United Kingdom Carbonated Soft Drinks Market Insights Forecasts to 2033

• The U.K. Carbonated Soft Drinks Market Size was valued at USD 12.07 Billion in 2023.
• The Market Size is Growing at a CAGR of 5.16% from 2023 to 2033
• The UK Carbonated Soft Drinks Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 19.97 Billion by 2033

The U.K. Carbonated Soft Drinks Market Size is Anticipated to Reach USD 19.97 Billion by 2033, Growing at a CAGR of 5.16% from 2023 to 2033.

Market Overview

Carbonated soft drinks, or CSDs, are made with carbonated water and flavoring that is sweetened with either sugar or an alternative sweetener. Carbonated soft drinks facilitate better swallowing, which aids in digestion. The majority of purchases made by current customers are grab-and-go products rather than bulk goods since convenience is their top priority. Consequently, producers are concentrating their efforts on creating beverages that are shelf-stable and come in recyclable and reusable packaging. Carbonated soft drinks are flavor-infused water-based beverages that have high pressure carbon dioxide (CO2) added to them. The effervescent texture of the drink is achieved with the addition of CO2.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the UK carbonated soft drinks market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom carbonated soft drinks market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the U.K. carbonated soft drinks market.

Driving Factors

Carbonates, fruit juices, dilutables, still and juice drinks, bottled waters, and energy drinks, and sports drinks are the primary types of soft drink products.  Changes in lifestyles and health conditions have affected UK consumption, with the biggest change being the switch from regular to Low/No and Mid-Calorie versions. The abundance of eateries and cafés in London and other large UK cities encourages the buying of carbonated beverages as a convenient way to refresh oneself quickly. Additionally, carbonated soft drinks account for over 40% of the soft drink market share in the UK, suggesting that a sizable section of the populace drinks carbonated beverages.

Restraining Factors

The market for carbonated soft drinks is anticipated to be impacted by rising public knowledge of soda's detrimental effects on health.

Market Segmentation

The UK carbonated soft drinks market share is classified into soft drink type and distribution channel.

• The standard cola segment is expected to hold the greatest market share through the forecast period.    

The U.K. carbonated soft drinks market is segmented by soft drink type into diet cola, fruit flavored carbonates, standard cola, and others. Among these, the standard cola segment is expected to hold the greatest market share through the forecast period. This can be clarified through the fact that well-known cola manufacturers including Coca-Cola and Pepsi have long been renowned and have significant brand awareness.

• The supermarkets & mass merchandisers segment is anticipated to hold a significant share of the United Kingdom carbonated soft drinks market during the forecast period.       

Based on the distribution channel, the UK carbonated soft drinks market is divided into hypermarkets, supermarkets & mass merchandisers, and online stores & D2C. Among these, the supermarkets & mass merchandisers segment is anticipated to hold a significant share of the United Kingdom carbonated soft drinks market during the forecast period. Soft drink purchases from supermarkets and general merchandisers are preferred by many customers because of the shopping experiences these establishments provide. Modern supermarkets and hypermarkets have proliferated throughout the UK as a result of growing income levels and increased urbanization.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the U.K. carbonated soft drinks market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• The Coca-Cola Co
• PepsiCo Inc
• Britvic Plc
• AG Barr plc
• Red Bull GmbH
• Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd
• Nichols plc
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Developments

• In October 2023, Rio Tropical a local soft drink company was purchased by UK manufacturer AG Barr to "rebuild" profits. For £12.3 Billion, Hall and Woodhouse, a privately owned brewing company and pub group, sold the brand.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the UK, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom Carbonated Soft Drinks Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Carbonated Soft Drinks Market, By Soft Drink Type

• Diet Cola
• Fruit Flavored Carbonates
• Standard Cola
• Others

United Kingdom Carbonated Soft Drinks Market, By Distribution Channel

• Hypermarkets
• Supermarkets & Mass Merchandisers
• Online Stores & D2C