+32 % change
Extra-EU imports of CN 22021000 were up 32% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€1.06 billion), calculated from Eurostat values.
Eurostat2.75 EUR billion
EU exports of CN 22021000 to countries outside the EU were worth €2.75 billion in 2025.
Eurostat6.20 EUR billion
Trade between EU member states in CN 22021000 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €6.20 billion in 2025.
EurostatSource: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value moved +32% from 2020 to 2025, a direct read on EU demand for sourced supply.
- Supply is concentrated: one country provided a large share of extra-EU imports in 2025.
- US employment in the core industry shifted +7% since 2020.
What this market covers
Drinks containing caffeine, including energy drinks, ready to drink coffee, tea and colas. Retailers, convenience stores and vending operators sell them to consumers.
Typical segments
- Energy drinks
- Ready to drink coffee
- Ready to drink tea
- Colas and sodas
Who buys
- Convenience stores
- Supermarkets
- Foodservice operators
Largest non-EU suppliers to the EU
| Country | Import value |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 503.4 EUR million |
| United Kingdom | 420.7 EUR million |
| Serbia | 103.4 EUR million |
| Türkiye | 53.8 EUR million |
| Ukraine | 42.3 EUR million |
| South Africa | 41.5 EUR million |
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €1.40 billion of products under CN code 22021000 (Waters, incl. mineral and aerated, with added sugar, sweetener or flavour, for direct) from outside the EU in 2025. | 1.40 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 22021000 were up 32% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€1.06 billion), calculated from Eurostat values. | +32 % change | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 22021000 to countries outside the EU were worth €2.75 billion in 2025. | 2.75 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 22021000 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €6.20 billion in 2025. | 6.20 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Switzerland was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 22021000 to the EU in 2025, with €503.4 million, or 36% of extra-EU imports. | 503.4 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 22021000 to the United States were €193.0 million in 2025. | 193.0 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 22021000 was €1.14 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 1.14 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Austria was the largest EU exporter of CN 22021000 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €857.0 million. | 857.0 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 4,100 enterprises in NACE class C1107 (Manufacture of soft drinks; production of mineral waters and other bottled waters) in 2023. | 4,100 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C1107 had net turnover of €70.00 billion in 2023. | 70.00 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C1107 employed 140,000 people across the EU in 2023. | 140,000 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 1,450 private establishments in NAICS 312111 (Soft drink manufacturing) in 2025. | 1,450 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 312111 employed an average of 83,409 people in US private industry in 2025. | 83,409 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 312111 changed by +7% between 2020 (78,010 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | +7 % change | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 312111 was $75,762 in 2025. | 75,762 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
What the full report covers
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Executive summary
The answer on two pages: size, growth and what drives it.
- 2
Market size and outlook
History, the current year and a five-year view with base, low and high cases.
- 3
Segments and regions
Splits by product, buyer and geography across the US, Europe and MEA.
- 4
Company profiles
The main players, how they compete and where they are investing.
- 5
Data and method
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- 01Executive summary
The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it - 02Market definition and scope
What is in and out of the European Union market - 03Market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Outlook to 2031
Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions - 05Rules, policy and deadlines
Regulation and programmes that change demand - 06Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 07Prices, costs and margins
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU caffeinated beverage market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €1.40 billion of goods under CN 22021000 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €2.75 billion.
Where does the EU import caffeinated beverage from?
Switzerland was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. The next largest were United Kingdom, Serbia, Türkiye.
What is the average import price of caffeinated beverage in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €1.14 per kilogram for CN 22021000 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most caffeinated beverage?
Austria led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Netherlands, Italy.
How many US companies are in the caffeinated beverage industry?
BLS counts 1,450 private establishments in NAICS 312111 (Soft drink manufacturing), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the caffeinated beverage industry?
Eurostat counts 4,100 enterprises in NACE class C1107 (Manufacture of soft drinks; production of mineral waters and other bottled waters).
Sources and method
The figures on this page come from the public sources listed below. Read how we work.
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 22021000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1403705434
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 22021000, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 1060042580; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 1403705434
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 22021000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 2748247428
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 22021000, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 6202141712
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 22021000, partner CH, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 503414932
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 22021000, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 193049657
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 22021000, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1403705434, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 12296126
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter AT, product 22021000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 856956651
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C1107, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 4100
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C1107, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 70000
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C1107, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 140000
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 312111, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 312111, annual_avg_estabs 1450
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 312111, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 312111, annual_avg_emplvl 83409
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 312111, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 78010; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 83409
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 312111, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 312111, avg_annual_pay 75762
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