Coca-Cola is becoming more expensive: price increases in Germany from September!

Coca-Cola is becoming more expensive: price increases in Germany from September!

In the coming period, Coca-Cola will increase its prices in Germany. Consumers must prepare for significant price increases that will take effect in September 2025. The German head of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), John Galvin, has already announced that the increase will be in the low single-digit percentage range. But insiders warn that it could be closer to nine percent instead of just three percent, as reported by T-Online. These price increases affect not only Cola itself, but also a variety of drinks such as Fanta, Fuze Tea, Schweppes, Apollinaris, Lift, Vio, Mezzomix and Powerade.

The reasons for the price adjustments are complex. Rising energy costs and higher expenses for ingredients, packaging materials and services place a burden on the manufacturing processes. Neither the low sugar prices nor other raw material prices can compensate for the cost increases. CCEP says it purchases many raw materials over the long term, which influences its response to fluctuating raw material prices, such as the South Tyrol News reported.

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For consumers, the price increase could have a noticeable impact on the purchase price in the supermarket. For example, a box with twelve one-liter reusable bottles may cost just under 19.99 euros, plus a deposit. The non-discounted shelf price for Coca-Cola is currently between 14 and 17 euros, with some retailers also offering special offers under ten euros. These developments are no coincidence; Price increases typical of supermarkets have been observed for some time, and staple foods such as milk, pasta, oil and meat are particularly affected News.de discovered.

Coca-Cola is not alone in the price increase discussion. Edeka and Rewe are currently negotiating the company's price demands, while Edeka boss Markus Mosa comments critically on the pricing of brand manufacturers. At Coca-Cola it is expected that the gross price list for the coming year will be presented as usual in November, but without further price adjustments in the current year. These price increases are a reaction to high inflation and the associated increased production costs, especially among glass bottle manufacturers, reports T-Online.

It looks like September 2025 will be expensive for many Cologne residents and beyond. At a glance, consumers can see future price changes and their impact on their wallets in the coming weeks as Coca-Cola continues to establish and adjust its pricing policy in the German market.