Health, innovation and value drive growth in soft drinks amid shifting consumer trends
Soft drink consumption in Norway continued to grow in 2025, primarily driven by increased demand for healthier, sugar-free, and functional beverages. Innovation across various categories, such as bottled water, sports drinks, liquid concentrates, and RTD coffee, played a significant role in this growth. Warmer weather, shifting health trends, and flavour experimentation influenced by social media further supported the expansion of these categories. However, inflation has led consumers to favour value-driven options and frequent promotions. Looking ahead, future growth is expected to be driven by sugar-free, functional and sustainable soft drinks.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Soft Drinks industry in Norway 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 Norway, 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 Norway 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 Norway?
- To what extent are health considerations impacting consumption of Soft Drinks in Norway?
- 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 Norway?
- Which are the leading brands in Soft Drinks in Norway?
- What potential exists for multinational or domestic soft drinks companies to expand in Norway?
- How are products distributed in Soft Drinks in Norway?
- 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 Norway
Health, innovation and value drive growth in soft drinks amid shifting consumer trends
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Growth for soft drinks is driven by health-conscious choices and functional appeal
Shifts in soft drinks are driven by health trends, weather and ongoing innovation
Inflation continues to impact consumer purchasing and promotional activity in soft drinks
Rising consumer demand for healthier and functional beverages is set to drive growth in soft drinks
Potential advertising restrictions could reshape soft drinks across the forecast period
Sustainable packaging and innovative designs are set to drive growth in soft drinks
Ringnes AS strengthens its leadership in soft drinks through a focus on sugar-free innovation
Lerum Fabrikker AS increases its share through innovation and sugar-free expansion
Discounters strengthens its lead as consumers appreciate a broad assortment and affordable prices
Growth for retail e-commerce is driven by demand for convenience and home delivery
Foodservice vs retail split
Fountain sales in Norway
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
Bottled Water in Norway
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Heatwaves, health trends and value buying shapes bottled water in Norway
Bottled water sales rise amid heatwaves and value-seeking consumer behaviour
Functional bottled water drives growth aligned with health and wellness trends
Bottled water sales are set to grow amid health, convenience and innovation trends
Sustainability is set to be a key as player focus on alternative packaging
Functional bottled water and flavoured bottled water benefit from health positioning and enhanced taste
Ringnes AS strengthens its leadership through innovation and strategic brand positioning
Vitamin Well accelerates growth through flavour innovation and strong brand momentum
Discounters consolidates its leadership in bottled water distribution amid economic pressures
Discounters gains momentum as consumers prioritise affordability and accessibility
Carbonates in Norway
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Rising demand for reduced sugar options reshapes carbonates in Norway
Evolving consumer preferences accelerate the shift toward sugar-free carbonates
Reduced sugar formulations drive the strongest growth, supported by innovation
Reduced-sugar innovation is set to support volume growth in carbonates
Popular culture and influencer collaborations are expected to drive engagement in carbonates
Sustainable packaging is set to strengthen competitive positioning in carbonates
Coca-Cola European Partners Norge AS maintains its leadership despite a modest share decline
Ringnes AS strengthens its position through sugar-free innovation and sustainable packaging
Discounters consolidates its dominance as consumers prioritise value and accessibility
Retail e-commerce increases its share as some consumers embrace convenience and digital choice
Concentrates in Norway
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Sugar-free innovation drives growth in concentrates in Norway during 2025
Off-trade RTD concentrate sales rise in Norway, driven by sugar-free innovations and consumer health trends
Liquid concentrates lead growth, boosted by sugar-free innovations and social media trends
Off-trade sales are expected to grow, driven by sugar-free and health-focused products
Growth is expected to be driven by innovation while sustainability practices rise
Players may focus on innovation to offset the challenge from energy drinks and sports drinks
