Cooking Wine Market Size

Cooking Wine Market size was valued at USD 390.0 million in 2023 and is poised to grow from USD 402.48 million in 2024 to USD 517.82 million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 3.2% during the forecast period (2025-2032).

Growing globalization of various cuisines and consciousness about the flavor and nutritional value of wines in food preparation have generated consistent demand for cooking wines globally. Moreover, growth in disposable incomes of consumers and shifting lifestyle patterns have generated premiumization trend in food buying behavior, resulting in the introduction of high-quality and premium products. This is particularly clear in mature markets like North America and Europe, where consumers will pay more for premium or craft cooking wines.

Increased interest in alcohol-free and low-alcohol cooking wines has followed the growing health-conscious population globally. These wine products deliver the same level of flavor without the impact of traditional alcohol and thus suit consumers avoiding alcohol due to health, religious, or personal considerations. In contrast to normal wine, cooking wine has added salt and preservatives such as sodium and sulfites in order to preserve the wine and ensure it does not spoil once opened. Additionally, it might have added sugar or flavorings, with the purpose of enhancing the flavor of the dishes, such as tendering meat or giving sauces a rich umami or acidity. The growing popularity of food influencers, YouTube channels, and Instagram culinary tutorials has enabled cooking methods, recipes, and ingredients, including cooking wines, to reach more consumers. As a result, social media platforms continue to influence food trends, heightening consumers' awareness levels for cooking wines.

The continuously growing global foodservice sector, due to the occurrence of international chains and native restaurants that are also adding diverse styles of cooking, is another option for the global cooking wine market growth. These restaurants typically employ wine in cooking as part of menu items to attract customers interested in authentic or fusion foods, making both local and imported cooking wines more available.

Key Market Attributes

AAK AB is a world-leading manufacturer of specialty vegetable oils and fats that has its head office in Malmö, Sweden. The company is highly engaged in creating products for different segments such as bakery, chocolate and confectionery, foodservice and retail, dairy and ice cream, animal nutrition, special nutrition, and personal care. Under the foodservice & retail segment, AAK AB produces frying oils and shortenings, mayonnaise and dressings, margarines, spreads, sauces and condiments, specialty oils, and wine vinegars. Vinegar products include balsamic vinegar, white balsamic vinegar, organic apple cider vinegar, champagne wine vinegar, and sherry wine vinegar.

Stratas Foods is a specialty food ingredient supplier in the U.S., and its main lines of business involve fats, oils, dressings, sauces, and mayonnaise products. Stratas Foods has a significant presence in the food service, food ingredients, and retail categories. Stratas Foods offers Admiration Vinegars, Viva Vinegars, and Petria Vinegar. The product lines under the Admiration Vinegar segment are Apple Cider Flavored Vinegar, Cider Flavored Vinegar, Distilled White Vinegar, Red Italian Style Vinegar, Sherry Cooking Wine, and White Cooking Wine.

Mizkan America Inc. added premium cooking wines tailored for Asian and European cuisine to its brand portfolio in February 2023. This was done carefully to cover the rising demand from consumers for genuine flavors for commercial as well as home kitchens. Rice wines and fortified wines of premium quality with different cuisines' flavor and aroma are part of the new brand portfolio. By diversifying its portfolio, Mizkan America competes well in the cooking wine business, broadens its market base, and adapts to changing customer tastes for culinary ingredients with global flavor.