We use cookies to improve your experience and for marketing. Read our cookie policy or manage cookies.

Accept essential cookies
Accept all cookies
World - Soft Drinks - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
Report Update: May 1, 2025

World - Soft Drinks - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

Single report
Sent by email within 24h (Mon-Fri)
What's the difference?
Subscription
Online access and download
from $350/month

Get instant access to more than 2 million reports, dashboards, and datasets on the IndexBox Platform.

View Pricing
Mar 1, 2023

Fizzing Up: Current Consumer Trends in the Carbonated Soft Drinks Market

Carbonated soft drinks (CSDs) have long been a staple of the beverage industry, loved by consumers for their bubbly texture and sweet, refreshing taste. Despite concerns over their high sugar content, the global CSDs market continues to grow, with sales expected to reach $545 billion by 2025, according to a new report by IndexBox.

As the market evolves, however, so do consumer preferences. In this article, we'll explore the latest trends in the carbonated soft drinks market, drawing on insights from the IndexBox report and other industry sources.

Health-Conscious Consumers

One of the most notable trends in recent years has been the rise of health-conscious consumers. With growing concerns over the health risks associated with excessive sugar intake, many consumers are seeking out healthier alternatives to traditional CSDs.

As a result, low-sugar and zero-sugar drinks have become increasingly popular, with many leading brands now offering sugar-free alternatives to their classic flavors. In addition, many consumers are turning to functional beverages, such as energy drinks and those fortified with vitamins and minerals, as a way to satisfy their thirst while also boosting their overall health.

Sustainability and Ethical Sourcing

Another key trend in the CSDs market is the growing focus on sustainability and ethical sourcing. With consumers becoming more aware of the environmental impact of their purchasing choices, many are looking for brands that use sustainable packaging, prioritize recycling, and source their ingredients from ethical suppliers.

Leading companies in the industry have responded to these concerns by investing in eco-friendly packaging and pledging to reduce their carbon footprint. For example, Coca-Cola, one of the largest players in the market, has committed to using 100% recyclable packaging by 2025 and has made significant progress towards that goal in recent years.

Top Companies and Brands in the Market

So, who are the biggest players in the carbonated soft drinks market? According to the IndexBox report, some of the largest companies in the industry include:

  • Coca-Cola Company
  • PepsiCo Inc.
  • Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.
  • Nestle S.A.
  • Monster Beverage Corporation

These companies, along with many others, produce a wide range of popular brands that dominate the CSDs market. Some of the most well-known brands in the industry include:

  • Coca-Cola
  • Pepsi
  • Sprite
  • Fanta
  • Dr Pepper
  • Mountain Dew
  • Schweppes
  • 7UP

As consumer preferences continue to shift, it will be interesting to see how these companies and brands respond to the changing market dynamics.

Conclusion

The carbonated soft drinks market is a dynamic and ever-evolving industry, with new trends and consumer preferences shaping the market on an ongoing basis. Whether it's the rise of low-sugar and functional beverages or the growing focus on sustainability and ethical sourcing, the CSDs market is constantly adapting to meet the needs of its consumers. With the insights provided by the IndexBox report and other industry sources, companies and brands in the market can stay ahead of the curve and continue to thrive in this exciting and competitive industry.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global soft drink market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 11071930 - Waters, with added sugar, other sweetening matter or flavoured, i.e. soft drinks (including mineral and aerated)
  • Prodcom 11071950 - z Non-alcoholic beverages not containing milk fat (excluding sweetened or unsweetened mineral, aerated or flavoured waters)
  • Prodcom 11071970 - Non-alcoholic beverages containing milk fat
  • Prodcom 110000Z1 - Non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk, milk products and fats derived therefrom (excl. water, fruit or vegetable juices)
  • Prodcom 11051010 - Non-alcoholic beer and beer containing . 0.5% alcohol

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

PepsiCo Inc., Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, Coca-Cola Co., Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV, Heineken NV, Asahi Group Holdings Ltd., Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd., Diageo PLC, Ambev SA, Nestle, Dr. Pepper, Red Bull North America, Cott, Monster Beverage, National Beverage, Reed Barton, Diageo, Asahi Group Holdings, Constellation Brands, Pernod Ricard, Kweichow Moutai, FEMSA

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    19. Production, By Country, 2024
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2024

Recommended posts

Free Data: Soft Drinks - World
Table
Soft Drinks - World - Table
Dashboard
Soft Drinks - World - Dashboard
Report
Soft Drinks - World - Report