Market research on the soft drink industry. Our reports feature a...
Market research on the soft drink industry. Our reports feature a wealth of standardised and cross-comparable statistics including total market sizes, market share and brand share data, distribution and industry trends.
During the pandemic there was a surge in interest in staying fit and healthy. As part of this trend, endurance sports such as running and cycling gained popularity. This included activities such as trail running and outdoor sports, which saw…
The gradual return to pre-pandemic patterns of mobility, including the recovery of gym visits, helped to sustain modest growth in off-trade volume sales of sports drinks in 2023. Growth was further supported by the continued rise in the popularity of…
COVID-19 boosted consumer's health consciousness and increased attempts to be more proactive about staying healthy and fit. When consumers were able and confident to spend more time away from home, many enhanced exercise routines outdoors and went to…
Sports drinks continues to recover from the declines caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, a trend that has been in play since 2022. As the effects of the pandemic have diminished, people have re-engaged in sports activities and are back to using sports…
Off- and on-trade volume sales of sports drinks fell during 2023. The category was hampered by low company engagement and a lack of new launches. Only a few sports drinks were available widely, which also limited purchases of such products. All…
Sports drinks has shown another solid performance in 2023, with the category poised to record robust growth in off- and on-trade volume sales. Consumption continues to be bolstered by rising participation in sports and fitness activities in the…
The growing pursuit of healthier lifestyles has been leading to an increase in sports practice in the country, boosting the consumption of sports drinks. The already prominent health and wellness trend received a boost from the experiences of the…
Sports drinks remained still quite a small category in Ireland at the end of the review period, but it continued to grow fast in off-trade volume and current value terms. In the wake of the COVID-19 experience, many consumers have shifted towards to…
The sports drinks landscape posted an increase in retail volume during 2023, as sales continued to recover from the losses it saw during COVID-19. However, slow growth is driven by inflationary pressures and the impact on disposable incomes, given…
Sports drinks in Finland continues to see sales patterns normalise following the COVID-19 pandemic, with steady growth in the off-trade. In 2023, unit prices have continued to rise due to inflation and higher production costs, which has forced…
Sports drinks sales doubled in 2023 as the Prime brand entered the category and introduced reduced sugar products to Denmark. Up until 2023, only regular sports drinks were available in the Danish market. Previously, sports drinks sales were…
Sports drinks is suffering from cross-category factors which are placing downwards pressure on soft drinks sales overall, leading to a strong off-trade volume slump. To start with, sports drinks is a non-essential category, with products…
Sports drinks in Spain is set to record a positive year in 2023. This was evidenced by the fact that Aquarius from Cía Servicios de Bebidas Refrescantes SL (Coca-Cola) – the category leader in Spain – reported strong growth in the first months of the…
Sports events piled up towards the end of the review period, which was good news for sports drinks at first sight. The men’s FIFA World Cup for football in Qatar at the end of 2022 had a positive impact on the category, with France reaching the final…
Sports drinks continues to show growth in 2023, driven by an increasing demand that aligns with the rising demand for functional beverages. Sports drinks are being perceived as an alternative to functional drinks, an area still underdeveloped in…
Sports drinks has been one of the most dynamic categories within soft drinks in Norway with sales posting strong growth in retail volume terms despite the economic pressures facing the country. Sales have benefited from the increased focus on the…
After experiencing significant off-trade and on-trade volume and current value growth in 2021 and 2022, sports drinks is set to continue to experience dynamic growth in 2023. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the health and wellness trend, which…