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Soft drinks in 2024: The big picture
In 2024, value sales of soft drinks in Portugal grew in both the off-trade and on-trade channels, although at a slower pace than in previous years. While off-trade volume sales increased, the biggest uplift was noted in the on-trade, positively impacted by high tourism numbers and also improved domestic consumption.
2024 key trends
Growing concerns about health and wellbeing significantly influenced consumer choices in 2024. This led to a marked shift towards more natural products, with 100% juices, bottled water, and drinks free from added sugars and preservatives becoming increasingly popular.
Competitive landscape
In 2024, private label experienced significant growth in Portugal, offering an attractive value-for-money option for consumers looking to save, especially amid economic uncertainty. This shift towards private label was driven by an increased focus on finding cost-effective products and promotions.
Retailing developments
In 2024, Auchan completed the acquisition of the Dia Group (Minipreço) in Portugal, planning to invest EUR100 million into improving the layout and presentation of the Minipreço stores. The deal will see Auchan increase its stores from 100 to 583, with this figure including 30 petrol stations.
Foodservice vs retail split
The on-trade channel continued to grow in share in 2024, as consumers visited foodservice outlets more often. The increase in tourism also positively influenced the channel's performance.
What next for soft drinks?
Health and wellness will continue to be a dominant trend in Portugal, with both manufacturers and retailers increasingly focusing their innovations on products that align with health demands. More offerings that emphasise natural ingredients, reduced sugar content, and functional benefits such as hydration, vitamin and mineral intake, and gut health, will be seen across the forecast period.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Soft Drinks industry in Portugal 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 Portugal, 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 Portugal 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 Portugal?
- To what extent are health considerations impacting consumption of Soft Drinks in Portugal?
- 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 Portugal?
- Which are the leading brands in Soft Drinks in Portugal?
- What potential exists for multinational or domestic soft drinks companies to expand in Portugal?
- How are products distributed in Soft Drinks in Portugal?
- 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 Portugal
Soft drinks in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
Foodservice vs retail split
What next for soft drinks?
Table 1 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: Volume 2019-2024
Table 2 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 3 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2019-2024
Table 4 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 5 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (as sold) by Category: Volume 2024
Table 6 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (as sold) by Category: % Volume 2024
Table 7 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2024
Table 8 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2024
Table 9 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 10 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 11 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 12 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 13 Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2019-2024
Table 14 Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 15 NBO Company Shares of Total Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2020-2024
Table 16 LBN Brand Shares of Total Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2021-2024
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of On-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2020-2024
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of On-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2021-2024
Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2020-2024
Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2021-2024
Table 21 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2020-2024
Table 22 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2021-2024
Table 23 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume 2019-2024
Table 24 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2019-2024
Table 25 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format: % Volume 2019-2024
Table 26 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format and Category: % Volume 2024
Table 27 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: Volume 2024-2029
Table 28 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 29 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2024-2029
Table 30 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 31 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 32 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 33 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 34 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2024-2029
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Fountain sales in Portugal
DISCLAIMER
Summary 1 Research Sources
Bottled Water in Portugal
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Bottled water benefits from its alignment with the rising health and wellness trend
Private labels represent almost half of retail volume sales in bottled water
Companies continue to focus on sustainability and innovation to grow
Prices will continue to rise despite the prospect of improved purchasing power
Concern for health and wellbeing increases the consumption of flavoured bottled water
Innovation and communication are fundamental for brands to differentiate
Table 37 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 38 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 39 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 40 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 41 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2020-2024
Table 42 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2021-2024
Table 43 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2020-2024
Table 44 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2021-2024
Table 45 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 46 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 47 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 48 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Carbonates in Portugal
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Carbonates showcase retail volume growth as purchasing power and tourism grows
Concern about health creates ongoing challenges for soft drink players
Positive uplift for both private labels and regular carbonate brands
Prices are set to rise, continuing to shape purchasing habits
Innovation will be essential to drive growth among carbonates in Portugal
Out-of-home consumption will continue to be positive across the coming years
Table 49 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Volume 2019-2024
Table 50 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Value 2019-2024
Table 51 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 52 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 53 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 54 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 55 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 56 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 57 Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: Volume 2019-2024
Table 58 Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 59 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2020-2024
Table 60 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2021-2024
Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2020-2024
Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2021-2024
Table 63 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 64 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 65 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 66 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 67 Forecast Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: Volume 2024-2029
