Soft Drinks in France

TABLE OF CONTENTS

List Of Contents And Tables

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Soft drinks in 2024: The big picture
• 2024 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 2019-2024
• Table 2 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 3 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2019-2024
• Table 4 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 5 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (as sold) by Category: Volume 2024
• Table 6 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (as sold) by Category: % Volume 2024
• Table 7 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2024
• Table 8 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2024
• Table 9 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 10 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 11 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 12 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 13 Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 14 Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 15 NBO Company Shares of Total Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 16 LBN Brand Shares of Total Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2021-2024
• Table 17 NBO Company Shares of On-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of On-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2021-2024
• Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2021-2024
• Table 21 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 22 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 23 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume 2019-2024
• Table 24 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2019-2024
• Table 25 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format: % Volume 2019-2024
• Table 26 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format and Category: % Volume 2024
• Table 27 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 28 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 29 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2024-2029
• Table 30 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029
• Table 31 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 32 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 33 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 34 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
• Table 35 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 36 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2024-2029

APPENDIX

• Fountain sales in France

DISCLAIMER

SOURCES

• Summary 1 Research Sources

CARBONATES IN FRANCE

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Carbonates creeps back into small positive volume sales
• Cola carbonates remain the most popular
• Coca-Cola maintains its lead thanks to its global strengths

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Large scale events and strategic partnerships help to boost sales
• Reduced-sugar carbonates set for further growth, alongside limited-edition flavours
• Extended distribution and affordable prices needed for stronger sales

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 37 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 38 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Value 2019-2024
• Table 39 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 40 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 41 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 42 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 43 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 44 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 45 Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 46 Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 47 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 48 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2021-2024
• Table 49 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 50 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 51 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 52 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 53 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 54 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
• Table 55 Forecast Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 56 Forecast Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2024-2029

JUICE IN FRANCE

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Juice remains in a negative volume slump due to a combination of challenges
• Variable performances seen across categories
• Brands reconsider their positioning due to overarching trends and competition from private label

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Limited scope for stronger sales, due to various challenges and maturity of the category
• High pressure processing technology may revitalise the image of juice
• Will organic products see revitalisation?

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 57 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 58 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 59 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 60 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2021-2024
• Table 63 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 64 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 65 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 66 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 67 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 68 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

BOTTLED WATER IN FRANCE

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Bottled water faces a number of challenges
• The bottled water scandal presents a notable challenge
• Cristaline maintains its strong, leading brand place

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Bottled water will continue to face challenges
• Players will increasingly have to abide by regulations and rules
• Underexploited potential for flavoured bottled water

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 69 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 70 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 71 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 72 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 73 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2021-2024
• Table 75 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 76 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 77 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 78 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 79 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 80 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

SPORTS DRINKS IN FRANCE

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Sports drinks maintain decent sales, thanks to relatively small and niche category dynamics
• Sports drinks still faces competition from other soft drinks categories
• Coca-Cola's Powerade dominates the category

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Sports drinks will need ongoing support to grow more strongly
• A more sustainable and natural approach could be beneficial
• Opportunities in vending inside gyms and for private label in sports superstores

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 81 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 82 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2019-2024
• Table 83 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 84 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 85 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 86 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2021-2024
• Table 87 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 88 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 89 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 90 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2024-2029
• Table 91 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 92 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2024-2029

ENERGY DRINKS IN FRANCE

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Energy drinks remains a popular category with a wide range of consumption occasions
• The battle between Red Bull and Monster continues, with Red Bull in the lead in 2024
• Is there a place for challengers in energy drinks?

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Energy drinks maintains scope for ongoing growth
• Reduced-sugar energy drinks could align better with health trends
• Expansion in distribution could further support growth

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 93 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 94 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2019-2024
• Table 95 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 96 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 97 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 98 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2021-2024
• Table 99 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 100 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 101 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 102 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2024-2029
• Table 103 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 104 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2024-2029

CONCENTRATES IN FRANCE

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Value growth supported by high prices, while volume is in a decline
• New flavours and sugar-free options catch the attention of consumers
• A fairly fragmented category with a notable presence of private label

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Manufacturers continue to bet on a structurally waning category
• Powder concentrates fare better than liquid counterparts, thanks to health-positioned profiles
• An emerging niche of mini cubes of powder concentrates tipped as an area to watch

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 2019-2024
• Table 106 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 107 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 108 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 109 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2021-2024
• Table 110 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 111 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 112 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 113 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2021-2024
• Table 114 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 115 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2021-2024
• Table 116 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 117 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 118 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 119 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

RTD TEA IN FRANCE

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Sluggish growth attributed to a confluence of factors
• Healthier recipes and more sustainable packaging are key to sales
• Lipton and Fuze Tea maintain their leading places

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Sales expected to pick up again over the forecast period
• De-seasonalisation will help to support stronger sales
• Bubble tea expected to remain a successful niche

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 120 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 121 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 122 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 123 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 124 Leading Flavours for Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2019-2024
• Table 125 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 126 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2021-2024
• Table 127 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 128 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 129 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 130 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 131 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 132 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

RTD COFFEE IN FRANCE

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• RTD coffee struggles due to soaring prices in ingredients and packaging costs
• Negligible on-trade presence further suppresses potential sales
• Starbucks maintains its strong lead thanks to wide portfolio and well-known name

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Volume sales expected to recover over the forecast period
• New player investment could help to revitalise the category
• Cold brew coffee options suffer from high unit prices

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 133 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 134 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Value 2019-2024
• Table 135 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 136 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 137 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 138 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Volume 2021-2024
• Table 139 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 140 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 141 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 142 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Value 2024-2029
• Table 143 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 144 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Value Growth 2024-2029