Soft Drinks in India

Soft Drinks in India


Soft drinks in India is set to maintain double-digit volume and current value growth both off-trade and on-trade in 2024, with increases anticipated by all measures across all categories. Several factors have been contributing to this robust growth, including per capita consumption rising from a low base, a youthful demographic, widespread electrification, and a warm climate. India’s per capita consumption of soft drinks stands at 22 litres, which is significantly lower than the global average o...

Euromonitor International's Soft Drinks in India report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (2020-2024), 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 2029 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 India
Euromonitor International
January 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
SOFT DRINKS IN INDIA
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 Total Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2020-2024
Table 16 LBN Brand Shares of Total Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2021-2024
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of On-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2020-2024
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of On-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2021-2024
Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2020-2024
Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2021-2024
Table 21 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2020-2024
Table 22 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2021-2024
Table 23 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume 2019-2024
Table 24 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2019-2024
Table 25 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format: % Volume 2019-2024
Table 26 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format and Category: % Volume 2024
Table 27 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: Volume 2024-2029
Table 28 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 29 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2024-2029
Table 30 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 31 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 32 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 33 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 34 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2024-2029
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
APPENDIX
Fountain sales in India
Trends
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
CARBONATES IN INDIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Electrification, value over volume approach, and explosion of quick commerce drive sales of carbonates in India
Stakeholders in carbonates seek tax reduction
Success of Reliance Consumer Products prompts Coca-Cola India and PepsiCo India Holdings to explore the launch of more affordable options
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Carbonates set to maintain solid growth potential
Movements in bottling and distribution likely to contribute to growth
Sugar is a significant point of contention for carbonates players, and the primary obstacle to greater uptake
CATEGORY DATA
Table 37 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Volume 2019-2024
Table 38 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Value 2019-2024
Table 39 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 40 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 41 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 42 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 43 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 44 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 45 Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: Volume 2019-2024
Table 46 Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 47 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2020-2024
Table 48 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2021-2024
Table 49 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2020-2024
Table 50 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2021-2024
Table 51 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 52 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 53 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 54 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 55 Forecast Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: Volume 2024-2029
Table 56 Forecast Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
JUICE IN INDIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Juice, particularly juice drinks, is dominated by smaller pack sizes
The price war in carbonates makes these more attractive to consumers, impacting sales of nectars
Regulations guide consumer choice in juice in India
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
The untapped potential of a young demographic and low per capita consumption
Companies expand and alter their production capacity to meet the rising demand
Blurring of category lines is the next big opportunity for juice players in India
CATEGORY DATA
Table 57 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 58 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 59 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 60 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2020-2024
Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2021-2024
Table 63 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2020-2024
Table 64 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2021-2024
Table 65 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 66 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 67 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 68 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
BOTTLED WATER IN INDIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Bottled water sees growth amidst water scarcity and health concerns, but not without its own set of challenges
Quick commerce model benefits bottled water across urban centres in India
Companies come up with sustainable packaging solutions to tackle the plastic problem
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Health awareness will continue to drive growth of bottled water over the forecast period
Players in still bottled water unable to make pricing adjustments due to regional and counterfeit products
State governments actively work to reduce pollution caused by single-use plastics, particularly smaller pack sizes
CATEGORY DATA
Table 69 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 70 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 71 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 72 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 73 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2020-2024
Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2021-2024
Table 75 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2020-2024
Table 76 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2021-2024
Table 77 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 78 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 79 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 80 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
SPORTS DRINKS IN INDIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Perception of sports drinks, combined with a lack of reduced sugar alternatives, limits the growth potential
Gatorade holds a commanding share amongst a relatively small number of players
Coca-Cola has explored divergent strategies for sports drinks over the years, and it has settled for a volume over value approach
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Coca-Cola’s mass marketing will hinder the competition’s ability to increase prices during the forecast period
Growth potential due to rising health consciousness and Fit India
Forecast period could be an opportune time for the launch of healthier variants
CATEGORY DATA
Table 81 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2019-2024
Table 82 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2019-2024
Table 83 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 84 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 85 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2020-2024
Table 86 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2021-2024
Table 87 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2020-2024
Table 88 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2021-2024
Table 89 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2024-2029
Table 90 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2024-2029
Table 91 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 92 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2024-2029
ENERGY DRINKS IN INDIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
PepsiCo India’s Sting has successfully democratised energy drinks, previously perceived as a premium category
Concern about and regulation of caffeine prevents stronger uptake of energy drinks
High prices limit sales of energy drinks
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
India’s young and gaming demographics will continue to drive the growth of energy drinks during the forecast period
Sting, as an economic alternative, will continue to drive sales
Small pack sizes and PET packaging will continue to dominate during the forecast period
CATEGORY DATA
Table 93 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2019-2024
Table 94 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2019-2024
Table 95 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 96 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 97 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2020-2024
Table 98 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2021-2024
Table 99 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2020-2024
Table 100 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2021-2024
Table 101 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2024-2029
Table 102 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2024-2029
Table 103 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 104 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2024-2029
CONCENTRATES IN INDIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Growth is maintained for concentrates, although at a slow pace compared with overall soft drinks
Pioma Industries leads concentrates, supported by fortification, product development, affordability, and accessibility
Supply chain issues and inflation pose challenges, and concern over hyperlocal delivery players
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Solid growth expected, but challenge from inflation and other soft drinks
Versatility in various applications and the focus on rural consumers set to underpin growth in concentrates
Players will have to highlight functional ingredients and inclusion of natural ingredients
CATEGORY DATA
Table 105 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 106 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 107 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 108 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 109 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2021-2024
Table 110 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2020-2024
Table 111 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2021-2024
Table 112 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2020-2024
Table 113 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2021-2024
Table 114 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2020-2024
Table 115 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2021-2024
Table 116 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 117 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 118 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 119 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
RTD TEA IN INDIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Growth continues for RTD tea, although sales are low within overall soft drinks
Hindustan Unilever maintains its dominance despite rising competition
Although a fledgling category, carbonated RTD tea and kombucha sees exceptional growth, fuelled by health benefits
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Kombucha set to see the strongest performance moving forward
Carbonated tea and kombucha likely to see changes in the competitive landscape
Increasing number of reduced sugar variants of still RTD tea expected
CATEGORY DATA
Table 120 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 121 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 122 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 123 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 124 Leading Flavours for Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2019-2024
Table 125 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2020-2024
Table 126 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2021-2024
Table 127 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2020-2024
Table 128 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2021-2024
Table 129 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 130 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 131 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 132 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

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