Lerum Fabrikker AS strengthens its leadership in concentrates with innovative sugar-free offerings
Lerum Fabrikker AS records dynamic growth while players focus on flavour innovation
Discounters strengthens its lead in concentrates through competitive pricing and convenience
Retail e-commerce records growth as consumers appreciate convenience and choice
Concentrates Conversions
Juice in Norway
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Price pressures and health trends impact sales of juice during 2025
The sharp increase in orange prices drives a decline in juice volume sales
Value-focused juice drinks and health-driven innovation shape performance
Price volatility is set to weigh on demand, despite a growing interest in fresh and healthy options
Convenience and functional innovation are expected to support sales
Sustainability and regulatory trends are expected to impact juice across the forecast period
Sunniva Drikker AS maintains juice leadership amid ongoing price pressures
Rema 1000 Norge AS emerges as the most dynamic player in juice during 2025
Discounters improves its share in 2025, dominating juice distribution
Retail e-commerce records growth as consumers appreciate convenience and choice
RTD Coffee in Norway
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Convenience and flavour innovations drive growth for RTD coffee in Norway in 2025
Double-digit volume growth as RTD coffee captures the attention of Gen Z consumers
Price sensitivity leads some consumers to trade down to private label options
Health-driven moderation tempers growth potential but RTD coffee remains a popular convenience choice
Innovation centred on functionality and cleaner formulations is set to drive growth for RTD coffee
Proposed restrictions on marketing to children may intensify scrutiny of RTD coffee
Tine SA strengthens its leadership through portfolio expansion and sustained product innovation
Plant-based innovative drives growth for Oatly Norway AS in RTD coffee
Discounters remains the primary distribution channel for RTD coffee, despite a slight decline in share
On-the-go lifestyle trends lead convenience stores to drive dynamic growth in RTD coffee
RTD Tea in Norway
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Health trends support RTD tea sales despite flat off-trade volume growth
Rising consumer health consciousness supports sales of RTD teas in Norway
Carbonated RTD tea and kombucha lead growth in RTD tea during 2025
Marginal growth expected for RTD tea amid health trends and changing consumption patterns
Innovation in RTD tea is set to be driven by health trends and a demand for natural ingredients
Potential advertising advantage for RTD tea if restrictions on unhealthy drinks are introduced
Tine SA maintains its leadership in RTD tea despite increased competition
Rising interest in kombucha drives dynamic growth for smaller players
Discounters maintain the lead in RTD tea distribution despite shifting shares
Non-grocery retailers drive growth as carbonated RTD tea and kombucha expand across health channels
Energy Drinks in Norway
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Growth is fuelled by functionality, taste, and sugar-free innovation
Energy drinks records growth as functionality and enjoyment drive consumer demand
Reduced sugar energy drinks drive growth amid health and innovation trends
Energy drinks is forecast to grow, led by reduced-sugar innovations and bold branding
Ongoing movements to reduce energy drink consumption among young consumers may challenge sales
New sugar-free brands and flavours are set to create growth opportunities in energy drinks
Coca-Cola European Partners Norge AS maintains its leadership despite a slight share decline
Ringnes AS leads growth in energy drinks, while innovation intensifies competition
Discounters strengthens its position as the leading distribution channel for energy drinks in 2025
Supermarkets records growth while ontrade channels drive sales of energy drinks
Sports Drinks in Norway
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Growth for sports drinks is driven by health, wellness, and functional hydration
Sports drinks records growth amid health trends and regulatory scrutiny
Regular sports drinks leads category expansion with strong brand support
Sports drinks is expected to drive growth through functionality, innovation, and health trends
Alternative soft drinks are expected to remain a threat to sports drinks
Advertising restrictions may reshape marketing strategies for sports drinks
Coca-Cola European Partners Norge AS consolidates its leadership through its well-regarded brand Powerade
Tine AS drives momentum as competition intensifies in sports drinks
Discounters strengthens its role as the leading channel for sports drinks
Retail e-commerce emerges as the most dynamic channel for sports drinks
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
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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