Concentrates

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…

Although Vietnamese government managed to control inflation in 2023, price hikes and economic challenges nonetheless continued to constrain consumer expenditure. These economic pressures have had a mixed impact on sales of concentrates in 2023. On…

Concentrates displayed a modest resurgence in off-trade volume sales following a decline in 2022, primarily propelled by decreased demand for powder concentrates. The tap water crisis, attributed to poor water quality due to high sodium content in…

Demand for concentrates is very limited in Ukraine, although the category did see a return to growth in retail volume terms in 2023 with these products benefiting from their affordability. Concentrates are mainly consumed by price-sensitive older…

Turkish consumers are gradually losing interest in concentrates, resulting in ongoing retail volume decline. These products are widely recognised as unhealthy beverages due to the elevated levels of artificial additives contained within. Moreover,…

Jouto, from Gias Industrie, emerges as a new contender in powder concentrates in Tunisia in 2023, with Gias Industrie already handling distribution for the Sango brand. With an eye on its rivals, the company is poised to challenge its direct…

Concentrates are often seen as a more affordable option, driving trading across from juice. The primary appeal of powder concentrates in particular remains their affordability, offering consumers the most value in dollars per litre across…

After a year of falling off-trade volume sales in 2022, 2023 is set to see a continued decline in demand for concentrates. The decrease in off-trade volume terms is expected to be especially marked by the decline in powder concentrates, which is set…

Demand for both powder concentrates and liquid concentrates has been declining in the United Arab Emirates for several years. General health awareness and concerns around sugar consumption are discouraging local consumers from purchasing these…

Off-trade volume sales of concentrates continued on their downward trajectory in 2023. Despite being recognised for their value for money, such products faced competition from other ready-to-drink beverages, such as carbonates, juice, and RTD tea.…

Concentrates have long been considered a more economical alternative to other types of soft drinks by Dutch consumers. However, the traditional advantage they enjoy in this regard has recently been eroded by steep price hikes amidst high inflation…

The demand for both liquid and powder concentrates was in decline prior to the review period. The downward trajectory continued through the review period, including 2023. With price increases in a highly inflationary climate, consumers reduced their…

Concentrates is a small and relatively mature category in Thailand, with sales limited to the off-trade channel. As in the previous year, sales saw only modest growth in volume terms in 2023, due to the growing interest of local consumers in health…

While liquid concentrates posted marginal growth in off-trade volume sales in 2023, this was an improvement on the decline recorded in 2022. This was partly explained by the normalisation of consumption patterns, in that the contraction the previous…

Concentrates recorded a slowdown in growth in off-trade volume terms in 2023, as the liquid concentrates category moved towards greater maturity. During the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, liquid concentrates benefited from being more frequently…

The brief upturn in off-trade volume sales of liquid concentrates in 2021 ended quickly and the downturn continued to the end of the review period. However, new product innovation in liquid concentrates, such as reduced sugar variants from brands…

Total volume sales of concentrates are set to see minimal growth in Spain in 2023. Sales in the off-trade channel are expected to see a negligible decline, with liquid concentrates set to return to its long-term trend of decline after one year of…

For a second year, overall concentrates is set to see little movement in off-trade volume sales, with just a slight decline expected, as marginal growth for powder concentrates is offset by slight decline for liquid concentrates. Liquid concentrates…

In 2023, the average unit price of concentrates witnessed considerably faster growth compared to overall soft drinks in South Africa, although it remains considerably lower per litre (RTD) than the latter. The impact of the sugar tax (the Health…

Concentrates is enjoying solid growth in 2023, fuelled mostly by flavour innovations which are driving consumer interest in concentrates. Consumers have become more attracted to concentrates as they present good value for money in the persisting…

Liquid concentrates maintained a larger market size than powder concentrates, underpinned by a stronger retail presence and heavier marketing support. Highlighting the advantages of liquid concentrates, such as ease-of-use and flavour variety, has…

Concentrates can be split between liquid and powder formulations. In liquid concentrates, the most often consumed format in Singapore is fruit-based cordials, while in powder concentrates the more common format consumed is sports drinks/hydration…

Powder concentrates persist as a traditional product familiar to many Serbians. The area boasts several robust local players in both liquid and powder concentrates, fuelling further development. The escalating prices and decline in disposable income…

Vimto (from Aujan Industries Co Ltd) continues to lead liquid concentrates and concentrates overall in Saudi Arabia. The brand saw the launch of Vimto Cordial Zero in 2022, which is sugar-free and contains zero calories, alongside containing no…

