Soft Drinks Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Carbonated, Non-carbonated), By Distribution Channel (Hypermarkets And Supermarkets, Convenience Store, Online), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2022 - 2028
Soft Drinks Market Growth & Trends
The global soft drinks market size was estimated to reach USD 592.86 billion by 2028 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of
5.2% from 2022 to 2028. Rising disposal incomes, changing lifestyle, and a growing population is expected to promote market
growth over the next few years. Rising popularity among the millennials and increasing investments in R&D in the food and
beverage sector is expected to drive the industry demand. Large acceptance of online food delivery along with e-commerce
platforms owing to benefits associated with it such as coupons, discounts, and cash-on-delivery are providing eye-catching
opportunities to the producers targeting to reach out to a large number of customers.
Soft drinks are made from flavors, sweetening agents, and edible acids. Soft drinks are broadly categorized as carbonated and
non-carbonated which contain energy and sports drinks, soda, ready-to-drink (RTD), flavored water, and diet beverages. With a
surge in the attentiveness to health risks and other such aspects trending globally, most companies have started to
capitalize on the manufacture of items that provide health benefits. To face the rising market challenges, corporations are
bringing innovative and new flavors by considering the health and wellness aspects of consumers.
The current COVID-19 pandemic remains to spark customer interest in products associated with a solid immune system.
Additionally, customers are also largely determining soft drink trends in 2021. This alertness can lead to significant
opportunities for the soft drinks market. Around 36% of U.K. customers who drink soft drinks said in October 2020 that they
had smashed more juice during the COVID-19 outbreak owing to concerns regarding their immune system.
The non-carbonated segment is forecasted to expand with the highest CAGR of 6.9% from 2022 to 2028. Non-carbonated drinks do
not undergo the carbonation process thus, are healthier than carbonated. These drinks are pasteurized to protect them from
spoilage during the manufacturing process. Considering the health benefits, this segment is expected to grow during the
forecast period.
The online distribution channel is forecasted to register a higher CAGR of 7.1% from 2022 to 2028. An increasing trend among
consumers regarding online shopping portals and mobile apps for shopping due to simplicity and convenience. Products are
available in economic rates via online channels compared to offline. End-users choose and believe the brands, those who
manufacture and check the quality of products. Moreover, end-users choose the most believed shopping portals or mobile apps
to purchase.
Asia Pacific is forecasted to expand with the highest CAGR of 6.2% from 2022 to 2028. Countries such as China, and India are
positively contributing to the market revenue. Increasing disposal income of citizens, an increasing number of food
processing units, and huge consumption by the growing population, are expected to drive the growth rate of the market revenue
in this region.
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