Soft Drinks in Germany

Soft Drinks in GermanyThe German soft drinks industry has suffered multiple crises. After the pandemic hit the on-trade and boosted off-trade sales, inflation has had a severe impact on consumers’ behaviour. In addition to changing consumption behaviour, foodservice operators are still struggling with labour shortages and increasing production costs, which they have eventually had to pass on to consumers in order to stay profitable. Although several government actions have helped stabilise energy prices in 2023, the...

Euromonitor International's Soft Drinks in Germany report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (2019-2023), allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market – be they legislative, distribution, packaging or pricing issues. Forecasts to 2028 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Asian Speciality Drinks, Bottled Water, Carbonates, Concentrates, Energy Drinks, Juice, RTD Coffee, RTD Tea, Sports Drinks.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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Soft Drinks in Germany
Euromonitor International
January 2024
List Of Contents And Tables
SOFT DRINKS IN GERMANY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Soft drinks in 2023: The big picture
2023 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
Foodservice vs retail split
What next for soft drinks?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: Volume 2018-2023
Table 2 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 3 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2018-2023
Table 4 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 5 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (as sold) by Category: Volume 2022
Table 6 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (as sold) by Category: % Volume 2022
Table 7 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2022
Table 8 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2022
Table 9 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 10 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 11 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 12 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 13 Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2018-2023
Table 14 Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 15 NBO Company Shares of Total Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2019-2023
Table 16 LBN Brand Shares of Total Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2020-2023
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of On-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2019-2023
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of On-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2020-2023
Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2019-2023
Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2020-2023
Table 21 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2019-2023
Table 22 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2020-2023
Table 23 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume 2018-2023
Table 24 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2018-2023
Table 25 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format: % Volume 2018-2023
Table 26 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format and Category: % Volume 2023
Table 27 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: Volume 2023-2028
Table 28 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 29 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2023-2028
Table 30 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 31 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 32 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 33 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 34 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2023-2028
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
APPENDIX
Fountain sales in Germany
Trends
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
CARBONATES IN GERMANY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Sugar reduction remains key to success
On-trade recovers slowly, but consumers face financial challenges
Mixers benefits from the aperitif trend
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Competition will come from other soft drinks categories
Consumers seek brands that correspond with their values
Health awareness will determine the future
CATEGORY DATA
Table 37 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Volume 2018-2023
Table 38 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Value 2018-2023
Table 39 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 40 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 41 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 42 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 43 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 44 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 45 Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: Volume 2018-2023
Table 46 Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 47 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 48 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 49 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2019-2023
Table 50 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2020-2023
Table 51 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 52 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 53 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 54 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 55 Forecast Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: Volume 2023-2028
Table 56 Forecast Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
JUICE IN GERMANY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Consumers cut their expenses – and sugar consumption
On-trade recovers slowly
Sourcing is becoming more difficult
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Juice consumption set to decline further, but juice will gain popularity as an ingredient
Functional juices: Added vitamins for health
Sustainable juices as part of a healthier diet for the body and the planet
CATEGORY DATA
Table 57 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 58 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 59 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 60 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 63 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2019-2023
Table 64 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2020-2023
Table 65 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 66 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 67 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 68 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
BOTTLED WATER IN GERMANY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Bottled water vs. tap water
Brands under pressure as consumers aim to cut costs
Winning consumers’ trust through efforts to prove sustainability
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Private label gains traction and becomes seen as a brand itself
Demand for functionality will fuel growth for functional bottled water, but it will compete with other soft drinks categories
On-trade, bottled water will be a leading choice for hydration
CATEGORY DATA
Table 69 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 70 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 71 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 72 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 73 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 75 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2019-2023
Table 76 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2020-2023
Table 77 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 78 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 79 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 80 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
SPORTS DRINKS IN GERMANY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Many people do sports, but too many still do not
