Soft drinks market returns to overall
growth
The UK soft drinks market grew overall by 1.7 per cent in 2009,
according to figures in the British Soft Drinks Association’s 2010
UK Soft Drinks Report. The two previous years had seen slight
falls, so this is a welcome return to growth.
Total soft drinks consumption was 14,140
million litres, or 229.1 litres per person, with a retail value of
£13.224 billion.
Bottled water consumption rose by 1.7 per cent
to 2,090 million litres, or 33.9 litres per person.
Carbonates built on their growth in 2008 with further growth in
2009 of 2.2 per cent, to 6,065 million litres, or 98.3 litres per
person.
Consumption of dilutables grew by 3.1 per cent
to 3,350 million litres, or 54.3 litres per person. Fruit
juices and smoothies, on the other hand, saw a volume decline of
3.1 per cent, while still and juice drinks rose by 0.7 per
cent.
Sports and energy drinks continued to grow in
popularity, with consumption up 5 per cent.
Commenting on the findings of the report, BSDA
director general Jill Ardagh said:
“Our industry’s success is based on its plans
for the future, investing in new products, new ways of working and
in the skills of its people. In more ways than one, the soft drinks
industry plays a role in the life of the nation.”
Ends
You can download a copy of The 2010 UK Soft Drinks Report
here (or a high
resolution version here -
large file 14 Mb)
For further information, please contact:
Richard Laming
Media Director
British Soft Drinks Association
Tel: 020 7400 3707 / 078 7965 4555
Email: rlaming@britishsoftdrinks.com
Website: www.britishsoftdrinks.com
Notes to Editors
1. All statistical information is from The 2009 UK Soft Drinks
Report, published by the British Soft Drinks Association with data
from independent market analysts Zenith International.
2. The British Soft Drinks Association represents the interests
of producers and manufacturers of soft drinks including carbonated
drinks, still and dilutable drinks, fruit juices and bottled water.
BSDA members are responsible for the vast majority of products on
the British soft drinks market.
3. For further information about the BSDA visit www.britishsoftdrinks.com.