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Soft Drinks in Hungary
January 2022
Soft drinks in 2021: The big picture
The Hungarian soft drinks market experienced limited recovery in 2021 in Hungary after having been negatively affected by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the previous year. With the economy and population adapting to a partial return to normality in 2021, growth was seen in the on-trade.
2021 key trends
One strong indication of changing consumption patterns was a polarisation of unit sizes in soft drinks, especially carbonates. As home consumption continued and consumers became more price sensitive companies reacted by increasing their unit volume sizes in order to serve increased bulk purchases at lower unit prices overall.
Competitive landscape
Overall, the number of local brands has risen with many experiencing a rise in market share through the development of new products and brand extensions. This is driven by the fact that the Hungarian consumer is one of the most aware of local consumption advantages as well as active government support for Hungarian owned companies.
Retailing developments
The e-commerce channel maintained a successful run after a further boost in 2021. Numerous retailers either launched their own platforms for online sales or used proxy platforms such as Wolt or Netpincer.
Foodservice vs retail split
After the onset of the pandemic in 2020 stimulated an extreme drop in on-trade sales, 2021 was able see some rebound and recover some of the lost volume sales. As tourism restarted for the summer season and on-trade outlets were opened comparatively early, the on-trade returned to more normal consumption patterns.
What next for soft drinks?
The future of soft drinks in Hungary will be driven by the structural changes of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ways in which it unfolds and its aftermath. Other important key drivers will be low calorie and sugar free options that will also be actively supported by public policy.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Soft Drinks industry in Hungary 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 Hungary, 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 Hungary 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 Hungary?
To what extent are health considerations impacting consumption of Soft Drinks in Hungary?
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 Hungary?
Which are the leading brands in Soft Drinks in Hungary?
What potential exists for multinational or domestic soft drinks companies to expand in Hungary?
How are products distributed in Soft Drinks in Hungary?
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?
Table 1 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: Volume 2016-2021Table 2 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2016-2021Table 3 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2016-2021Table 4 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2016-2021Table 5 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (as sold) by Category: Volume 2020Table 6 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (as sold) by Category: % Volume 2020Table 7 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2020Table 8 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2020Table 9 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2016-2021Table 10 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2016-2021Table 11 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2016-2021Table 12 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021Table 13 Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2016-2021Table 14 Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2016-2021Table 15 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2017-2021Table 16 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2018-2021Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2017-2021Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2018-2021Table 19 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume 2016-2021Table 20 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2016-2021Table 21 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format: % Volume 2016-2021Table 22 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format and Category: % Volume 2021Table 23 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: Volume 2021-2026Table 24 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2021-2026Table 25 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2021-2026Table 26 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2021-2026Table 27 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2021-2026Table 28 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2021-2026Table 29 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2021-2026Table 30 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026Table 31 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2021-2026Table 32 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2021-2026
APPENDIX
Fountain sales in Hungary
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
Carbonates in Hungary
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
Growth picks up in 2021 thanks to some adaptation after the severe disruption in the previous year
Package size polarising towards larger and smaller units leading to the demise of medium sized units
Local brands fragmenting and diversifying towards low-calorie options
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Strong growth potential for low-calorie carbonates thanks to the health and wellness trend
Slow rebound for on-trade carbonates over the forecast period
The impact of affordable luxury further polarises the category
CATEGORY DATA
Table 33 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Volume 2016-2021Table 34 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Value 2016-2021Table 35 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Volume Growth 2016-2021Table 36 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Value Growth 2016-2021Table 37 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2016-2021Table 38 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2016-2021Table 39 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2016-2021Table 40 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021Table 41 Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: Volume 2016-2021Table 42 Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2016-2021Table 43 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2017-2021Table 44 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2018-2021Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2017-2021Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2018-2021Table 47 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2021-2026Table 48 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2021-2026Table 49 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2021-2026Table 50 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026Table 51 Forecast Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: Volume 2021-2026Table 52 Forecast Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2021-2026
Juice in Hungary
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
A slow return to normality in the second half of the year boosts on-the-go pack sizes while private label benefits from lower disposable incomes
Not from concentrate benefits from slow return to normal and rising health awareness
Slow recovery for the on-trade due to reduced tourism
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Stronger attention to juice content thanks to the health and wellness trend and the development of new products and formats
E-commerce becomes more relevant and an ideal platform for juice sales
Smaller packaging formats emerge over the forecast period
CATEGORY DATA
Table 53 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2016-2021Table 54 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2016-2021Table 55 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2016-2021Table 56 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2017-2021Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2018-2021Table 59 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2017-2021Table 60 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2018-2021Table 61 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2021-2026Table 62 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2021-2026Table 63 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2021-2026Table 64 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Bottled Water in Hungary
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
Weak recovery for bottled water in 2021 after severe negative impact from the pandemic in the previous year
Still bottled water challenged by innovative solutions including flavoured, functional and carbonated bottled water
New regional brands and products on the rise
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Category remains stable over the forecast period with the leading brands holding their positions
Functional and flavoured water becomes more dynamic over the forecast period
Slow forecast period recovery for the on-trade
CATEGORY DATA
Table 65 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2016-2021Table 66 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2016-2021Table 67 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2016-2021Table 68 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021Table 69 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2017-2021Table 70 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2018-2021Table 71 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2017-2021Table 72 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2018-2021Table 73 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2021-2026Table 74 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2021-2026Table 75 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2021-2026Table 76 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Sports Drinks in Hungary
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
The reopening of sports clubs in the second half of 2021 benefits sales of sports drinks
Powerade and Gatorade remain the leading players though new launches are appearing from other industry players
New launches focus on reduced sugar
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Growth comes from slowly expanding consumer base
The health trend and low-calorie variants prevail and shape sports drinks over the forecast period
Sports remain a popular amateur and professional pastime in Hungary
CATEGORY DATA
Table 77 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2016-2021Table 78 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2016-2021Table 79 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2016-2021Table 80 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2016-2021Table 81 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2017-2021Table 82 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2018-2021Table 83 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2017-2021Table 84 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2018-2021Table 85 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2021-2026Table 86 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2021-2026Table 87 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2021-2026Table 88 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Energy Drinks in Hungary
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
Hell extends its outright lead in 2021 benefiting from its local credentials
Reduced sugar gathers momentum in energy drinks
Increased diversity amongst energy drinks variations designed to appeal to a younger audience
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Health trend gathers momentum over the forecast period and provides an avenue for players to differentiate
Government intervention into sales possible in the future
On-trade fails to rebound to pre-pandemic levels during the forecast period
CATEGORY DATA
Table 89 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2016-2021Table 90 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2016-2021Table 91 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2016-2021Table 92 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2016-2021Table 93 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2017-2021Table 94 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2018-2021Table 95 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2017-2021Table 96 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2018-2021Table 97 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2021-2026Table 98 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2021-2026Table 99 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2021-2026Table 100 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Concentrates in Hungary
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
Concentrates remains a peripheral category in Hungary
Liquid concentrates are favoured despite the provision of similar RTD volumes of both powder and liquid concentrates
Some movement of new products in liquid concentrates
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
The addition of functionality is the way forward
Sugar free and reduced sugar concentrates prove crucial in meeting the health trend
Bleak prospects due to the old-fashioned image of concentrates and competition from other soft drinks categories
CATEGORY DATA
Concentrates Conversions
Summary 2 Concentrates Conversion Factors for Ready-to-Drink (RTD) FormatTable 101 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2016-2021Table 102 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2016-2021Table 103 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2016-2021Table 104 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021Table 105 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2018-2021Table 106 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2017-2021Table 107 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2018-2021Table 108 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2017-2021Table 109 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2018-2021Table 110 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2017-2021Table 111 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2018-2021Table 112 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2021-2026Table 113 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2021-2026Table 114 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2021-2026Table 115 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
RTD Tea in Hungary
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
After a steep contraction in 2020 RTD tea sales rebound in 2021
Xixo brand maintains high activity on the Hungarian market
Strong seasonal effect on consumption in Hungary
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
RTD tea sustains healthy growth over the forecast period
Brands trump private label over the forecast period
Functionality and low-calorie products on the rise as consumers seek to optimise their lifestyles
CATEGORY DATA
Table 116 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2016-2021Table 117 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2016-2021Table 118 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2016-2021Table 119 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021Table 120 Leading Flavours for Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2016-2021Table 121 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2017-2021Table 122 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2018-2021Table 123 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2017-2021Table 124 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2018-2021Table 125 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2021-2026Table 126 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2021-2026Table 127 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2021-2026Table 128 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
RTD Coffee in Hungary
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
RTD coffee remains highly popular despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Energy drinks giant Hell takes the lead in RTD coffee
The closure of coffee shops due to COVID-19 proves a boon for RTD coffee
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Product variety and innovation key for future growth
Convenience trend favours category growth over the forecast period
Transfer premiumisation from coffee boosts demand for RTD coffee
CATEGORY DATA
Table 129 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Volume 2016-2021Table 130 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Value 2016-2021Table 131 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Volume Growth 2016-2021Table 132 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Value Growth 2016-2021Table 133 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Volume 2017-2021Table 134 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Volume 2018-2021Table 135 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Value 2017-2021Table 136 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Value 2018-2021Table 137 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Volume 2021-2026Table 138 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Value 2021-2026Table 139 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Volume Growth 2021-2026Table 140 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Asian Speciality Drinks in Hungary
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
The following categories and subcategories are included:
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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