Market Overview
The cider and perry market in Australasia is forecast to expand from USD 1.08 billion in 2025 to about USD 1.31 billion by 2030, implying a compound annual growth rate of roughly 4%. This value growth masks a more uneven volume trajectory, with consumption fluctuating between modest gains and periods of stagnation. While easing economic pressure is beginning to support a tentative recovery in demand, overall penetration remains constrained by intensifying competition across adjacent beverage categories. Conventional alcoholic cider continues to account for the bulk of sales, but growth momentum is increasingly concentrated in smaller, faster-moving segments.
Competitive dynamics are becoming more challenging as ready-to-drink beverages and beer consolidate their presence in casual and social occasions through convenience, flavor breadth, and lower perceived alcohol intensity. Against this backdrop, cider’s positioning remains less clearly defined, limiting its ability to capture incremental occasions. Market leadership is nonetheless stable, with established producers leveraging broad distribution and strong brand recognition to defend share. At the margin, more agile players are gaining visibility by emphasizing low-calorie propositions and fruit-forward profiles. Distribution remains anchored in specialist food, beverage, and tobacco outlets, which benefit from assortment depth and consumer guidance, while supermarkets continue to gain share on the back of one-stop convenience and promotional activity. E-commerce is expanding from a small base, and on-premise sales are improving in value terms, though the recovery remains gradual.
Structural drivers are reshaping demand patterns. Health and moderation trends, particularly among younger consumers, are reducing overall alcohol intake and accelerating interest in low- and no-alcohol alternatives, as well as in non-alcoholic substitutes more broadly. At the same time, lingering cost-of-living pressures are reinforcing price sensitivity and encouraging consumers to default to familiar or better-value options. Compared with beer and RTDs, innovation in cider has been relatively limited, dampening its appeal to younger cohorts. Offsetting this, growing consumer emphasis on local provenance, sustainability, and craft quality is supporting premium and artisanal offerings, especially within specialist retail.
Looking ahead, volumes are expected to recover gradually over the forecast period as economic conditions improve and incomes stabilize, though growth is likely to remain measured given persistent competition from beer and RTDs. Low- and no-alcohol cider is set to be the most dynamic segment, benefiting from health-led demand and targeted product development. Craft and locally positioned ciders are also poised for outperformance as consumers seek authenticity, quality, and regional identity. Future growth will hinge on sharper innovation in flavor, seasonal and limited releases, and cleaner, lower-sugar formulations, alongside credible sustainability credentials such as environmentally friendly packaging and local sourcing. Together, these levers will be critical in reinforcing relevance and supporting premiumization in an increasingly crowded beverage landscape.
This report delivers a deep dive into the Australasia cider and perry market, combining historical performance data from 2020 onward with forward-looking projections through 2030. It uncovers critical insights into market size, growth rates, and key trends, providing a clear view of the industry’s evolution. By breaking down the market across product type, distribution channel and country, the report identifies actionable opportunities for stakeholders to drive growth and outperform competitors.
What’s Inside the Report
The report delivers detailed market sizing from 2020 to 2030, with metrics reported in (Liters/USD). It includes historical data, forecasts through 2030, and corresponding CAGR metrics. The dataset covers segmentation by product type, distribution channel and country. Through comparative growth analysis, the report identifies outperforming segments and provides a quantitative foundation for prioritizing strategic initiatives.
Also included in the report is an analysis of the market’s underlying trends and drivers. Informed by executive-level interviews and verified macro-level data, this section explores the fundamental shifts influencing demand and competition. It outlines how changes in innovation cycles, and consumer expectations have affected recent developments, while pointing to segments with the greatest forward momentum and associated risks.
A competitive benchmarking section tracks market share movements and brand positioning among key players from 2020 onward. The report maps consolidation trends, share shifts, and differentiation strategies, equipping stakeholders with actionable insights for portfolio optimization and long-term planning.
Market Segmentation
The Australasia cider and perry market is categorized into the following segments:
Product type – e.g., non-alcoholic cider and perry, regular cider and perry
Distribution channel – e.g., bars and HoReCa, discounters, e-commerce, liquor/tobacco shops, supermarkets, others
Country – e.g., Australia, New Zealand
Macroeconomic & Demographic Indicators
In addition to core market data, the report incorporates key socio-economic indicators that provide essential context for interpreting market dynamics. These include population trends, the Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), per capita consumption (expressed in USD), and consumer spending as a percentage of GDP. Together, these metrics offer a macroeconomic backdrop that enhances the strategic relevance of the market size figures, helping stakeholders better assess demand potential and long-term growth opportunities.
Competitive Landscape: Market Share Analysis
Updated market share data for major industry players in Australasia cider and perry market is included in the report, providing a snapshot of current competitive alignment. Key players covered include: AB Abro Bryggeri, AB InBev, C&C Group PLC, Carlsberg A/S, Heineken N.V., Kirin Holdings Co., Ltd., Kopparbergs Bryggeri AB, Thatchers Cider Company Ltd., The Hills Cider Company, Vok Beverages Pty. Ltd., Zeffer Cider Co., etc.
The report includes detailed market share analysis for major competitors across the total cider and perry market, alongside segment-level insights covering cider and perry, non-alcoholic cider and perry and regular cider and perry.
Market share analysis covered in the report:
Australasia cider and perry market share
Australasia non-alcoholic cider and perry market share
Australasia regular cider and perry market share
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
Australasia Cider and Perry Market – Product Type Analysis
Australasia Cider and Perry Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Australasia Cider and Perry Market – Country Analysis
Company/Brand Shares Analysis
AB Abro Bryggeri
AB InBev
C&C Group PLC
Carlsberg A/S
Heineken N.V.
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer
FIGURES AND TABLES
Table Australasia Cider and Perry Market 2020-2030
Chart Australasia Cider and Perry Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart Australasia Cider and Perry Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table Australasia Cider and Perry Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart Australasia Cider and Perry Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Australasia Cider and Perry Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table Australasia Cider and Perry Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart Australasia Cider and Perry Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Australasia Cider and Perry Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table Australasia Cider and Perry Market by Country, 2020-2030
Chart Australasia Cider and Perry Market by Country, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Australasia Cider and Perry Market by Country, 2020-2030
Table Australasia Cider and Perry Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart Australasia Cider and Perry Market, by Companies, 2024
Table Australasia Cider and Perry Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart Australasia Cider and Perry Market, by Brands, 2024
Table Australasia – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table Australasia – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table Australasia – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table Australasia Cider and Perry Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table Australasia Cider and Perry Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)
Companies Mentioned
The companies profiled in this Australasia Cider and Perry market report include:
AB Abro Bryggeri
AB InBev
C&C Group PLC
Carlsberg A/S
Heineken N.V.
Kirin Holdings Co., Ltd.
Kopparbergs Bryggeri AB
Thatchers Cider Company Ltd.
The Hills Cider Company
Vok Beverages Pty. Ltd.
Zeffer Cider Co.
