Eastern Europe: Market for Cider, Perry, Mead And Other Fermented Beverages 2024

Market Size for Cider, Perry, Mead And Other Fermented Beverages in Eastern Europe

The East European cider, perry and mead market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Cider, Perry, Mead And Other Fermented Beverages in Eastern Europe

In value terms, cider, perry and mead production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Cider, Perry, Mead And Other Fermented Beverages

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X litres of cider, perry, mead and other fermented beverages were exported in Eastern Europe; declining by X% against 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X litres. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cider, perry and mead exports reduced to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Lithuania (X litres), Estonia (X litres), Poland (X litres), Hungary (X litres), Bulgaria (X litres), Slovakia (X litres) and Latvia (X litres) represented the main exporter of cider, perry, mead and other fermented beverages in Eastern Europe, committing X% of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Lithuania ($X), Estonia ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total exports. Bulgaria, Latvia, Hungary and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per litre, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per litre in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per litre), while Hungary ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cider, Perry, Mead And Other Fermented Beverages

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the amount of cider, perry, mead and other fermented beverages imported in Eastern Europe fell to X litres, which is down by X% on the previous year. Total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X litres in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cider, perry and mead imports fell to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X litres) and the Czech Republic (X litres) represented the main importers of cider, perry, mead and other fermented beverages in Eastern Europe, together resulting at near X% of total imports. Slovakia (X litres) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Latvia (X%), Romania (X%), Lithuania (X%) and Hungary (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cider, perry, mead and other fermented beverages in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Romania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per litre, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per litre in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per litre), while Slovakia ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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