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Soft Drink & Bottled Water Production in the UK - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2028)

IBISWorld IBISWorld London, United Kingdom Last Updated: July 2024 SIC UK-C1104

Revenue

£71.3bn

2024-25

£73.5bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

£X.Xbn

Employees

330k

Businesses

7,667

Wages

£X.Xbn

Soft Drink & Bottled Water Production in the UK industry analysis

The Soft Drink and Bottled Water Production industry is experiencing significant shifts, shaped by evolving consumer preferences and global dynamics. Key trends include a heightened focus on reducing sugar content, environmental sustainability initiatives and innovation in packaging materials. These trends are driving producers to adapt, innovate and cater to a more health-conscious and eco-conscious consumer base. Revenue is expected to fall at a compound annual rate of 4.4% over the five years through 2024 to €71.3 million, including a forecast fall of 3.8% in 2024.

Trends and Insights

  • Changing tastes drive innovation. Evolving consumer preferences, including a focus on reduced sugar content and sustainability, are driving soft drink producers to reformulate products and seek out new packaging materials.
  • Flavour variety and on-the-go convenience drive soft drink sales. With diverse flavour options and portable single-serve containers, soft drinks cater to all kinds of tastes and busy lifestyles, boosting their popularity.
  • A few big-name brands exist alongside smaller producers. Names like Coca-Cola and Pepsi are known around the world, but there’s plenty of room for smaller companies in the market too, keeping concentration low.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Soft Drink & Bottled Water Production industry in the United Kingdom in 2025?

The market size of the Soft Drink & Bottled Water Production industry in the United Kingdom is £71.3bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Soft Drink & Bottled Water Production industry in the United Kingdom in 2024?

There are 7,667 businesses in the Soft Drink & Bottled Water Production industry in the United Kingdom, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.7 % between 2019 and 2024.

Has the Soft Drink & Bottled Water Production industry in the United Kingdom grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Soft Drink & Bottled Water Production industry in the United Kingdom has been declining at a CAGR of 1.4 % between 2019 and 2024.

What is the forecast growth of the Soft Drink & Bottled Water Production industry in the United Kingdom over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Soft Drink & Bottled Water Production industry in the United Kingdom is expected to grow.

What does the Soft Drink & Bottled Water Production industry in the United Kingdom include?

Soft drinks and Bottled water are part of the Soft Drink & Bottled Water Production industry in the United Kingdom.

How competitive is the Soft Drink & Bottled Water Production industry in the United Kingdom?

The level of competition is high and increasing in the Soft Drink & Bottled Water Production industry in the United Kingdom.

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Table of Contents

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Regulations mostly relate to labelling and advertising. Stringent regulations and evolving policies shape production practices, labelling and advertising standards for soft drink and bottled water producers.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Soft Drink & Bottled Water Production in the UK industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Health consciousness hit producers' profits. Climbing demand for low-sugar products requires expensive product reformulation, hiking R&D expenses and eating into returns.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Soft Drink & Bottled Water Production in the UK industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
  • Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
  • Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
  • Average Wage (2014-2029)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and bottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2024)
  • Business Growth (2024)
  • Job Growth (2024)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2024)
  • Imports/Demand (2024)
  • Exports/Revenue (2024)
  • Revenue per Employee (2024)
  • Wages/Revenue (2024)
  • Employees per Establishment (2024)
  • Average Wage (2024)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2014-2029)
  • IVA (2014-2029)
  • Establishments (2014-2029)
  • Enterprises (2014-2029)
  • Employment (2014-2029)
  • Exports (2014-2029)
  • Imports (2014-2029)
  • Wages (2014-2029)

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