Western Europe

Concentrates recorded a slowdown in growth in off-trade volume terms in 2023, as the liquid concentrates category moved towards greater maturity. During the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, liquid concentrates benefited from being more frequently…

Concentrates have long been considered a more economical alternative to other types of soft drinks by Dutch consumers. However, the traditional advantage they enjoy in this regard has recently been eroded by steep price hikes amidst high inflation…

After a year of falling off-trade volume sales in 2022, 2023 is set to see a continued decline in demand for concentrates. The decrease in off-trade volume terms is expected to be especially marked by the decline in powder concentrates, which is set…

Turkish consumers are gradually losing interest in concentrates, resulting in ongoing retail volume decline. These products are widely recognised as unhealthy beverages due to the elevated levels of artificial additives contained within. Moreover,…

Energy drinks grew further in demand in 2023, with positive off-trade volume sales, while a much more dynamic development was noted in the on-trade channels. Energy drinks were still widely sought after in 2023 to boost energy levels either during…

Off-trade volume sales of energy drinks continue to experience rapid growth in 2023, propelled by consumers seeking beverages to enhance their performance. The penetration of energy drinks in Belgian households has significantly increased in recent…

Energy drinks posted overall positive volume growth in 2023. This was driven by reduced sugar energy drinks sales, while regular energy drinks experienced a slight decline in volume sales. Regular energy drinks still account for a larger share of…

Energy drinks is witnessing continuing robust growth in retail volume and value sales, supported by heavy investment in marketing campaigns, outdoor ads and TV commercials. Players are also invested in their social media presence and in partnerships…

Energy drinks is the most dynamic category within soft drinks. With continuous strong increases in sales, constantly breaking old records and achieving new successes, energy drinks has stood out in the soft drinks market in recent years thanks to a…

Energy drinks remains one of the most dynamic soft drinks categories in Germany, set to experience robust growth across both the off-trade and on-trade channels in 2023. In the off-trade channel, shelves are expanding their energy drinks offer. Over…

Energy drinks remained one of the most dynamic categories in terms of growth in 2023. Even though consumption has been steadily growing for several consecutive years, the landscape has yet to hit maturity and continues to grow. Factors that are…

Energy drinks is projected to continue to see strong off- and on-trade volume growth over 2023. Consumers increasingly looked for drinks that can help them to give the best of themselves. The penetration of energy drinks in Ireland remained quite…

Energy drinks is the big winner in 2023, with healthy off-trade volume sales – despite the inflationary pressures which are causing downwards dynamics across much of soft drinks as a whole. This positive performance is being driven by several…

Sales of energy drinks have rocketed in Norway over the review period with sales almost doubling in retail volume terms. Successful marketing campaigns have resulted in widespread adoption of these products with some consumers drinking one or two…

Energy drinks will continue to grow both in the off-trade and on-trade markets in 2023, posting one of the best performances in the soft drinks market. The low level of penetration of energy drinks is improving in line with marketing actions seen by…

Energy drinks in Spain is expected to maintain off-trade growth in 2023, with reduced sugar varieties far outperforming their regular counterparts in terms of growth rates. In volume terms, regular energy drinks is expected to see stabilisation in…

Energy drinks is projected to post the fastest off-trade volume growth in Sweden in 2023, slightly faster than the increase for RTD coffee. Both regular and, especially, reduced sugar energy drinks enjoyed healthy increases in demand during the year.…

Energy drinks registered positive growth in off-trade volume terms in 2023, albeit at a slower pace than the previous year. This performance was supported by a sustained demand among remote workers, as well as the continued recovery of on-the-go…

While energy drinks in the Netherlands has continued to witness steep price hikes in 2023, off-trade volume growth is set to surpass that recorded in 2022. This improvement is partly explained by increased appreciation for the stimulant effect of…

2023 has marked another year of strong growth for energy drinks, which is expected to be amongst the strongest performers within the soft drinks industry. Energy drinks is set to experience double-digit growth in current value terms both on-trade and…

In 2023, energy drinks have witnessed remarkable growth in retail volume sales, surpassing the performance seen in the previous year. Consumers have been enticed by the introduction of new, budget-friendly local energy drinks brands in regular…

After the substantial increases in past years, fuelled by the outbreak of COVID-19 and increased time spent in households, retail volume sales of juice recorded a slowdown in 2023. In addition, there was a further shift towards on-trade sales,…

Off-trade volume sales of juice in Belgium continue their downward trajectory in 2023. This decline is primarily attributed to consumers actively monitoring and reducing their sugar intake. The category has experienced a shrinking trend over the past…

Overall juice volume sales grew moderately in 2023 thanks to the positive performance of not from concentrate 100% juice and coconut and other plant waters. These are the only areas within juice that consumers consider to be healthy, and are,…

Retail volume sales in juice faces decline in 2023 with sales normalising in Finland. Finnish consumers have returned to work and now spend less time at home post-pandemic. Demand in juice also continues to suffer from the impact of the soft drink…

