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Soft Drinks in Belgium

Published Nov 28, 2025
Length 102 Pages
SKU # EP20639409

Description

Soft drinks in Belgium registered a positive performance across all metrics in 2025, largely as a result of warm sunny weather throughout the year. This bucks the negative trend seen in the industry from rising health consciousness, which is leading local consumers to be mindful of their intake of sugary, carbonated, and sometimes additive-laden soft drinks.

Euromonitor International's Soft Drinks in Belgium report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (2020-2024), 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 2029 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.

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102 Pages
Soft Drinks in Belgium
Euromonitor International
December 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
SOFT DRINKS IN BELGIUM
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Soft drinks in 2025: The big picture
KEY DATA FINDINGS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Buoyant performance for Belgian soft drinks in 2025
Functionality remains a key driver of innovation and growth
Smaller pack sizes are becoming increasingly common
WHAT’S NEXT?
Growth moderation predicted over the forecast period
Functionality will remain a focus growth area
Distribution landscape may need to diversify
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Coca-Cola continues to benefit from strong brand recognition and widespread distribution
foodPickers benefits from functionality trend
CHANNELS
Supermarkets and discounters continue to lead distribution in 2025
Proximity retailers continue to gain ground
Foodservice vs retail split
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: Volume 2020-2025
Table 2 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 3 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2020-2025
Table 4 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 5 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (as sold) by Category: Volume 2025
Table 6 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (as sold) by Category: % Volume 2025
Table 7 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2025
Table 8 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2025
Table 9 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 10 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 11 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 12 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 13 Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2020-2025
Table 14 Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 15 NBO Company Shares of Total Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2021-2025
Table 16 LBN Brand Shares of Total Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of On-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2021-2025
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of On-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2021-2025
Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
Table 21 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2021-2025
Table 22 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2022-2025
Table 23 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 24 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2020-2025
Table 25 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 26 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format and Category: % Volume 2025
Table 27 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: Volume 2025-2030
Table 28 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 29 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2025-2030
Table 30 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2025-2030
Table 31 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 32 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 33 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 34 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2025-2030
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
APPENDIX
Fountain sales in Belgium
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
CARBONATES IN BELGIUM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Growth for carbonates in 2025 as outdoor consumption increases
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Exceptionally good weather and higher prices boost a category otherwise in decline
Demand for novel flavours benefits non-cola carbonates in 2025
WHAT’S NEXT?
Decline predicted without support of good weather
Health-driven innovation and channel shift will shape the landscape
Stricter marketing rules could weigh on category performance
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Coca-Cola Belgium maintains leadership through innovation and engagement
Private label benefits from widespread price-consciousness amid high inflation
CHANNELS
Supermarkets lead, thanks to ability to offer wide range of products across the price spectrum
Discounters and proximity retailers gain ground
CATEGORY DATA
Table 37 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Volume 2020-2025
Table 38 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Value 2020-2025
Table 39 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 40 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 41 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 42 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 43 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 44 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 45 Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: Volume 2020-2025
Table 46 Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 47 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 48 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 49 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2021-2025
Table 50 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2022-2025
Table 51 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 52 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 53 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 54 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
Table 55 Forecast Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: Volume 2025-2030
Table 56 Forecast Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
RTD COFFEE IN BELGIUM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
RTD coffee continues to enjoy growth across metrics in 2025
Players expand flavour ranges to meet evolving consumer preferences
WHAT’S NEXT?
Continuous growth predicted thanks to ongoing innovation
Functionality will remain a key growth driver
Convenience and proximity will become important for volume sales
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Lifestyle and functional RTD coffee introduced by leading brands
Nescafé makes a welcome return in 2025
CHANNELS
Modern grocery retailers continue to represent the largest chain of distribution
Proximity and convenience will become increasingly relevant for RTD coffee
CATEGORY DATA
Table 133 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Volume 2020-2025
Table 134 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Value 2020-2025
Table 135 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 136 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 137 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 138 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 139 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Value 2021-2025
Table 140 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Value 2022-2025
Table 141 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Volume 2025-2030
Table 142 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Value 2025-2030
Table 143 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 144 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
RTD TEA IN BELGIUM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Temporary boost for RTD tea amid long-term decline
Sparkling variants enjoy renewed interest in 2025
WHAT’S NEXT?
RTD tea faces renewed decline amid changing health perceptions
Limited innovation expected as RTD tea struggles to maintain momentum
Distribution landscape predicted to evolve
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Lipton, Fuze Tea and private labels lead the competitive landscape
Natural positioning enables smaller brands to gain traction
CHANNELS
Supermarkets leads distribution, but discounters gains share
Convenience and proximity are significant drivers of purchasing habits
CATEGORY DATA
