Vinegar Market Size (2024 - 2029)

Vinegar Market Analysis

Vinegar Market is projected to register a CAGR of 3.12% during the forecast period, 2022-2027.

Over the medium term, the global vinegar market is expected to be driven due to the growing awareness of its number of uses among consumers. The acid in vinegar is used in preservation because it slows down the natural rotting process of some foods. Most often, vinegar is utilized to prepare light, nutritious dishes. The flavors are balanced and given a distinctive tart flavor, which reduces the need for undesirable substances like butter, cream, excessive sugar, oil, etc. Additionally, it reduces the amount of fat in meals and aids in keeping cholesterol and blood sugar levels stable. Owing to their strong acidity, less expensive kinds of vinegar like distilled white wine vinegar are excellent for cleaning because they easily dissolve caked-on dirt, grease, and grime. Moreover, due to the increasing demand for vinegar from consumers, many countries are importing it. For instance, according to UN Comtrade, in 2021, exports of vinegar and substitutes for vinegar from the United Kingdom (UK) were valued at approximately 18 million British pounds. This constitutes an increase of approximately two million British pounds in comparison to the previous year.

This demand has also created many opportunities for the players in the market to offer more different products that has varied uses. Moreover, the rising health awareness among individuals is propelling key market players to introduce organic and gluten-free vinegar variants. For instance, in March 2022, Momofuku Readies launched rice vinegar made with a proprietary blend of organic jasmine and basmati rice. The company claimed that the mix of rice is fermented and aged for months to create an organic, unfiltered rice vinegar. The rice vinegar is perfect for adding a touch of acid to salad dressings and soups, to fresh seafood and marinades, and much more. This, in confluence with aggressive promotional activities, is creating brand awareness and positively influencing product sales.

Vinegar Industry Segmentation

Vinegar refers to an acidic liquid that is produced by the fermentation of ethanol. The vinegar market is segmented by product type, source, distribution channel, and geography. By product type. The market is segmented into balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, white vinegar, cider vinegar, rice vinegar, and other types. By source, the market is classified as organic and conventional. By distribution channel, the market is segmented as supermarkets and hypermarkets, convenience stores, online retail channels, and other distribution channels. By geography, this report includes analysis for regions like North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and the Middle East and Africa. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done based on value (in USD million).