Concentrates saw low levels of volume growth in 2023, being a mature landscape with little room for growth. In addition, due to sugar content, concentrates are not always perceived as healthy products, and the rising interest in health and wellness…

The out-of-home recovery, following a strong downturn in sales during COVID-19 confinement periods, led to a decline in off-trade sales in 2023. With consumers returning to workspaces and working less from the household, this led to a decline in…

In 2023, powder concentrates registered a significant price growth of 30%. Players had done all they could to prevent prices rising in 2021 and 2022. In addition, concentrates escaped the impact of the sugar tax, due to a loophole, and this meant…

In 2023, concentrates experienced significant growth due to a notable rise in the country's average temperatures driven by El Niño at the year's onset and later in the year. This heightened heat sensation prompted increased hydration needs and thirst…

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…

Off-trade volume sales of liquid concentrates have continued to decline in 2023. This is due to negative pressure from the resumption of cross-border trade. Liquid concentrates are popular purchases when Norwegians go on day-trips to Sweden.…

Concentrates registered decline in off-trade volume terms in 2023 as liquid concentrates sales fell due to diminishing consumer demand. At the same time, thanks to the significant unit price increases in the context of high rates of general…

Concentrates has seen limited new product development recently, primarily due to stiff competition from affordable ready-to-drink juice and soft drink brands. Brands like Tang (Cadbury Nigeria Plc) and Kool2Go (Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc) faced…

Value sales growth within concentrates remained strong in 2023 with broader inflationary pressures a key contributor to the category’s expansion. While fuel costs have stabilised following the initial shock after the Russian invasion of Ukraine early…

Liquid concentrates sales posted positive growth in 2023, aided by an ongoing trend of mixing still or sparkling water or cold milk with liquid concentrates, namely pomegranate, the best-selling flavour in Morocco.

After returning to pre-pandemic lifestyles, consumption occasions have witnessed certain changes in Mexico. With increasing numbers of consumers venturing out of their homes, the convenience provided by RTD concentrates has become increasingly…

Off-trade volume sales in concentrates are relatively stable, thanks to the baseline demand for liquid concentrates in households in Malaysia. Indeed, liquid concentrates are especially in demand with large families, as they are perceived to offer…

Concentrates is an uninteresting category in Lithuania, with low interest and few developments. One key reason for this is the unhealthy image of concentrates, due to the high sugar content in such products.

Off-trade sales declined in 2023, with concentrates being a relatively small category in Latvia, which registered minimal growth over the review period. While its performance was positive in 2020, with people spending more time at home, sales began…

Liquid concentrates in Kenya saw off-trade volume growth slow significantly in 2023. Given that these products are primarily consumed at home, this was partly explained by the return to regular routines in the aftermath of COVID-19. Similarly, as the…

Concentrates is not a popular drink in Kazakhstan, with limited and stagnant value sales in 2023. Powder concentrates dominate and consumption is mainly supported by baby boomers who associate powder concentrates with communist times and in…

In 2023, liquid concentrates is set to see a decrease in off-trade volume and current value sales. This is mainly due to the decreased amount of time consumers having been spending at home in this year. Liquid concentrates saw a strong rise in…

Liquid concentrates manages to perform slightly better than powder concentrates, albeit off-trade volume sales remain in a slight decline, with on-trade performing better thanks to the revival of foodservice. Overall, liquid concentrates have a…

The tax on all sweetened beverages was removed at the end of March 2023, with the Ministry of Health requiring retailers to lower prices within three days of the tax being removed. The removal of the tax led to the lowering of prices in the…

Retail volume sales of concentrates were under pressure in Ireland in 2023. Strong growth in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, with consumers shifting to retail in line with the heavy restrictions on foodservice, fostered stabilisation towards the…

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…

The demand for health-enhancing products is on a notable rise in India. Pioma Industries, a leading concentrates player with its brand Rasna, has acknowledged this trend and developed products tailored to meet general health and wellness preferences.…

Liquid concentrates demonstrated remarkable resilience amidst the inflationary pressures that affected other soft drinks. This can be attributed to their perceived affordability during the economically challenging period, leading consumers to shift…

In 2023, demand for concentrates in Hong Kong faced stagnation, primarily due to low demand and a lack of growth in the larger value segment of liquid concentrates. Despite the resumption of active lifestyles following the easing of COVID-19…

Powder concentrates witnessed a slowdown in the years prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. The product was becoming obsolete, with younger generations of consumers put off by the lack of convenience as it needs to be prepared before consumption. In…

There was a lack of developments and investment in the concentrates landscape in 2023, which negatively impacted performance. As a result, sales have continued to decline for another consecutive year. Concentrates is challenged by being viewed as a…