Hot Drinks in the United Kingdom

November 2025
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Overview:

Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Hot Drinks industry in United Kingdom 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:

  • Coffee
  • Tea
  • Other Hot Drinks

If you're in the Hot Drinks industry in United Kingdom, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.

The Hot Drinks in United Kingdom 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 Hot Drinks in United Kingdom?
  • To what extent are health considerations impacting consumption of Hot Drinks in United Kingdom?
  • What are the traditional preferences in Hot Drinks in United Kingdom? To what extent are these tastes changing amidst increasing international influence and the growth of chained cafés?
  • How are changing demographics (for example, an ageing or predominantly young population) determining consumption of Hot Drinks in United Kingdom?
  • Which are the leading brands in Hot Drinks in United Kingdom?
  • How are products distributed in Hot Drinks in United Kingdom?
  • How is the rise of e-commerce changing the retail and competitive landscape?
  • Have home seclusion and social distancing measures following COVID-19 benefited sales of Hot Drinks?
  • Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?

Hot Drinks in the United Kingdom

Rising prices and economic pressures continue to limit growth in hot drinks

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Volume sales stagnate as consumers continue to battle with cost-of-living pressures
Players focus on offering quality products to sustain demand
Consumers look for indulgence without a higher price tag
Expansion of the UK’s HFSS regulations set to push healthier options
The digital market opening up opportunities for hot drinks
Producers under mounting pressure to adopt more ethical practices
Nestlé retains the lead through constant innovation and new product development
Keurig and JDE Peets merger expected to shake up the coffee market
Hypermarkets and supermarkets continue to dominate sales in 2025
Foodservice demand shaping the retail market
Table 1 Sales of Hot Drinks by Retail vs Foodservice: % Volume Breakdown 2020-2025
Table 2 Sales of Hot Drinks by Retail vs Foodservice: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 3 Retail Sales of Hot Drinks by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 4 Retail Sales of Hot Drinks by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 5 Retail Sales of Hot Drinks by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 6 Retail Sales of Hot Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 7 Foodservice Sales of Hot Drinks by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 8 Foodservice Sales of Hot Drinks by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 9 Total Sales of Hot Drinks by Category: Total Volume 2020-2025
Table 10 Total Sales of Hot Drinks by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 11 NBO Company Shares of Hot Drinks: % Retail Value 2021-2025
Table 12 LBN Brand Shares of Hot Drinks: % Retail Value 2022-2025
Table 13 Penetration of Private Label in Hot Drinks by Category: % Retail Value 2020-2025
Table 14 Retail Distribution of Hot Drinks by Format: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 15 Retail Distribution of Hot Drinks by Format and Category: % Volume 2025
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Hot Drinks by Retail vs Foodservice: % Volume Breakdown 2025-2030
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Hot Drinks by Retail vs Foodservice: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 18 Forecast Retail Sales of Hot Drinks by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 19 Forecast Retail Sales of Hot Drinks by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 20 Forecast Retail Sales of Hot Drinks by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 21 Forecast Retail Sales of Hot Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
Table 22 Forecast Foodservice Sales of Hot Drinks by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 23 Forecast Foodservice Sales of Hot Drinks by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 24 Forecast Total Sales of Hot Drinks by Category: Total Volume 2025-2030
Table 25 Forecast Total Sales of Hot Drinks by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2025-2030

COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER

Summary 1 Research Sources

Coffee in the United Kingdom

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Coffee market focusing on added-value products as demand stalls
Focus shifts to value over volume growth in coffee
The search for healthy indulgence informing the growth and development of coffee
Coffee market set to focus on resilience, sustainability, and innovation
The future of coffee: automation, AI, and bean-less innovation
Functionality and flavour innovation will remain key for growth
Nestlé continues to lead with ongoing investment in its portfolio
Innovation playing a key role in driving competition in coffee
Supermarkets and hypermarkets remain dominant but e-commerce is thriving
On-trade sales remain buoyant despite rising prices
Table 26 Retail Sales of Coffee by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 27 Retail Sales of Coffee by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 28 Retail Sales of Coffee by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 29 Retail Sales of Coffee by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 30 Retail Sales of Fresh Ground Coffee Pods by Hard vs Soft: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 31 NBO Company Shares of Coffee: % Retail Value 2021-2025
Table 32 LBN Brand Shares of Coffee: % Retail Value 2022-2025
Table 33 Forecast Retail Sales of Coffee by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 34 Forecast Retail Sales of Coffee by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 35 Forecast Retail Sales of Coffee by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 36 Forecast Retail Sales of Coffee by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

Tea in the United Kingdom

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Sales favour healthier and more indulgent tea offerings
The wellness wave is reshaping the UK tea market
Innovation rife in tea as players look to expand consumption occasions
Guilt-free indulgence and holistic wellness trends will reshape the tea market
Digital trends and personalisation helping to attract Gen Z to tea
Affordable sustainability set to drive growth in the UK tea market
Yorkshire Tea retains the lead with ongoing investment in innovation
Premiumisation and cold tea a focus on market innovation
Supermarkets and hypermarkets dominate sales while e-commerce makes inroads
Digital trends driving on-trade tea sales
Table 37 Retail Sales of Tea by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 38 Retail Sales of Tea by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 39 Retail Sales of Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 40 Retail Sales of Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 41 NBO Company Shares of Tea: % Retail Value 2021-2025
Table 42 LBN Brand Shares of Tea: % Retail Value 2022-2025
Table 43 Forecast Retail Sales of Tea by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 44 Forecast Retail Sales of Tea by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 45 Forecast Retail Sales of Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 46 Forecast Retail Sales of Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

Other Hot Drinks in the United Kingdom

KEY DATA FINDINGS

A tough year for other hot drinks with rising prices weighing on demand
Other hot drinks battling with rising prices and growing health concerns
Nostalgia and healthier options a focus of innovation
Non-traditional formats could revitalise the traditional market for hot chocolate
Personalisation and digital engagement offer growth opportunities
HFSS restrictions to accelerate health and wellness trends in other hot drinks
Mondelez leads a market that is rife with innovation
Knoops looking to expand
Little change in the distribution landscape as consumers look for the best value
The on-trade channel continues to see steady gains
Table 47 Retail Sales of Other Hot Drinks by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 48 Retail Sales of Other Hot Drinks by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 49 Retail Sales of Other Hot Drinks by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 50 Retail Sales of Other Hot Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 51 NBO Company Shares of Other Hot Drinks: % Retail Value 2021-2025
Table 52 LBN Brand Shares of Other Hot Drinks: % Retail Value 2022-2025
Table 53 Forecast Retail Sales of Other Hot Drinks by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 54 Forecast Retail Sales of Other Hot Drinks by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 55 Forecast Retail Sales of Other Hot Drinks by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 56 Forecast Retail Sales of Other Hot Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER

The following categories and subcategories are included:

Hot Drinks

      • Fresh Coffee Beans
        • Fresh Ground Coffee Pods
        • Standard Fresh Ground Coffee
      • Instant Standard Coffee
      • Instant Coffee Mixes
      • Loose Black Tea
      • Tea Bags Black
    • Fruit/Herbal Tea
    • Green Tea
    • Instant Tea
    • Other Tea
      • Chocolate-based Flavoured Powder Drinks
      • Malt-based Hot Drinks
      • Non-Chocolate-based Flavoured Powder Drinks
    • Other Plant-based Hot Drinks

Hot Drinks

This is the aggregation of Coffee, Tea, and Other Hot Drinks.

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