Global Sauerkraut Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Form (Liquid, Solid), By Packaging (Jars, Pouches, Cans), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2025 To 2030

Report CodeKSI061614578
PublishedOct, 2025

Description

Sauerkraut Market Size:

Global Sauerkraut Market, at a 5.39% CAGR, is expected to grow from USD 12.856 billion in 2025 to USD 16.718 billion in 2030.

The natural lactic acid fermentation of salted, shredded cabbage yields sauerkraut, a fermented meal. It is made with chopped cabbage that has been fermented, giving it a sour and crunchy texture. China created sauerkraut before the Germans truly adopted and popularised it. The fermenting process in sauerkraut makes more minerals, fibres, and vitamins A, C, K, and B available. It is a good source of calcium, sodium, magnesium, manganese, and copper. Sauerkraut has many more nutritional and health advantages than raw cabbage because of the fermenting process it goes through. Because it contains a lot of fibre and few carbs, sauerkraut is a good option for weight reduction.

Moreover, the anti-oxidant component of sauerkraut lowers cell oxidation and skin ageing, increasing customer desire for the food item. The market for sauerkraut was dominated by the solid kind of sauerkraut. Sauerkraut is made from white cabbage, which naturally assumes the form of solid sauerkraut. As solid sauerkraut is one of the oldest vegetable preserves, it is more popular with people. Consumers of all ages and regions are enjoying the fermented food industry trend since it is growing.

Throughout the projection period, the sauerkraut market may witness considerable expansion as more fast-food outlets and restaurants start using sauerkraut. To make sauerkraut, the lacto-fermentation method is used to ferment finely chopped cabbage. During this process, lactic acid bacteria are used to ferment the sauerkraut. It has a sour taste and German origins. Sauerkraut is available everywhere, including department stores, grocery stores, supermarkets, and hypermarkets.

Growing public knowledge of sauerkraut's health advantages is a significant factor driving the expansion of the world sauerkraut industry. The worldwide sauerkraut market is anticipated to develop as consumers throughout the world turn away from conventional staple meals and towards novel and innovative items.

 

Sauerkraut Market Growth Drivers:

  • Industry Globalization to upsurge market for sauerkraut market.

The industry's globalisation has increased consumer demand for innovative and fresh food and beverage products. Consumers everywhere are becoming more interested in other nations' cuisines as the sharing culture becomes more widespread. Small-country foods and goods are gaining popularity in worldwide markets due to their flavour, nutritional value, and unique cuisine.

  • Both the retail sector and the personal care business are seeing an increase in demand for sauerkraut ingredients.

The market for sauerkraut is primarily driven by several factors, including the growing demand for organic foods and drinks, rising health consciousness, increasing disposable income, and the prevalence of cholesterol and cardiovascular diseases. Also, the anti-oxidants in sauerkraut stop cell oxidation and skin ageing, which boosts consumer desire for the product.

Due to an increase in customer desire for nutritious foods, plant-based diets are gaining in popularity all over the world. Many of these health benefits are growing global use of sauerkraut.

 

Sauerkraut Market Geographical Outlook:

  • North America is anticipated to be the prominent market shareholder in the sauerkraut market globally and is anticipated to continue throughout the forecast period.

In the expected future of the worldwide sauerkraut market, North America will account for the greatest market share. This is mostly due to the rise in popularity and consumption of sauerkraut in nations like the United States and Canada. Consumers are being compelled to choose better food alternatives due to the growing health concerns among the senior population in the U.S. As a result, the demand for sauerkraut is rising since it is seen as inherently healthful and nutrient-rich by customers. In addition, the presence of several important firms in the area contributes to the market's continued expansion. The largest market share in the worldwide sauerkraut market was held by the area of Europe. This is mostly because countries like Germany, France, and Eastern European nations consume a lot of sauerkraut. The rapidly increasing demand for sauerkraut on a worldwide scale is mostly due to its health advantages.

