RTD Coffee

RTD coffee registered positive growth in off-trade volume terms in 2023, albeit at a slower rate than the previous year. Demand was largely driven by a return to pre-pandemic patterns of mobility, which fuelled the recovery of sales through retail…

RTD coffee is typically consumed on-the-go, as is suggested by the significant contribution of the convenience stores and small local grocers to overall category sales. In 2023, RTD coffee recorded considerable growth in the off-trade, with high…

Whilst RTD coffee sees positive off-trade volume growth, the category is mostly uninteresting for consumers in Lithuania, with overall volumes sold remaining minimal. RTD coffee faces direct and strong competition from hot brewed coffee and energy…

RTD coffee registered the steepest fall in volume sales among soft drinks in 2023. RTD coffee is considered expensive and with inflation soaring, volume demand fell. Growth also continued to be inhibited by the limited availability.

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 is seeing fairly stable, albeit low, volume sales in both on-trade and off-trade terms. This is supported by the popularity of coffee in the country overall, with reports in mid-to-late 2023 citing Malaysia as ranked third in Asia Pacific…

Off-trade sales of RTD coffee registered positive growth in volume terms, driven by the resumption of active, on-the-go lifestyles, including the return of consumers to their physical workplaces. RTD coffee is widely associated with consumption…

Soft drinks manufacturers have been contending with rising input costs and challenges to production caused by escalating energy costs, supply chain blockages, increased transportation costs, and surging prices for primary packaging materials.…

The surge in demand for RTD coffee in 2023 can be attributed to a multifaceted interplay of factors, foremost among them being the escalating consumer preference for convenient and on-the-go coffee solutions. As part of fast-paced lifestyles,…

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…

High inflation and a decline in disposable income hinder the further growth of RTD coffee in 2023. Despite this, RTD coffee maintains volume sales due to its growth potential in an unsaturated category. Key players like Nescafé face intensified…

Off-trade volume sales recorded double-digit growth in 2022, however, much of this is due to the product growing from a small base. As such, actual product sales and values remain low, with ongoing potential for growth.

RTD coffee is growing steadily in Slovenia fuelled by the convenience trend and the rising popularity of on-the-go beverages. Slovenia’s coffee culture is also a driving force with consumers also shifting towards instant coffee and the use of coffee…

RTD coffee saw further double-digit volume growth in 2023 thanks to lower unit price growth than in 2022 as inflation declined in the year, and the widespread presence of affordable brands such as Lotte and MacCoffee. The growing coffee culture and…

RTD coffee continued to rebound from the impact of the COVID-19 crisis in 2023, as consumers returned to their familiar hectic lifestyles in the absence of movement restrictions and once again demanded soft drinks for on-the-go consumption. RTD…

OKF Cappuccino is the leading brand of RTD coffee in Chile, and while traditionally it was available in various mainstream retailers and pharmacies, this scenario has changed significantly in 2023. OKF Cappuccino, along with some minor brands, is no…

Egypt is witnessing a growing coffee culture, which is having a knock-on impact on the appeal of RTD coffee. In 2023, RTD coffee sales have been buoyed by rising interest in these products among more affluent Egyptians, particularly younger urban…

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…

Post-COVID-19, as travel and work activities resumed, there was a rebound in off-trade impulse consumption and demand for RTD coffee, leading to strong retail volume growth in 2022, albeit from a relatively low base. Such positive growth continues in…

Coffee consumption has been soaring in Romania, with a strong performance both in the online and the offline. In the context of a growing coffee culture in the country, RTD coffee registered another year of strong volume growth. The performance is…