United Kingdom Hot Drinks Market 2025

Projected incremental growth in the United Kingdom hot drinks market is set at USD 2.2 billion, reflecting a CAGR of nearly 4.1% over the forecast period from 2025 to 2030. The UK’s hot drinks market is characterized by a deep-rooted tea culture, with black tea being particularly favored. The rising demand for specialty coffee and herbal teas, driven by health trends and lifestyle changes, is enhancing market growth and diversifying offerings.

This report offers a detailed examination of the United Kingdom hot drinks market, leveraging historical data from 2020 to 2024 and projecting trends through 2030. It evaluates market size, growth trajectories, and key drivers of change, providing a nuanced view of the industry’s development. Through a structured analysis of product type, packaging type and distribution channel, the report identifies strategic opportunities and challenges, supporting data-driven decision-making.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom hot drinks market is categorized into the following segments:
Product type: coffee, tea, chocolate drinks, malted drinks, flavored powders
Packaging type: flexible packaging, glass, metal, paper-based containers, rigid plastic
Distribution channel: convenience stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, discounters, food & drinks specialty stores, grocery stores, bars & HoReCa, vending, e-commerce, others

The hot drinks market in United Kingdom is segmented across product type, packaging type and distribution channel. By product type, the market features coffee, tea, chocolate drinks, malted drinks, and flavored powders. Packaging type categories include flexible packaging, glass, metal, paper-based containers, and rigid plastic. Distribution channel segments encompass convenience stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, discounters, food & drinks specialty stores, grocery stores, bars & HoReCa, vending, e-commerce, and others.

Competitive Landscape

Key players in the hot drinks market consist of UCC Ueshima Coffee Co. Ltd., The Coca-Cola Company, Teapigs Ltd., Tata Consumer Products Ltd., Nestle S.A., Mondelez International Inc., Mars Incorporated, Luigi Lavazza S.p.A., Lipton Teas and Infusions, JDE Peet’s N.V., Illycaffe S.p.A., Ecotone, Dragonfly Teas Limited, CafePod Ltd, CAFEDIRECT PLC, Bettys & Taylors Group Ltd., Associated British Foods plc, Apeejay Surrendra Group and Aimia Foods Limited.

This comprehensive report analyzes the performance of leading companies in the hot drinks sector from 2020 to 2024. The findings highlight shifts in market share, revealing both established market leaders and emerging competitors.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
United Kingdom Hot Drinks Market – Product Type Analysis
United Kingdom Hot Drinks Market – Packaging Type Analysis
United Kingdom Hot Drinks Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
UCC Ueshima Coffee Co., Ltd.
The Coca-Cola Company
Teapigs Ltd.
Tata Consumer Products Ltd.
Nestle S.A.
Mondelez International Inc.
Mars, Incorporated
Luigi Lavazza S.p.A.
Lipton Teas and Infusions
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

FIGURES AND TABLES
Table United Kingdom Hot Drinks Market 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Hot Drinks Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Hot Drinks Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table United Kingdom Hot Drinks Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Hot Drinks Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Hot Drinks Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table United Kingdom Hot Drinks Market by Packaging Type, 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Hot Drinks Market by Packaging Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Hot Drinks Market by Packaging Type, 2020-2030
Table United Kingdom Hot Drinks Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Hot Drinks Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Hot Drinks Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table United Kingdom Hot Drinks Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart United Kingdom Hot Drinks Market, by Companies, 2024
Table United Kingdom Hot Drinks Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart United Kingdom Hot Drinks Market, by Brands, 2024
Table United Kingdom – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table United Kingdom – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table United Kingdom – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table United Kingdom Hot Drinks Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table United Kingdom Hot Drinks Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)

Companies Mentioned

UCC Ueshima Coffee Co., Ltd.
The Coca-Cola Company
Teapigs Ltd.
Tata Consumer Products Ltd.
Nestle S.A.
Mondelez International Inc.
Mars, Incorporated
Luigi Lavazza S.p.A.
Lipton Teas and Infusions
JDE Peet’s N.V.
Illycaffe S.p.A.
Ecotone
Dragonfly Teas Limited
CafePod Ltd
CAFEDIRECT PLC
Bettys & Taylors Group Ltd.
Associated British Foods plc
Apeejay Surrendra Group
Aimia Foods Limited