Soft Drinks in Hong Kong, China

April 2024
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Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Soft Drinks industry in Hong Kong, China with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.

Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.

Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to the following key categories, where applicable:

  • Bottled Water
  • Carbonates
  • Concentrates
  • Juice
  • RTD Coffee
  • RTD Tea
  • Energy Drinks
  • Sports Drinks
  • Asian Speciality Drinks

If you're in the Soft Drinks industry in Hong Kong, China, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.

The Soft Drinks in Hong Kong, China report includes:

  • Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
  • Detailed segmentation of international and local products
  • Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
  • Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
  • Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country

This report answers:

  • What is the market size of Soft Drinks in Hong Kong, China?
  • To what extent are health considerations impacting consumption of Soft Drinks in Hong Kong, China?
  • How are changing social attitudes and legislation (eg sugar tax) reshaping demand and consumption?
  • How are changing demographics (for example, an ageing or predominantly young population) determining consumption of Soft Drinks in Hong Kong, China?
  • Which are the leading brands in Soft Drinks in Hong Kong, China?
  • What potential exists for multinational or domestic soft drinks companies to expand in Hong Kong, China?
  • How are products distributed in Soft Drinks in Hong Kong, China?
  • How is the rise of e-commerce changing the retail and competitive landscape?
  • How have home seclusion and social distancing measures following COVID-19 impacted sales of Soft Drinks?
  • How are sustainability issues, such as environmentally-friendly packaging, legislation on recyclability, or the amount of plastic in bottles, impacting the soft drinks industry?
  • Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
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Soft Drinks in Hong Kong, China

Soft drinks in 2023: The big picture
2023 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
Foodservice vs retail split
What next for soft drinks?
Table 1 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: Volume 2018-2023
Table 2 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 3 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2018-2023
Table 4 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 5 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (as sold) by Category: Volume 2022
Table 6 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (as sold) by Category: % Volume 2022
Table 7 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2022
Table 8 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2022
Table 9 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 10 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 11 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 12 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 13 Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2018-2023
Table 14 Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 15 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2019-2023
Table 16 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2020-2023
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2019-2023
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2020-2023
Table 19 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume 2018-2023
Table 20 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2018-2023
Table 21 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format: % Volume 2018-2023
Table 22 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format and Category: % Volume 2023
Table 23 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: Volume 2023-2028
Table 24 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 25 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2023-2028
Table 26 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 27 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 28 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 29 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 30 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2023-2028
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Fountain sales in Hong Kong, China

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Summary 1 Research Sources

Bottled Water in Hong Kong, China

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Hydration needs rise as outdoor activities resume after easing of pandemic restrictions
Still bottled water as an ideal choice for hydration sees the fastest rebound
Plastic bottle packaging rises again as consumers embrace active lifestyles
Bottled water sales to continue benefiting from the return to normal routines
Flavoured bottled water expected to grow, driven by proactive product innovation
Developing alternative channels for sustainable growth
Table 33 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 34 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 35 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 36 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 37 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 38 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 39 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2019-2023
Table 40 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2020-2023
Table 41 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 42 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 43 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 44 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Carbonates in Hong Kong, China

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Carbonates leverage on-trade momentum as pandemic restrictions ease
Reduced sugar carbonates continue to surge as consumers prioritise wellness
Demand for carbonates in plastic bottles surges from on-the-go consumers
Channel shift towards on-trade and convenience store sales as consumers demand convenience
Success of reduced sugar carbonates due to health and wellness trend to ignite competition in Hong Kong
Swire Coca-Cola takes customer engagement to new heights with its Coke+ loyalty programme
Table 45 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Volume 2018-2023
Table 46 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Value 2018-2023
Table 47 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 48 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 49 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 50 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 51 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 52 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 53 Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: Volume 2018-2023
Table 54 Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 55 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 56 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2019-2023
Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2020-2023
Table 59 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 60 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 61 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 62 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 63 Forecast Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: Volume 2023-2028
Table 64 Forecast Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2023-2028

Concentrates in Hong Kong, China

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Stagnant demand presents challenges for concentrates in Hong Kong
Pocari Sweat’s distribution strategy via convenience stores aids share gain
Sluggish demand and lack of product attention to impact concentrates
Negative perception mitigates future growth potential
Concentrates Conversions
Summary 2 Concentrates Conversion Factors for Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Format
Table 65 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 66 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 67 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 68 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 69 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2020-2023
Table 70 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2019-2023
Table 71 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2020-2023
Table 72 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2019-2023
Table 73 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2020-2023
Table 74 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2019-2023
Table 75 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2020-2023
Table 76 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 77 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 78 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 79 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Juice in Hong Kong, China

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Juice drinks gain popularity as consumers seek naturally sweet options for hydration
Kagome leverages health-conscious trend to retain leadership of 100% juice in Hong Kong
iF retains lead in coconut and other plant waters, while expanding its footprint to mainland China
Juice in Hong Kong requires product innovation to navigate future challenges
Consumers with active lifestyles likely to favour health-positioned juice options
Resurgence of e-commerce in Hong Kong is expected over the forecast period
Table 80 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 81 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 82 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 83 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 84 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 85 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 86 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2019-2023
Table 87 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2020-2023
Table 88 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 89 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 90 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 91 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

