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U.S. - Soft Drinks - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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U.S. - Soft Drinks - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Nov 7, 2022

U.S. Soft Drink Price Drops for Four Consecutive Months to $1 per Litre

U.S. Soft Drink Import Price in August 2022

In August 2022, the soft drink price stood at $1 per litre (CIF, US), flattening at the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2022 an increase of 4.9% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $1.6 per litre in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to August 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($6.1 per litre), while the price for Guatemala ($507 per thousand litres) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+33.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Soft Drink Import Prices by Type

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplied products. In August 2022, the product with the highest price was sugary soft drinks ($1.3 per litre), while the price for non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk stood at $927 per thousand litres.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk (-0.8%).

U.S. Soft Drink Imports

In August 2022, purchases abroad of soft drinks was finally on the rise to reach 19M litres for the first time since May 2022, thus ending a two-month declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2022 when imports increased by 36% m-o-m. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at 244M litres in March 2022; however, from April 2022 to August 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, soft drink imports totaled $19M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a sharp descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 when imports increased by 29% against the previous month. As a result, imports attained the peak of $337M. From April 2022 to August 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

U.S. Soft Drink Imports by Type

In August 2022, non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk (15M litres) constituted the largest type of soft drink supplied to the United States, with a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, sugary soft drinks (4.2M litres), fourfold.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk totaled -1.7%.

In value terms, non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk ($14M) constituted the largest type of soft drink supplied to the United States, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by sugary soft drinks ($5.4M), with a 28% share of total imports.

U.S. Soft Drink Imports by Country

In August 2022, the Philippines (12M litres) constituted the largest soft drink supplier to the United States, with a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, soft drink imports from the Philippines exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (1.4M litres), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Switzerland (858K litres), with a 4.5% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from the Philippines was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Mexico (-35.3% per month) and Switzerland (-35.5% per month).

In value terms, the Philippines ($11M) constituted the largest supplier of soft drink to the United States, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Switzerland ($2.4M), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 7.9% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from the Philippines totaled +2.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Switzerland (-35.7% per month) and Mexico (-35.2% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the soft drink market in the U.S.. 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:

  • United States

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  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 THE 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 TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    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 Export

    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. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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