Table 120 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 121 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 122 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 123 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 124 Leading Flavours for Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 125 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 126 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 127 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2021-2025
Table 128 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2022-2025
Table 129 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 130 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 131 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 132 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
ENERGY DRINKS IN BELGIUM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
New product launches and focus on functionality benefits energy drinks in 2025
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Strong growth in 2025 driven by diversification and broader appeal
Growth of reduced sugar variants indicates direction of travel for the category
WHAT’S NEXT?
Solid growth expected for energy drinks over the forecast period
Flavour, functionality and natural ingredients will drive innovation
Energy drinks set to power up on-the-go distribution
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Red Bull leads a diversifying and competitive landscape
Established brands maintain appeal through continuous innovation
CHANNELS
Modern grocery retailers remain key for distribution of energy drinks
Discounters capitalise on ongoing price sensitivity in 2025
CATEGORY DATA
Table 93 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2020-2025
Table 94 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2020-2025
Table 95 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 96 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 97 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 98 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 99 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2021-2025
Table 100 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2022-2025
Table 101 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2025-2030
Table 102 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2025-2030
Table 103 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 104 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
SPORTS DRINKS IN BELGIUM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Sports drinks benefits from warm weather in 2025
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Category supported by innovation but challenged by competition
Reduced sugar performance illustrates ongoing health and wellness trend
WHAT’S NEXT?
Stable growth ahead, driven by innovation in low-calorie offerings
Future innovation set to focus on multi-functional hydration
Distribution likely to shift towards impulse-driven channels
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Coca-Cola leads, but private label gains ground
Wow Hydrate enjoys dynamic growth in a competitive field
CHANNELS
Supermarkets remain the core distribution channel for sports drinks
Discounters continues to benefit from price sensitivity in 2025
CATEGORY DATA
Table 81 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2020-2025
Table 82 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2020-2025
Table 83 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 84 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 85 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 86 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 87 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2021-2025
Table 88 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2022-2025
Table 89 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2025-2030
Table 90 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2025-2030
Table 91 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 92 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
BOTTLED WATER IN BELGIUM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Solid growth driven by health consciousness and favourable climate
Functionality continues to attract interest in 2025
WHAT’S NEXT?
Positive outlook for bottled water, but weather remains a key variable
Innovation to focus on functional benefits and differentiation
Distribution set to evolve in line with impulse and convenience trends
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Private label leads, but Spa Reine strengthens its position
Nestlé suffers from poorer public image in 2025
CHANNELS
Retail giants collectively dominate sales in 2025
Online channel benefits from home delivery options and online promotions
CATEGORY DATA
Table 69 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 70 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 71 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 72 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 73 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 75 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2021-2025
Table 76 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2022-2025
Table 77 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 78 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 79 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 80 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
JUICE IN BELGIUM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Juice faces challenges from health trends and economic pressures
Favourable weather benefits lighter juice drinks in 2025
WHAT’S NEXT?
Volume decline expected to persist over the forecast period
Convenience and functionality could help revitalise the category
Local production and sustainability gain traction
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Private label leads while brands compete on quality and innovation
Jet Import NV registers notable share gain in 2025
CHANNELS
Supermarkets remain ahead, but discounters gain ground
Convenience stores benefits from on-the-go consumption
CATEGORY DATA
Table 57 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 58 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 59 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 60 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 63 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2021-2025
Table 64 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2022-2025
Table 65 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 66 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 67 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 68 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
CONCENTRATES IN BELGIUM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Consumer interest in concentrates remains limited in 2025
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Concentrates struggle to stay relevant amid competition from other soft drink categories
Liquid concentrates represents most volume sales, but powder concentrates shows dynamism
WHAT’S NEXT?
Concentrates likely to face challenges as consumer interest wanes
Powder formats expected to drive future innovation
E-commerce and non-food channels to gain relevance
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Teisseire and SodaStream lead but face mounting pressure from private label and niche players
Private label sees dynamic growth in 2025
CHANNELS
Supermarkets lead, but specialist retailers gain traction
E-commerce sees dynamic growth in 2025
Concentrates Conversions
Summary 2 Concentrates Conversion Factors for Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Format
CATEGORY DATA
Table 105 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 106 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 107 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 108 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 109 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
Table 110 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2021-2025
Table 111 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2022-2025
Table 112 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2021-2025
Table 113 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
Table 114 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2021-2025
Table 115 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
Table 116 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 117 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 118 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 119 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
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