Non-Alcoholic Beverages Market - Growth, Trends, Covid-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2023 - 2028)

Non-Alcoholic Beverages Market - Growth, Trends, Covid-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2023 - 2028)

The non-alcoholic beverages market is projected to register a CAGR of 4.7% over the forecast period.

Demand for healthy beverages and consumer preference for unique and different flavors is expected to drive the market for non-alcoholic beverages across regions. The young population is increasingly becoming health-conscious, driving the demand for zero-calorie beverages or those with fewer calories. The demand is also fuelled by growth in the functional beverages category, including sports drinks, due to higher average participation in physical activities. With increasing health awareness and growing demand from millennials, the sports drink segment of the market is identified as the fastest-growing sub-segment.

Athletes typically consume sports and energy drinks during high-intensity exercise to replenish fluids and electrolytes and provide instant energy. Therefore, it is mainly consumed by sportspersons, gym-goers, and fitness enthusiasts to speed rehydration, provide instant energy, and promote overall recovery after exercise. For instance, in February 2022, Applied Nutrition launched its new L-Carnitine sports drink. This new drink contains zero sugar, zero calories, 1,500 mg of L-Carnitine, and vitamins B3, B6, and B12.

Increasing consumption of energy drinks is observed in regions such as North America, where there is an existing coffee culture. Companies offer innovative products, ingredients, and flavors for energy drinks in United States, where the average caffeine consumption stood at 135 mg per capita.

The Asian-Pacific food and beverage industry is growing at the highest possible rates, surpassing that of developed regions like Western Europe and North America. The region is witnessing a demand for cleaner and more minimalistic beverage products, which is depicted by the rising consumer awareness, as they seek more from products that claim to be ‘organic’ or ‘free from.’ Consumer awareness of allergies, hormones, and unethical animal husbandry practices utilized in the food and beverage industry has increased the popularity of veganism. Therefore, the demand for plant-based drinks is constantly increasing. Thus, companies started to launch plant-based beverages. For instance, in July 2022, GO MATE launched a product line of natural energy drinks. The company has made a set of flavors that use all-natural ingredients.

In developing countries like China, India, etc., consumers’ inclination and participation in fitness activities and sports have rapidly increased to attain a healthy lifestyle. This, in turn, increases the demand for healthy or functional beverages. For instance, in March 2021, Red Bull released the summer edition dragon fruit flavored drink. This Summer 2021 Edition was inspired by the Asian native and exotic fruit called dragonfruit or pitaya, depending on the location. This is available in 250 ml and 350 ml cans.

The non-alcoholic beverages market is highly competitive due to the large number of companies that manufacture functional beverages. Some major players in the market, such as PepsiCo Inc., The Coca-Cola Company, Danone SA, Red Bull GmbH, and Nestlé SA, offer consumers a wide range of carbonated and functional beverages.

Expansions and new agreements/partnership strategies remain the most popular among key global players in the non-alcoholic drinks industry. Due to high market potential, companies are expanding their presence and increasing their production capacity.

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