Soft Drinks in Uruguay

Soft Drinks in Uruguay


Soft drinks in Uruguay has demonstrated significant resilience and adaptability in recent years, withstanding both economic and environmental challenges. The nation has maintained stable economic growth despite facing the ripple effects of Argentina’s economic turmoil, achieving a positive trajectory throughout 2023. The prolonged drought, one of the most severe in recent history, profoundly influenced consumer behaviour and the soft drinks market. This climate event, which persisted until Septe...

Euromonitor International's Soft Drinks in Uruguay 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 Uruguay
Euromonitor International
January 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
SOFT DRINKS IN URUGUAY
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 URUGUAY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Residual impact of the water crisis has diminished growth in carbonates
Reduced-sugar variants have excelled due to innovation and discounts
Local players have strengthened their position in affordable carbonates
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Climate change and sugar concerns could limit future growth in carbonates
Non-cola flavours may gain momentum through use as mixers
Private label and local brands will likely retain popularity among budget consumers
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 URUGUAY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Sluggish juice sales amidst lingering distrust in tap water
Health and wellness trends drive reduced sugar juice variants
The Coca-Cola Company expands with innovative launches
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Health-conscious consumption to fuel growth
Vegetable-infused juices expected to gain momentum
Affordability and value-packaged juice drinks to drive sales
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 URUGUAY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Residual effects of the water crisis and market adjustments
Growth of flavoured bottled water
Recovery by leading bottled water brands
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Sustainability of bottled water amidst climate change and health trends
Expansion of home delivery and family pack offerings
Challenges posed by tap water filters
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 URUGUAY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Expanding consumption occasions propel sports drink growth
Introduction of SueroX redefines the product area with oral replenishment solutions
Gatorade retains leadership amid rising competition from Powerade
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Functionality and climate trends to sustain growth
Oral replenishment innovations set to diversify consumption occasions
Premium pricing may limit accessibility to broader audiences
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 URUGUAY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Energy drinks’ growth slows amid contraband challenges from Argentina
Monster leads concentrates, driven by competitive pricing and brand appeal
Reduced-sugar energy drinks gain momentum amid health concerns
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Expansion driven by new entrants and enhanced distribution
Intensified marketing investments to propel category growth
Emerging trends in low-calorie and plant-based energy drinks
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 URUGUAY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Distrust in tap water and shifts to flavoured water impact concentrates
Liquid concentrates gain traction from a small base
Price competition and market shifts challenge key players
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Addressing counterfeit products to boost market recovery
Reformulating powder concentrates for health-conscious consumers
Expanding localised and functional flavour innovations
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 URUGUAY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Moderate growth amidst limited popularity
Premium positioning limits broader appeal
Imported brands dominate RTD tea
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Growth driven by premium positioning
Health and wellness trends offer growth potential
Innovation in functional and flavour profiles
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
RTD COFFEE IN URUGUAY
2024 DEVELOPMENTS

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