Water kefir is an artisanal and ancient fermented beverage, fruity, acidic, sour, and slightly carbonated, with high lactic acid content(up to 2%) and low alcohol content(usually less than 1%), which is obtained after the fermentation of sugary water with water kefir grains (starters), to which dried fruits can be added. Water kefir is made by fermentation of an aqueous sucrose solution in the presence of dried figs and water kefir grains. These polysaccharide grains contain lactic acid bacteria (LAB), yeasts, and sometimes bifidobacteria or acetic acid bacteria, which consume sucrose to produce exopolysaccharides, lactic acid, acetic acid, ethanol, and carbon dioxide.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the global Water Kefir market size is estimated to be worth US$ million in 2021 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ million by 2028 with a CAGR of % during the forecast period 2022-2028. Fully considering the economic change by this health crisis, the Europe Water Kefir market is estimated at US$ million in 2022, while the United States and China are forecast to reach US$ million and US$ million by 2028, respectively. The proportion of the United States is % in 2022, while Chinese percentage is %, and it is predicted that China market share will reach % in 2028, trailing a CAGR of % through the analysis period. As for the Europe Water Kefir landscape, Germany is projected to reach US$ million by 2028. and in Asia, the notable markets are Japan and South Korea, CAGR is % and % respectively for the next 6-year period.
Coconut Water Kefir accounting for % of the Water Kefir global market in 2021, is projected to value US$ million by 2028, growing at a revised % CAGR from 2022 to 2028. While Food Service segment is altered to an % CAGR throughout this forecast period and will hold a share about % in 2028.
The global major manufacturers of Water Kefir include DRIFTWEST, Sunny Culture, Inner-Eco, Squamish, Fermentary, The Water Kefir People, The Kefir Co, Happy Gut and Doctor D's, etc. In terms of revenue, the global 3 largest players have a % market share of Water Kefir in 2021.
This report focuses on Water Kefir volume and value at the global level, regional level, and company level. From a global perspective, this report represents overall Water Kefir market size by analysing historical data and future prospect. Regionally, this report focuses on several key regions: North America, Europe, China and Japan, etc.
Global Water Kefir Market: Segment Analysis
The research report includes specific segments by region (country), by company, by Type and by Application. This study provides information about the sales and revenue during the historic and forecasted period of 2017 to 2028. Understanding the segments helps in identifying the importance of different factors that aid the market growth.
Segment by Type
Coconut Water Kefir
Fruit Water Kefir
Others
Segment by Application
Food Service
Retail
Others
By Region
North America
United States
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Australia
China Taiwan
Indonesia
Thailand
Malaysia
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
UAE
By Company
DRIFTWEST
Sunny Culture
Inner-Eco
Squamish
Fermentary
The Water Kefir People
The Kefir Co
Happy Gut
Doctor D's
Kevita
Buchi
Agua De Madre