Understand the cultural and socioeconomic influences that shape i...
Understand the cultural and socioeconomic influences that shape industry demand throughout Asia-Pacific, with local insight, market statistics and analysis ranging from strategic regional overview to in-depth coverage by country or city.
Soft drinks in Indonesia saw positive growth overall in total volume terms in 2023, though failed to recover to pre-pandemic levels. Despite increased community mobility post-pandemic, purchasing power remained low, especially in the…
RTD tea in Indonesia saw flat off-trade volume growth and positive current value growth in 2023, though both were at lower rates than was recorded in 2023. Following price rises in 2022, 2023 witnessed further hikes, with this being the largest…
RTD coffee is typically consumed on-the-go, as is suggested by the significant contribution of the convenience stores and small local grocers to overall category sales. In 2023, RTD coffee recorded considerable growth in the off-trade, with high…
Off-trade volume sales rose robustly for juice in 2023, following a year of strong double-digit growth in 2022. Juice drinks (up to 24% juice) remained the largest member of the overall category and has been leading growth in terms of off-trade…
Off-trade volume sales of energy drinks continued their slow recovery in 2023, following two previous years of double-digit growth, though growth was substantially slower than that which was recorded in 2021 and 2022. Sales in 2023 were supported by…
Overall concentrates posted flat growth in off-trade channels in Indonesia in 2023. Sales of liquid concentrates saw minor growth in volume terms, with sales supported by local consumers travelling back to their hometowns for large family gatherings…
Carbonates in Indonesia saw healthy volume growth for the third consecutive year in 2023 with sales normalising in terms of off-trade volume and value, and the former returning to pre-pandemic levels (current value sales recovered in 2022). The…
Bottled water recorded off-trade growth in terms of volume sales in Indonesia in 2023, following slight decline in the previous year, 2022. However, despite 2023’s positive performance, bottled water has yet to recover to pre-pandemic volume sales…
Asian speciality drinks in Indonesia saw positive growth in terms of off-trade volume sales in 2023, though the pace was lower than that recorded in 2022. This slowdown was the result of a second year of price hikes at a double-digit rate.…
With a lack of foreign reserves in the country due to the current economic crisis, the government of Sri Lanka has had to impose import restrictions which has limited the availability of some soft drinks. Although not as high as in 2022 inflation…
The picture was bleak for soft drinks in Pakistan in 2023, with retail volume sales falling across the board, with the exception of bottled water and concentrates. That being said, overall retail volume sales increased slightly, due to bottled water…
RTD tea registered a decline in volume sales in 2023, as soaring inflation dampened demand and consumers prioritised essentials. In addition, as RTD tea is more expensive than other soft drinks such as carbonates, this further dampened volume sales.…
RTD coffee registered the steepest fall in volume sales among soft drinks in 2023. RTD coffee is considered expensive and with inflation soaring, volume demand fell. Growth also continued to be inhibited by the limited availability.
Nestle´ remained the leading player in juice during 2023, accounting for over a third of volume sales. The company’s success lies in the high brand recognition of the umbrella Nestlé brand, a loyal consumer base, a wide distribution network and…
Energy drinks registered a steep decline in volume sales in 2023, as soaring inflation dampened demand and consumers prioritised essentials. In addition, as energy drinks are more expensive than other soft drinks such as carbonates, this further…
Unlike most other soft drinks in Pakistan in 2023, the performance was positive for concentrates, which registered healthy volume growth. Part of the reason for the healthy growth is that powder concentrates in particular are more affordable than…
With inflation even higher than in 2022, consumers felt the financial pinch and as a result, volume sales of carbonates fell in 2023. That being said, competition remained tight and players looked to compete with each other by introducing or even…
Bottled water one of only two soft drinks to register an increase in volume sales in 2023 – the other was concentrates. The growing awareness of the importance of staying hydrated led to an increased demand for bottled water. Bottled water is also…
Currently, there is only a negligible presence of sports drinks in Kazakhstan and also very little consumer awareness. However, sports drinks could possibly see growth over the forecast period as Kazakhstan often follows European and Western trends.
Soft drinks in Kazakhstan recorded positive growth in 2023, maintaining its upwards trajectory in both volume and value terms. The general drivers of growth for all categories include population growth, especially among the younger demographic,…