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Carbonates in the United Kingdom
December 2021
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
Off-trade sales of carbonates decline in 2021, after seeing a spike in 2020
Off-trade sales of carbonates strongly increased in 2020 due to the implementation of the COVID-19 lockdown throughout most of the year. After this unusual spike, off-trade sales in 2021 naturally decreased, with consumers slowly going back to the on-trade.
Sales of reduced-sugar variants remain strong
The impact of COVID-19 led consumers to pay even more attention to their health and wellbeing, positively impacting the consumption of reduced-sugar and low-calorie carbonates in 2020, and this was no different in 2021. Sales of reduced-sugar variants remained strong, especially low-calorie cola carbonates, which still accounted for the highest share of off-trade volume and value sales of carbonates in the UK.
No significant changes in the leadership of the category
The lockdown in 2020 was more favourable for traditional brands which already had a well-established and solid presence in the main retailers, and this was still the case in 2021. Coca-Cola Enterprises maintained its leadership in this year, accounting for more than half of off-trade value sales of carbonates, followed by Britvic Soft Drinks (PepsiCo Inc), which still accounted for more than a fifth of off-trade value sales.
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
On-trade value sales likely to fully recover by the middle of the forecast period
The strict lockdown measures in 2020 are likely to result in long-term consequences for carbonates in the on-trade. 2020 not only saw many small restaurants, cafés and bars permanently close, but also made consumers more used to staying at home and spending time indoors, either socialising or working.
New legislative policies will have different impacts on the category
Carbonates was already impacted by the implementation of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) a couple of years ago, which led brands to rethink the formulae of their products and new strategies for product development. The policy also led to rises in the unit prices of carbonates, especially regular products, and consequently was an extra motivator for consumers to migrate to reduced-sugar options.
Online sales will remain strong despite the return of on-the-go consumption
After high double-digit growth in online sales of carbonates in 2020, e-commerce faced a slight decrease in 2021, as other establishments regained some of the consumption that was lost in 2020, such as convenience stores and smaller shops. However, when comparing online sales of carbonates in 2021 with those in 2019, it is still possible to see a significant increase.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Carbonates industry in United Kingdom with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Carbonates industry in United Kingdom, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Carbonates in United Kingdom report includes:
Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
Detailed segmentation of international and local products
Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
What is the market size of Carbonates in United Kingdom?
To what extent are health considerations impacting consumption of Carbonates in United Kingdom?
How are changing social attitudes and legislation (eg sugar tax) reshaping demand and consumption?
How are changing demographics (for example, an ageing or predominantly young population) determining consumption of Carbonates in United Kingdom?
Which are the leading brands in Carbonates in United Kingdom?
What potential exists for multinational or domestic soft drinks companies to expand in United Kingdom?
How are products distributed in Carbonates in United Kingdom?
How is the rise of e-commerce changing the retail and competitive landscape?
How have home seclusion and social distancing measures following COVID-19 impacted sales of Carbonates?
How are sustainability issues, such as environmentally-friendly packaging, legislation on recyclability, or the amount of plastic in bottles, impacting the soft drinks industry?
Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Carbonates in the United Kingdom - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
Off-trade sales of carbonates decline in 2021, after seeing a spike in 2020
Sales of reduced-sugar variants remain strong
No significant changes in the leadership of the category
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
On-trade value sales likely to fully recover by the middle of the forecast period
New legislative policies will have different impacts on the category
Online sales will remain strong despite the return of on-the-go consumption
CATEGORY DATA
Table 1 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Volume 2016-2021Table 2 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Value 2016-2021Table 3 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Volume Growth 2016-2021Table 4 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Value Growth 2016-2021Table 5 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2016-2021Table 6 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2016-2021Table 7 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2016-2021Table 8 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021Table 9 Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: Volume 2016-2021Table 10 Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2016-2021Table 11 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2017-2021Table 12 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2018-2021Table 13 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2017-2021Table 14 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2018-2021Table 15 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2021-2026Table 16 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2021-2026Table 17 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2021-2026Table 18 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026Table 19 Forecast Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: Volume 2021-2026Table 20 Forecast Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2021-2026
Soft Drinks in the United Kingdom - Industry Overview
Table 21 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: Volume 2016-2021Table 22 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2016-2021Table 23 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2016-2021Table 24 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2016-2021Table 25 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (as sold) by Category: Volume 2020Table 26 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (as sold) by Category: % Volume 2020Table 27 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2020Table 28 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2020Table 29 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2016-2021Table 30 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2016-2021Table 31 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2016-2021Table 32 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021Table 33 Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2016-2021Table 34 Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2016-2021Table 35 NBO Company Shares of Total Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2017-2021Table 36 LBN Brand Shares of Total Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2018-2021Table 37 NBO Company Shares of On-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2017-2021Table 38 LBN Brand Shares of On-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2018-2021Table 39 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2017-2021Table 40 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2018-2021Table 41 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2017-2021Table 42 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2018-2021Table 43 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume 2016-2021Table 44 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2016-2021Table 45 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format: % Volume 2016-2021Table 46 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format and Category: % Volume 2021Table 47 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: Volume 2021-2026Table 48 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2021-2026Table 49 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2021-2026Table 50 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2021-2026Table 51 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2021-2026Table 52 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2021-2026Table 53 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2021-2026Table 54 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026Table 55 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2021-2026Table 56 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2021-2026
APPENDIX
Fountain sales in the UK
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Carbonates
Low Calorie Cola Carbonates
Regular Cola Carbonates
Lemonade/Lime
Ginger Ale
Tonic Water/Other Bitters
Orange Carbonates
Other Non-Cola Carbonates
Carbonates
Sweetened, non-alcoholic drinks containing carbon dioxide are included here. All carbonated products containing fruit juice (“sparkling juices”) are included here, unless they are tea-based (these are included in carbonated RTD tea) or carbonated Energy drinks, which are included in Energy Drinks. Carbonated bottled water is also excluded. Carbonates are an aggregation of cola carbonates and non-cola carbonates, whether regular or low calorie. Euromonitor International includes both naturally and artificially-sweetened carbonates.