State of the Industry: Hard Cider in the U.S.

Published:  April 2025 (12th Edition)

Price: $179.00

Report Contents:

Written Analysis (46 pages):

Drivers of Industry Growth

Innovative Flavors and Styles, Higher ABV Ciders Attract More Consumers

Hard Cider Regulations and Taxes

Millennials/Gen Z Gaining Market Share, Boomers/Gen X Exhibiting Declines

Cider Industry Benefits From Health and Gluten-Free Trends

Greener and Sustainable Practices Save Money and Help Boost Demand

Organic Hard Cider is an Untapped Market with Significant Potential

Hard Cider Sales Trends

Aluminum Can Supply and Tariffs Impact Hard Cider Production and Prices

Number and Location of Cideries

Per Capita Consumption

Distribution Trends and Top Brands

Pricing Trends for Hard Cider and Alcoholic Beverages

Cideries Diversify Through RTD Cocktails, Spirits, Hard Seltzer, and Non-Alcohol Cider

Export Markets Could Provide More Opportunities for Hard Cider

Demographic Trends for Expenditures on Alcoholic Beverages

Economic Trends and the Pandemic’s Impact on Hard Cider Sales

Social Media is a Vital Marketing Tool for Hard Cider Companies

Sources and Methodology

Statistical Tables (19 tables):

Dollar and Volume Sales of Hard Cider in the U.S., 2010-2029

Average Price Per Gallon of Hard Cider Sold in the U.S., 2010-2029

Distribution of Hard Cider Sales in the U.S., Flavored vs. Non-Flavored, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2029

Distribution of Hard Cider Sales in the U.S., by Region, 2023 and 2024

Total Volume Sales of Beer in the U.S., 2010-2029

Volume Sales of Hard Cider in the U.S., As a Percentage of Total Beer Sales, 2010-2029

Number of Cideries in the U.S., 2010-2029

Number of Cideries in the U.S., by State, 2024

Per Capita Consumption of Hard Cider in the U.S., 2010-2029

Per Capita Consumption of Beer in the U.S., 2010-2029

U.S. Dollar and Unit Sales for the Top 5 Brands of Hard Cider, 2024

U.S. Dollar Sales for the Top 11 Brands of Hard Cider, 2024

U.S. Producer Price Trends for Hard Cider, 2010-2029

U.S. Consumer Price Trends for Alcoholic Beverages, 2010-2029

U.S. Consumer Price Trends for Alcoholic Beverages, At Home vs. Away From Home, 2010-2029

U.S. Imports and Exports of Hard Cider, 2010-2029

Average Annual Household Expenditures on Alcoholic Beverages, by Detailed Demographic Characteristics, 2024 and 2029

Average Annual Household Expenditures on Alcoholic Beverages At Home, by Detailed Demographic Characteristics, 2024 and 2029

Average Annual Household Expenditures on Alcoholic Beverages Away From Home, by Detailed Demographic Characteristics, 2024 and 2029

Graphs (4 graphs):

Dollar Sales of Hard Cider in the U.S., 2019-2029

Volume Sales of Hard Cider in the U.S., 2019-2029

Average Price Per Gallon of Hard Cider Sold in the U.S., 2019-2029

Distribution of Hard Cider Sales in the U.S., Flavored vs. Non-Flavored, 2024