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United Kingdom - Soft Drinks - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Jun 14, 2024

UK's Soft Drink Imports Surge Dramatically to $2 Billion in 2023

United Kingdom Soft Drink Imports

In 2023, soft drink imports into the UK dropped rapidly to 1.4B litres, which is down by -26.9% on the year before. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2013 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by +19.9% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 1.9B litres, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, soft drink imports rose markedly to $2B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by +85.8% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when imports increased by 49% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.United Kingdom Soft Drink Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Soft Drink in United Kingdom (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Netherlands328324253389270245216257229448437
Germany150169121170150150139150165278310
France72.893.884.363.267.589.382.8100107210268
Ireland84.712015892.687.813815613797.1118137
Belgium15016114714016921521321965.4125131
Switzerland0.20.10.50.60.20.60.12.532.5128116
Denmark54.156.756.158.261.764.464.659.284.070.395.4
Austria14216514613911687.210811619344.957.0
Others97.3131156165167205203225311489471
Total1,0791,2201,1231,2181,0891,1951,1821,2671,2861,9112,023

Imports by Country

France (291M litres), the Netherlands (252M litres) and Germany (192M litres) were the main suppliers of soft drink imports to the UK, together comprising 52% of total imports. Ireland, Belgium, Denmark, Switzerland and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Switzerland (with a CAGR of +110.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest soft drink suppliers to the UK were the Netherlands ($437M), Germany ($310M) and France ($268M), with a combined 50% share of total imports. Ireland, Belgium, Switzerland, Denmark and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

Switzerland, with a CAGR of +91.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports by Type

Non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk (753M litres) and sugary soft drinks (687M litres) were the main products of soft drink imports to the UK.

From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk (with a CAGR of +7.4%).

In value terms, soft drinks with the largest imports in the UK were non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk ($1.2B) and sugary soft drinks ($819M).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the soft drink price stood at $1.4 per litre (CIF, United Kingdom), rising by 45% against the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($3 per litre), while the price for the Czech Republic ($0.7 per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the soft drink market in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 11071930 - Waters, with added sugar, other sweetening matter or flavoured, i.e. soft drinks (including mineral and aerated)
  • Prodcom 11071950 - z Non-alcoholic beverages not containing milk fat (excluding sweetened or unsweetened mineral, aerated or flavoured waters)
  • Prodcom 11071970 - Non-alcoholic beverages containing milk fat
  • Prodcom 110000Z1 - Non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk, milk products and fats derived therefrom (excl. water, fruit or vegetable juices)
  • Prodcom 11051010 - Non-alcoholic beer and beer containing . 0.5% alcohol

Country coverage:

  • United Kingdom

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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