Market Overview
The United Kingdom cider and perry market, projected to grow from USD 5.0 billion in 2025 to USD 5.9 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 3.11%, reflects the tension between declining volumes and rising value. Overall consumption has edged downward, with on-premise channels particularly affected by economic pressures and rising operating costs, while off-trade volumes show a more moderate decline. Value growth is being supported by persistent price increases, even as the category exhibits classic signs of a mature market, with demand plateauing and traditional alcoholic variants holding the largest share but underperforming relative to emerging non-alcoholic offerings.
Non-alcoholic and low-alcohol variants are gaining traction, aligning with broader health and moderation trends, and are helping leading brands offset volume declines. The market is highly fragmented, accommodating both mainstream producers and a growing number of small craft players, with premium and fruit-flavored innovations allowing incumbents to maintain modest share gains. Large-format retailers dominate off-trade value sales, while discount stores benefit from price-sensitive consumers, and specialized food and beverage shops increasingly attract traffic from high-end craft enthusiasts. E-commerce channels are comparatively resilient, leveraging convenience and younger consumer preferences, whereas on-premise consumption faces structural challenges from bar closures and reduced discretionary spending.
Economic constraints and rising living costs are key determinants, prompting consumers to favor home consumption and more affordable formats. Price escalation supports value growth but dampens volume, particularly in on-premise settings. Younger legal drinking-age consumers show a pronounced preference for low- and no-alcohol alternatives, driving innovation in non-alcoholic and low-sugar variants, as well as limited-edition flavor extensions. Competition for shelf space remains intense, with cider and perry contending with beer and other alcoholic beverages, while high-end positioning allows select brands to maintain revenue despite fewer occasions of consumption.
Looking ahead, volumes are expected to experience modest declines through 2030, moderated by health-conscious trends, economic pressures, and persistent challenges in the on-premise channel. Non-alcoholic variants are poised to be the category’s most dynamic segment, attracting consumers focused on wellness and moderation. Flavor diversification, including berry, citrus, and tropical profiles, along with seasonal and limited-edition releases, will appeal to younger cohorts, particularly millennials and Gen Z. Premiumization will continue, as consumers consolidate consumption occasions around high-quality offerings, while value-oriented pricing remains critical to sustaining relevance against beer and wine alternatives. On-premise recovery is likely to remain uneven, with innovation in non-alcoholic products providing partial support.
This report presents a detailed analysis of the United Kingdom cider and perry market, offering six years of historical market size data and growth trends, as well as forward-looking estimates through 2030. It explores category-specific and subcategory dynamics, with a sharp focus on developments across product type and distribution channel.
What’s Inside the Report
This report compiles reliable and actionable data on United Kingdom cider and perry market size trends spanning 2020 to 2030. Presented in (Liters/GBP/USD), it features validated historical values alongside robust forecasts through 2030, with CAGR included for both periods. Market segmentation includes product type and distribution channel. The format is designed to facilitate comparative analysis and pinpoint high-growth opportunities, supporting strategic insight generation and market entry evaluation.
In addition to granular market metrics, the report captures the broader structural shifts that define the industry’s trajectory. Using proprietary analysis and cross-referenced economic indicators, it maps the interaction between innovations, policy, and consumption patterns. This enables strategic foresight into future growth zones, disruption risk, and innovation-led differentiation, especially within product-focused and region-specific segments.
The report also delivers a comprehensive evaluation of market share changes and core brand performance among leading players from 2020 to the most recent period. It reveals competitive dynamics and trends in market concentration, providing granular market share comparisons and trend analyses. This equips users to better understand competitive advantages and challenges, thereby informing differentiated market strategies and investment decisions with robust empirical evidence.
Market Segmentation
The segmentation of the United Kingdom cider and perry market is outlined below:
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, forecourts, hypermarkets, liquor/tobacco shops, small grocery stores, supermarkets, others
Macroeconomic & Demographic Indicators
Supporting context includes:
Total population
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Per capita consumption
Consumer spending as a percentage of GDP
These variables enhance understanding of consumption potential and macroeconomic trends affecting the market.
Competitive Landscape: Market Share Analysis
Market share analysis is included for the cider and perry industry in United Kingdom, shedding light on the relative scale and market presence of major firms. Leading companies include: AB Abro Bryggeri, AB InBev, Accolade Wines Limited, Aston Manor Brewery Company Ltd., Brothers Drinks Co., Ltd., C&C Group PLC, H Weston & Sons Ltd., Heineken N.V., Kopparbergs Bryggeri AB, Molson Coors Beverage Company, SHS Group Limited, Thatchers Cider Company Ltd., etc.
This report delivers comprehensive market share data for key players in the total cider and perry market, complemented by segment-specific analysis for cider and perry, non-alcoholic cider and perry and regular cider and perry categories.
Market share analysis covered in the report:
United Kingdom cider and perry market share
United Kingdom non-alcoholic cider and perry market share
United Kingdom regular cider and perry market share
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
United Kingdom Cider and Perry Market – Product Type Analysis
United Kingdom Cider and Perry Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company/Brand Shares Analysis
AB Abro Bryggeri
AB InBev
Accolade Wines Limited
Aston Manor Brewery Company Ltd.
Brothers Drinks Co., Ltd.
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer
FIGURES AND TABLES
Table United Kingdom Cider and Perry Market 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Cider and Perry Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Cider and Perry Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table United Kingdom Cider and Perry Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Cider and Perry Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Cider and Perry Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table United Kingdom Cider and Perry Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Cider and Perry Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Cider and Perry Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table United Kingdom Cider and Perry Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart United Kingdom Cider and Perry Market, by Companies, 2024
Table United Kingdom Cider and Perry Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart United Kingdom Cider and Perry Market, by Brands, 2024
Table United Kingdom – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table United Kingdom – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table United Kingdom – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table United Kingdom Cider and Perry Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table United Kingdom Cider and Perry Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)
Companies Mentioned
The companies featured in this report include:
AB Abro Bryggeri
AB InBev
Accolade Wines Limited
Aston Manor Brewery Company Ltd.
Brothers Drinks Co., Ltd.
C&C Group PLC
H Weston & Sons Ltd.
Heineken N.V.
Kopparbergs Bryggeri AB
Molson Coors Beverage Company
SHS Group Limited
Thatchers Cider Company Ltd.
