Sweetened or flavoured waters and other non-alcoholic beverages market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The Spanish market for sweetened or flavoured waters and other non-alcoholic beverages showed relative stability in 2018 and 2019, with volumes around 5 425 million liters. During this period, the industry responded to growing consumer demand for healthier options through the launch of new detox drinks based on natural ingredients like organic mate and natural mineral water, reflecting a shift toward beverages with less sugar and no artificial additives.

Market volume dropped sharply to 4 778 million liters in 2020. While the industry continued to focus on health trends, including the introduction of sugar-free, artificially preservative-free beverages for children made with organic fruit infusions, broader disruptions likely contributed to the contraction. A strong recovery followed, with volume reaching 5 697 million liters in 2023 and 6 354 million liters in 2024.

This growth was supported by sustained health-conscious trends, such as the substitution of carbonated soft drinks with flavoured and low-sugar alternatives, and regulatory measures including clear juice content labeling for fruit-based refreshing drinks as mandated by Spanish decree. The entry of new functional beverages enriched with minerals and vitamins further contributed to market expansion.

Production sweetened or flavoured waters and other non-alcoholic beverages in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Spain's production of sweetened or flavoured waters and other non-alcoholic beverages declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 4 759 million US dollars, down 13.0% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 12.7%, which translates to an average annual decline of 4.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 5 618 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 3.1% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, M l

After two years of growth, Spain's production of sweetened or flavoured waters and other non-alcoholic beverages declined. In 2020, output reached 5 060 million litres, a modest decrease of 9.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production dropped by 7.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.6%. The peak was in 2019 at 5 601 million litres, when the largest increase of 1.1% was recorded.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in kind, 2017-2020, M l

Exports sweetened or flavoured waters and other non-alcoholic beverages from Spain

Exports in kind, M l

Spain's exports of sweetened or flavoured waters and other non-alcoholic beverages increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totalled 568.8 million litres, a strong rise of 17.6% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 54.7%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 15.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020, M l

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal, France, and the United Kingdom remained the top buyers of Spain's sweetened or flavoured waters and other non-alcoholic beverages in volume terms. Portugal accounted for 40.0% of exports, France for 10.2%, and the United Kingdom for 9.8%, together making up 60.1% of total exports.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Spain's exports of sweetened or flavoured waters and other non-alcoholic beverages in value terms rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 426.9 million US dollars, up 16.6% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 59.5%, with an annualized growth rate of 16.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

During 2017–2020, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and France were the leading markets for Spain's exports of sweetened or flavoured waters and other non-alcoholic beverages in value terms. Portugal held a 30.2% share, the United Kingdom 12.1%, and France 11.3%, collectively accounting for 53.6% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020

Imports sweetened or flavoured waters and other non-alcoholic beverages to Spain

Imports in kind, M l

Spain's imports of sweetened or flavoured waters and other non-alcoholic beverages declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 286.0 million litres, a slight drop of 2.5% year-over-year. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports decreased by 8.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020, M l

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal, Germany, and France were the main suppliers of sweetened or flavoured waters and other non-alcoholic beverages to Spain in volume terms. Portugal contributed 23.0% of imports, Germany 16.6%, and France 16.4%, together representing 56.0% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of gains, Spain's imports of sweetened or flavoured waters and other non-alcoholic beverages in value terms declined. In 2020, imports totalled 340.3 million US dollars, a limited decrease of 6.8% compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 365.1 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 6.0% occurring in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2017–2020, Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands formed the primary group of markets for Spain's imports of sweetened or flavoured waters and other non-alcoholic beverages in value terms. Germany accounted for 21.7% of imports, Austria for 17.1%, and the Netherlands for 12.8%, with a combined share of 51.5% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020