The global soft drinks market is steadily growing, driven by shifts in consumer lifestyles and preferences. The increasing popularity of soft drinks among younger generations, combined with changing habits, has contributed to the expansion of this sector. Consumers are also becoming more health-conscious, leading to a rising demand for healthier beverage options such as low-sugar and functional drinks. As the market evolves, both traditional carbonated drinks and newer, healthier alternatives continue to shape the market's future, with brands adapting to cater to these changing tastes.

Soft Drinks Market Share, By Region, 2024 (%)

• North America - Represents 36% of the market, a key region with strong demand for both carbonated and non-carbonated beverages, but not the largest compared to Asia Pacific.
• Asia Pacific - Represents 34% of the market, the largest region driven by a rapidly growing consumer base and diverse beverage preferences, making it the dominant region.
• Europe - Represents 20% of the market, with steady demand for beverages, but smaller compared to North America and Asia Pacific in terms of market size.
• LAMEA - Represents 10% of the market, a smaller region with emerging demand for beverages, but still limited in comparison to more established markets like North America and Asia Pacific.

Soft Drinks Market Share, By Product, 2024 (%)

• Carbonated - Represents 60% of the market, driven by the widespread popularity of carbonated beverages, making it the dominant product type in the market.
• Non-carbonated - Represents 40% of the market, growing steadily due to increasing demand for healthier, low-sugar beverage options, though still smaller compared to carbonated beverages.

Soft Drinks Market Share, By Distribution Channel, 2024 (%)

• Hypermarkets and Supermarkets - Represents 50% of the market, the largest channel due to their wide reach and large selection of beverage products, making it the dominant distribution method.
• Convenience Store - Represents 20% of the market, offering easy access to beverages but with a smaller share compared to hypermarkets and supermarkets.
• Online - Represents 15% of the market, with increasing growth driven by consumer preference for online shopping, though still a smaller segment compared to traditional retail channels.
• Others - Represents 15% of the market, covering niche and regional distribution methods, contributing a smaller share compared to major retail channels.

Soft Drinks Market Leading Companies

• PepsiCo
• The Coca-Cola Company
• Keurig Dr Pepper
• Monster Energy
• Red Bull
• Heineken
• Nestle SA
• Starbucks
• Ambev
• AB InBev
• Britvic
• Diageo plc
• Dr Pepper
• Kirin Holdings Company
• National Beverage
• Nongfu Spring
• Pernod Ricard
• Asahi Soft Drinks
• Constellation Brands
• Diet Coke
• Gatorade

Segments Covered in the Report

By Product 

• Carbonated
• Non-carbonated

By Distribution Channel 

• Hypermarkets and Supermarkets
• Convenience Store
• Online
• Others

By Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Middle East and Africa (MEA)
• Latin America

List of Tables

• Global Soft Drinks Market Size by Product, 2024–2034
• Global Soft Drinks Market Size by Distribution Channel, 2024–2034
• Global Soft Drinks Market Size by Region, 2024–2034
• North America Soft Drinks Market Size by Product, 2024–2034
• North America Soft Drinks Market Size by Distribution Channel, 2024–2034
• U.S. Soft Drinks Market Size by Product, 2024–2034
• U.S. Soft Drinks Market Size by Distribution Channel, 2024–2034
• Canada Soft Drinks Market Size by Product, 2024–2034
• Mexico Soft Drinks Market Size by Product, 2024–2034
• Europe Soft Drinks Market Size by Product, 2024–2034
• Germany Soft Drinks Market Size by Product, 2024–2034
• France Soft Drinks Market Size by Product, 2024–2034
• UK Soft Drinks Market Size by Product, 2024–2034
• Asia Pacific Soft Drinks Market Size by Product, 2024–2034
• China Soft Drinks Market Size by Product, 2024–2034
• Japan Soft Drinks Market Size by Product, 2024–2034
• South Korea Soft Drinks Market Size by Product, 2024–2034
• Brazil Soft Drinks Market Size by Product, 2024–2034
• Turkey Soft Drinks Market Size by Product, 2024–2034
• GCC Countries Soft Drinks Market Size by Product, 2024–2034

List of Figures

• Global Soft Drinks Market Share by Product, 2024
• Global Soft Drinks Market Share by Distribution Channel, 2024
• Global Soft Drinks Market Share by Region, 2024
• North America Soft Drinks Market Share by Product, 2024
• U.S. Soft Drinks Market Share by Product, 2024
• Canada Soft Drinks Market Share by Product, 2024
• Mexico Soft Drinks Market Share by Product, 2024
• Germany Soft Drinks Market Share by Product, 2024
• France Soft Drinks Market Share by Product, 2024
• UK Soft Drinks Market Share by Product, 2024
• China Soft Drinks Market Share by Product, 2024
• Japan Soft Drinks Market Share by Product, 2024
• South Korea Soft Drinks Market Share by Product, 2024
• Brazil Soft Drinks Market Share by Product, 2024
• Turkey Soft Drinks Market Share by Product, 2024
• GCC Countries Soft Drinks Market Share by Product, 2024