Soft Drinks in France

November 2023
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Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Soft Drinks industry in France 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.

Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to the following key categories, where applicable:

  • Bottled Water
  • Carbonates
  • Concentrates
  • Juice
  • RTD Coffee
  • RTD Tea
  • Energy Drinks
  • Sports Drinks
  • Asian Speciality Drinks

If you're in the Soft Drinks industry in France, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.

The Soft Drinks in France 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 Soft Drinks in France?
  • To what extent are health considerations impacting consumption of Soft Drinks in France?
  • 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 Soft Drinks in France?
  • Which are the leading brands in Soft Drinks in France?
  • What potential exists for multinational or domestic soft drinks companies to expand in France?
  • How are products distributed in Soft Drinks in France?
  • 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 Soft Drinks?
  • 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?
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Soft Drinks in France

Soft drinks in 2023: The big picture
2023 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
Foodservice vs retail split
What next for soft drinks?
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
Fountain sales in France

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Summary 1 Research Sources

Bottled Water in France

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Understandable lower growth of bottled water after the heatwave of 2023
Flavoured bottled water – still small but dynamic
The leading brand, Cristaline, forges ahead, while Ogeu seizes the opportunity of the temporary absence of Perrier
After the Olympics, it will probably not be so easy for bottled water
Functional bottled water is not dead, while flavoured bottled water has room for growth
Adapting to CSR and reassuring consumers to avoid plastic bashing
Table 37 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 38 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 39 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 40 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 41 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 42 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 43 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2019-2023
Table 44 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2020-2023
Table 45 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 46 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 47 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 48 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Carbonates in France

KEY DATA FINDINGS

A positive year thanks to cola carbonates after an astonishing 2022
White carbonates also doing well, driven more by tonics than lemonade
CCEP is roaring ahead, while Suntory works well
The Olympic Games and an expected peak during summer 2024
Great pressure expected on trading/negotiation and further drop expected in lemonade/lime
Reduced sugar carbonates will continue to progress, notably at the expense of juices
Table 49 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Volume 2018-2023
Table 50 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Value 2018-2023
Table 51 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 52 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 53 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 54 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 55 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 56 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 57 Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: Volume 2018-2023
Table 58 Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 59 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 60 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2019-2023
Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2020-2023
Table 63 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 64 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 65 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 66 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 67 Forecast Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: Volume 2023-2028
Table 68 Forecast Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2023-2028

Concentrates in France

KEY DATA FINDINGS

A still robust value increase in 2023 for concentrates due largely, but not solely, to inflation
More mint, lemon and fruit and less sugar
Almost all players progress and innovate over 2022-2023
Still appreciable growth expected over 2023-2028 despite some breaks
More players and concepts to knock down the door of concentrates
Possible slowdown of powder concentrates after the return of races and competitions in 2021-2022
Concentrates Conversions
Summary 2 Concentrates Conversion Factors for Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Format
Table 69 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 70 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 71 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 72 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 73 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2020-2023
Table 74 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2019-2023
Table 75 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2020-2023
Table 76 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2019-2023
Table 77 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2020-2023
Table 78 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2019-2023
Table 79 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2020-2023
Table 80 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 81 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 82 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 83 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Juice in France

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Another bad year for juices
Juice drinks – the exception to the rule once again
Ongoing decline for most brands and private label
Grey outlook for juices, other than juice drinks
Tough negotiations and the risk of further shortages
Where can juices find additional growth?
Table 84 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 85 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 86 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 87 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 88 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 89 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 90 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2019-2023
Table 91 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2020-2023
Table 92 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 93 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 94 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 95 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

RTD Coffee in France

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Too expensive and in direct competition with energy drinks and coffee
Possible development in alternative channels to multiple grocery retailers
Starbuck remains in control against challengers
Limited recovery expected as high prices remaining an obstacle to wider acceptance
The fad for cold brew coffee could be over
Possible disinterest from new investors in the short term
Table 96 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Volume 2018-2023
Table 97 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Value 2018-2023
Table 98 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 99 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 100 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 101 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 102 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Value 2019-2023
Table 103 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Value 2020-2023
Table 104 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Volume 2023-2028
Table 105 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Value 2023-2028
Table 106 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 107 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Value Growth 2023-2028