Table 68 Forecast Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Concentrates in Portugal
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Price increases and shifts in consumer behaviour lead retail volume sales to decline
Rising prices and health concerns negatively impact sales of powder concentrates
Low level of private label options as leading players maintain their share in 2024
Challenges to growth include rising health trends and demand for convenience
Brands must adjust their portfolios to meet consumer needs and trends
Sports concentrates focus on natural products with functional health benefits
Concentrates Conversions
Summary 2 Concentrates Conversion Factors for Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Format
Table 69 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 70 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 71 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 72 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 73 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2021-2024
Table 74 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2020-2024
Table 75 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2021-2024
Table 76 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2020-2024
Table 77 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2021-2024
Table 78 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2020-2024
Table 79 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2021-2024
Table 80 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 81 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 82 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 83 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Juice in Portugal
KEY DATA FINDINGS
The health and wellness trend continues to drive growth on the juice landscape
Innovation focuses on sustainability to align with consumers’ rising demands
Private label continues to gain share, offering affordable, quality goods
Innovations focus on sugar reduction and functional juices
Greater competition for other soft drinks challenges juice sales
Improvement in purchasing power leads private label share to stabilise
Table 84 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 85 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 86 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 87 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 88 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2020-2024
Table 89 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2021-2024
Table 90 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2020-2024
Table 91 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2021-2024
Table 92 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 93 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 94 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 95 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
RTD Coffee in Portugal
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Convenience and functional benefits drive growth for RTD coffee
Private label continues to grow, being leaders in retail volume sales
Innovation is high as brands look to gain ground against private label goods
High growth potential with opportunity for new product developments
Convenience will drive sales throughout the forecast period
Investing in communication to target Generation Z consumers
Table 96 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Volume 2019-2024
Table 97 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Value 2019-2024
Table 98 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 99 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 100 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Volume 2020-2024
Table 101 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Volume 2021-2024
Table 102 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Value 2020-2024
Table 103 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Value 2021-2024
Table 104 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Volume 2024-2029
Table 105 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Value 2024-2029
Table 106 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 107 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Value Growth 2024-2029
RTD Tea in Portugal
KEY DATA FINDINGS
RTD tea sales are growing thanks to healthier versions with functional benefits
Players launch Kombucha ranges to align with rising consumer trends
Innovation is fundamental as players focus on flavour exploration
Private label continues to be strong on the RTD tea landscape
The on-trade channel positively impacts total sales of RTD tea
Innovation will focus on flavours and health benefits to drive growth
Table 108 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 109 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 110 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 111 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 112 Leading Flavours for Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2019-2024
Table 113 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2020-2024
Table 114 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2021-2024
Table 115 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2020-2024
Table 116 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2021-2024
Table 117 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 118 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 119 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 120 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Energy Drinks in Portugal
KEY DATA FINDINGS
New launches bolster on-trade and off-trade growth in energy drinks
Private label grows as consumers look for affordable, quality energy drinks
The landscape becomes increasingly competitive as affordable and functional options launch
Per capita consumption of energy drinks will continue to grow
Innovation will focus on sugar-free options and interesting flavour combinations
Players implement discounts and cost-saving strategies, driving unit prices down
Table 121 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2019-2024
Table 122 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2019-2024
Table 123 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 124 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 125 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2020-2024
Table 126 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2021-2024
Table 127 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2020-2024
Table 128 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2021-2024
Table 129 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2024-2029
Table 130 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2024-2029
Table 131 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 132 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Sports Drinks in Portugal
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Sports drinks grow as consumers become more informed about the product benefits
Price stabilisation aids ongoing sales of sports drinks in 2024
Per capita consumption is low, with opportunity for new brands to enter
Ongoing growth in sports drinks as brands launch specialised products
New brands and product innovations focus on low sugar and functional benefits
Competition rises from functional drinks elsewhere on the soft drinks landscape
Table 133 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2019-2024
Table 134 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2019-2024
Table 135 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 136 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 137 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2020-2024
Table 138 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2021-2024
Table 139 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2020-2024
Table 140 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2021-2024
Table 141 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2024-2029
Table 142 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2024-2029
Table 143 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 144 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2024-2029
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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