Soft Drinks in China

TABLE OF CONTENTS

List Of Contents And Tables

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Relatively bright performance for soft drinks

KEY DATA FINDINGS

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

• Health factors bear heavy influence on soft drinks
• Consumers are willing to pay for convenience and instant delivery
• Local cultural traditions increasingly shape product developments

WHAT'S NEXT?

• Stable outlook for soft drinks
• Players will capitalise on more discerning tastes
• High growth of reduced-sugar RTD tea will continue

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• Nongfu Spring Co Ltd strengthens position with growth in RTD tea
• Domestic companies gain traction in highly competitive landscape

CHANNELS

• Soft drinks is heavily reliant on the traditional channel
• Rising expectations over convenience and immediacy
• Foodservice vs retail split

MARKET DATA

• Table 1 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: Volume 2020-2025
• Table 2 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
• Table 3 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2020-2025
• Table 4 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2020-2025
• Table 5 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (as sold) by Category: Volume 2025
• Table 6 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (as sold) by Category: % Volume 2025
• Table 7 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2025
• Table 8 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2025
• Table 9 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2020-2025
• Table 10 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
• Table 11 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2020-2025
• Table 12 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
• Table 13 Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2020-2025
• Table 14 Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
• Table 15 NBO Company Shares of Total Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2021-2025
• Table 16 LBN Brand Shares of Total Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
• Table 17 NBO Company Shares of On-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2021-2025
• Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of On-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
• Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2021-2025
• Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
• Table 21 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2021-2025
• Table 22 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2022-2025
• Table 23 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume 2020-2025
• Table 24 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2020-2025
• Table 25 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format: % Volume 2020-2025
• Table 26 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format and Category: % Volume 2025
• Table 27 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: Volume 2025-2030
• Table 28 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
• Table 29 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2025-2030
• Table 30 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2025-2030
• Table 31 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2025-2030
• Table 32 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
• Table 33 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2025-2030
• Table 34 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
• Table 35 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2025-2030
• Table 36 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2025-2030

APPENDIX

• Fountain sales in China

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SOURCES

• Summary 1 Research Sources

CARBONATES IN CHINA

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Carbonates faces structural changes

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

• Health concerns and lack of meaningful innovation weakens carbonate consumption
• Reduced-sugar RTD tea and emergence of domestic brands draws consumers away from cola carbonates

WHAT'S NEXT?

• Further structural decline is evident for carbonates
• Cross-category innovation to create variety of sparkling beverages
• Sustainable initiatives are embraced to resonate with eco-conscious consumers

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• Dominant multinational brands are seeing some share erosion

CHANNELS

• Small local grocers remain a key channel for carbonates
• Consumers expect instant access and immediacy when shopping online

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 37 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Volume 2020-2025
• Table 38 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Value 2020-2025
• Table 39 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
• Table 40 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Value Growth 2020-2025
• Table 41 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2020-2025
• Table 42 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2020-2025
• Table 43 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
• Table 44 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
• Table 45 Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: Volume 2020-2025
• Table 46 Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
• Table 47 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2021-2025
• Table 48 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2022-2025
• Table 49 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2021-2025
• Table 50 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2022-2025
• Table 51 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2025-2030
• Table 52 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2025-2030
• Table 53 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
• Table 54 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
• Table 55 Forecast Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: Volume 2025-2030
• Table 56 Forecast Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2025-2030

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JUICE IN CHINA

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Players focus on evolving needs in the juice category

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

• Health-awareness in China remains challenging for juice category
• Coconut and other plant waters prove attractive to the Chinese consumer

WHAT'S NEXT?

