Soft drinks in 2024: The big picture
Soft drinks recorded minimal volume growth in 2024 with current value growth rising moderately in the face of higher average unit prices. The better performance in value terms stems from new product launches and higher production and resource costs, with both factors contributing to higher prices.
2024 key trends
The health and wellness trend continues to exert a strong influence on consumers’ choice of soft drink in 2024. Consumers are switching between categories with bottled water, RTD tea and sports drinks gaining favour with Austrians.
Competitive landscape
Soft drinks in Austria is highly competitive and fragmented with regards to players and brands. Leading positions are occupied by renowned beverage specialists from international and local origins alike.
Retailing developments
Supermarkets are the most popular channel for purchasing soft drinks in Austria. Even though consumers value convenience and the option to compare products, which are offered by retail e-commerce, store-based purchases are the dominant choice with little threat from the online channel.
Foodservice vs retail split
After years of dynamic growth following the pandemic, on-trade volume sales growth recorded a dip in 2024. More conservative consumer spending due to economic constraints, as well as the less favourable summer weather, led to fewer visits to the on-trade.
What next for soft drinks?
In the absence of any major events, volume and constant value sales of soft drinks are expected to rise moderately over the forecast period. As the economy gradually recovers, consumers are likely to return to previous shopping habits.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Soft Drinks industry in Austria 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:
- Bottled Water
- Carbonates
- Concentrates
- Juice
- RTD Coffee
- RTD Tea
- Energy Drinks
- Sports Drinks
- Asian Speciality Drinks
If you're in the Soft Drinks industry in Austria, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Soft Drinks in Austria 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 Soft Drinks in Austria?
- To what extent are health considerations impacting consumption of Soft Drinks in Austria?
- How are changing social attitudes and legislation (eg sugar tax) reshaping demand and consumption?
- How are changing demographics (for example, an ageing or predominantly young population) determining consumption of Soft Drinks in Austria?
- Which are the leading brands in Soft Drinks in Austria?
- What potential exists for multinational or domestic soft drinks companies to expand in Austria?
- How are products distributed in Soft Drinks in Austria?
- How is the rise of e-commerce changing the retail and competitive landscape?
- How have home seclusion and social distancing measures following COVID-19 impacted sales of Soft Drinks?
- How are sustainability issues, such as environmentally-friendly packaging, legislation on recyclability, or the amount of plastic in bottles, impacting the soft drinks industry?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Soft Drinks in Austria
Soft drinks in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
Foodservice vs retail split
What next for soft drinks?
Fountain sales in Austria
DISCLAIMER
Bottled Water in Austria
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Muted volume growth in bottled water overall
Innovation in flavoured and functional bottled waters spurs growth
Competitive landscape intensifies in bottled water
Health and wellness trend gives players growth opportunities
Discounters and hypermarkets set to gain from price sensitivity
Private label growth could lead to aggressive pricing and promotional strategies
Carbonates in Austria
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Retail volume sales dip as consumers seek healthier options
Brand loyalty solidifies Coca-Cola Austria’s considerable lead
Seasonal and limited editions stimulate consumer interest
Weak outlook for carbonates as sales are set to decline
Health trend will drive development of reduced/no sugar formats
Grocery retailers to lead in distribution of carbonates
Concentrates in Austria
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Concentrates witness steady performance
Syrups are gaining appeal in the on-trade and off-trade
Retailers enjoy strong presence with private label
Flat performance in the mature concentrates category
Brands and private label are both pivotal to category growth
Growth opportunity for sports-related powder concentrates
Concentrates Conversions
Juice in Austria
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Juice sales remain under pressure in 2024
Novelty products enjoy growth from small base
Rauch Fruchtsäfte extends is lead in juice
Retail sales to come under pressure in contrast to foodservice where there is some growth potential
Discounters will benefit from ongoing price sensitivity
Higher quality juices will fuel the innovation pipeline
RTD Coffee in Austria
KEY DATA FINDINGS
RTD coffee witnesses slowdown in volume sales
Coffee consumption is heavily focused on the on-trade experience
Premium offerings expand in RTD coffee
Recovery in purchasing power to provide an impetus to growth
Incumbent players face competition from premium brands and private label
Alternative distribution channels to support growth of RTD coffee
RTD Tea in Austria
KEY DATA FINDINGS
RTD teas strike a chord with Austrians
Positive performance is tied to regular product developments
Carbonated RTD tea and kombucha have limited appeal compared to the favoured still RTD tea
Growth potential is high as consumers migrate to healthier drinks, such as RTD tea
Rauch Fruchtsäfte is expected to secure its lead in RTD tea
Limitations exist for retail e-commerce in RTD tea
Energy Drinks in Austria
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Energy drinks record stable volume growth
Red Bull maintains solid lead in energy drinks
Grocery retailers account for bulk of distribution
Steady growth outlook for energy drinks
Health trend poses some opportunities and challenges
Strong competition from other soft drinks
Sports Drinks in Austria
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Off-trade sales rise steadily reflecting keen interest in health and fitness
Competitive landscape is led by international brands
Reduced sugar sports drinks are limited in Austria
Good opportunities exist to boost consumption of sports drinks
Leading brands to dominate sales in the short term
Price sensitivity poses a future barrier to sales growth
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Soft Drinks
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- Carbonated Natural Mineral Bottled Water
- Carbonated Spring Bottled Water
- Carbonated Purified Bottled Water
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- Still Flavoured Bottled Water
- Sparkling Flavoured Bottled Water
- Functional Bottled Water
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- Still Natural Mineral Bottled Water
- Still Spring Bottled Water
- Still Purified Bottled Water
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- Regular Carbonates
- Reduced Sugar Carbonates
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- Regular Cola Carbonates
- Reduced Sugar Cola Carbonates
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- Regular Non-Cola Carbonates
- Reduced Sugar Non-Cola Carbonates
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- Regular Lemonade/Lime
- Reduced Sugar Lemonade/Lime
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- Regular Tonic Water/Mixers/Other Bitters
- Reduced Sugar Tonic Water/Mixers/Other Bitters
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- Regular Orange Carbonates
- Reduced Sugar Orange Carbonates
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- Regular Other Non-Cola Carbonates
- Reduced Sugar Other Non-Cola Carbonates
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- Liquid Concentrates
- Powder Concentrates
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- Not from Concentrate 100% Juice
- Reconstituted 100% Juice
- Coconut and Other Plant Waters
- Juice Drinks (up to 24% Juice)
- Nectars
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- RTD Coffee
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- Carbonated RTD Tea and Kombucha
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- Regular Still RTD Tea
- Reduced Sugar Still RTD Tea
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- Regular Energy Drinks
- Reduced Sugar Energy Drinks
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- Regular Sports Drinks
- Reduced Sugar Sports Drinks
- Asian Speciality Drinks
Soft Drinks
This is the aggregation of the following categories; Carbonates, Fruit/vegetable juice, Bottled water, Functional drinks, Concentrates, RTD tea, RTD coffee and Asian speciality drinks.
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