US Ready to Drink Coffee Market Size
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Study Period | 2018 - 2030 |
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Market Size (2024) | USD 5.45 Billion |
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Market Size (2030) | USD 7.23 Billion |
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Largest Share by Soft Drink Type | Iced coffee |
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CAGR (2024 - 2030) | 4.82 % |
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Fastest Growing by Soft Drink Type | Cold Brew Coffee |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
US Ready to Drink Coffee Market Analysis
The US Ready to Drink Coffee Market size is estimated at 5.45 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 7.23 billion USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.82% during the forecast period (2024-2030).
5.45 Billion
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
7.23 Billion
Market Size in 2030 (USD)
4.12 %
CAGR (2018-2023)
4.82 %
CAGR (2024-2030)
Largest Segment by Soft Drink Type
25.39 %
value share, Iced coffee, 2023
Iced coffee consumption is driven by the fast-paced and on-the-go hectic lifestyle of the Americans along with wide availability of flavors across the United States.
Largest Segment by Packaging Type
39.53 %
value share, Glass Bottles, 2023
Glass packaging is gaining traction due to its non-reactive property coupled with growing conusmers concerns about the potential health risks associated with certain packaging material
Fastest-growing segment by Soft Drink Type
6.20 %
Projected CAGR, Cold Brew Coffee, 2024-2030
Easy accessibility coupled with the various health benefits associated with cold brew coffee makes it an ideal option for the health conscious consumers in the near future
Fastest-growing segment by Packaging Type
5.62 %
Projected CAGR, Disposable Cups, 2024-2030
Consumers across the country are becoming aware of environmental issues, such as plastic pollution resulting in strong demand for more sustainable and eco-friendly packaging options like tetra packs
Leading Market Player
69.07 %
market share, PepsiCo, Inc., Inc.
Strong production capacity coupled with wide distribution network and strong penetration of the products in retail shelves has made PepsiCo the largest company in the United States
Growing demand for portable and convenient coffee beverages driving the US RTD coffee market
- In 2023, the RTD coffee market in the United States experienced a 4.85% growth compared to 2021. This market is increasingly popular among US consumers who value convenience, as they can effortlessly enjoy RTD coffee during commutes, travel, and work. The 19-29 age demographic particularly favors this beverage. The West Coast is a notable leader in gourmet coffee consumption, with cold brew being nearly 50% more prevalent there than in the South. Southerners show a 25% higher preference for frozen blended coffee compared to Northeasterners.
- Projected to expand at a CAGR of 5.92% from 2023 to 2030, the cold-brew coffee market is the fastest-growing segment within the RTD coffee market in the United States. The customization of cold brew, allowing for the addition of sweeteners, milk, and a variety of flavors, significantly contributes to its growing appeal across diverse consumer tastes.
- The iced coffee segment was a major player in the US RTD coffee market in 2023, with consumers across the country choosing it for its caffeine content and the ability to enhance alertness and focus. Iced coffee products are available at various price points, typically ranging from USD 2.54 to USD 3.55, appealing to a broad customer base. These beverages are especially popular during warmer weather as a refreshing on-the-go option. Leading brands like Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks are at the forefront of the iced coffee market. The RTD coffee sector in the United States is expected to experience significant growth, with a projected increase of 9.51% during the 2027-2029 period.
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US Ready to Drink Coffee Market Trends
The ease of consumption is the key factor driving the increasing sales of RTD coffee in the market
- RTD coffee consumption in the United States is majorly consumed by the young generation. In 2022, Gen Z coffee drinkers preferred cold coffee over hot coffee and lean to bottled or canned over brewing their own.
- The flavor is one of the most significant attributes when it comes to buying RTD coffee. Some of the popular RTD coffee flavors include vanilla, mocha, caramel, hazelnut, and others.
- Consumers in the country majorly prefer to buy RTD coffee in many retail stores, and cafes of coffee shops for lower prices. In 2022, 54% of consumers in the United States paid for coffee from cafes or coffee shops.
- Coffee contains a variety of compounds, including antioxidants and polyphenols, which have been linked to potential protective effects against chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer.
OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- Companies are incorporating functional ingredients which offer health and wellness benefits beyond caffeine
- Starbucks's ability to create a premium coffeehouse experience that transcends the traditional notion of coffee consumption and establishes itself as a lifestyle brand
US Ready to Drink Coffee Industry Overview
The US Ready to Drink Coffee Market is fairly consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 82.89%. The major players in this market are Califia Farms, LLC, Danone S.A., Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc., PepsiCo, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company (sorted alphabetically).
US Ready to Drink Coffee Market Leaders
Califia Farms, LLC
Danone S.A.
Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.
PepsiCo, Inc.
The Coca-Cola Company
Other important companies include BRC Inc., Chamberlain Coffee Inc., Costco Wholesale Corporation, La Colombe Holdings, Inc., Luigi Lavazza S.p.A., Nestle S.A., Peak Rock Capital LLC, The Central America Bottling Corporation.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.
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US Ready to Drink Coffee Market News
- July 2023: Keurig Dr. Pepper Inc. announced a strategic partnership with La Colombe, including a long-term sales and distribution agreement for La Colombe's ready-to-drink coffee. Keurig Dr Pepper will also make an equity investment in La Colombe, enabling KDP to participate in the value creation upside expected from the partnership.
- April 2023: Chamberlain Coffee, in collaboration with Walmart, rolled out a new line of plant-based cold brew lattes, ready to drink (RTD) and conveniently available at Walmart stores.
- February 2023: Danone North America planned to invest up to USD 65 million over the next two years to increase ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee and creamer and oat milk production in the US. The investment will cover several of Danone's coffee brands, including coffee creamer International Delight, oat milk brand Silk, and cold brew range SToK.
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US Ready to Drink Coffee Market Report - Table of Contents
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS
2. REPORT OFFERS
3. INTRODUCTION
- 3.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
- 3.2 Scope of the Study
- 3.3 Research Methodology
4. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS
- 4.1 Consumer Buying Behaviour
- 4.2 Innovations
- 4.3 Brand Share Analysis
- 4.4 Regulatory Framework
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD and Volume, Forecasts up to 2030 and analysis of growth prospects)
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5.1 Soft Drink Type
- 5.1.1 Cold Brew Coffee
- 5.1.2 Iced coffee
- 5.1.3 Other RTD Coffee
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5.2 Packaging Type
- 5.2.1 Aseptic packages
- 5.2.2 Glass Bottles
- 5.2.3 Metal Can
- 5.2.4 PET Bottles
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5.3 Distribution Channel
- 5.3.1 Off-trade
- 5.3.1.1 Convenience Stores
- 5.3.1.2 Online Retail
- 5.3.1.3 Specialty Stores
- 5.3.1.4 Supermarket/Hypermarket
- 5.3.1.5 Others
- 5.3.2 On-trade
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 6.1 Key Strategic Moves
- 6.2 Market Share Analysis
- 6.3 Company Landscape
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6.4 Company Profiles
- 6.4.1 BRC Inc.
- 6.4.2 Califia Farms, LLC
- 6.4.3 Chamberlain Coffee Inc.
- 6.4.4 Costco Wholesale Corporation
- 6.4.5 Danone S.A.
- 6.4.6 Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.
- 6.4.7 La Colombe Holdings, Inc.
- 6.4.8 Luigi Lavazza S.p.A.
- 6.4.9 Nestle S.A.
- 6.4.10 Peak Rock Capital LLC
- 6.4.11 PepsiCo, Inc.
