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PUBLISHER: Euromonitor International | PRODUCT CODE: 1618345

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PUBLISHER: Euromonitor International | PRODUCT CODE: 1618345

Soft Drinks in Germany

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Off-trade volume sales of soft drinks in Germany continue to gradually fall due to ongoing inflationary pressures and rising prices. The German economy is facing several challenges. In 2024, the country has barely escaped a recession and GDP is seeing estimated growth of 0.2%. Major obstacles include rising prices of resources, labour, and logistics. This is also having an effect on the food and beverage industries, pressurising soft drinks manufacturers and prices to end consumers.

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.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Soft Drinks market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market's major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.
Product Code: SDDE

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 Germany

DISCLAIMER

SOURCES

  • Summary 1 Research Sources

CARBONATES IN GERMANY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

  • Sugar reduction as a key demand driver of carbonates
  • On-trade recovery despite economic pressures
  • Mixers remains popular due to aperitif trends

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

  • Competition across soft drinks to intensify and place pressure on carbonates
  • Health awareness set to shape the future
  • Brands must align with consumer values

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 GERMANY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

  • Consumer focus on expense management and sugar reduction
  • On-trade recovery and shifts in consumption patterns
  • Rising challenges in sourcing and costs

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

  • Declining juice consumption balanced by expansion of use occasions
  • Functional juice to drive health innovation
  • A sustainable future: Healthier juice for people and the planet

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 GERMANY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

  • Price-sensitive consumers increasingly choose tap water over bottled format
  • Cost pressures and changing consumer preferences
  • Building trust through sustainability efforts

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

  • On-trade channel and bottled water in a warming climate
  • Functional bottled water: A growing and competitive niche
  • Private label is evolving into trusted alternative to brands

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 GERMANY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

  • Greater participation in physical activity continues to support demand for sports drinks
  • Blurring lines with functional beverages
  • Leveraging major sports events to boost category sales

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

  • Intensifying competition from other soft drinks
  • Hydration innovation and the rise of new formats
  • Technological integration and personalisation of sports drinks

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 GERMANY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

  • Energy drinks maintains strong growth trajectory in 2024
  • Innovation in energy drinks slows amid economic pressures
  • Red Bull retains leadership amid growing competition

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

  • Impact of inflation likely to remain relevant heading into forecast period
  • Increasing health scrutiny and potential regulations
  • Growing competition from perceived healthier alternatives

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 GERMANY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

  • Concentrates benefits from home preparation and reduced packaging solutions
  • Growing brand activity and innovation amid economic challenges
  • Polarisation between private label and premium options

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

  • Innovation to drive success through sugar reduction and sustainable packaging solutions
  • Hydration in innovative formats
  • Navigating 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 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 GERMANY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

  • Stagnation amid intense competition
  • On-trade sales remain relevant in local market
  • Health-conscious consumer trends drive innovation

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

  • Home-made beverages to challenge RTD tea sales
  • Hot summers can drive demand for iced tea
  • Sustainability to shape the future of RTD tea

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 GERMANY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

  • RTD coffee relies on convenience
  • Premiumisation and coffee expertise define category
  • Private label RTD coffee dominates amid financial challenges

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

  • Home brewing of iced coffee to increasingly compete with RTD coffee
  • Sustainability will be a key differentiator
  • Innovation in functional and plant-based RTD coffee

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

ASIAN SPECIALITY DRINKS IN GERMANY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

  • Off-trade continues to drive demand, with expanding distribution raising awareness
  • Health-conscious consumers drive demand for "natural" claims
  • Regional demographics continue to shape the demand for Asian speciality drinks

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

  • Demand for healthier beverages presents an opportunity
  • Asian cuisine and beverages will influence the health-conscious young population
  • Growing Asian population and cultural hubs to support sales

CATEGORY DATA

  • Table 145 Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 146 Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 147 Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 148 Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 149 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Asian Speciality Drinks: % Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 150 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Asian Speciality Drinks: % Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 151 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Asian Speciality Drinks: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 152 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Asian Speciality Drinks: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 153 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 154 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 155 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 156 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: % Value Growth 2024-2029
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