Market Overview
The Irish cider and perry market is projected to expand by USD 28.5 million through 2030, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%. Overall volumes have faced pressure, with consumption declining as the category reaches a mature stage. Sales remain highly seasonal, concentrated in the summer months, and adverse weather—such as overcast or rainy periods—directly dampens on-premise consumption. While producers are experimenting with winter-themed variants to smooth demand across the year, traditional alcoholic formats continue to dominate, and non-alcoholic options have shown only modest traction.
Competitive intensity is increasing as ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages leverage sweetness, innovation, and youth-oriented branding to capture occasions historically associated with cider, while beer also competes for consumer attention. Domestic leading brands maintain a stable position through local apple sourcing and sustainability-focused marketing, but international fruit-flavored variants are rapidly gaining share. Smaller artisanal producers are gradually establishing a foothold, emphasizing authenticity and local provenance. Supermarkets remain the dominant offline channel due to convenience and breadth of coverage, while discount retailers benefit from price-sensitive traffic. On-premise consumption is relatively resilient, with draught options supporting volume and maintaining appeal.
Several structural drivers influence the market. Seasonal and weather dependencies continue to constrain growth, while the proliferation of sweet and innovative RTDs encroaches on overlapping consumer segments. Health-conscious trends and alcohol moderation have led to a slight uptick in non-alcoholic cider, though overall category performance limits impact. Local sourcing and sustainability initiatives—including pollinator protection and reforestation programs—resonate with environmentally aware consumers. Rising living costs have reinforced demand in discount and draught channels, and small producers benefit from tax incentives and local preference, enhancing visibility and innovation.
Looking ahead, the category is expected to face persistent volume pressure, with competition from RTDs and beer remaining intense. Global and domestic artisanal brands are likely to support category resilience, with local heritage, environmental practices, and sustainability messaging reinforcing consumer engagement. Opportunities for flavor diversification, including berry and pear variants, may attract younger consumers and improve competitiveness versus RTDs, while non-alcoholic options offer measured growth potential. Overall, innovation is expected to be incremental rather than transformative, with sustainability and local identity serving as central pillars for future strategy.
The report delivers a comprehensive dataset on the Ireland cider and perry market, detailing annual market size and growth rates over the past six years, alongside projections through 2030. It offers an in-depth examination of market segments and subcategories, with a particular focus on evolving trends by product type and distribution channel.
What’s Inside the Report
This report provides a detailed assessment of the Ireland cider and perry market, including historical data and forward-looking projections through 2030. It breaks down the industry by product type and distribution channel, with compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) for both past performance and forecast periods. By analyzing growth trajectories, the study pinpoints high-opportunity segments to inform strategic investments.
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 following outlines the segmentation of the Ireland cider and perry market:
Product type – e.g., non-alcoholic cider and perry, regular cider and perry
Distribution channel – e.g., bars and HoReCa, convenience stores, discounters, e-commerce, liquor/tobacco shops, supermarkets, others
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
This section delivers market share statistics for the cider and perry market in Ireland, helping readers assess brand performance and competitive dynamics. Leading players featured include: AB Abro Bryggeri, AB InBev, Adams Cider Company Limited, Aston Manor Brewery Company Ltd., C&C Group PLC, Heineken N.V., Kopparbergs Bryggeri AB, Nohoval Drinks Company Ltd., 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:
Ireland cider and perry market share
Ireland non-alcoholic cider and perry market share
Ireland regular cider and perry market share
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
Ireland Cider and Perry Market – Product Type Analysis
Ireland Cider and Perry Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company/Brand Shares Analysis
AB Abro Bryggeri
AB InBev
Adams Cider Company Limited
Aston Manor Brewery Company Ltd.
C&C Group PLC
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer
FIGURES AND TABLES
Table Ireland Cider and Perry Market 2020-2030
Chart Ireland Cider and Perry Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart Ireland Cider and Perry Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table Ireland Cider and Perry Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart Ireland Cider and Perry Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Ireland Cider and Perry Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table Ireland Cider and Perry Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart Ireland Cider and Perry Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Ireland Cider and Perry Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table Ireland Cider and Perry Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart Ireland Cider and Perry Market, by Companies, 2024
Table Ireland Cider and Perry Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart Ireland Cider and Perry Market, by Brands, 2024
Table Ireland – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table Ireland – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table Ireland – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table Ireland Cider and Perry Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table Ireland Cider and Perry Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)
Companies Mentioned
The companies profiled in this Ireland Cider and Perry market report include:
AB Abro Bryggeri
AB InBev
Adams Cider Company Limited
Aston Manor Brewery Company Ltd.
C&C Group PLC
Heineken N.V.
Kopparbergs Bryggeri AB
Nohoval Drinks Company Ltd.