Competition from other categories a threat and an opportunity
Mega sports event UEFA Euro 2024 offers opportunities
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Increased competition from other soft drinks categories
Competition from other hydration innovations
How technology could shape the future of sports drinks
CATEGORY DATA
Table 81 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2018-2023
Table 82 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2018-2023
Table 83 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 84 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 85 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 86 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 87 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2019-2023
Table 88 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2020-2023
Table 89 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2023-2028
Table 90 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2023-2028
Table 91 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 92 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2023-2028
ENERGY DRINKS IN GERMANY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Energy drinks remains one of the most dynamic soft drinks categories
Innovation slowdown in 2023
Red Bull holds pole position, yet private label also becomes more attractive
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Influence of inflation on consumption habits
Health scrutiny and regulation
Competition from healthier alternatives
CATEGORY DATA
Table 93 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2018-2023
Table 94 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2018-2023
Table 95 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 96 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 97 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 98 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 99 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2019-2023
Table 100 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2020-2023
Table 101 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2023-2028
Table 102 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2023-2028
Table 103 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 104 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2023-2028
CONCENTRATES IN GERMANY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Home mixing trend fuelled by demand for packaging-saving solutions
Increasing brand activity and innovation
Polarisation: Private label vs premium
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Innovation set to drive success through reducing sugar and packaging
Hydration in new formats
Inflation: Challenges and opportunities
CATEGORY DATA
Concentrates conversions
Summary 2 Concentrates Conversion Factors for Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Format
Table 105 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 106 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 107 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 108 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 109 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2020-2023
Table 110 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2019-2023
Table 111 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2020-2023
Table 112 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2019-2023
Table 113 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2020-2023
Table 114 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2019-2023
Table 115 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2020-2023
Table 116 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 117 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 118 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 119 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
RTD TEA IN GERMANY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Stagnation due to competition from other categories
On-trade recovery on the horizon
Concerns about sugar consumption drive sales of reduced sugar still RTD tea
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Do-it-yourself iced tea threatens sales of RTD tea
Continued impact of hot summers
Growing influence of sustainability
CATEGORY DATA
Table 120 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 121 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 122 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 123 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 124 Leading Flavours for Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2018-2023
Table 125 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 126 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 127 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2019-2023
Table 128 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2020-2023
Table 129 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 130 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 131 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 132 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
RTD COFFEE IN GERMANY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
RTD coffee is popular for its convenience
Inflation spurs sales in discounters, and sales of private label products
Coffee expertise is paramount for RTD coffee
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Do-it-yourself iced coffee competes with RTD coffee
Sustainability will remain essential
Innovation likely to drive future success
CATEGORY DATA
Table 133 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Volume 2018-2023
Table 134 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Value 2018-2023
Table 135 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 136 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 137 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 138 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 139 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Value 2019-2023
Table 140 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Value 2020-2023
Table 141 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Volume 2023-2028
Table 142 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Value 2023-2028
Table 143 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 144 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Value Growth 2023-2028
ASIAN SPECIALITY DRINKS IN GERMANY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
The off-trade drives demand, and supermarkets raise awareness of Asian speciality drinks
Players in Asian speciality drinks follow demand for claims which align with the “natural” trend
The impact of regional demographics on the landscape of Asian speciality drinks in Germany
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Demand for healthier beverages presents an opportunity
Asian cuisines and beverages will influence the health-conscious youth population
Growing Asian population and cultural hubs will maintain fairly stable demand
CATEGORY DATA
Table 145 Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: Volume 2018-2023
Table 146 Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: Value 2018-2023
Table 147 Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 148 Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 149 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Asian Speciality Drinks: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 150 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Asian Speciality Drinks: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 151 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Asian Speciality Drinks: % Value 2019-2023
Table 152 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Asian Speciality Drinks: % Value 2020-2023
Table 153 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: Volume 2023-2028
Table 154 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: Value 2023-2028
Table 155 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 156 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: % Value Growth 2023-2028

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