Juice posted a decline in total volume sales in 2023, following a negative trend that is becoming structural, particularly in the prevailing gloomy economic context. A few contributory factors included the unusually high temperatures in spring and…

In comparison with other Western European countries, Germany maintains high per capita consumption of juice. However, overall juice consumption is on a gradual decline in the country, primarily due to mounting concerns about its sugar content. As…

Largely driven by the health trend, chilled Juice has been favoured over the review period, with consumers appreciating the higher nutritional value compared to ambient Juice. However, moving into 2023, ambient Juice had a better performance; the…

Off-trade volume sales of juice were under pressure in Ireland in 2023, largely due to the health and wellness trend. Irish consumers were more conscious of the nutritional aspects of their drinks. Thus, the high sugar content of juice counted…

Juice is also seeing an off-trade volume slump in 2023, with a better performance witnessed in on-trade channels. Juice is a very mature category in Italy, which adds another challenging factor to other obstacles affecting the sales of juice (and…

Sales of juice have continued to decline in retail volume terms in 2023. Sales have in part been negatively affected by the resumption of cross-border trade with Sweden. Although Sweden has also been impacted by elevated inflation it still continues…

Consumers are increasingly aware of the importance of caring for their health and adopting healthier eating habits, boosting demand for juice in Portugal. In 2023, growth was more significant in value than in volume terms; due to the foodservice…

Unit prices have risen in the juice category in Spain in 2023, as a result of both the high level of inflation, and shifting consumer preferences – the latter being connected to the current innovation seen within the category. Inflation reached very…

Overall, off-trade volume sales of juice dropped during 2023. This category is mature and packaged juice is not considered to be amongst the healthiest drinks. Reconstituted 100% juice and juice drinks (up to 24% juice) were most negatively affected,…

Off-trade volume sales of juice managed to register only modest growth in 2023. Consumers increasingly perceive fruit juice as having a high sugar content, which led to a decline in its popularity as a breakfast staple. The category is dominated by…

Juice is set to register a negative performance in off-trade volume terms for the third year in a row in 2023. As with carbonates, this is partly because the cost-of-living crisis has led Dutch consumers to rein in discretionary spending, but mainly…

2023 has been a positive year for total volume sales of soft drinks; however, consumers are drifting away from traditional soft drinks such as juice towards more innovative products. In 2023, most juice categories are set to increase in off-trade…

In 2023, nectars continued to exhibit a decline in retail volume growth, acting as a hindrance to the overall development of the juice category. This downward trend can be attributed to the high sugar content present in these products, which clashed…

RTD coffee volume sales benefited greatly from consumers spending more time away from home in 2023, increasing demand for on-the-go beverages. Even though RTD coffee is not considered to be a healthier alternative to sugary soft drinks, it enjoys a…

RTD coffee maintains its rapid growth in volume terms throughout 2023, particularly as it is predominantly consumed as an on-the-go indulgence beverage in Belgium. Its functionality, often perceived as a quick energy boost, contributes significantly…

Demand for RTD coffee remains limited in Denmark but is expanding rapidly amidst rising consumer awareness. RTD coffee is largely reliant on impulse purchases, as the product is known mainly as a more convenient alternative to the fresh, hot coffee…

RTD coffee witnessed a slowdown in off-trade volume sales in 2023, as consumers made cutbacks on less essential foods and drinks. Unit prices have risen in alignment with inflation and higher production costs, deterring some consumers. Nevertheless,…

RTD coffee has inevitably been on the path to recovery after struggling during the COVID-19 crisis. But its reprieve has not been as strong as was expected. RTD coffee was one of the soft drinks categories hit hardest by the pandemic. With forecourt…

In 2023, off-trade and on-trade volume sales of RTD coffee in Germany are expected to continue to make a comeback, after facing two years of decline in 2020 and 2021. The category has slowly returned to growth as life has returned to normal after the…

RTD coffee has a very low penetration in Greece, largely due to strong competition from fresh coffee. The strong coffee culture in the country, and the wide availability of specialist coffee shops means that takeaway coffee prices are very…

RTD coffee continued to grow fast in Ireland in 2023. Convenience and indulgence factors have contributed to the rise in popularity of iced coffee. Moreover, busy lifestyles and the desire for refreshing caffeinated options have led to increased…

RTD coffee is suffering from inflationary pressures in light of rising unit prices, as it is perceived as a rather exotic and niche product in the context of the strong coffee culture in Italy. Indeed, the traditional coffee culture in Italy has…

Off-trade volume sales of RTD coffee have continued to decline in 2023, while on-trade sales remain negligible. Sales have been negatively impacted by the resumption of cross-border trade, but also by the economic pressures facing the country. With…

Despite consumers having limited their purchases due to rising inflation and declining purchasing power, demand for RTD coffee continues to grow in 2023. The low maturity of the category aligned with increasingly busy lifestyles, boosting demand for…

Plenty of examples of new product development appeared in Spain in RTD coffee at the end of the review period. This wide product innovation sought to attract new consumers to the category, for instance by offering different flavour combinations.…