U.S. Apple Cider Vinegar Industry Growth and Trends Forecast to 2031

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a type of vinegar made from fermented apple juice. It contains acetic acid and various bioactive compounds, giving it a distinctive sour taste and strong aroma. ACV is widely used for culinary, health, beauty, and household cleaning purposes.

ACV has a history dating back thousands of years. Ancient civilizations, including the Babylonians, Greeks, and Romans, recognized its medicinal properties. Hippocrates, the "Father of Medicine," prescribed ACV for various ailments around 400 BCE. In modern times, its applications have expanded, from natural remedies to a key ingredient in organic and wellness products.

The primary raw material for ACV is fresh apples, but different apple varieties can influence the flavor profile. Key ingredients include:

• Apples – Provide natural sugars for fermentation.

• Yeast – Converts sugars into alcohol (first fermentation).

• Acetobacter Bacteria – Converts alcohol into acetic acid (second fermentation).

The production of ACV involves two main fermentation stages:

1. Alcoholic Fermentation

Apples are crushed, and yeast is added to convert sugars into alcohol.

Chemical Equation: Glucose → Alcohol + CO₂.

2. Acetic Acid Fermentation

Acetobacter bacteria further oxidize alcohol into acetic acid.

Chemical Equation: Alcohol + O₂ → Acetic Acid + Water.

3️. Filtration and Aging (Optional)

ACV may be filtered to remove solid residues or retain the “Mother.”

Some premium products undergo aging to enhance flavor and complexity.

Classification by Filtration, ACV is categorized based on whether it undergoes filtration:

• Unfiltered ACV

Contains the “Mother” – a sediment rich in enzymes, proteins, and probiotics.

Cloudy in appearance and often marketed as raw or organic.

Preferred for health and wellness applications.

• Filtered ACV

Has the “Mother” removed, making it clear and smooth in taste.

More commonly used in cooking and household cleaning.

Applications of Apple Cider Vinegar:

🔹Food & Cooking

Used as a salad dressing, marinade, and pickling agent.

Acts as a natural preservative and flavor enhancer.

Added to baking recipes to improve dough texture.

🔹Health & Beauty

Consumed as a supplement to aid digestion and regulate blood sugar.

Used as a natural skin toner and acne treatment.

Applied as a hair rinse to improve scalp health and shine.

🔹 Household Cleaning

A natural disinfectant that kills bacteria and removes odors.

Used for cleaning glass, countertops, and kitchen appliances.

Acts as a deodorizer and pesticide alternative.

Apple cider vinegar is a versatile product with a long history of use in food, health, beauty, and home care. Whether in its unfiltered form with the “Mother” for wellness purposes or filtered for general use, ACV remains an essential natural product in households worldwide.

According to APO Research, The U.S. market for Apple Cider Vinegar was estimated at US$ xx million in 2025 and is projected to reach a revised size of US$ xx million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of xx % during the forecast period 2026-2031.

The key manufacturers of Apple Cider Vinegar in U.S. include Bragg, Golden Valley Vinegar, Kevala, White House Foods, Fleischmann's Vinegar, Dynamic Health, Spectrum Organic Products, Heinz, and Musselman's, etc. In 2024, the U.S. top five players had a share approximately xx % in terms of revenue.

This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the U.S. market for Apple Cider Vinegar, with quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Apple Cider Vinegar.

The U.S. Apple Cider Vinegar market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided regarding sales volume (kga) and revenue ($ million), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for 2020 to 2031. This report segments the U.S. Apple Cider Vinegar market comprehensively. Regional market sizes concerning products by Type, by Application, and by players are also provided.

The report provides profiles of the competitive landscape, key competitors, and their respective market ranks to understand the market better. It also discusses technological trends and new product developments.

This report will help the readers understand the industry competition and strategies for the competitive environment to enhance potential profit. The report also focuses on the competitive landscape of the U.S. Apple Cider Vinegar market. It details the market share, industry ranking, competitor ecosystem, market performance, new product development, operation situation, expansion, and acquisition. etc., of the leading players, which helps the readers to identify the main competitors and deeply understand the competitive pattern of the market.

Market Segmentation

This report covers the Apple Cider Vinegar segments by manufacturers, by Type, and by Application. It provides market size (value, volume, and average price) and CAGR for the history and forecast period (2020-2024, 2025-2031), considering 2024 as the base year. It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market.

Bragg

Golden Valley Vinegar

Kevala

White House Foods

Fleischmann's Vinegar

Dynamic Health

Spectrum Organic Products

Heinz

Musselman's

Manzana Products

Thirsty Farmer Cider

Filtered

Unfiltered

Food & Cooking

Health & Beauty

Household Cleaner

Core Chapters

Chapter 1 introduces the study scope of this report, provides an executive summary of market segments by Type, and describes the market size segments for U.S..

Chapter 2 introduces the market dynamics, latest developments, driving and restrictive factors, challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and analysis of relevant policies in the industry.

Chapter 3: Detailed analysis of U.S. Apple Cider Vinegar manufacturers’ competitive landscape, price, sales, revenue, market share and ranking, latest development plan, merger, acquisition information, etc.

Chapter 4: Introduces market segments by Application, the market size segment for U.S..

Chapter 5: Provides profiles of U.S. key players, introducing the basic situation of the leading companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.

Chapter 6: Analysis of industrial chain, critical raw materials, manufacturing cost, and market dynamics.

Chapter 7: Concluding Insights of the Report.