• The growing health agenda poses opportunities and threats
• Technology will spearhead health-based innovations
• Low/zero sugar and functional benefits are stand-out requirements

OMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• Leading brand Minute Maid supports strong position of Coca-Cola China Ltd
• General Beverage Co Ltd makes waves in the juice category

CHANNELS

• Supermarkets retain their stronghold in juice category
• Stronger reliance on retail e-commerce for juice purchases

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 57 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2020-2025
• Table 58 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2020-2025
• Table 59 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
• Table 60 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
• Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2021-2025
• Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2022-2025
• Table 63 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2021-2025
• Table 64 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2022-2025
• Table 65 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2025-2030
• Table 66 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2025-2030
• Table 67 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
• Table 68 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

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BOTTLED WATER IN CHINA

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Strong progress for the bottled water category

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

• Bottled water consumption occasions are on the rise
• Product launches drive category growth
• Wider distribution strategies drives sales of carbonated natural mineral bottled water

WHAT'S NEXT?

• Bright outlook with diverse products aimed at different segments
• Advancements in packaging will enhance sustainable credentials
• Technology offers scope to enhance transparency, traceability and enhance production efficiencies

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• Wahaha builds on its resurgence in 2025
• Nongfu Spring Co Ltd solidifies its leading position

CHANNELS

• Accessibility and convenience pushes most sales through small local stores
• Vending growth reflects rising demand for instant access

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 69 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2020-2025
• Table 70 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2020-2025
• Table 71 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
• Table 72 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
• Table 73 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2021-2025
• Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2022-2025
• Table 75 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2021-2025
• Table 76 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2022-2025
• Table 77 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2025-2030
• Table 78 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2025-2030
• Table 79 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
• Table 80 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

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SPORTS DRINKS IN CHINA

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Sports drinks strengthen position amid health boom

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

• Active lifestyles support dynamic sales growth in sports drinks
• Reduced-sugar sports drinks attract strong consumer interest

WHAT'S NEXT?

• Sustained growth rates reflect a more active nation
• Consumers expect additional benefits from sports drinks
• Focus on electrolytes in sports drinks

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• Two players comprise almost half of volume share
• Eastroc Hydrating Water shows remarkable growth following entrance in 2023

CHANNELS

• ajor players leverage broad distribution networks to reach all-important small local grocers
• Vending offers convenient solution for active consumers

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 81 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2020-2025
• Table 82 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2020-2025
• Table 83 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
• Table 84 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2020-2025
• Table 85 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2021-2025
• Table 86 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2022-2025
• Table 87 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2021-2025
• Table 88 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2022-2025
• Table 89 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2025-2030
• Table 90 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2025-2030
• Table 91 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
• Table 92 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2025-2030

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ENERGY DRINKS IN CHINA

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Energy drinks are more widely consumed

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

• Eastroc Super Drink drives consumption with low price positioning
• Consumption occasions are expanding

WHAT'S NEXT?

• Evolving perception of energy drinks will drive sales
• Reduced-sugar energy drinks category set to flourish
• The ingredients in energy drinks are also becoming more diverse

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• Intense competition in energy drinks landscape
• Shenzhen Eastroc Beverage Co Ltd is most dynamic player

CHANNELS

• Small local grocers remain dominant channel
• Distribution is diversifying in line with consumption occasions

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 93 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2020-2025
• Table 94 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2020-2025
• Table 95 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
• Table 96 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2020-2025
• Table 97 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2021-2025
• Table 98 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2022-2025
• Table 99 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2021-2025
• Table 100 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2022-2025
• Table 101 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2025-2030
• Table 102 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2025-2030
• Table 103 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
• Table 104 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2025-2030

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CONCENTRATES IN CHINA

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• China's rising coffee culture has positive impact on concentrates

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

• Coffee concentrates draw on China's rapid growth of coffee consumption
• Desire for healthier beverages supports liquid concentrates
• Consumers are attracted by the portability of liquid concentrates

WHAT'S NEXT?

• Bright outlook for concentrates
• Players will embrace health attributes to bolster appeal
• Sustainability will remain high on the agenda

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• Luckin Coffee (Beijing) Co Ltd reinforces its lead
• Dynamic performance of Luckin Coffee linked to multiple factors

CHANNELS

• Retail e-commerce has strong position in concentrates
• Concentrates Conversions
• Summary 2 Concentrates Conversion Factors for Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Format

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 105 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2020-2025
• Table 106 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
• Table 107 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2020-2025
• Table 108 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
• Table 109 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
• Table 110 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2021-2025
• Table 111 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2022-2025
• Table 112 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2021-2025
• Table 113 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
• Table 114 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2021-2025
• Table 115 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
• Table 116 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2025-2030
• Table 117 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
• Table 118 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2025-2030
• Table 119 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

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RTD TEA IN CHINA

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Rising consumer interest in RTD tea

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

• Healthy performance as RTD teas gain visibility in stores
• Reduced-sugar RTD tea is sweet spot for consumers

WHAT'S NEXT?

• Bright outlook for RTD tea
• Flavour diversification will bolster appeal
• Functional traits give rise to new variants of RTD tea

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• Master Kong Ice Tea maintains a strong lead
• Oriental Leaf pushes into second position with zero sugar variant

CHANNELS

• Modern channel is key for RTD tea
• Snack discount retailers show remarkable growth

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 120 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2020-2025
• Table 121 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2020-2025
• Table 122 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
• Table 123 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
• Table 124 Leading Flavours for Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2020-2025
• Table 125 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2021-2025
• Table 126 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2022-2025
• Table 127 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2021-2025
• Table 128 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2022-2025
• Table 129 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2025-2030
• Table 130 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2025-2030
• Table 131 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
• Table 132 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

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RTD COFFEE IN CHINA

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Growing appeal of RTD coffee

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

• Healthier lines attract consumers
• Rapid rise in coffee culture supports consumer interest

WHAT'S NEXT?

• Sophisticated products will deliver healthier offerings
• Technologies will enhance flavours, quality and traceability
• Players to roll out sustainable packaging solutions

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• Nestle (China) Ltd retains lead through regular new flavour extensions and formats
• Starbucks harnesses local culture to ensure relevancy

CHANNELS

• Small local grocers offer key benefits to RTD coffee brands
• Retail e-commerce draws in consumers with quick delivery and competitive prices

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 133 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Volume 2020-2025
• Table 134 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Value 2020-2025
• Table 135 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
• Table 136 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Value Growth 2020-2025
• Table 137 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Volume 2021-2025
• Table 138 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Volume 2022-2025
• Table 139 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Value 2021-2025
• Table 140 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Value 2022-2025
• Table 141 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Volume 2025-2030
• Table 142 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Value 2025-2030
• Table 143 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
• Table 144 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Value Growth 2025-2030

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ASIAN SPECIALITY DRINKS IN CHINA

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Challenging landscape for Asian speciality drinks

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

• Lacklustre appeal notably among younger generations
• Competition from freshly brewed tea drinks and RTD tea
• Health-oriented developments are emerging

WHAT'S NEXT?

• Asian specialty drinks struggle with outdated image
• Digital marketing and technologies are leveraged to engage with audiences
• Sustainable developments will resonate with consumers

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• Tiandi No1 Beverage Co Ltd is the leading player
• Lvjie strikes a chord with Chinese consumers

CHANNELS

• E-commerce sales are gaining traction

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 145 Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: Volume 2020-2025
• Table 146 Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: Value 2020-2025
• Table 147 Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
• Table 148 Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: % Value Growth 2020-2025
• Table 149 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Asian Speciality Drinks: % Volume 2021-2025
• Table 150 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Asian Speciality Drinks: % Volume 2022-2025
• Table 151 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Asian Speciality Drinks: % Value 2021-2025
• Table 152 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Asian Speciality Drinks: % Value 2022-2025
• Table 153 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: Volume 2025-2030
• Table 154 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: Value 2025-2030
• Table 155 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
• Table 156 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: % Value Growth 2025-2030

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