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Soft Drink & Bottled Water Production in France - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2029)

Revenue

€73.5bn

2025

€73.5bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

€X.Xbn

Employees

338k

Businesses

7,712

Wages

€X.Xbn

Soft Drink & Bottled Water Production in France industry analysis

Over the five years through 2025, industry revenue is anticipated to inch upward at a compound annual rate of 0.3%. French soft drinks are evolving fast, driven by health-conscious consumers and tightening regulations. With nearly 24% of French adults facing obesity, 58% are shifting to healthier diets in 2023, boosting demand for low-calorie and functional beverages. Brands like Nestlé are adding green tea extracts to iced teas, while craft companies are infusing sparkling waters with trendy flavours like yuzu and hibiscus. Mocktails and low-alcohol options are also stealing the show, offering sophisticated, alcohol-free alternatives like elderflower fizz and spicy ginger-lime combos. In 2025, revenue is expected to rise by 1.5% to €73.5 billion.

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 France in 2025?

The market size of the Soft Drink & Bottled Water Production industry in France is €73.5bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Soft Drink & Bottled Water Production in France industry in 2025?

There are 7,712 businesses in the Soft Drink & Bottled Water Production industry in France, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.3 % between 2020 and 2025.

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

The market size of the Soft Drink & Bottled Water Production industry in France has been growing at a CAGR of 0.4 % between 2020 and 2025.

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

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

What are the biggest companies in the Soft Drink & Bottled Water Production market in France?

The biggest companies operating in the Soft Drink & Bottled Water Production market in France are Societe Alma SA, Nestlé SA and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc

What does the Soft Drink & Bottled Water Production in France include?

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

Which companies have the highest market share in the Soft Drink & Bottled Water Production in France?

The company holding the most market share in France is Societe Alma SA.

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

The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Soft Drink & Bottled Water Production industry in France.

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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 France 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 France industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
  • Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
  • Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
  • Average Wage (2015-2030)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and bottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2025)
  • Business Growth (2025)
  • Job Growth (2025)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2025)
  • Imports/Demand (2025)
  • Exports/Revenue (2025)
  • Revenue per Employee (2025)
  • Wages/Revenue (2025)
  • Employees per Establishment (2025)
  • Average Wage (2025)

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 (2015-2030)
  • IVA (2015-2030)
  • Establishments (2015-2030)
  • Enterprises (2015-2030)
  • Employment (2015-2030)
  • Exports (2015-2030)
  • Imports (2015-2030)
  • Wages (2015-2030)

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