Cider Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, By Packaging(Sparkling, Still, Apple wine, Others), By Source(Apple, Fruit flavoured, Perry, Others), By Distribution Channel(Hypermarkets, Supermarkets, Specialty Stores, Online Retail), By Region - Industry Forecast 2024-2031

Cider Market Driver

Rise In Consumer Awareness and Popularity of Cider Products to Create Market Opportunities

• Fruit-flavored cider is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.4% from 2019 to 2025, owing to increased consumer awareness of fruit components in a variety of product categories. The nutritious content of fruits in beverages, as well as the health advantages connected with them, will likely boost demand in the future years.
• The younger population's preference for the beverage accounted for the category's expansion. According to surveys, those aged 18 to 34 years old were the most frequent users of fruit cider in 2018, accounting for over half of total consumption. The superfood content of fruits, which contains vitamin C and antioxidants, aids in heart protection and reduces the incidence of asthma and diabetes.

Cider Market Restraints:

Presence of High Sugar Content Might Not be Suitable for All Age Groups

• The sugar content of cider is a significant issue for adoption of cider products. Cider has a lower glycemic index rating than wine because most apples have less sugar than grapes do. In any case, there is a lot of sugar in the fermented product. A 470 ml "natural cler" can contains 20.5 grams of sugar, which is the only amount that adults are advised to consume daily, according to recent research. 
• Additionally, the sugar content of the cider may rise by 5 or 10 times depending on whether it is paired with lager or ale. The market faces a big challenge because diabetes is one of the most prevalent cardiovascular diseases with changes in the diet of population.