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.
In 2023, soft drinks in Singapore is set to record volume growth though both the on-trade and off-trade channels. In terms of total volume sales, RTD tea and carbonates are set to remain the largest categories within soft drinks in Singapore, with…
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…
In 2023, soft drinks players adjusted their business and marketing strategies. This included launching smaller pack sizes, implementing marketing promotions and launching new budget brands. This was done in a bid to remain competitive amidst the…
Sales of soft drinks in Malaysia are generally benefitting from the rebound of tourism and foodservice in the post-pandemic landscape. For example, fountain sales are accelerating for carbonates and RTD tea, supported by the growth of hotels in the…
Hopes for a quick economic recovery from the pandemic have been overshadowed by internal and external factors that have threatened household living standards. Depreciation and consequent high inflation have led to rising prices, especially those of…
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,…
In 2023, soft drinks is set to record opposite performances in the on-trade channel and the off-trade channel. On 8 May 2023, the Japanese government downgraded the legal status of COVID-19 to Class 5, the level of common infectious diseases. This…
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…
Sales of RTD coffee in India were negligible over the review period, with this expected to remain the case over the forecast period.
In 2023, total volume sales of soft drinks in Hong Kong returned to growth, driven by the return of foot traffic and tourists following the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in late 2022. This resurgence in foot traffic resulted in increased sales…
In 2023, soft drinks in China maintained low off-trade volume growth, and a stronger current value increase. Meanwhile, although on-trade volume sales of soft drinks continued to decline, it was at a much slower rate, and current value sales saw a…
In 2023 off-trade volume sales of soft drinks saw solid growth due to the resumption of society in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the market faced a new set of challenges such as global inflation rates and fuel shortages, forcing…
In 2023, soft drinks in Bangladesh faces challenges due to a significant price hike since September 2022, exacerbated by escalating water costs. The proposed turnover tax, deemed a potential growth deterrent by experts, also poses a threat to the…
In 2023, soft drinks posted robust volume growth in both retail and the on-trade. Per capita consumption is rising due to population growth, the development of the modern trade and improvements in distribution. Carbonates continues to be the largest…
RTD tea continues to post steady growth in off-trade volume terms in 2023, while in on-trade volume terms sales continue to post a strong recovery. The strong performance from RTD tea is thanks to the burgeoning health and wellness trend in Vietnam,…
In 2023, RTD tea continues to experience double-digit growth in volume and value terms with growth accelerating in comparison to 2023 as unit prices fell. The popularity of RTD tea can be attributed to Uzbekistan’s strong tea-drinking culture with…
Building on the momentum of 2022, volume sales of RTD tea recorded healthy growth in off-trade channels in 2023. This was largely due to the return of normal, fast-paced lifestyles, which led to an increased incidence of impulse purchases through…
RTD tea saw an improved performance in off-trade volume terms in 2023, when compared to the previous year. Growth was boosted by the return of busy pre-pandemic lifestyles, which served to boost impulse purchases and on-the-go consumption. RTD also…
Growth in off-trade volume sales of RTD tea in 2023 was up slightly on 2022. This was largely due to the easing of the pandemic and the ending of related restrictions in Taiwan, with impulse purchases and on-the-go consumption increasing as more…
RTD tea is set to see minimal growth off-trade volume growth in 2023. However, vastly difference performances are expected across categories. For instance, whilst regular still RTD tea is set to see a negligible decline, reduced sugar still RTD tea…