Soft Drinks in the US

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 the US
• Growth continues, but sales fail to return to the pre-pandemic level
• Innovation in fountain sales aims to personalise experiences
• Major foodservice operator to start phasing out fountain sales

DISCLAIMER

SOURCES

• Summary 1 Research Sources

CARBONATES IN THE US

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Products that are functional and health-oriented continue to grow
• Volumes decline due to price adjustments and overall inflation
• Balancing growth with sweetness: The role of reduced sugar and natural sweeteners

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Affordability could create growth opportunities, but premiumisation will remain on the horizon
• Carbonates will feel the pressure from lifestyle drinks such as sports drinks and energy drinks
• On-trade growth expected to slow significantly, as it has reached 2019 volumes

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 THE US

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Coconut water continues to ride its wave of success
• The way consumers perceive health is shaping juice
• Consumers increasingly value sustainability claims in juice, and companies use this to achieve their goals

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Juice faces new challenges as consumers reassess their beverage choices
• The future of juice is set to revolve around functionality and health
• Innovation in juice likely to focus on blurring category lines

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 THE US

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Emerging trends in sparkling flavoured bottled water drive its growth
• Innovation continues to drive growth
• Economy brands close the price gap, affecting the competitive landscape

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• New products expected in the niche of super premium bottled water
• Bottled water is evolving towards more sustainable packaging solutions
• Shift towards healthier, flavourful alternatives

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 THE US

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Sports drinks fails to achieve off-trade volume growth amidst rising competition and higher prices
• Flying too close to the sun, Prime sees a significant sales decline
• Competition for hydration as a need state is rising across categories

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• From sports-centric products to lifestyle drinks and back again?
• Hydration is the first priority, but advanced need state positioning is on the horizon
• Promotional activity and retail penetration will be key to ensure volume growth

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 THE US

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Reduced sugar energy drinks overtakes sales of regular energy drinks
• Flavour innovation continues to drive dynamism in energy drinks
• As volume sales start to suffer from high price growth, players take action

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• More flavour options could result in choice overload for consumers
• Rising competition for retail space: The impact of distribution, partnerships, and scale
• Integrating functional ingredients for enhanced performance and cognitive support

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 THE US

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• A cost-effective and functional beverage solution
• New brands bring innovation and growth
• Concentrates attracts attention due to their emphasis on price, convenience, and margins

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• New players will continue to drive growth for concentrates
• Flavour and functionality likely to accelerate moving forward
• Affordability and sustainability will be key to continuing to develop the category

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 THE US

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Reduced sugar RTD tea gains momentum amongst health-conscious consumers
• Kombucha regains volume growth thanks to innovation and flavour expansion
• Major players struggle to find growth, while new ones bring fresh air to the category

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Brands will focus on low sugar formulations and functional ingredients, yet they must address perceptions of sustainability to succeed
• Brand extensions and hybrid products could bring growth to RTD tea
• The rising caffeine levels in energy drinks and RTD coffee create a competitive challenge for RTD tea, but also opportunities

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 THE US

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Different routes to growth through different offerings within RTD coffee
• US consumers are experiencing increased stress and anxiety, and paradoxically turn to caffeine
• Nitro coffee struggles for acceptance due to competition from similar drinks

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Brands are likely to continue increasing caffeine levels in RTD coffee
• Growing consumer interest in additional functional benefits
• Could beanless coffee be a sustainable future for coffee?

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