Soft Drinks in Canada


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Soft Drinks in Canada

At the outbreak of COVID-19, modern grocery retailers benefitted from consumers panic-buying, leading to sales rising to two fifths higher than they were in the same week last year. Soft drinks such as carbonates, bottled water and juice, which are considered essential, particularly benefitted from this panic-buying. However, this sharp increase was followed by steadily declining interest and sales. In 2020 consumers spent less time shopping and travelling, leading to fewer purchasing occasions...

Euromonitor International's Soft Drinks in Canada report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (2017-2021), allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market – be they legislative, distribution, packaging or pricing issues. Forecasts to 2026 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Asian Speciality Drinks, Bottled Water, Carbonates, Concentrates, Energy Drinks, Juice, RTD Coffee, RTD Tea, Sports Drinks.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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Soft Drinks in Canada
Euromonitor International
January 2022
List Of Contents And Tables
SOFT DRINKS IN CANADA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Soft drinks in 2021: The big picture
2021 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
Foodservice vs retail split
What next for soft drinks?
CHART 1 Soft Drinks Off-Trade Volume Sales Growth Scenarios: 2019-2026
CHART 2 Soft Drinks On-Trade Volume Sales Growth Scenarios: 2019-2026
CHART 3 Soft Drinks Impact of Drivers on Off-Trade Volume Sales: 2019-2026
CHART 4 Soft Drinks Impact of Drivers on On-Trade Volume Sales: 2019-2026
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: Volume 2016-2021
Table 2 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2016-2021
Table 3 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2016-2021
Table 4 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 5 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (as sold) by Category: Volume 2020
Table 6 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (as sold) by Category: % Volume 2020
Table 7 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2020
Table 8 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2020
Table 9 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2016-2021
Table 10 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2016-2021
Table 11 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 12 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 13 Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2016-2021
Table 14 Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2016-2021
Table 15 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2017-2021
Table 16 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2018-2021
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2017-2021
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2018-2021
Table 19 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume 2016-2021
Table 20 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2016-2021
Table 21 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format: % Volume 2016-2021
Table 22 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format and Category: % Volume 2021
Table 23 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: Volume 2021-2026
Table 24 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2021-2026
Table 25 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2021-2026
Table 26 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Table 27 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2021-2026
Table 28 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2021-2026
Table 29 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 30 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2021-2026
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2021-2026
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
CARBONATES IN CANADA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
The on-trade and off-trade see reversed trends in 2021 as the COVID-19 pandemic comes to a gradual end
Giants Coca-Cola and PepsiCo Beverages Canada discontinue less popular brands in 2021
Ginger ale sees the most dynamic performance thanks to the health and wellness trend
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Uncertain future for carbonates filled with ups and downs
More and more companies venture into sustainability in order to stay relevant
Sugar tax is on the way and set to provide a challenge for carbonates
CATEGORY DATA
Table 33 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Volume 2016-2021
Table 34 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Value 2016-2021
Table 35 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Volume Growth 2016-2021
Table 36 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 37 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2016-2021
Table 38 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 39 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2016-2021
Table 40 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 41 Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: Volume 2016-2021
Table 42 Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2016-2021
Table 43 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2017-2021
Table 44 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2018-2021
Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2017-2021
Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2018-2021
Table 47 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2021-2026
Table 48 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 49 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2021-2026
Table 50 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Table 51 Forecast Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: Volume 2021-2026
Table 52 Forecast Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2021-2026
JUICE IN CANADA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
Slowed demand after being bolstered by the COVID-19 pandemic as consumers return to pre pandemic purchasing patterns
PepsiCo Beverages continues to lead thanks to popular brand Tropicana in 2021
The health and wellness trend boosts the interest in natural and functional juice
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Bumpy road ahead for juice as consumers spend less time in their homes
Bottles water and fresh fruits could pose a threat as the health and wellness trend gathers pace
Interesting innovations for both packaging and ingredients set to come
CATEGORY DATA
Table 53 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2016-2021
Table 54 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 55 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2016-2021
Table 56 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2017-2021
Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2018-2021
Table 59 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2017-2021
Table 60 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2018-2021
Table 61 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2021-2026
Table 62 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 63 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2021-2026
Table 64 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
BOTTLED WATER IN CANADA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
As the COVID-19 pandemic comes to an end, retail sales migrate to the foodservice industry
Sparkling flavoured bottled water sees the most dynamic growth in 2021
Nestlé Waters of Canada becomes BlueTriton Brands Inc in 2021 and continues to lead
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Bottled water faces many challenges as consumers spend more time outside of their homes
Functional benefits sought after in bottled water as the health and wellness trend gathers pace
Sugar tax is on the way and set to detriment flavoured bottled water
CATEGORY DATA
Table 65 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2016-2021
Table 66 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 67 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2016-2021
Table 68 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 69 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2017-2021
