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Hot Drinks in New Zealand

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  • 48 Pages
  • December 2025
  • Region: New Zealand
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 63912
Hot drinks in New Zealand expanded in value terms in 2025, although growth was overwhelmingly the result of sustained price inflation rather than meaningful increases in consumption. Demand remained broadly stable across all major categories, but households continued to navigate a challenging economic environment characterised by rising living costs, soft wage growth and elevated interest rates.

This report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2020-2025, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they legislative, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts to 2030 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Coffee, Other Hot Drinks, Tea.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Hot Drinks market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Inflationary pressures, shifting household priorities and values-driven purchasing shape market performance in 2025
KEY DATA FINDINGS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Health and wellness trends reshape category innovation and influence purchasing behaviour
  • Sustainability commitments strengthen brand credibility and reinforce premium positioning
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Hot drinks are set to record modest value growth as inflation eases and consumers refocus on purposeful premiumisation
  • Wellness shifts from a trend to an embedded expectation across all major categories
  • Sustainability, traceability and responsible packaging become mandatory components of brand credibility
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Jacobs Douwe Egberts NZ strengthens category leadership through portfolio breadth, home-brewing relevance and strategic innovation
  • Coffee remains the most dynamic category as home-brewing habits accelerate premiumisation and innovation
CHANNELS
  • Supermarkets consolidate their role as the dominant retail channel as households prioritise value, convenience and reliable availability
  • E-commerce emerges as the fastest-growing channel as digital ecosystems evolve and specialty roasters expand direct-to-consumer reach
FOODSERVICE VS RETAIL SPLIT
  • Foodservice demand remains subdued as cost pressures persist and consumers shift café habits into the home
  • Retail channel benefits from home-brewing culture and rising demand for premium and functional formats
MARKET DATA
  • Table 1 Sales of Hot Drinks by Retail vs Foodservice: % Volume Breakdown 2020-2025
  • Table 2 Sales of Hot Drinks by Retail vs Foodservice: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 3 Retail Sales of Hot Drinks by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 4 Retail Sales of Hot Drinks by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 5 Retail Sales of Hot Drinks by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 6 Retail Sales of Hot Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 7 Foodservice Sales of Hot Drinks by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 8 Foodservice Sales of Hot Drinks by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 9 Total Sales of Hot Drinks by Category: Total Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 10 Total Sales of Hot Drinks by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 11 NBO Company Shares of Hot Drinks: % Retail Value 2021-2025
  • Table 12 LBN Brand Shares of Hot Drinks: % Retail Value 2022-2025
  • Table 13 Penetration of Private Label in Hot Drinks by Category: % Retail Value 2020-2025
  • Table 14 Retail Distribution of Hot Drinks by Format: % Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 15 Retail Distribution of Hot Drinks by Format and Category: % Volume 2025
  • Table 16 Forecast Sales of Hot Drinks by Retail vs Foodservice: % Volume Breakdown 2025-2030
  • Table 17 Forecast Sales of Hot Drinks by Retail vs Foodservice: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 18 Forecast Retail Sales of Hot Drinks by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 19 Forecast Retail Sales of Hot Drinks by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 20 Forecast Retail Sales of Hot Drinks by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 21 Forecast Retail Sales of Hot Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 22 Forecast Foodservice Sales of Hot Drinks by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 23 Forecast Foodservice Sales of Hot Drinks by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 24 Forecast Total Sales of Hot Drinks by Category: Total Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 25 Forecast Total Sales of Hot Drinks by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources
COFFEE IN NEW ZEALANDKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Inflation, global supply pressures and home-brewing culture shape category performance
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Retail value sales of coffee increased in 2025, driven primarily by pricing dynamics and selective premium trading-up
  • Fresh coffee beans lead category dynamism as home-brewing culture deepens and premium quality expectations rise
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Coffee expected to record steady value growth supported by premiumisation, home-café routines and diversified format innovation
  • Cold formats, concentrates and RTDs reshape usage occasions as younger consumers shift toward convenience and portability
  • Ethical sourcing and sustainability commitments continue to shape brand credibility and premium positioning
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Nestlé maintains leadership through portfolio breadth, strong household penetration and health-aligned innovation
