Organic growth income by 10.6% In the first quarter of 2025 the Coca-Cola HBCas announced.
Specifically, according to Coca-Cola HBC’s briefing on the course of the first quarter of 2025 released today (30.4.2025), an increase in sales volume by 1.8% on an organic basis, due to the good performance of the emerging markets. Sales in carbonated soft drinks increased by 1.1% and in energy drinks by 25.5%. Net -box sales revenue increased by 8.7% on an organic basis, reflecting the effectiveness of the company’s initiatives to increase revenue.
Also, there was an increase in net revenue from sales by 8.7% on a published basis, with a strong increase on an organic basis partially offset by the impact of adverse foreign exchange disputes to the group’s reference currency on emerging markets.
At the same time, an increase in the market share was recorded in value, in the ready -to -consumption of non -alcoholic soft drinks from the beginning of the year until today, following the strong performance of 2024.
The net revenue from sales They increased on an organic basis in all markets, despite the different conditions of the consumer environment between markets, with particularly good performance in emerging markets.
In developed marketsnet sales revenue increased by 2.1% on an organic basis, with resistant sales volume and slight expansion of revenue per box.
In developing marketsnet sales revenue increased by 4.6% on an organic basis due to the expansion of revenue per box, and a slight decrease in sales volume.
In emerging marketsnet sales revenue increased by 20.3% on an organic basis due to the expansion of revenue by gearbox and good sales volume.
According to the same announcement, the year began loudly in different market conditions. “Although we expect that the broader macroeconomic and geopolitical environment will continue to have challenges and remain unpredictable, we have particular confidence in our 24/7 consumption portfolio, our specialized capabilities, our people and our development opportunities in different markets. In 2025 we expect to make further progress in terms of the medium -term growth goals we have set. “
Financial guidelines for 2025 are also confirmed to increase net sales revenue to an organic basis in the range of 6% to 8% and an increase in operating profits on an organic basis in the range of 7% to 11%.
It is noted that in Greece, sales volume increased by a low single -digit rate, continuing the good performance of the previous year. Sales in carbonated soft drinks remained at the same level, with a high single -digit increase in Coke Zero and an increase in Fanta and Sprite.
Energy drinks showed a high single -digit increase, with a low -digit increase in coffee. Non -carbon -refreshments were lowly one -digit increase, mainly thanks to the increase in bottled waters and the strong double -digit increase, on a small comparative basis in isotonic drinks.
Zoran Bogdanovic, Managing Director of Coca-Cola HBC AG, commented: “We continued the positive growth potential of our company, marking a strong start of the year, amidst different market conditions. Successful implementation of our strategy for growth has yielded an increase in net revenue from 10.6%organic revenue, with increased sales volumes. The dynamics of 24/7 consumption product portfolio and the ongoing investment in our specialized capabilities, coupled with the implementation of our strategy per market sector, have led to a further increase in sales revenue during the period. Although we expect that the wider macroeconomic and geopolitical environment will continue to have challenges and remain unpredictable, we have proven that we can manage periods of instability, thanks to our portfolio, skills and people. We confirm our financial guidelines for the rest of the year and expect further progress in relation to the achievement of medium -term growth goals. I would like to thank our teams for their dedication and hard effort, as well as our customers, our suppliers, The Coca-Cola Company and all of our valuable partners for their continued support. “