RTD Coffee in Hong Kong, China

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Capitalising on energy needs and affordability amid economic conditions
Plastic bottles gain traction but could be challenged by sustainability concerns
RTD coffee adapts to changing consumer preferences and channel dynamics
RTD coffee goes premium amid threat from on-trade channel
Understanding future potential by evaluating threat from neighbouring cities and tourist destinations
Evolving consumer preferences and the rise of sweetened RTD coffee
Table 92 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Volume 2018-2023
Table 93 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Value 2018-2023
Table 94 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 95 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 96 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 97 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 98 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Value 2019-2023
Table 99 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Value 2020-2023
Table 100 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Volume 2023-2028
Table 101 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Value 2023-2028
Table 102 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 103 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Value Growth 2023-2028

RTD Tea in Hong Kong, China

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Revitalised city and active lifestyles drive sales growth of RTD tea in 2023
Carbonated RTD tea and kombucha gains momentum as Hong Kong embraces healthy and active lifestyles
Vitasoy revitalises brand image and leads RTD tea with refreshing appeal
Promising growth for RTD tea amid external challenges
New laws suggest a future threat to plastic packaging
Balancing channel dynamics and competition for sustainable growth
Table 104 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 105 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 106 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 107 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 108 Leading Flavours for Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2018-2023
Table 109 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 110 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 111 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2019-2023
Table 112 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2020-2023
Table 113 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 114 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 115 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 116 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Energy Drinks in Hong Kong, China

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Ongoing recovery and shifts in demand for energy drinks in 2023
New product launch and availability of affordable options drive growth of reduced sugar energy drinks
Focus on fruit flavours, Red Bull retains leadership with the launch of Apricot edition
Positive outlook for energy drinks and emphasis on reduced sugar variants
Energy drinks to embrace opportunity offered by impulse purchasing behaviour
Growing niche brands could disrupt energy drinks
Table 117 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2018-2023
Table 118 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2018-2023
Table 119 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 120 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 121 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 122 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 123 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2019-2023
Table 124 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2020-2023
Table 125 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2023-2028
Table 126 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2023-2028
Table 127 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 128 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Sports Drinks in Hong Kong, China

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Rebound for sports drinks driven by hydration needs and impulse purchases
Demand for reduced sugar sports drinks is on the rise
Pocari Sweat’s successful marketing strategies help it to retain leading position
Expected future growth of sports drinks in Hong Kong
Brands must consider impact of consumers’ spending habits in Shenzhen
Brands likely to launch more affordable options to mitigate threat from sports drinks with low price positioning
Table 129 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2018-2023
Table 130 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2018-2023
Table 131 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 132 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 133 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 134 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 135 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2019-2023
Table 136 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2020-2023
Table 137 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2023-2028
Table 138 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2023-2028
Table 139 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 140 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Asian Speciality Drinks in Hong Kong, China

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Demand for Asian speciality drinks driven by health-conscious consumers and the return of tourists
Hung Fok Tong’s proactive product and marketing strategy gains attention of returning tourists
Asian speciality drinks set for steady growth, driven by recovering tourist flows and health-conscious consumers
Navigating sustainability challenges and packaging alternatives
Table 141 Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: Volume 2018-2023
Table 142 Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: Value 2018-2023
Table 143 Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 144 Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 145 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Asian Speciality Drinks: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 146 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Asian Speciality Drinks: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 147 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Asian Speciality Drinks: % Value 2019-2023
Table 148 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Asian Speciality Drinks: % Value 2020-2023
Table 149 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: Volume 2023-2028
Table 150 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: Value 2023-2028
Table 151 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 152 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: % Value Growth 2023-2028
The following categories and subcategories are included:

Soft Drinks

      • Carbonated Natural Mineral Bottled Water
      • Carbonated Spring Bottled Water
      • Carbonated Purified Bottled Water
      • Still Flavoured Bottled Water
      • Sparkling Flavoured Bottled Water
    • Functional Bottled Water
      • Still Natural Mineral Bottled Water
      • Still Spring Bottled Water
      • Still Purified Bottled Water
    • Regular Carbonates
    • Reduced Sugar Carbonates
      • Regular Cola Carbonates
      • Reduced Sugar Cola Carbonates
      • Regular Non-Cola Carbonates
      • Reduced Sugar Non-Cola Carbonates
        • Regular Lemonade/Lime
        • Reduced Sugar Lemonade/Lime
        • Regular Tonic Water/Mixers/Other Bitters
        • Reduced Sugar Tonic Water/Mixers/Other Bitters
        • Regular Orange Carbonates
        • Reduced Sugar Orange Carbonates
        • Regular Other Non-Cola Carbonates
        • Reduced Sugar Other Non-Cola Carbonates
    • Liquid Concentrates
    • Powder Concentrates
      • Not from Concentrate 100% Juice
      • Reconstituted 100% Juice
    • Juice Drinks (up to 24% Juice)
    • Nectars (25-99% Juice)
    • Coconut and Other Plant Waters
  • RTD Coffee
    • Carbonated RTD Tea and Kombucha
      • Regular Still RTD Tea
      • Reduced Sugar Still RTD Tea
    • Regular Energy Drinks
    • Reduced Sugar Energy Drinks
    • Regular Sports Drinks
    • Reduced Sugar Sports Drinks
  • Asian Speciality Drinks

Soft Drinks

This is the aggregation of the following categories; Carbonates, Fruit/vegetable juice, Bottled water, Functional drinks, Concentrates, RTD tea, RTD coffee and Asian speciality drinks.

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