, although to a lesser…

Cider/perry in Slovakia continued to decline at a rapid pace in volume terms in 2023, following the withdrawal of major brands, including Pivovary Topvar’s Kingswood, and Budejovicky Budvar’s Somersby cider, in the previous year. This resulted in…

Characterised by fruity flavours and lower alcohol content, cider/perry is gaining popularity in Kenya, especially among female and younger consumers who may be new to alcohol. Notable brands like Savannah Premium Dry Cider, Hunter’s Gold from Kenya…

2023 was a tough year for cider/perry with sales declining sharply in both on- and off-trade volume terms. Unlike other alcoholic drinks, cider/perry also reported a sharp decline in total current value terms. Producers of cider/perry have found it…

Cider/perry in Serbia continued to see strong and stable volume growth in total volume terms in 2023, although growth continued to come from a small consumer base. Cider is benefitting from a growing consumer base with healthier lifestyles fuelling…

Cider/perry gained momentum during the COVID-19 pandemic when local consumers stayed home due to fears around contagion. However, Taiwan reopened its national border in 2023, and with a resumption of travel and more opportunities to socialise outside…

Volume sales of cider/perry plummeted in Lithuania during 2023 due to strong preference for alternatives. Consumers are put off from buying cider due to its high sugar content, a feature that even self-indulgent consumers tend to avoid. With…

2023 saw a decline in cider/perry sales in Estonia. Although cider remains a popular beverage in foodservice during the summer, economic uncertainty in 2023 caused sales to suffer. Sweet options like Fizz and Kiss lost ground as consumers became more…

Cider/perry saw volume sales stagnate in Austria in 2023. During the year, the category saw improved consumption in pubs and bars, as the on-trade channel continued to recover from the low point it experienced during the pandemic. However, this was…

Total volume sales of cider/perry in Australia declined in 2023, largely driven by a further drop in demand via the off-trade channel. Cider/perry was significantly impacted by weak economic activity in the country and consumers reducing their…

As the appeal of cider/perry in Greece remained limited among the domestic population, the category’s performance was fairly flat in 2023, with only a marginal drop in total volume sales. Retail volume sales dropped moderately while on-trade volume…