Market Analysis: Third Quarter of 2025 — Stabilization Following a Turbulent Summer
After a volatile summer, the Swiss beverage market is proving surprisingly resilient. September brought fresh momentum with a 3.2% increase, stabilizing the third quarter. The year-to-date index is back in slight positive territory (+0.3%) as of the end of Q3.
The most important findings of the analysis:
- Foodservice & At Work: The foodservice sector is rebounding this fall (+2.8% in September) and is up slightly year-to-date.
The At Work channel is cooling off after the summer (–5.6%); only functional beverages and mineral water are gaining ground. - Healthcare & Home Delivery Services: The healthcare sector remains a strong driver of growth (+7.3%, September: +13.7%).
Home delivery services are the clear winner of the year: +15.4% in September, YTD +7.8%. - Category Performance:+Water: +3.3%, market share 48.4% | Functional Beverages: +5.0% | Sweetened Beverages: –1.9% | Beer: –3.9%, non-alcoholic +13.0%
Outlook: With its strength in the healthcare sector, growing home delivery services, and solid performance in the fall, the industry is entering the final stretch of the year with confidence.
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