Vinegar Market Research Report By Product Type (Balsamic Vinegar, Red Wine Vinegar, Cider Vinegar, White Vinegar, and Rice Vinegar), By Source (Natural and Synthetic), By Flavour (Apple, Herbs, Garlic, Raspberry, Fig, and Lemon), By Application (Food and Beverages, Healthcare Industry, Cleaning Industry, Agriculture Industry), By Distribution Channel (Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Specialty Stores, Online, and Others), By End Use (Institutional and Retail) and By Region – Forecast 2032

Global Vinegar Market Overview

Vinegar Market Size was valued at USD 6.1 Billion in 2023. The Vinegar industry is projected to grow from USD 6.3 Billion in 2024 to USD 8.1 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.20% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). The many uses of vinegar, the many health advantages of consuming it, its potent cleansing abilities, the presence of mineral salts, and the presence of riboflavin, are the key market drivers enhancing the market growth.

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Vinegar Market Trends

• The multifunctional properties of vinegar and various health benefits associated with its consumption is driving the market growth

Demand is expected to increase throughout the projection period due to vinegar's many uses and the numerous health advantages linked with its use. Vinegar has the potential to be an effective antioxidant, as well as having anti-microbial and anti-diabetic qualities thanks to its bioactive components. The vinegar industry is expanding in part because of its potent cleansing abilities as well as the presence of mineral salts and riboflavin.

In many home cuisine preparations, vinegar is a common ingredient. It is used for baking and also works well as a preservative to keep food, particularly pickles, fresher for longer. Acetic acid is a sour ingredient that can be used to sauce, vinegar, pickled vegetables, and as a raw material for spices. It is a component found in sauces including mayonnaise, mustard sauce, and ketchup. Chutneys rarely include vinegar as a flavouring ingredient. Apple cider vinegar is frequently used as a preservative, flavouring, and dressing in food products. It is also gaining acceptance as a home treatment for a variety of medical conditions. Additionally, apple cider vinegar increases immunity and metabolism, aids in weight loss, and does other things. Apple cider vinegar is being introduced to the market by numerous nutraceuticals makers as a wellness beverage and supplement, which is promoting the market's expansion. For instance, Bragg Live Food Products Inc. introduced the Bragg True Energy Apple Cider Vinegar supplement in January 2022. According to the manufacturer, this gives customers their recommended daily dose of energy without the negative effects of caffeine. Similarly, in November 2021, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, India-based firm MyFitness introduced the Suprfit brand, which sells effervescent tablets and apple cider vinegar. Thus, driving the Vinegar market revenue.

Vinegar Market Segment Insights:

Vinegar Product Type Insights

The Vinegar Market segmentation, based on product type, includes balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, cider vinegar, white vinegar, and rice vinegar. Balsamic vinegar segment dominated the global market in 2022. Polyphenols, which are antioxidants found in balsamic vinegar, may aid in defending the body against the harm done by free radicals. Free radicals are unstable chemicals that can contribute to oxidative stress and chronic diseases including cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer's by causing oxidative stress.

Vinegar Source Insights

The Vinegar Market segmentation, based on source, includes natural and synthetic. Natural segment dominated the global market in 2022. The demand for vinegar from natural sources is influenced by customer tastes, environmental concerns, and health benefits. The market for natural vinegar is anticipated to increase as long as customers continue to place a high priority on wellness and environmental protection.

Vinegar Flavour Insights

The Vinegar Market segmentation, based on flavour, includes apple, herbs, garlic, raspberry, fig, and lemon. Herbs segment dominated the Vinegar Market in 2022. The demand for chilli vinegar has increased as a result of the rising popularity of spicy food. While consumers looking for unusual and distinctive components to utilise in their cooking affect the demand for onion vinegar.

Vinegar Application Insights

The Vinegar Market segmentation, based on application, includes food and beverages, healthcare industry, cleaning industry, agriculture industry, and others. Food & beverages segment dominated the Vinegar Market in 2022. Vinegar is used in a wide range of food and beverage applications, including salad dressings, marinades, sauces, and pickling. Vinegar can improve the flavour of other ingredients in recipes and give food products a distinctive tart flavour.

Vinegar Distribution Channel Insights

The Vinegar Market segmentation, based on distribution channel, includes supermarkets and hypermarkets, convenience stores, specialty stores, online, and others. Specialty stores segment dominated the Vinegar Market in 2022. Specialty shops frequently stock a broader variety of premium vinegars than normal supermarkets do. These vinegars may have a more nuanced flavour and scent because they are created with traditional techniques, premium ingredients, or by ageing them for longer periods of time.

Vinegar End Use Insights

The Vinegar Market segmentation, based on end use, includes institutional and retail. The institutional segment dominated the Vinegar Market in 2022. For the vinegar sector to connect producers with companies that use vinegar products in their operations, institutional end use is crucial. The institutional end use enables enterprises to access a greater selection of vinegar products and offers an effective method of product distribution.

