Stay ahead of the curve and future-proof your business with Mintel’s Germany Sports & Energy Drinks Market Report 2023. Our full report is packed with consumer-led market intelligence, the latest trends in the energy drinks market Germany, and consumer behaviours affecting your industry. Get a 360° view of the sports & energy drinks market in Germany including energy drinks market size Germany, sports drinks market share Germany, and forecasted growth to help you align your business strategy with the needs of your audience.
Below, we’ve handpicked the key insights analysed in the full report and summarised the core topics.
Topics Analysed in this Report
- A detailed outlook of the sports & energy drinks market in Germany, including expert insights and market drivers.
- Usage frequency and occasions for energy & sports drinks in Germany.
- Consumer behaviours and attitudes towards energy & sports drinks Germany.
- Recent launch activity and innovations in the sports & energy drinks market in Germany.
- How your business can tap into opportunities to increase your energy & sports drinks market share Germany.
Mintel’s Germany Energy Drinks Market Research: An Overview
As people are returning to the office more in 2023, energy drink intake may increase. Meanwhile, the European Championships in 2024 will also help sports drink sales recover.
- 44% of Germans drink any sports or energy drink/energy shot, rising to 82% among the age group of 16 to 24.
Volume sales in the energy drink category, according to our Germany energy drinks market research, are clearly set to grow. Meanwhile, sports drinks will experience moderate decline. However, exploration of healthier energisers can stimulate long-term growth.
Energy & Sports Drinks Germany: What Consumers Want and Why
- Consumption of Energy & Sports Drinks Germany: The continued income squeeze and high inflation in the category may see some users shun sports and energy drinks, but for many others they are a necessity to get through the working day. Caffeine‘s functionality makes energy drinks an indispensable crutch for on-the-go workers, while sports drinks have found prominence among 45 to 54-year-olds, with 46% using them for two or more occasions.
- Challenges in the Energy Drinks Market Germany: Users are beginning to moderate their caffeine intake as part of a broader focus on sleep quality and mental health. 59% of 16 to 24-year-olds are interested in lower-caffeine alternatives, posing a challenge for energy drink brands. Moreover, social stigma still dogs the energy drinks market Germany, as they are perceived to contain too much sugar and non-natural ingredients.
Energy & Sports Drinks Germany Market Forecast
- With interest in healthier alternatives on the rise, adjacent categories, e.g. tea and fruit juice, provide competition for sports and energy drinks in this regard. Innovation around tea-based and less-sweet flavours may serve to broaden the category’s appeal among existing and new users alike.
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Products and Brands Discussed in this Report
Brands: Red Bull, Monster Energy, Powerade, Gatorade, 5-hour ENERGY, Instavit, LevlUp, PepsiCo No Coffee, Tenzing, MBG International Premium Brands GmbH, Edeka, The Cocal Cola Company, Adelholzener Alpenquellen, Förstina-Sprudel, Wittenseer Quelle, MineralBrunnen, Oettinger, Ensinger, and many more.
Products: Energy drinks (sugar-free, regular, shots), sports drinks (liquid, powdered).
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Expert Insights on Sports & Energy Drinks Market in Germany
This report, written by Adam Millward, Researcher for Mintel, delivers in-depth commentary and analysis to highlight sports and energy drinks trends in Germany and add expert context to the numbers.
While price rises create challenges for the sports & energy drinks market in Germany, consumers still desire a boost. Amid demand for all-natural and BFY launches, efficacy is paramount.

Adam Millward
Research – Mintel Reports