Cider/Perry

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 in Romania has equally felt the impact of price increases and the high cost of living in 2023, as in other categories. However, volume growth rose slightly in the off-trade and on-trade, reflecting the increasing number of consumers loyal…

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 a difficult year for alcoholic drinks in Peru, cider/perry was one of the few bright spots with the category seeing double-digit growth in total volume terms for the second year running. The main reason for this was due to the fact that the…

Cider/perry in Norway registered a second consecutive year of strong decline in off-trade volume sales in 2023. However, this followed double-digit retail volume growth in 2020 and 2021, supported by limitations on the on-trade channel amid the…

Due to inconsistent consumer demand in North Macedonia, cider/perry witnessed volatility in sales over the review period. In 2023, cider/perry sales bounced back amid growing demand with double-digit volume growth and even stronger current value…

Cider/perry witnessed declining volume sales in 2023 due to the challenging economic conditions in Nigeria. High inflation limited consumer purchasing power, forcing the reduction of expenditure on non-essential products. This reduced spend on drinks…

The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant disruption to New Zealand’s hospitality sector for much of 2020 and into 2021 as the extremely strict approach taken to social distancing meant that cafés, restaurants and bars were required to remain closed.…

Cider/perry was not present in Morocco at the end of the review period, no is data available to suggest the category’s entry over the forecast period.

Despite the negative trend in overall alcoholic drinks consumption, cider/perry showed a slight total volume increase in Mexico in 2023, although growth was driven by off-trade sales, as on-trade sales turned to decline. Total volume growth was…

Manufacturers of cider/perry continued to experience challenges in 2023 due to rising operating costs (eg transportation, labour, utilities and more) and elevated inflation. Hence, players like Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd, Heineken Malaysia Bhd…

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…

Cider/perry grew well in Latvia during 2023 with the hot summer creating additional demand for this alcoholic beverage which is normally served very cold. Cider continued to gain back the losses incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic with the on-trade…

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…

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,…

In 2023, cider/perry in Japan witnessed a total volume decline. However, the on-trade rebound was significant, continuing the double-digit growth observed in 2022. Despite the lifting of COVID-19 quasi-emergency measures across all prefectures in…

Cider/perry saw significant volume growth in Italy in 2023. Indeed, cider/perry was the only alcoholic drinks category to see a positive performance in volume terms in the Italian market in the final year of the review period. The small size of the…

Cider/perry saw volume sales fall in Israel in 2023. As the cocktail trend grew in the local market, the RTD trend grew as well. Local consumers who want to have a lighter drink typically opt for RTDs as the market is growing and becoming more…

Cider/perry slumped into a marginally negative volume performance in Ireland in 2023, following robust volume sales seen in 2022. However, cider remains fairly resilient through on-trade channels. Therefore, this fall is attributed to the…