In 2023, Germany led the European market in soft drink production, with 26.228 billion liters, followed by Italy and France. The United Kingdom showed significant growth with a 5.24% increase year-on-year, while Spain experienced a sharp decline of 9.69%. Poland and Romania posted modest increases of 1.51% and 2.15%, respectively. Other noteworthy changes included Macedonia’s substantial drop of 21.08% and Austria’s decline of 8.15%. Bulgaria and Denmark showed positive trends with increases of 3.52% and 2.52%.
Future trends to watch for in the European soft drinks market include:
- Continued growth in health-conscious beverage options driven by consumer preferences for healthier ingredients.
- Potential rebounds in countries with recent declines, such as Spain, driven by economic recovery and market revitalization strategies.
- Increased market entry in Central and Eastern European countries as they catch up with Western Europe.
- Focus on sustainability and eco-friendly packaging, which may affect production volume and industry practices.
Top countries in Sold Production of Soft Drinks by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Liters | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 26,228,000,000 | 2023 | +3.83% | -0.51% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 23,186,000,000 | 2023 | +1.07% | -0.91% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 15,440,000,000 | 2023 | -1.75% | -2.62% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 13,712,000,000 | 2023 | +2.53% | +5.24% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 10,378,000,000 | 2023 | +2.02% | +1.51% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 8,408,300,000 | 2023 | -7.12% | -9.69% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 4,532,200,000 | 2023 | +2.42% | +2.15% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Macedonia | 3,153,500,000 | 2023 | +4.82% | -21.08% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czechia | 2,756,500,000 | 2023 | |||
| 10 | 10 Austria | 2,698,700,000 | 2023 | +1.44% | -8.15% | View data |
