Asia Pacific Cider Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Asia Pacific Cider Market Size

The Asia Pacific cider market reached approximately USD 1.40 billion in 2023. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% between 2024 and 2032, reaching a value of around USD 2.10 billion by 2032.

Asia Pacific Cider Market Outlook

• In 2020, approximately 4.9 million individuals aged 26 years and older in Asia, representing 37.2% of that demographic, were reported to have consumed alcohol.

• China leads the world in apple production, yielding an impressive 44.4 million tons annually.

• Women and students are the primary consumers of cider in China, largely due to its relatively low alcohol content.

Asia Pacific Cider Market Growth

China leads the world in apple production, with its fresh apple output making up 53.20% of the global total as of 2020. While apple farming in China takes place in various locations, the majority of production is concentrated in regions such as the Bohai Bay and Loess Plateau. Despite smallholders running most apple orchards, these two areas alone contribute to 80% of the country's growing area and 90% of its production. Furthermore, India is also a significant player in apple production, particularly in regions like Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. The country alone produced 2,276 tonnes of apples in 2021.

The economic expansion in numerous Asian nations has resulted in a rise in disposable income, enabling consumers to allocate more funds towards beverages, such as premium and imported selections. In the first quarter of 2024, China's per capita disposable income reached 11,539 yuan ($1,624.57), marking a 6.2 per cent increase compared to the previous year in nominal terms, as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics. With the growth in disposable incomes, consumers now possess greater financial freedom to invest in non-essential products, including alcoholic beverages like cider.

The Minami-Shinshu region in southern Nagano Prefecture, Japan, is renowned for its numerous apple orchards and is considered a key hub for cider production in the country. In 2020, five local cider producers in the area initiated a collaborative effort with cider makers from Australia, Denmark, Norway, Spain, and the United States. This joint project, known as Global Cider Connect, aims to enhance the quality of its cider products through innovation and international partnerships.

Asia Pacific Cider Industry Segmentation

“Asia Pacific Cider Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Type

• Flavoured

• Plain

Market Breakup by Packaging

• Draught

• Cans

• Glass Bottles

• Plastic Bottles

• Others

Market Breakup by Distribution Channel

• On-Trade

• Off-Trade

Market Breakup by Country

• China

• Japan

• India

• ASEAN

• Australia

• Others

Asia Pacific Cider Market Share

Based on the type, the market is segmented into flavoured and plain. The flavoured segment is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period of 2024-2032. Flavoured ciders come in a wide range of options, including fruit flavours like berry, cherry, pear, and exotic flavours like ginger and cinnamon. This variety appeals to a broad audience, allowing consumers to explore different taste profiles beyond traditional apple cider.

Leading Companies in the Asia Pacific Cider Market

Major players are focusing on flavour innovation, premiumisation, and ethical sourcing to gain a competitive edge in the market.

• Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.  

• Carlsberg Group

• TRILLIUM BEVERAGES PVT. LTD.

• Siqera

• Heineken Brouwerijen B.V.

• Barossa Cider Co.

• William Smith & Sons

• THREE OAKS CIDER CO.

• Small Acres Cyder Pty Ltd.

• Kangaroo Island Ciders

• Others

Key Highlights of the Report