The cider market in Spain

Cider is an alcoholic fruit wine with an alcohol content of between 2% and 8%. It is made by fermenting apple juice, an ancient technique. The principle is simple: the longer the yeasts are left to ferment, the more the sugar contained in the pressed apple is transformed into alcohol.

In a context of constant product internationalization, it's important to note the different definitions of this term in different places. In the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, a beverage called cider is not necessarily made primarily from apples, whereas in Spain, cider must contain apples. The global market was worth US$7 billion in 2022.

There are three main types of cider:

sweet cider

brut cider

demi-sec cider

The difference between these ciders lies mainly in their sugar and alcohol content. Other types of cider can also be distinguished: sweet and fruity, fresh and tart, balanced, structured, dry and full-bodied.

Today, cider is the most widely consumed fruit wine in Spain. On average, 1.04 million hectolitres are sold each year, and it comes in a variety of packaging forms, including glass and plastic bottles, as well as cans and other types of packaging. In Spain, the main cider-producing region is the Principality of Asturias.

The aim of this study is to analyze the Spanish cider market, providing an overview of revenues, consumption and trends, market players, and the determinants of supply and demand.