GCC: Market for Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Not Containing Milk 2025

Market Size for Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Not Containing Milk in GCC

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the GCC market for non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk, when its value decreased by -0.7% to $X. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Production of Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Not Containing Milk in GCC

In value terms, non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +32.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 56%. The level of production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Not Containing Milk

Exports in GCC

In 2022, shipments abroad of non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk was finally on the rise to reach X litres after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of export peaked at X litres in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia prevails in exports structure, resulting at X litres, which was near 88% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X litres), generating an 8.5% share of total exports.

Saudi Arabia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk exports, with a CAGR of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022. The United Arab Emirates (-10.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Saudi Arabia increased by +20 percentage points.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the largest non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk supplier in GCC, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Saudi Arabia amounted to +5.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per litre, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per litre), while Saudi Arabia totaled $X per litre.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+2.9%).

Imports of Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Not Containing Milk

Imports in GCC

In 2022, the amount of non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk imported in GCC expanded significantly to X litres, with an increase of 10% against 2021 figures. Total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +12.8% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 23%. The volume of import peaked at X litres in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X litres) represented the largest importer of non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk, comprising 46% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kuwait (X litres), Bahrain (X litres), Oman (X litres) and Qatar (X litres), together generating a 54% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +9.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk importing markets in GCC were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Kuwait ($X) and Bahrain ($X), together accounting for 71% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Kuwait, with a CAGR of +16.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per litre, growing by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 33%. The level of import peaked at $X per litre in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per litre), while Oman ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (+7.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform