Cider Production in the US - Industry Market Research Report

Good harvest: The industry will likely benefit from an influx of new entrants

Over the past five years, cider producers have struggled to sustain the explosive growth in demand from previous years amid volatile economic conditions and heightened competition from alternative beverages. The rise of hard seltzers and canned cocktails encroached on cider sales as younger drinkers sought new flavors. During the pandemic, cider producers benefited from their dependence on off-premise sales channels as alcohol retail sales soared. A slow shift in market share concentration from a single large-scale producer to many local cideries has contributed to a stagnation in the Cider Production industry's growth as craft cideries have sought to find their footing. Over the past five years, revenue has shrunk at a CAGR of 2.8% to reach an estimated $542.2 million in 2023.

The Cider Production industry comprises companies primarily engaged in the production of alcoholic cider beverages. The production process consists of growing and harvesting apples, pears or other fruits; crushing and pressing the fruits into unfermented wort; and fermenting the blend into its finished product. The industry also includes companies and farms that produce nonalcoholic cider products.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.