Segmentation:

  • GLOBAL SAUERKRAUT MARKET BY FORM
    • Liquid
    • Solid
  • GLOBAL SAUERKRAUT MARKET BY PACKAGING TYPE
    • Jars & Containers
    • Pouches
    • Others
  • GLOBAL SAUERKRAUT MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL
    • Online
    • Offline
      • Supermarket/ Hypermarket
      • Convenience Stores
  • GLOBAL SAUERKRAUT MARKET BY END USER
    • Residential
    • Commercial
      • Restaurants & Cafes
      • Food Courts
      • Others
  • GLOBAL SAUERKRAUT MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY
    • North America
      • USA
      • Canada
      • Mexico
    • South America
      • Brazil
      • Argentina
      • Others
    • Europe
      • Germany
      • France
      • United Kingdom
      • Spain
      • Italy
      • Others
    • Middle East and Africa
      • Saudi Arabia
      • UAE
      • Others
    • Asia Pacific
      • China
      • India
      • Japan
      • South Korea
      • Indonesia
      • Thailand
      • Taiwan
      • Australia
      • Others

Table Of Contents

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2. MARKET SNAPSHOT
    2.1. Market Overview
    2.2. Market Definition
    2.3. Scope of the Study
    2.4. Market Segmentation
3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE
    3.1. Market Drivers
    3.2. Market Restraints
    3.3. Market Opportunities
    3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
    3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis
    3.6. Policies and Regulations
    3.7. Strategic Recommendations
4. TECHNOLOGICAL OUTLOOK
5. GLOBAL SAUERKRAUT MARKET BY FORM
    5.1. Introduction
    5.2. Liquid
    5.3. Solid
6. GLOBAL SAUERKRAUT MARKET BY PACKAGING TYPE
    6.1. Introduction
    6.2. Jars & Containers
    6.3. Pouches
    6.4. Others
7. GLOBAL SAUERKRAUT MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL
    7.1. Introduction
    7.2. Online
    7.3. Offline
        7.3.1. Supermarket/ Hypermarket
        7.3.2. Convenience Stores
8. GLOBAL SAUERKRAUT MARKET BY END USER
    8.1. Introduction
    8.2. Residential
    8.3. Commercial
        8.3.1. Restaurants & Cafes
        8.3.2. Food Courts
        8.3.3. Others
9. GLOBAL SAUERKRAUT MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY
    9.1. Introduction
    9.2. North America
        9.2.1. USA
        9.2.2. Canada
        9.2.3. Mexico
    9.3. South America
        9.3.1. Brazil
        9.3.2. Argentina
        9.3.3. Others
    9.4. Europe
        9.4.1. Germany
        9.4.2. France
        9.4.3. United Kingdom
        9.4.4. Spain
        9.4.5. Italy
        9.4.6. Others
    9.5. Middle East and Africa
        9.5.1. Saudi Arabia
        9.5.2. UAE
        9.5.3. Others
    9.6. Asia Pacific
        9.6.1. China
        9.6.2. India
        9.6.3. Japan
        9.6.4. South Korea
        9.6.5. Indonesia
        9.6.6. Thailand
        9.6.7. Taiwan
        9.6.8. Australia
        9.6.9. Others
10. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS
    10.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis
    10.2. Market Share Analysis
    10.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations
    10.4. Competitive Dashboard
11. COMPANY PROFILES
    11.1. The Brinery
    11.2. Bubbies Fine Foods LLC
    11.3. GLK Sauerkraut LLC
    11.4. Wildbrine
    11.5. Hengstenberg GmbH & Co KG
    11.6. B&G Foods, Inc.
    11.7. Libby’s Brand Holdings
    11.8. Olive My Pickle
    11.9. The Fremont Company
    11.10. Wasta Konserven Fischl GmbH & Co. KG
12. APPENDIX
    12.1. Currency
    12.2. Assumptions
    12.3. Base and Forecast Years Timeline
    12.4. Key benefits for the stakeholders
    12.5. Research Methodology
    12.6. Abbreviations
LIST OF FIGURES
LIST OF TABLES

Companies Profiled

The Brinery

Bubbies Fine Foods LLC

GLK Sauerkraut LLC

Wildbrine

Hengstenberg GmbH & Co KG

B&G Foods, Inc

Libby’s Brand Holdings

Olive My Pickle

The Fremont Company

Wasta Konserven Fischl GmbH & Co. KG

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