
The United Kingdom soft drinks market is on track for incremental growth of USD 7.5 billion, corresponding to a CAGR of nearly 4.5% throughout the forecast period of 2025 to 2030. The United Kingdom’s soft drinks market is being reshaped by a growing preference for healthier and functional products. There is a clear shift towards low-sugar, sugar-free, and plant-based beverages, with strong demand for energy drinks, kombucha, and vitamin-enriched waters. The rise in health consciousness is also driving the growth of organic drinks and clean-label products. The UK market is supported by a thriving premium segment, as consumers seek innovation and quality. Modern retail outlets and e-commerce platforms are enhancing accessibility, further fueling market growth.
This report delivers a deep dive into the United Kingdom soft drinks market, combining historical performance data from 2020 to 2024 with forward-looking projections through 2030. It uncovers critical insights into market size, growth rates, and key trends, providing a clear view of the industry’s evolution. By breaking down the market across product type, type, packaging and distribution channel, the report identifies actionable opportunities for stakeholders to drive growth and outperform competitors.
Market Segmentation
The segmentation of the United Kingdom soft drinks market is outlined below:
Product type: bottled water, carbonated soft drinks, concentrates, juices, RTD coffee, RTD tea, energy drinks, sports drinks
Type: regular, low- and no-sugar soft drinks
Packaging: flexible packaging, glass bottles, liquid cartons, metal cans, plastic bottles, others
Distribution channel: convenience stores, discounters, e-commerce, forecourts, general merchandise stores, hypermarkets, small grocery stores, supermarkets, vending, others
The soft drinks market in the United Kingdom is segmented by product type, type, packaging and distribution channel. The market is classified by product type into bottled water, carbonated soft drinks, concentrates, juices, RTD coffee, RTD tea, energy drinks, and sports drinks. Type segments are divided into regular, and low- and no-sugar soft drinks. Packaging segments cover flexible packaging, glass bottles, liquid cartons, metal cans, plastic bottles, and others. Distribution channel segmentation comprises convenience stores, discounters, e-commerce, forecourts, general merchandise stores, hypermarkets, small grocery stores, supermarkets, vending, and others.
Competitive Landscape
The competitive landscape of the soft drinks industry has been thoroughly analyzed, highlighting key players such as A.G. Barr plc, Britvic PLC, Capri Sun Group Holding AG, Danone S.A., Fevertree Limited, Highland Spring Limited, Mitsubishi Corporation, Monster Beverage Corporation, Nestle S.A., Nichols plc, Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc., PepsiCo Inc., Primo Water Corporation, Red Bull GmbH, SHS Group Limited, Silver Spring Soft Drinks Company Ltd., Spadel SA, Starbucks Corporation, Suntory Holdings Limited, The Coca-Cola Company, Trederwen Springs 2008 Ltd, Tropicana Brands Group Inc. and Unilever PLC.
This report presents an extensive analysis of major entities in the soft drinks market, focusing on their performance from 2020 to 2024. Findings showcase changes in market share, recognizing both long-standing leaders and new challengers.
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
United Kingdom Soft Drinks Market – Product Type Analysis
United Kingdom Soft Drinks Market – Type Analysis
United Kingdom Soft Drinks Market – Packaging Analysis
United Kingdom Soft Drinks Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
A.G. Barr plc
Britvic PLC
Capri Sun Group Holding AG
Danone S.A.
Fevertree Limited
Highland Spring Limited
Mitsubishi Corporation
Monster Beverage Corporation
Nestle S.A.
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer
FIGURES AND TABLES
Table United Kingdom Soft Drinks Market 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Soft Drinks Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Soft Drinks Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table United Kingdom Soft Drinks Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Soft Drinks Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Soft Drinks Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table United Kingdom Soft Drinks Market by Type, 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Soft Drinks Market by Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Soft Drinks Market by Type, 2020-2030
Table United Kingdom Soft Drinks Market by Packaging, 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Soft Drinks Market by Packaging, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Soft Drinks Market by Packaging, 2020-2030
Table United Kingdom Soft Drinks Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Soft Drinks Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Soft Drinks Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table United Kingdom Soft Drinks Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart United Kingdom Soft Drinks Market, by Companies, 2024
Table United Kingdom Soft Drinks Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart United Kingdom Soft Drinks Market, by Brands, 2024
Table United Kingdom – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table United Kingdom – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table United Kingdom – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table United Kingdom Soft Drinks Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table United Kingdom Soft Drinks Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)
Companies Mentioned
A.G. Barr plc
Britvic PLC
Capri Sun Group Holding AG
Danone S.A.
Fevertree Limited
Highland Spring Limited
Mitsubishi Corporation
Monster Beverage Corporation
Nestle S.A.
Nichols plc
Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.
PepsiCo, Inc.
Primo Water Corporation
Red Bull GmbH
SHS Group Limited
Silver Spring Soft Drinks Company Ltd.
Spadel SA
Starbucks Corporation
Suntory Holdings Limited
The Coca-Cola Company
Trederwen Springs 2008 Ltd
Tropicana Brands Group, Inc.
Unilever PLC
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→ Market Estimates, Forecasts & Historical Data
→ Critical Performance Data and Rankings
→ Emerging Trends, Market Changes
→ PDF Report and Excel Datasheet
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