Figure 1: Vinegar Market, by End Use, 2024 & 2032 (USD Billion)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Vinegar Regional Insights

By region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. The North America Vinegar Market dominated this market in 2022 (45.80%). The desire for prepared foods, vinegar's health advantages, and its capacity as a natural preservative have all helped the vinegar industry expand in the North American continent. In the US, there is a growing market for foods and products that are ready to eat, which has increased the usage of vinegar as a natural preservative. Further, the U.S. Vinegar market held the largest market share, and the Canada Vinegar market was the fastest growing market in the North America region.

Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.

Figure 2: VINEGAR MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (USD Billion)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Europe Vinegar market accounted for the healthy market share in 2022. Since ancient times, vinegar has been a common component in European cooking, especially in Mediterranean nations like Italy, Greece, and Spain. Vinegar has been used in cooking and as a condiment for a very long time, which has contributed to its continued appeal in Europe. Further, the German Vinegar market held the largest market share, and the U.K Vinegar market was the fastest growing market in the European region

The Asia Pacific Vinegar market is expected to register significant growth from 2023 to 2032. Since vinegar is highly sought-after for use in culinary applications and different flavour variations are luring buyers, Asia Pacific is predicted to offer potential growth for the industry.  Moreover, China’s Vinegar market held the largest market share, and the Indian Vinegar market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Vinegar Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development in order to expand their product lines, which will help the Vinegar market, grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking a variety of strategic activities to expand their global footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, Vinegar Flavour must offer cost-effective items.

Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the global Vinegar Flavour to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the Vinegar Flavour has offered some of the most significant advantages to medicine. Major players in the Vinegar market, including De Nigris, Australian Vinegar, Bizen Chemical Co.LTD, Fleischmann's Vinegar Company, The Kraft Heinz Company, Mizkan America, Inc., CASTLE FOOD., Burg Groep B.V., Aspall, Shanxi Shuita Vinegar, Carl Kühne KG, Charbonneaux-Brabant, Eden Foods Inc., Galletti S.p.A., and Marukan Vinegar Inc., are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.

Manufacturer of food ingredients and products based on amino acids for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, sports nutrition, health, and cosmetic industries is Ajinomoto Vietnam. In order to help nutritionists and healthcare professionals improve people's lives, the company offers research, development, and marketing services for products made from amino acids that don't contain any animal products as fillers. It also offers food ingredient solutions, such as lowering sugar and fat levels, enhancing flavour, and bonding. Ajinomoto Vietnam unveiled Vtox, a new beverage in July 2022. It is created from organically fermented rice vinegar, fruit extract, and honey.

Lighting fixtures are designed and sold by C y G Carandini SA. The business produces energy-efficient lighting for outdoor lighting, sporting venues, and industrial settings. Customers in Spain are served by C y G Carandini. A Modena Balsamic Vinegar manufacturer from Italy named Carandini expanded its product line into the US in September 2020. Among the new really Italian home products are Italian Cheese Dressing, Sweet White Vinegar, and Modena Balsamic Vinegar (Emilio).

Key Companies in the Vinegar market include

• De Nigris


• Australian Vinegar


• Bizen Chemical Co.LTD


• Fleischmann's Vinegar Company


• The Kraft Heinz Company


• Mizkan America, Inc.


• CASTLE FOOD.


• Burg Groep B.V.


• Aspall


• Shanxi Shuita Vinegar


• Carl Kühne KG


• Charbonneaux-Brabant


• Eden Foods Inc.


• Galletti S.p.A.


• Marukan Vinegar Inc.

Vinegar Flavour Developments

August 2022: One of the oldest makers of Modena's certified organic balsamic vinegar, the family-run firm Carandini, saw a gain in market share in the US. With the nationwide sale of its organic Modena silver leaf balsamic vinegar, the company increased the scope of its product line in the country.

Vinegar Market Segmentation

Vinegar Product Type Outlook

• Balsamic Vinegar


• Red Wine Vinegar


• Cider Vinegar


• White Vinegar


• Rice Vinegar

Vinegar Source Outlook

• Natural


• Synthetic

Vinegar Flavour Outlook

• Apple


• Herbs


• Garlic


• Raspberry


• Fig


• Lemon

Vinegar Application Outlook

• Food and Beverages


• Healthcare Industry


• Cleaning Industry


• Agriculture Industry


• Others

Vinegar Distribution Channel Outlook

• Supermarkets and Hypermarkets


• Convenience Stores


• Specialty Stores


• Online


• Others

Vinegar End Use Outlook

• Institutional


• Retail

Vinegar Regional Outlook

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• Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
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• Rest of the World
  
  
  
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  • Latin America