Which countries make cider?

Cider is made in many countries, from the classic regions of England, France and Spain to Germany, the US, Canada, Australia and Japan. Traditions include Normandy and Brittany cidre, Asturian and Basque sidra, German Apfelwein and Quebec ice cider. Cider Radar lists cider makers in more than 50 countries.

Updated 2026-10-02

Classic cider regions

England: BJCP's English Cider style is "a regional product originating in the West Country". [1] See where cider is made in England.
France: Normandy and Brittany, with protected appellations such as Cidre Pays d'Auge and Cornouaille. [2] [3] See the glossary entry for cidre.
Spain: Asturias, home of the Sidra de Asturias PDO [4], and the Basque Country. See sidra.
Germany, Austria and Switzerland: Apfelwein and most.
Canada: Quebec, where BJCP says ice cider originated in the 1990s. [5]
United States: BJCP's Common, Heirloom and New England cider styles describe North American cider. [6] [7] [8]

Cider makers listed on Cider Radar by country

Country	Makers listed (as of 2026-10-02)
United States	857
United Kingdom	275
Canada	235
France	226
Germany	122
Spain	100
Australia	84
Italy	54
Norway	46
Austria, Japan	35 each

These are Cider Radar listings, not production volumes or a ranking of cider countries. In total, Cider Radar lists 2,329 cider makers in more than 50 countries (as of 2026-10-02).

How do I explore cider by country?

Browse the countries index or follow the guide on browsing by place. The guide to types of cider explains the regional styles. For buying, see where to buy Spanish cider and where to buy French cider.

Related answers: where cider is made in England · English vs American cider

Find it on Cider Radar

Cider makers in France: 226 makers, including 114 in Normandy and 73 in Brittany (as of 2026-10-02).
Cider makers in Spain: 100 makers, including 43 in Asturias (as of 2026-10-02).
Cider makers in Germany: 122 makers (as of 2026-10-02).
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Dates in this answer were checked on 2 October 2026 and are due for review by January 2027.

Cider, perry, calvados and pommeau are alcoholic drinks. Enjoy responsibly and follow the legal drinking age where you live.

Questions

Which country makes the most cider?

We don't have verified production figures to rank countries. The counts below are Cider Radar listings, not production volumes.

Which cider regions are legally protected?

Examples include the AOPs Cidre Pays d'Auge and Cornouaille in France, Sidra de Asturias PDO in Spain, PGIs such as Herefordshire Cider in the UK, and Cidre de glace du Québec in Canada. [2] [3] [4] [9] [10]

Is cider made in Asia or the southern hemisphere?

Yes. Cider Radar lists makers in Japan (35), Australia (84), New Zealand (14), Chile (11), South Africa (4) and Argentina (4) (as of 2026-10-02).