Market research on the soft drink industry. Our reports feature a...
Market research on the soft drink industry. Our reports feature a wealth of standardised and cross-comparable statistics including total market sizes, market share and brand share data, distribution and industry trends.
Sports drinks has seen strong growth in retail volume terms in 2023, which has been in large part due to the outstanding performance of the Generade brand from Industrias San Miguel del Caribe SA. The brand has energised the category thanks to its…
The soft drinks industry maintained positive growth in volume terms in 2023, although growth slowed from the previous year, as inflationary pressure undermined economic conditions. Nevertheless, the market did benefit from the revival of tourism.…
In 2023, bottled water has experienced a significant shift towards sustainability. A notable development was the introduction of Mamba Water, an innovative brand committed to eliminating plastic use by providing mineral water in cans. This move…
As differentiation in carbonates is becoming harder, and consumers are becoming more price-sensitive, players are searching for competitive advantages, such as looking for new claims and improving cost efficiency related to logistics and…
Concentrates is a category that was historically able to leverage and increase sales during times of crisis, as a cheap substitute for juice. Therefore, the scenario of high inflation Brazilians have faced in 2023 seemed to be an indicator of strong…
Energy drinks is set to maintain dynamic off-trade volume growth in 2023. Red Bull and Monster Energy both have ample distribution across Brazil, which is expected to maintain their positions as the two biggest brands in energy drinks in off-trade…
El Niño hit Brazil and with its hotter temperatures and rain, and greening was able to spread at a faster rate than in previous years, impairing the quality and quantity of oranges produced in Brazil. Although this seems like an isolated event,…
Throughout the pandemic, a notable shift in Brazilian consumer behaviour steered individuals towards retail outlets situated closer to their homes. This shift had its roots in both the regional lockdown mandates, and the prevalent apprehension about…
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…
In soft drinks in Brazil, multifaceted evolution is underway. The landscape is shaped by a drive towards sustainability and logistical efficiency, as companies seek differentiation amidst the strong competition. Sustainability initiatives span water…
Sports drinks was historically a category which saw little innovation, and was neglected by consumers, who searched for hydration via coconut water, which is plentiful in Brazil, or water. However, since 2021 the category has seen surprisingly…
With price sensitivity rising across the country, bottled water sales in Argentina have been noticeably affected as consumers change shift towards larger-volume formats in search of value-for-money options. In the face of economic uncertainty, with…
Coca-Cola continues to lead carbonates overall in Argentina in 2023, gaining share thanks to its broad portfolio of brands and flavours. The player dominates cola carbonates, and is leading lemonade/lime, and orange carbonates. Coca-Cola continues to…
Trading down has become more common in concentrates during the review period, with a consumer switch to carbonates prompted by the "Precios Cuidados" government price control programme, which saw several leading brands sold at a discounted price.…
Energy drinks continues to show a steep increase in volume sales in 2023, being a relatively immature category reflected in a lower per capita consumption than is seen in other Latin American countries. Off-trade volume sales are driven by daily…
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the rise in consumer health consciousness in Argentina, supporting sales of juice – in particular, 100% juice, which is perceived as being more “natural” and thus healthier than alternatives. In line with health…
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…
Argentina's soft drinks industry in 2023 navigates an uncertain macroeconomic landscape marked by political dysfunction and economic instability. Despite growth in GDP in 2022, driven by a significant increase in the investment rate, the outlook for…
Soft drinks consumption achieved solid growth in 2023. This was based on strong growth of both carbonates and bottled water, which combined account for the lion’s share of market volume sales. Soft drinks is also benefiting from the recovery of…
Thanks to higher than expected GDP growth, sales of soft drinks achieved solid growth in 2023, with above average temperatures also favouring demand for soft drinks over hot drinks. Carbonates and bottled water remain the most popular categories…