Soft Drinks in Thailand

TABLE OF CONTENTS

List Of Contents And Tables

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Soft drinks in 2024: The big picture
• 2024 key trends
• Competitive landscape
• Retailing developments
• Foodservice vs retail split
• What next for soft drinks?

MARKET DATA

• Table 1 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 2 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 3 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2019-2024
• Table 4 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 5 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (as sold) by Category: Volume 2024
• Table 6 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (as sold) by Category: % Volume 2024
• Table 7 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2024
• Table 8 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2024
• Table 9 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 10 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 11 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 12 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 13 Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 14 Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 15 NBO Company Shares of Total Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 16 LBN Brand Shares of Total Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2021-2024
• Table 17 NBO Company Shares of On-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of On-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2021-2024
• Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2021-2024
• Table 21 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 22 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 23 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume 2019-2024
• Table 24 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2019-2024
• Table 25 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format: % Volume 2019-2024
• Table 26 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format and Category: % Volume 2024
• Table 27 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 28 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 29 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2024-2029
• Table 30 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029
• Table 31 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 32 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 33 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 34 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
• Table 35 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 36 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2024-2029

APPENDIX

• Fountain sales in Thailand

Trends

DISCLAIMER

SOURCES

• Summary 1 Research Sources

CARBONATES IN THAILAND

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Implications of fourth phase of sugar tax for market competition in carbonates
• WHO warning on non-sugar sweeteners poses new challenges for carbonates
• Carbonates category continually boosted by rebranding and celebrity endorsements

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Cola brands innovate with new flavours and no sugar options to revitalise market
• Lemonade/lime to expand as brands shift focus from vitamin C to no sugar options
• Smaller cans for higher margins while promoting standard sizes to maintain sales

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 37 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 38 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Value 2019-2024
• Table 39 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 40 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 41 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 42 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 43 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 44 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 45 Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 46 Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 47 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 48 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2021-2024
• Table 49 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 50 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 51 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 52 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 53 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 54 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
• Table 55 Forecast Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 56 Forecast Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2024-2029

JUICE IN THAILAND

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Sugar tax raises prices, shifting demand to lower-sugar juice
• Functional juices need innovation and credibility to stimulate demand
• Coconut water boosts market, while local freshness challenges larger brands

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• New 100% juice flavours tackle challenges of premium pricing and innovation
• Malee leads premium juice segment with innovation and consumer focus
• Tipco Chewy stimulates juice category, sparking new competition and opportunities

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 57 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 58 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 59 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 60 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2021-2024
• Table 63 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 64 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 65 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 66 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 67 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 68 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

BOTTLED WATER IN THAILAND

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Bottled water category grows post-COVID-19 but faces saturation and concerns about plastic waste
• Vitamin water slows as new beverage trends emerge and challenge growth
• Health consciousness shifts demand from bottled water to water purifiers

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Bottled water brands apply innovative labels and pricing to attract consumers
• New local herb-infused drink offers opportunity in functional segment
• Natural mineral water to grow with unique branding and new entrants

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 69 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 70 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 71 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 72 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 73 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2021-2024
• Table 75 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 76 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 77 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 78 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 79 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 80 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

SPORTS DRINKS IN THAILAND

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Sugar tax drives shift to reduced sugar sports drinks as prices rise
• Sports drinks category stagnates in terms of innovation creating room for innovation
• Rising prices in sports drinks create opportunity for affordable, high-quality alternatives

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Yanhee launches no sugar sports drink to challenge Sponsor's market dominance
• Sponsor shifts focus to global markets, opening opportunities for Thai competitors
• Gatorade's entry into reduced sugar products marks key opening move for global brand

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 81 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 82 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2019-2024
• Table 83 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 84 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 85 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 86 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2021-2024
• Table 87 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 88 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 89 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 90 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2024-2029
• Table 91 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 92 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2024-2029

ENERGY DRINKS IN THAILAND

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Energy drinks rebranded to overcome image challenges and expand market
• Phase four of sugar tax drives innovation and pricing strategies in energy drinks
• Metal cans and new PET formats drive packaging innovation

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Osotspa's new M-150 Sparkling intensifies competition in energy drinks
• Suntory PepsiCo's Sting hits energy drinks with lifestyle focused strategy
• Ready boosts premium segment with new flavours and health benefits

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 93 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 94 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2019-2024
• Table 95 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 96 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 97 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 98 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2021-2024
• Table 99 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 100 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 101 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 102 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2024-2029
• Table 103 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 104 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2024-2029

CONCENTRATES IN THAILAND

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Sugar tax and rising costs drive up concentrates prices
• Hale's Blue Boy raises prices but maintains market lead
• Concentrates sales peak in summer with increased demand for refreshing beverages

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Hello Boy disrupts market with trendy ambassadors and new packaging
• Coffee concentrates emerging in liquid subcategory
• Packaging innovation drives competition in concentrates

CATEGORY DATA

• Concentrates Conversions
• Summary 2 Concentrates Conversion Factors for Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Format
• Table 105 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 106 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 107 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 108 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 109 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2021-2024
• Table 110 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 111 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 112 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 113 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2021-2024
• Table 114 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 115 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2021-2024
• Table 116 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 117 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 118 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 119 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

RTD TEA IN THAILAND

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Phase four of the sugar tax to impact RTD teas from 2025
• Smaller brands drive innovation in RTD tea category
• Herbal RTD tea market expands with new entrants

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Oishi Group faces increasing competition in RTD tea category
• Ichitan diversifies beyond RTD tea, introducing new beverages to capture broader market
• Boon Rawd Brewery Co Ltd expands Haru Cold Brew with health focus, driving premium segment

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 120 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 121 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 122 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 123 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 124 Leading Flavours for Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2019-2024
• Table 125 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 126 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2021-2024
• Table 127 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 128 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 129 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 130 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 131 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 132 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

RTD COFFEE IN THAILAND

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Phase four of sugar tax adds to pressure on RTD coffee, driving innovation and higher prices
• Nescafe launches campaign with new products and sustainability focus
• Premium RTD coffee grows with innovations and increased consumer preference

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Amazon Cafe's RTD coffee launch may set new market benchmark
• Black coffee trend stabilises with honey lemon introduced as a new star
• Vending machines challenge RTD coffee, requiring strong value communication

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 133 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 134 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Value 2019-2024
• Table 135 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 136 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 137 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 138 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Volume 2021-2024
• Table 139 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 140 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 141 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 142 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Value 2024-2029
• Table 143 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 144 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Value Growth 2024-2029