Soft Drinks in Costa Rica

Soft Drinks in Costa Rica


Soft drinks faced a difficult year in 2023 as high levels of inflation were exacerbated by the appreciation of the Costa Rica Colón vis-à-vis the US dollar. Inflation led to unit price increases across a range of soft drinks categories, although inflationary pressures have eased somewhat in 2023. Soft drinks prices had already risen in the post-COVID era, due to higher shipping costs and supply chain disruptions. Collectively, these conditions have created a challenging period for soft drinks pl...

Euromonitor International's Soft Drinks in Costa Rica report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (2018-2022), 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 2027 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 Costa Rica
Euromonitor International
December 2023
List Of Contents And Tables
SOFT DRINKS IN COSTA RICA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Soft drinks in 2023: The big picture
2023 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
Foodservice vs retail split
What next for soft drinks?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: Volume 2018-2023
Table 2 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 3 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2018-2023
Table 4 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 5 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (as sold) by Category: Volume 2022
Table 6 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (as sold) by Category: % Volume 2022
Table 7 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2022
Table 8 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2022
Table 9 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 10 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 11 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 12 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 13 Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2018-2023
Table 14 Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 15 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2019-2023
Table 16 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2020-2023
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2019-2023
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2020-2023
Table 19 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume 2018-2023
Table 20 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2018-2023
Table 21 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format: % Volume 2018-2023
Table 22 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format and Category: % Volume 2023
Table 23 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: Volume 2023-2028
Table 24 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 25 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2023-2028
Table 26 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 27 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 28 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 29 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 30 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2023-2028
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
CARBONATES IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Carbonates witness an impressive performance despite inflationary pressures
Coca-Cola teams up with Riot Games to launch Ultimate Sin Azúcar limited edition
Taco Bell abandons Pepsi to pursue exclusive alliance with Coca-Cola
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Acceleration of reduced sugar and sugar-free offerings expected in carbonates
Recycled materials and returnable bottles resonate with consumers
Fountain on-trade volumes to see further growth as consumers resume casual dining
CATEGORY DATA
Table 33 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Volume 2018-2023
Table 34 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Value 2018-2023
Table 35 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 36 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 37 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 38 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 39 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 40 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 41 Sales of Carbonates by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2018-2023
Table 42 Sales of Carbonates by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 43 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 44 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2019-2023
Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2020-2023
Table 47 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 48 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 49 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 50 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 51 Forecast Sales of Carbonates by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2023-2028
Table 52 Forecast Sales of Carbonates by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
JUICE IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Juice experiences high unit price increases
Tropical and Dos Pinos remain strong in the category
Demand for coconut and plant-based waters is beginning to slow
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Healthier options likely to emerge in juice
Presence of private label options expected to increase
Smaller serving sizes projected to grow
CATEGORY DATA
Table 53 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 54 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 55 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 56 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 59 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2019-2023
Table 60 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2020-2023
Table 61 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 62 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 63 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 64 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
BOTTLED WATER IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Bottled water demand remains upbeat
Recovery in tourism sector boosts bottled water sales
On-trade channel witnesses strong performance
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Health and wellness trends should favour category in the future
Climate change may influence consumption patterns in the future
Private label participation set to increase
CATEGORY DATA
Table 65 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 66 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 67 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 68 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 69 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 70 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 71 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2019-2023
Table 72 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2020-2023
Table 73 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 74 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 75 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 76 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
SPORTS DRINKS IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Sports drinks category witnesses strong performance
Unit price increases as a result of persistent inflation
Consumer demand rising for reduced sugar and sugar-free variants
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Sports drinks powders to become more competitive
Gatorade and Powerade will continue to dominate sales
Positive performance expected in sports drinks
CATEGORY DATA
Table 77 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2018-2023
Table 78 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2018-2023
Table 79 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 80 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 81 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 82 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 83 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2019-2023
Table 84 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2020-2023
Table 85 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2023-2028
Table 86 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2023-2028
Table 87 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 88 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2023-2028
ENERGY DRINKS IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Energy drinks maintains high growth rates in face of price rises
Dos Pinos enters the category with VK Viking Energy Drink
Jet launches Jet A.M. with orange juice
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
On-trade energy drinks performance to remain strong
Jet is poised to keep its lead with focus on value segment
Interest in sugar-free and reduced sugar offerings to grow
CATEGORY DATA
Table 89 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2018-2023
Table 90 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2018-2023
Table 91 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 92 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 93 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 94 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 95 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2019-2023
Table 96 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2020-2023
Table 97 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2023-2028
Table 98 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2023-2028
Table 99 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 100 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2023-2028
CONCENTRATES IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Concentrates witness modest price increases
Iced tea remains the leading variety in powder concentrates
Sports drinks powder concentrates see an uptick in sales
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Private label expected to see further gains
Powder concentrates and competition with RTD soft drinks
Health and wellness trends appear in concentrates
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 2018-2023
Table 102 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 103 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 104 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 105 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2019-2023
Table 106 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2020-2023
Table 107 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2019-2023
Table 108 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2020-2023
Table 109 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2019-2023
Table 110 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2020-2023
Table 111 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2019-2023
Table 112 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2020-2023
Table 113 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 114 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 115 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 116 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
RTD TEA IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
RTD Tea benefits from smaller unit price increases
Fountain on-trade volumes of RTD Tea see expansion
CamBio RTD tea with CBD hits the shelves
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Reduced sugar offerings likely to expand
New flavours and varieties are poised to emerge
Emerging trend in Kombucha as part of health and wellness trend
CATEGORY DATA
Table 117 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 118 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 119 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 120 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 121 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 122 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 123 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2019-2023
Table 124 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2020-2023
Table 125 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 126 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 127 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 128 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
RTD COFFEE IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Inflation drives unit prices higher for RTD coffee
Café Britt continues to lead category
More consumers turn away from RTD coffee
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Broader distribution needed to grow sales in RTD coffee category
Wider product choice should drive interest in RTD coffee
Changing climate and higher temperatures could fuel demand for RTD coffee
CATEGORY DATA
Table 129 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Volume 2018-2023
Table 130 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Value 2018-2023
Table 131 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 132 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 133 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 134 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 135 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Value 2019-2023
Table 136 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Value 2020-2023
Table 137 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Volume 2023-2028
Table 138 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Value 2023-2028
Table 139 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 140 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Value Growth 2023-2028

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