COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Mondelez leads a market that is rife with innovation
Mondelez UK Ltd continues to lead the UK’s other hot drinks category in 2025, maintaining its strong position through the enduring popularity and dynamic innovation under the Cadbury umbrella brand. The company’s focus on limited edition launches and flavour innovation has kept Cadbury at the forefront, with new sweet and spicy blends and nostalgic flavours capturing consumer interest, especially during the festive season.
Knoops looking to expand
In the on-trade channel, the competitive landscape has seen notable activity from specialist and challenger brands. For instance, Knoops, a premium chocolate drinks retailer, secured significant investment and announced ambitious expansion plans, with it aiming to double its UK store count and pursue international growth.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Other 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.
If you're in the Other 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 Other 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 Other Hot Drinks in United Kingdom?
- To what extent are health considerations impacting consumption of Other Hot Drinks in United Kingdom?
- What are the traditional preferences in Other 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 Other Hot Drinks in United Kingdom?
- Which are the leading brands in Other Hot Drinks in United Kingdom?
- How are products distributed in Other 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 Other Hot Drinks?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Other Hot Drinks in the United Kingdom - Category analysis
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
Hot Drinks in the United Kingdom - Industry Overview
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
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Other Hot Drinks
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- Chocolate-based Flavoured Powder Drinks
- Malt-based Hot Drinks
- Non-Chocolate-based Flavoured Powder Drinks
- Other Plant-based Hot Drinks
Other Hot Drinks
This is the aggregation of Flavoured Powder Drinks and Other Plant-based Powder Drinks. Products can be served hot or cold, and can be mixed with water, milk, or other liquids. Bottled, ready-to-drink flavoured milk drinks are NOT included here and are included in Passport Packaged Food.
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This report originates from Passport, our Other Hot Drinks research and analysis database.
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