  • Coffee Supreme emerges as the most dynamic company as it broadens accessibility and deepens consumer loyalty
CHANNELS
  • Supermarkets remain the dominant channel as value-seeking shoppers favour consolidated grocery missions and strong promotional cycles
  • E-commerce continues to expand as digital grocery growth and specialty roaster direct-to-consumer models reshape purchasing behaviour
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 26 Retail Sales of Coffee by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 27 Retail Sales of Coffee by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 28 Retail Sales of Coffee by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 29 Retail Sales of Coffee by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 30 Retail Sales of Fresh Ground Coffee Pods by Hard vs Soft: % Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 31 NBO Company Shares of Coffee: % Retail Value 2021-2025
  • Table 32 LBN Brand Shares of Coffee: % Retail Value 2022-2025
  • Table 33 Forecast Retail Sales of Coffee by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 34 Forecast Retail Sales of Coffee by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 35 Forecast Retail Sales of Coffee by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 36 Forecast Retail Sales of Coffee by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMERTEA IN NEW ZEALANDKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Premiumisation, wellness routines and provenance-led purchasing shape tea consumption in a year of elevated but stabilising prices
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Retail value sales of tea increased in 2025 as premium cues, wellness positioning and provenance claims drove engagement despite cost pressures
  • Black tea reclaims momentum as provenance, authenticity and ethical sourcing strengthen consumer trust
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Moderate value growth ahead as premium blends, ethical sourcing and wellness narratives underpin category resilience
  • Functional, benefit-led blends gain traction as consumers seek targeted health outcomes from everyday beverages
  • Iced and cold-brew tea expected to reshape consumption occasions as younger audiences embrace refreshing, café-inspired formats
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Dilmah deepens its market leadership through provenance, purpose-driven branding and strong emotional resonance with New Zealand consumers
CHANNELS
  • Supermarkets retain dominance as value, familiarity and in-store discovery drive purchase behaviour
  • E-commerce emerges as the fastest-growing channel as convenience, speciality curation and subscription models gain traction
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 37 Retail Sales of Tea by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 38 Retail Sales of Tea by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 39 Retail Sales of Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 40 Retail Sales of Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 41 NBO Company Shares of Tea: % Retail Value 2021-2025
  • Table 42 LBN Brand Shares of Tea: % Retail Value 2022-2025
  • Table 43 Forecast Retail Sales of Tea by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 44 Forecast Retail Sales of Tea by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 45 Forecast Retail Sales of Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 46 Forecast Retail Sales of Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMEROTHER HOT DRINKS IN NEW ZEALANDKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Macroeconomic pressure, elevated cocoa costs and shifting wellness trends shape a constrained yet evolving category
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Retail value sales of other hot drinks increased in 2025 as inflation offset volume softness and wellness-oriented formats gained traction
  • Matcha latte mixes emerge as the most dynamic segment as functional energy and social media influence drive rapid growth
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Moderate value growth expected as price stabilisation, wellness diversification and premium lifestyle positioning support category resilience
  • Holistic wellness and functional positioning will drive the next wave of innovation as indulgent beverages evolve beyond sugar reduction
  • Plant-based hot drink powders gain momentum as sustainability, carbon awareness and dietary shifts reshape consumer expectations
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Nestlé maintains category leadership as Milo balances nostalgia, energy and better-for-you reformulation
  • Morning Made emerges as the most dynamic player through matcha-led innovation and lifestyle-driven brand building
CHANNELS
  • Supermarkets remain the leading channel as consumers favour in-person discovery and impulse-driven treat purchases
  • E-commerce is the most dynamic channel as consumers adopt digital grocery shopping and seek personalised, convenient replenishment
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 47 Retail Sales of Other Hot Drinks by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 48 Retail Sales of Other Hot Drinks by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 49 Retail Sales of Other Hot Drinks by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 50 Retail Sales of Other Hot Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 51 NBO Company Shares of Other Hot Drinks: % Retail Value 2021-2025
  • Table 52 LBN Brand Shares of Other Hot Drinks: % Retail Value 2022-2025
  • Table 53 Forecast Retail Sales of Other Hot Drinks by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 54 Forecast Retail Sales of Other Hot Drinks by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 55 Forecast Retail Sales of Other Hot Drinks by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 56 Forecast Retail Sales of Other Hot Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER