RTD Tea

Coca-Cola maintains its global leadership in the Soft Drinks industry, experiencing continual growth in both volumes and values through its expansive and consistently updated beverage portfolio. The company continues investing in the development of…

In 2023, PepsiCo value sales registered positive growth, though inflation and increased pricing became the major contributors. Although carbonates remains a primary value-driven category for the company, PepsiCo's upcoming focus is on functional…

Volume sales of RTD tea are posting positive growth in both the on-trade and off- trade in Argentina in 2023. This is supporting some level of dynamism to the category. 2022 marked a rebound in off-trade volume sales as they recovered from the…

Soft drinks manufacturers have grappled with increasing costs and production hurdles, stemming from soaring energy prices, supply chain bottlenecks, elevated transportation expenses, and surging prices for primary packaging materials, such as corn…

In 2023, consumers were more active and spent increased time away from home, driving demand for products that could be consumed on the go, including RTD tea. The product is a popular alternative to regular carbonates or even water, especially as RTD…

RTD tea in Azerbaijan posted another year of strong growth, both in retail volume and current value terms in 2023. As a beverage, tea enjoys widespread popularity in Azerbaijan, however per capita consumption of RTD Tea lags behind that of other…

After experiencing substantial growth driven by competitive pricing, RTD tea faced a downturn when the leading brands, Lipton and Fuze Tea, concluded their pricing battle. Consequently, the category has become one of the fastest declining ones in…

RTD tea is expected to register volume growth in 2023, supported by continuing population growth and also stable prices for local brands, which have been protected to an extent from global inflationary pressures. The segment is also seeing continuing…

RTD tea is expected to register moderate volume growth in 2023, despite continuing population decline. In particular, there has been some shift from carbonates and juice and this is expected to support volume growth. RTD tea is made up of still RTD…

RTD tea in Brazil has been seeing the launch of innovative products that cater to ever-evolving consumer preferences. An example of this is Interfood Importação, which introduced Supernova Sweet Kombucha Pink Lemonade, which offers a sweeter and less…

RTD tea in Bulgaria faces a significant challenge due to its seasonality, with consumption predominantly occurring during the summer months. To address this, producers are introducing new flavour ranges not typically associated with summer, such as…

Volume sales continue to be low for RTD tea, with very low awareness among consumers, as well as limited distribution. In 2023, volume sales are expected to fall, as there is little promotion to increase volume sales, as players concentrate on more…

In off-trade volume terms, RTD tea recorded a healthier performance in 2023 than during the previous year of review. This reflects the appeal of RTD tea among younger Canadians, who consider it a healthier alternative to carbonates and sugary juices.…

RTD tea in Chile does not necessarily follow its hot drinks counterpart. In contrast to the sluggish growth of regular tea in 2023, RTD tea continues to record substantial volume growth. While RTD tea has faced inflationary pressures like its hot…

RTD tea in China saw slow off-trade volume growth in 2023, along with a stronger current value increase. Reduced sugar still RTD tea led growth in the category in this year, despite still only capturing a minor share of sales of overall RTD tea…

Despite the challenging operating environment that has impacted soft drinks more generally in 2023, RTD tea continues to perform positively. Robust value growth has emerged amidst high inflation rates and rising production costs (such as for…

Despite the inflationary climate in Costa Rica, the RTD tea category did not experience the same sudden price increases as other soft drinks. This benefited the category in terms of both volume and value growth as consumers did not feel as compelled…

RTD tea is expected to register moderate volume growth in 2023, despite continuing population decline. In particular, there has been some shift from carbonates and juice and this is expected to support volume growth. RTD tea is made up of still RTD…

RTD tea volume sales saw healthy growth in 2023 thanks largely to rising demand in two key areas – the emerging carbonated RTD tea and kombucha category, which saw double-digit volume growth during the year, and reduced sugar RTD tea. Both these…

RTD tea has seen significant growth in retail value and volume terms in 2023 as the category begins its recovery from the heavy losses seen in 2021 and 2022. Sales of RTD tea experienced a dramatic decline in these two years due to the withdrawal of…

One of the defining features of RTD tea in Ecuador is that Fuze Tea by The Coca-Cola Co is by far the largest and most influential player, profoundly shaping trends in the category and commanding an overwhelming majority of category sales. This…

While RTD tea has performed reasonably well in 2023, it remains very much a niche area in Egypt, with only sports drinks generating lower off-trade volume sales among the main categories in the local soft drinks market. Even with the emergence of…

Reduced sugar still RTD tea continued to post the fastest off-trade volume and current value growth in 2023. This trend mirrored the changes in consumer preferences, as more individuals looked for healthier beverages as part of wider healthier…

RTD tea saw retail volume growth slow in 2023 due to rising prices caused by higher inflation and increased production costs. Inevitably, consumers have become more price-conscious, with many seeking more affordable RTD tea products and taking…

At first sight, RTD tea continued to progress strongly in current value terms in 2023. However, this was a result of the strong impact of inflation, with the rising cost of materials – imported tea, sugar and even water (with a growing risk of…

RTD tea is expected to continue on a healthy retail volume growth trajectory in 2023. Volume growth is even higher, and in the double digits, for foodservice channels, where an influx of recently-arrived immigrants from Ukraine, Russia and Belarus,…

RTD tea is set to face a period of relative stagnation in off-trade volume terms in Germany in 2023. While the category continues to perform well in current value terms, it is encountering challenges achieving significant growth. After many years of…

The penetration of RTD Tea sales in supermarkets remains low, and the bulk of the retail volume is derived from the impulse channel. As impulse purchases drive consumption, RTD tea is less impacted by the cut in consumer spending that is challenging…

Off-trade RTD tea volume sales have been growing steadily in Guatemala. Some consumers consider RTD tea to be a healthier option than soft drinks, such as carbonated drinks. Tea in general has a wholesome image in Guatemala, which has had a…

The lifting of COVID-19 restrictions has had a significant impact on the city, leading to a resumption of foot traffic and an increase in tourist flows. As a result, there has been a noticeable rise in impulse beverage purchases, particularly among…

RTD tea sales in Hungary faced significant challenges in 2023 due to rising prices and the non-essential nature of these products. Despite the potential for growth, RTD tea remained highly reliant on player support, constant innovation, and seasonal…

With the waning impact of the pandemic, off-trade sales of RTD tea in India have been increasing due to the drink’s convenient on-the-go nature. Hindustan Unilever dominates demand for still RTD tea, with a nationwide presence primarily driven by its…

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 tea is projected to continue to post off- and on-trade volume growth over 2023, albeit at much slower rates than in 2022. Both still and carbonated RTD tea continued to see volume growth at the end of the review period. Still RTD tea has enjoyed…

The tax on all sweetened beverages was removed at the end of March 2023. With the government claiming that it was looking to lower the cost of living for locals, the Ministry of Health required retailers to lower prices within three days of the tax…

Despite showing competition to concentrates, RTD tea is also facing competition from other soft drinks categories, notably energy drinks for example. Added to which, RTD tea has seen steep price increases, thus placing further downwards pressure on…

Off-trade volume sales of RTD tea are set to record a decline in 2023. While increased opportunities to go out with the containment of the pandemic should have contributed to growth, the impact of the price increases, which began in 2022, was fully…

RTD tea is a popular soft drink in Kazakhstan and continued to experience double-digit growth in both volume and value terms with accelerated growth in comparison with 2022 as unit price increases slowed in the year. The popularity of RTD tea can be…

RTD tea is not considered an essential item in Latvia, and as such, during economic uncertainty, RTD tea is often cut from consumers' budgets. RTD tea is mainly consumed on the go, and the outbreak of COVID-19 and lockdowns proved negative for retail…

RTD tea remains in a slump in 2023, despite seeing some upticks to the category’s performance in earlier years due to the novelty value. Overall, however, RTD tea is not a traditional or popular beverage in Lithuania, carries no clear benefit…

Fountain sales and on-trade volume growth are supported in RTD tea, in part due to the expansion of hotels in Malaysia, such as the Hyatt Place Kuala Lumpur, INNSiDE by Meliá Kuala Lumpur, and Courtyard by Marriott Melaka. It has become the norm for…

In Mexico, there is a discernible shift among consumers to choose natural beverage options. This evolving trend is characterised by heightened interest in products crafted with natural ingredients and devoid of artificial additives. As…

The niche landscape of RTD tea posted positive off-trade volume growth in 2022, although much of this can be attributed to the fact that the category is growing from a low base. Sales have also benefited from wider penetration due to increased…

During the review period, RTD tea benefited strongly from an association with health and wellness preferences, with carbonated RTD tea and kombucha in particular aligning with functional health and wellness trends and being a major driver behind…

The year 2023 did not witness significant new launches or packaging innovations in RTD tea. Slower growth in RTD tea compared to previous years is attributed to economic slowdowns and naira devaluation, resulting in heightened production costs.…

The health and wellness trend, which is exerting a strong influence across soft drinks, has had a particularly marked impact on the development of the RTD tea category. With increasing awareness of the rise in the prevalence of obesity and other…

RTD tea has continued to post moderate growth in off-trade volume terms in 2023. Much of the RTD tea sold in Norway is for out of home consumption. As a result, sales have benefitted from the return of busy lifestyles in the post-pandemic period. The…

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.…

The significantly warmer climate experienced in 2023, attributed to El Niño, has reinvigorated Ready-to-Drink (RTD) tea. This resurgence in consumption, as a favoured hydrating drink, marks a substantial shift from recent years of stagnation. Despite…

In 2023, RTD tea declined in volume terms. Demand fell as consumers became more budget-conscious due to the cost of living crisis and higher average prices. RTD tea is also highly seasonal drink, with high dependency on promotional activities from…