Soft Drinks in Ecuador

Soft Drinks in Ecuador


Ecuador's socio-economic challenges during the review period have profoundly shaped consumption patterns, with the soft drinks sector heavily impacted by a turbulent start to 2024. The year began with heightened insecurity, prompting the government under Daniel Noboa to declare a state of armed conflict and impose nighttime curfews to restore order. These measures disrupted daily life, particularly affecting the on-trade channel, as curtailed operating hours and diminished consumer mobility shar...

Euromonitor International's Soft Drinks in Ecuador report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (2019-2023), 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 2028 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 Ecuador
Euromonitor International
December 2024
List Of Contents And Tables
SOFT DRINKS IN ECUADOR
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Soft drinks in 2024: The big picture
2024 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 2019-2024
Table 2 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 3 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2019-2024
Table 4 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 5 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (as sold) by Category: Volume 2024
Table 6 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (as sold) by Category: % Volume 2024
Table 7 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2024
Table 8 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2024
Table 9 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 10 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 11 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 12 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 13 Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2019-2024
Table 14 Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 15 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2020-2024
Table 16 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2021-2024
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2020-2024
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2021-2024
Table 19 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume 2019-2024
Table 20 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2019-2024
Table 21 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format: % Volume 2019-2024
Table 22 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format and Category: % Volume 2024
Table 23 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: Volume 2024-2029
Table 24 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 25 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2024-2029
Table 26 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 27 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 28 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 29 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 30 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2024-2029
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
CARBONATES IN ECUADOR
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Stable pricing strategies amidst VAT adjustment
Consumer preference for reduced sugar cola carbonates
Growth in non-cola carbonates through reformulation success
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Innovative branding to challenge traditional cola
Returnable packaging as a cost and sustainability strategy
Broadening the appeal of tonic water beyond gin mixers
CATEGORY DATA
Table 33 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Volume 2019-2024
Table 34 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Value 2019-2024
Table 35 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 36 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 37 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 38 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 39 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 40 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 41 Sales of Carbonates by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2019-2024
Table 42 Sales of Carbonates by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 43 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2020-2024
Table 44 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2021-2024
Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2020-2024
Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2021-2024
Table 47 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 48 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 49 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 50 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 51 Forecast Sales of Carbonates by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2024-2029
Table 52 Forecast Sales of Carbonates by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
JUICE IN ECUADOR
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Price stability amid economic challenges
Hard discounters continue to democratise not from concentrate 100% juice
Gloria Foods’ acquisition of Ecuajugos S.A.
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Rising concern about sugar intake
Not from concentrate 100% juice: Greater variety, concentrated competition
Innovation as a catalyst for growth
CATEGORY DATA
Table 53 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 54 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 55 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 56 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2020-2024
Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2021-2024
Table 59 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2020-2024
Table 60 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2021-2024
Table 61 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 62 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 63 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 64 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
BOTTLED WATER IN ECUADOR
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Extreme heat drives bottled water consumption
Minimal price difference between sports drinks and bottled water dampens demand
Güitig enjoys strong loyalty from Ecuadorian consumers, limiting new entrants
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Flavoured water thrives through innovation
Eco-conscious consumers drive sustainable packaging innovations
Rising interest in fitness boosts bottled water demand
CATEGORY DATA
Table 65 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 66 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 67 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 68 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 69 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2020-2024
Table 70 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2021-2024
Table 71 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2020-2024
Table 72 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2021-2024
Table 73 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 74 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 75 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 76 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
SPORTS DRINKS IN ECUADOR
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Minimal price difference between sports drinks and bottled water boosts sales
Economic challenges and blackouts impact sports drinks sales
Strong brand activity fuels visibility and engagement
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Brands offering higher electrolyte content to gain traction in modern channels
Ecuadorian athletes drive brand opportunities
Increasing focus on fitness to drive sports drinks consumption
CATEGORY DATA
Table 77 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2019-2024
Table 78 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2019-2024
Table 79 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 80 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 81 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2020-2024
Table 82 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2021-2024
Table 83 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2020-2024
Table 84 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2021-2024
Table 85 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2024-2029
Table 86 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2024-2029
Table 87 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 88 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2024-2029
ENERGY DRINKS IN ECUADOR
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
More stable prices as players shift to product differentiation
Socioeconomic challenges impact on-trade performance
PET plastic bottles dominate the product area, while canned products remain niche
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Premium brands focus on sponsorships to build visibility
Hard discounters as a growing distribution channel
Sugar-free energy drinks poised for expansion
CATEGORY DATA
Table 89 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2019-2024
Table 90 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2019-2024
Table 91 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 92 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 93 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2020-2024
Table 94 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2021-2024
Table 95 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2020-2024
Table 96 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2021-2024
Table 97 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2024-2029
Table 98 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2024-2029
Table 99 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 100 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2024-2029
CONCENTRATES IN ECUADOR
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Fruit flavours lose ground in powdered concentrates
Mondelez and Sumesa show limited investment in the category
Quala continues to lead concentrates
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Television advertising remains central to marketing strategies
Limited availability of liquid concentrates hinders expansion
Functional ingredients offer opportunities for innovation
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 2019-2024
Table 102 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 103 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 104 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 105 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2020-2024
Table 106 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2021-2024
Table 107 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2020-2024
Table 108 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2021-2024
Table 109 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2020-2024
Table 110 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2021-2024
Table 111 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2020-2024
Table 112 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2021-2024
Table 113 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 114 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 115 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 116 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
RTD TEA IN ECUADOR
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Smaller players seek modern channels for growth
Fuze Tea: The uncontested leader of RTD tea
Strategic partnerships with restaurants boost RTD tea visibility
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Minimal publicity investments hamper growth prospects
Innovation as a catalyst for expansion
Growing awareness of gut health boosts kombucha potential
CATEGORY DATA
Table 117 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 118 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 119 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 120 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 121 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2020-2024
Table 122 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2021-2024
Table 123 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2020-2024
Table 124 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2021-2024
Table 125 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 126 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 127 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 128 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

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