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Global Soft Drink Market 2024

Soft Drink Exports

Exports

In 2022, after ten years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of soft drinks, when their volume decreased by -1.3% to X litres. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +65.7% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 8.9%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X litres, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, soft drink exports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +45.1% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 14%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Austria (X litres), Germany (X litres) and the Netherlands (X litres), together resulting at 26% of total export. It was followed by Poland (X litres), generating a 5.3% share of total exports. France (X litres), the United States (X litres), Thailand (X litres), Mexico (X litres), Italy (X litres), Switzerland (X litres), Belgium (X litres), Spain (X litres) and the Czech Republic (X litres) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +13.9%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest soft drink supplying countries worldwide were Austria ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 31% share of global exports. Switzerland, the United States, France, Poland, Thailand, Belgium, Italy, Mexico, Spain and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +13.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average soft drink export price amounted to $X per litre, with a decrease of -1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 6.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per litre in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per litre), while the Czech Republic ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+2.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Soft Drink Imports

Imports

In 2022, supplies from abroad of soft drinks decreased by -0.1% to X litres for the first time since 2011, thus ending a ten-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% 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 +69.6% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X litres, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, soft drink imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% 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 +67.6% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, global imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the twelve major importers of soft drinks, namely Germany, the UK, the United States, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, Ireland, China, Austria and Singapore, represented more than third of total import. Hungary (X litres) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Cambodia (with a CAGR of +25.9%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest soft drink importing markets worldwide were the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 22% share of global imports. France, Canada, the Netherlands, Belgium, China, Cambodia, Austria, Ireland, Singapore and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Cambodia, with a CAGR of +28.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average soft drink import price amounted to $X per litre, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 3.5%. Global import price 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 China ($X per litre), while Hungary ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of soft drink consumption in 2020 were the United States, China and Japan, together comprising 36% of global consumption. Sudan, Brazil, Indonesia, Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Mexico, the UK, Germany and Ethiopia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.
The countries with the highest volumes of soft drink production in 2020 were the United States, China and Japan, together accounting for 36% of global production. These countries were followed by Sudan, Brazil, Indonesia, Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Mexico, Germany, the UK and Ethiopia, which together accounted for a further 25%.
In value terms, the largest soft drink supplying countries worldwide were Austria, the Netherlands and Germany, with a combined 34% share of global exports. These countries were followed by Thailand, the United States, Belgium, France, Italy, Poland, the UK, Mexico, Spain and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 36%.
In value terms, the United States constitutes the largest market for imported soft drinks worldwide, comprising 16% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany, with a 6.2% share of global imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 5.5% share.
The average soft drink export price stood at $0.8 per litre in 2020, reducing by -12.9% against the previous year.
The average soft drink import price stood at $0.8 per litre in 2020, waning by -17.7% against the previous year.

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 2012–2023
    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 2012–2023
    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 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    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, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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