Inflationary pressures leading to price rises are placing downwards pressure on off-trade volume sales of soft drinks in Italy. Additionally, the poor weather in 2023, especially compared to the heatwaves in 2022, has further suppressed potential sales due to lower out-and-about footfall and associated impulse purchases of refreshing beverages. In fact, the only exception to these off-trade volume slumps is seen with energy drinks which, on the contrary, is seeing a robust sales boost.
The Soft Drinks in Italy report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (2018-2022), allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they legislative, distribution, packaging or pricing issues. Forecasts to 2027 illustrate how the market is set to change.
Product coverage: Asian Speciality Drinks, Bottled Water, Carbonates, Concentrates, Energy Drinks, Juice, RTD Coffee, RTD Tea, Sports Drinks.
Data coverage: Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
The Soft Drinks in Italy report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (2018-2022), allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they legislative, distribution, packaging or pricing issues. Forecasts to 2027 illustrate how the market is set to change.
Product coverage: Asian Speciality Drinks, Bottled Water, Carbonates, Concentrates, Energy Drinks, Juice, RTD Coffee, RTD Tea, Sports Drinks.
Data coverage: Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
Why buy this report?
- Get a detailed picture of the Soft Drinks market;
- Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
- Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
- Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.
Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Soft drinks in 2023: The big picture
- 2023 key trends
- Competitive landscape
- Retailing developments
- Foodservice vs retail split
- What next for soft drinks?
MARKET DATA
- Table 1 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: Volume 2018-2023
- Table 2 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
- Table 3 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2018-2023
- Table 4 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
- Table 5 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (as sold) by Category: Volume 2023
- Table 6 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (as sold) by Category: % Volume 2023
- Table 7 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2023
- Table 8 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2023
- Table 9 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2018-2023
- Table 10 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
- Table 11 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2018-2023
- Table 12 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
- Table 13 Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2018-2023
- Table 14 Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
- Table 15 NBO Company Shares of Total Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 16 LBN Brand Shares of Total Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2020-2023
- Table 17 NBO Company Shares of On-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of On-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2020-2023
- Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2020-2023
- Table 21 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2019-2023
- Table 22 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2020-2023
- Table 23 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume 2018-2023
- Table 24 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2018-2023
- Table 25 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format: % Volume 2018-2023
- Table 26 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format and Category: % Volume 2023
- Table 27 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: Volume 2023-2028
- Table 28 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
- Table 29 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2023-2028
- Table 30 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
- Table 31 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2023-2028
- Table 32 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
- Table 33 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2023-2028
- Table 34 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
- Table 35 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2023-2028
- Table 36 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
APPENDIX
- Fountain sales in Italy
SOURCES
- Summary 1 Research Sources
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
- Volume sales of carbonates fall into a slump in 2023, due to inflationary factors, poor weather, and unhealthy image
- Reduced sugar carbonates significantly outscore regular variants
- Coca-Cola maintains its lead, while more affordable variants attract price-sensitive consumers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Carbonates will face ongoing challenges over the forecast period
- Reduced sugar variants and “healthier” options will attract the most attention
- Opportunities for premium and indulgent carbonates, such as those which fit mixology trends
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 37 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Volume 2018-2023
- Table 38 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Value 2018-2023
- Table 39 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
- Table 40 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Value Growth 2018-2023
- Table 41 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2018-2023
- Table 42 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2018-2023
- Table 43 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
- Table 44 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
- Table 45 Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: Volume 2018-2023
- Table 46 Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
- Table 47 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 48 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2020-2023
- Table 49 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2019-2023
- Table 50 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2020-2023
- Table 51 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2023-2028
- Table 52 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2023-2028
- Table 53 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
- Table 54 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
- Table 55 Forecast Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: Volume 2023-2028
- Table 56 Forecast Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
- Juice remains in a downwards slump, due to maturity of category and low levels of innovation
- Not from concentrate 100% juice sees success thanks to “healthier” image and higher levels of innovation
- Innovation needed for brands to stand out from the crowd
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Juice will continue to face challenges over the forecast period
- Premiumisation opportunities in not from concentrate 100% juice
- Innovation to focus on functionality and no-sugar options
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 57 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2018-2023
- Table 58 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2018-2023
- Table 59 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
- Table 60 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
- Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2020-2023
- Table 63 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2019-2023
- Table 64 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2020-2023
- Table 65 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2023-2028
- Table 66 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2023-2028
- Table 67 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
- Table 68 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
- Bottled water slumps into negative figures due to maturity of the category and inflationary pressures
- Functional and flavoured water attract the most attention
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Flat performance expected for mature category of bottled water
- Ongoing revival of foodservice will also influence off-trade sales
- Category continues to head towards consolidation, with sustainability a further trend to observe
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 69 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2018-2023
- Table 70 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2018-2023
- Table 71 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
- Table 72 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
- Table 73 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2020-2023
- Table 75 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2019-2023
- Table 76 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2020-2023
- Table 77 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2023-2028
- Table 78 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2023-2028
- Table 79 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
- Table 80 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
- Sports drinks faces a range of challenges, leading to a downwards slump
- Powerade benefits in value terms from relatively stable prices
- Competition from other soft drinks remains strong
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Sluggish performance for sports drinks expected to continue, due to ongoing challenging factors
- Overall channel developments could enhance opportunities for sports drinks
- Competitive status quo expected to remain balanced between the main three players
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 81 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2018-2023
- Table 82 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2018-2023
- Table 83 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
- Table 84 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2018-2023
- Table 85 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 86 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2020-2023
- Table 87 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2019-2023
- Table 88 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2020-2023
- Table 89 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2023-2028
- Table 90 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2023-2028
- Table 91 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
- Table 92 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2023-2028
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
- Energy drinks is the bigger winner in 2023, thanks to overall popularity and stable prices from category leader Red Bull
- Both regular and reduced sugar variants see robust growth, due to flavour being an important factor in energy drinks
- Scope remains for smaller players to win shares in energy drinks, despite the Red Bull and Monster Energy consolidation
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Energy drinks to maintain solid growth thanks to ongoing supportive trends
- Ongoing developments in reduced sugar variants expected
- New entries expected in energy drinks over the coming years
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 93 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2018-2023
- Table 94 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2018-2023
- Table 95 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
- Table 96 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2018-2023
- Table 97 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 98 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2020-2023
- Table 99 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2019-2023
- Table 100 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2020-2023
- Table 101 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2023-2028
- Table 102 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2023-2028
- Table 103 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
- Table 104 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2023-2028
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
- Liquid concentrates, whilst traditional, suffer from an old-fashioned image
- Powder concentrates continue to fall out of favour and see ongoing competition from RTD tea and cold infusions
- Fabbri maintains its lead and broadens its Mixybar Plus line
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Liquid concentrates will continue to suffer from increasingly old-fashioned image and competition from other soft drinks categories
- Powder concentrates continues to face challenges, leading to a flat ongoing performance
- SodaStream to increase penetration through on-trade channels
CATEGORY DATA
- Concentrates Conversions
- Summary 2 Concentrates Conversion Factors for Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Format
- Table 105 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2018-2023
- Table 106 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
- Table 107 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2018-2023
- Table 108 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
- Table 109 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2020-2023
- Table 110 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2019-2023
- Table 111 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2020-2023
- Table 112 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 113 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2020-2023
- Table 114 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 115 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2020-2023
- Table 116 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2023-2028
- Table 117 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
- Table 118 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2023-2028
- Table 119 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
- RTD tea sales decline amid increasing competition from energy drinks
- Estathé and San Benedetto maintain their leading shares
- Low levels of innovation seen in RTD tea 2023, with a couple of developments of note
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- RTD tea set for small and steady sales over the forecast period, amid opposing trends
- Niche and premium brands to win shares as the economy improves
- Innovation expected in sparkling RTD tea and Kombucha
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 120 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2018-2023
- Table 121 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2018-2023
- Table 122 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
- Table 123 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
- Table 124 Leading Flavours for Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2018-2023
- Table 125 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 126 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2020-2023
- Table 127 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2019-2023
- Table 128 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2020-2023
- Table 129 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2023-2028
- Table 130 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2023-2028
- Table 131 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
- Table 132 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
- RTD coffee suffers from inflationary pressures and niche demand
- Limited retail availability and cross category competition affect RTD coffee
- Innovation required in order to boost the image of RTD coffee
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Recovery expected for RTD coffee volume sales, in line with economic recovery, but category will remain niche
- Further innovation needed in order to attract consumer attention
- On-trade and retail channel developments set. to benefit RTD coffee
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 133 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Volume 2018-2023
- Table 134 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Value 2018-2023
- Table 135 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
- Table 136 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Value Growth 2018-2023
- Table 137 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 138 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Volume 2020-2023
- Table 139 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Value 2019-2023
- Table 140 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Value 2020-2023
- Table 141 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Volume 2023-2028
- Table 142 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Value 2023-2028
- Table 143 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
- Table 144 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Value Growth 2023-2028