Table 70 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2018-2021
Table 71 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2017-2021
Table 72 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2018-2021
Table 73 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2021-2026
Table 74 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 75 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2021-2026
Table 76 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
SPORTS DRINKS IN CANADA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
On-trade sales rebound while off-trade sales slow in 2021
PepsiCo Beverages continues to dominate with its leading brand Gatorade
Millennials continue to be the target audience of sports drinks in Canada
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Energy drinks with functional properties provide an area for growth in 2022 and beyond
E-commerce continues to gather pace and provides an opportunity for smaller players with less shelf space
Sugar tax is on the way and set to influence players to focus on sugar-free sports drinks
CATEGORY DATA
Table 77 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2016-2021
Table 78 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2016-2021
Table 79 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2016-2021
Table 80 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 81 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2017-2021
Table 82 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2018-2021
Table 83 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2017-2021
Table 84 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2018-2021
Table 85 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2021-2026
Table 86 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2021-2026
Table 87 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2021-2026
Table 88 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2021-2026
ENERGY DRINKS IN CANADA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
Slight slowed demand as consumers shift back to the on-trade in 2021
GURU makes a notable mark in energy drinks in 2021 while Coca-Cola continues to lead
Confusion between energy drinks and sports drinks acts as a hinderance
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Functional benefits become increasingly popular due to the growing health and wellness trend post pandemic
Further restrictions expected on distribution due to unhealthy image
Sugar tax is on the way and set to influence innovations
CATEGORY DATA
Table 89 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2016-2021
Table 90 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2016-2021
Table 91 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2016-2021
Table 92 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 93 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2017-2021
Table 94 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2018-2021
Table 95 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2017-2021
Table 96 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2018-2021
Table 97 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2021-2026
Table 98 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2021-2026
Table 99 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2021-2026
Table 100 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2021-2026
CONCENTRATES IN CANADA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
Consumers return to their pre pandemic purchasing patterns which boosts the demand for concentrates once again
PepsiCo strengthens its position due to its acquisition of SodaStream
Kraft Canada leads in both value and volume terms in 2021
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Natural ingredients and functional benefits influence innovations in 2022 and beyond
Potential implementation of front-of-package nutrition labelling
Sugar tax is on the way and set to put additional pressure on the competitive landscape
CATEGORY DATA
Concentrates Conversions
Summary 2 Concentrates Conversion Factors for Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Format
Table 101 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2016-2021
Table 102 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2016-2021
Table 103 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 104 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 105 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2018-2021
Table 106 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2017-2021
Table 107 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2018-2021
Table 108 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2017-2021
Table 109 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2018-2021
Table 110 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2017-2021
Table 111 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2018-2021
Table 112 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2021-2026
Table 113 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2021-2026
Table 114 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 115 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
RTD TEA IN CANADA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
New product developments include those with functional benefits in 2021 in line with the growing health and wellness trend
Growing concerns surrounding sustainability promote new product launches in 2021
Minute Maid Co Canada remains leading player despite the growth of smaller brands in 2021
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Kombucha set to boost growth amidst uncertain trajectory for RTD tea in 2022 and beyond
Limited success expected for RTD tea in e-commerce channel
Sugar tax set to influence a new range of sugar-free developments over the forecast period
CATEGORY DATA
Table 116 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2016-2021
Table 117 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 118 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2016-2021
Table 119 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 120 Leading Flavours for Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2016-2021
Table 121 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2017-2021
Table 122 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2018-2021
Table 123 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2017-2021
Table 124 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2018-2021
Table 125 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2021-2026
Table 126 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 127 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2021-2026
Table 128 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
RTD COFFEE IN CANADA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
RTD coffee continues to grow in appeal in 2021
Innovations focus on health and wellness and sustainability in 2021
The North American Coffee Partnership continues to lead thanks to popular brand Starbucks Frappuccino
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Bumpy road ahead towards recovery and post-pandemic era
RTD coffee continues to be made up from the off-trade over the forecast period
Sugar tax and the health and wellness trend influence new product launches in 2022 and beyond
CATEGORY DATA
Table 129 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Volume 2016-2021
Table 130 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Value 2016-2021
Table 131 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Volume Growth 2016-2021
Table 132 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 133 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Volume 2017-2021
Table 134 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Volume 2018-2021
Table 135 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Value 2017-2021
Table 136 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Value 2018-2021
Table 137 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Volume 2021-2026
Table 138 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Value 2021-2026
Table 139 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Volume Growth 2021-2026
Table 140 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Value Growth 2021-2026

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