RTD Tea in France

KEY DATA FINDINGS

An unexpected change for RTD tea in 2023
Ongoing revolution in packaging – rPET is the key focus, as well as healthy recipes
Lipton’s challengers rush into the breach opened by the category
Still plenty of room for growth thanks to warmer temperatures, under-developed potential, healthy image and the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024
Kombucha has not said its last word
Oasis tea, new flavours and less seasonal consumption are other factors favouring the potential of RTD tea
Table 108 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 109 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 110 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 111 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 112 Leading Flavours for Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2018-2023
Table 113 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 114 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 115 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2019-2023
Table 116 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2020-2023
Table 117 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 118 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 119 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 120 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Energy Drinks in France

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Energy drinks does not lose its momentum despite inflation
Reduced sugar products progress, as well as new flavours
Red Bull remains the boss, but Monster is gaining ground
Despite some threats, still plenty of room for growth
The Olympic Games of Paris will benefit the category
New channels and outlets to find
Table 121 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2018-2023
Table 122 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2018-2023
Table 123 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 124 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 125 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 126 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 127 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2019-2023
Table 128 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2020-2023
Table 129 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2023-2028
Table 130 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2023-2028
Table 131 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 132 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Sports Drinks in France

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Sports drinks post modest volume growth in 2023 despite many sports events
Lack of support and competition from other soft drinks
Powerade leads in a concentrated competitive landscape
2024 will be a key year for sports drinks
More private label in sports superstores, maybe less in vending inside gyms
More sustainable products expected in terms of recipes and packaging
Table 133 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2018-2023
Table 134 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2018-2023
Table 135 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 136 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 137 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 138 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 139 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2019-2023
Table 140 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2020-2023
Table 141 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2023-2028
Table 142 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2023-2028
Table 143 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 144 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2023-2028
The following categories and subcategories are included:

Soft Drinks

      • Carbonated Natural Mineral Bottled Water
      • Carbonated Spring Bottled Water
      • Carbonated Purified Bottled Water
      • Still Flavoured Bottled Water
      • Sparkling Flavoured Bottled Water
    • Functional Bottled Water
      • Still Natural Mineral Bottled Water
      • Still Spring Bottled Water
      • Still Purified Bottled Water
    • Regular Carbonates
    • Reduced Sugar Carbonates
      • Regular Cola Carbonates
      • Reduced Sugar Cola Carbonates
      • Regular Non-Cola Carbonates
      • Reduced Sugar Non-Cola Carbonates
        • Regular Lemonade/Lime
        • Reduced Sugar Lemonade/Lime
        • Regular Tonic Water/Mixers/Other Bitters
        • Reduced Sugar Tonic Water/Mixers/Other Bitters
        • Regular Orange Carbonates
        • Reduced Sugar Orange Carbonates
        • Regular Other Non-Cola Carbonates
        • Reduced Sugar Other Non-Cola Carbonates
    • Liquid Concentrates
    • Powder Concentrates
      • Not from Concentrate 100% Juice
      • Reconstituted 100% Juice
    • Juice Drinks (up to 24% Juice)
    • Nectars (25-99% Juice)
    • Coconut and Other Plant Waters
  • RTD Coffee
    • Carbonated RTD Tea and Kombucha
      • Regular Still RTD Tea
      • Reduced Sugar Still RTD Tea
    • Regular Energy Drinks
    • Reduced Sugar Energy Drinks
    • Regular Sports Drinks
    • Reduced Sugar Sports Drinks
  • Asian Speciality Drinks

Soft Drinks

This is the aggregation of the following categories; Carbonates, Fruit/vegetable juice, Bottled water, Functional drinks, Concentrates, RTD tea, RTD coffee and Asian speciality drinks.

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