- 6.4.12 The Central America Bottling Corporation
- 6.4.13 The Coca-Cola Company
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR SOFT DRINK CEOS
8. APPENDIX
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8.1 Global Overview
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Porter’s Five Forces Framework
- 8.1.3 Market Dynamics (DROs)
- 8.2 Sources & References
- 8.3 List of Tables & Figures
- 8.4 Primary Insights
- 8.5 Data Pack
- 8.6 Glossary of Terms
List of Tables & Figures
- Figure 1:
- CONSUMER BUYING BEHAVIOUR
- Figure 2:
- INNOVATIONS
- Figure 3:
- BRAND SHARE ANALYSIS
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- VOLUME OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET, LITRES, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 5:
- VALUE OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET, USD, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 6:
- VOLUME OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET BY SOFT DRINK TYPE, LITRES, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET BY SOFT DRINK TYPE, USD, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 8:
- VALUE SHARE OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SPLIT BY SOFT DRINK TYPE, %, UNITED STATES, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
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- VOLUME SHARE OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SPLIT BY SOFT DRINK TYPE, %, UNITED STATES, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF COLD BREW COFFEE MARKET, LITRES, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE OF COLD BREW COFFEE MARKET, USD, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF COLD BREW COFFEE MARKET SPLIT BY PACKAGING TYPE, %, UNITED STATES, 2023 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF ICED COFFEE MARKET, LITRES, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 14:
- VALUE OF ICED COFFEE MARKET, USD, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF ICED COFFEE MARKET SPLIT BY PACKAGING TYPE, %, UNITED STATES, 2023 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF OTHER RTD COFFEE MARKET, LITRES, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 17:
- VALUE OF OTHER RTD COFFEE MARKET, USD, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF OTHER RTD COFFEE MARKET SPLIT BY PACKAGING TYPE, %, UNITED STATES, 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 19:
- VOLUME OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET BY PACKAGING TYPE, LITRES, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 20:
- VALUE OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET BY PACKAGING TYPE, USD, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 21:
- VALUE SHARE OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SPLIT BY PACKAGING TYPE, %, UNITED STATES, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
- Figure 22:
- VOLUME SHARE OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SPLIT BY PACKAGING TYPE, %, UNITED STATES, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
- Figure 23:
- VOLUME OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SOLD VIA ASEPTIC PACKAGES, LITRES, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 24:
- VALUE OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SOLD VIA ASEPTIC PACKAGES, USD, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SOLD VIA ASEPTIC PACKAGES, SPLIT BY SOFT DRINK TYPE %, UNITED STATES, 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 26:
- VOLUME OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SOLD VIA GLASS BOTTLES, LITRES, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 27:
- VALUE OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SOLD VIA GLASS BOTTLES, USD, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SOLD VIA GLASS BOTTLES, SPLIT BY SOFT DRINK TYPE %, UNITED STATES, 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 29:
- VOLUME OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SOLD VIA METAL CAN, LITRES, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SOLD VIA METAL CAN, USD, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 31:
- VALUE SHARE OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SOLD VIA METAL CAN, SPLIT BY SOFT DRINK TYPE %, UNITED STATES, 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 32:
- VOLUME OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SOLD VIA PET BOTTLES, LITRES, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 33:
- VALUE OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SOLD VIA PET BOTTLES, USD, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SOLD VIA PET BOTTLES, SPLIT BY SOFT DRINK TYPE %, UNITED STATES, 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 35:
- VOLUME OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, LITRES, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 36:
- VALUE OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, USD, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 37:
- VALUE SHARE OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SPLIT BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, UNITED STATES, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
- Figure 38:
- VOLUME SHARE OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SPLIT BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, UNITED STATES, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
- Figure 39:
- VOLUME OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SOLD VIA OFF-TRADE CHANNELS, LITRES, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SOLD VIA OFF-TRADE CHANNELS, USD, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SOLD VIA OFF-TRADE CHANNELS, %, UNITED STATES, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
- Figure 42:
- VOLUME SHARE OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SOLD VIA OFF-TRADE CHANNELS, %, UNITED STATES, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
- Figure 43:
- VOLUME OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORES, LITRES, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 44:
- VALUE OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORES, USD, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 45:
- VALUE SHARE OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORES SPLIT BY SOFT DRINK TYPE, %, UNITED STATES, 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 46:
- VOLUME OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE RETAIL, LITRES, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 47:
- VALUE OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE RETAIL, USD, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 48:
- VALUE SHARE OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE RETAIL SPLIT BY SOFT DRINK TYPE, %, UNITED STATES, 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 49:
- VOLUME OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SOLD VIA SPECIALTY STORES, LITRES, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 50:
- VALUE OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SOLD VIA SPECIALTY STORES, USD, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SOLD VIA SPECIALTY STORES SPLIT BY SOFT DRINK TYPE, %, UNITED STATES, 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 52:
- VOLUME OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKET/HYPERMARKET, LITRES, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 53:
- VALUE OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKET/HYPERMARKET, USD, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 54:
- VALUE SHARE OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKET/HYPERMARKET SPLIT BY SOFT DRINK TYPE, %, UNITED STATES, 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 55:
- VOLUME OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SOLD VIA OTHER DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, LITRES, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 56:
- VALUE OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SOLD VIA OTHER DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, USD, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 57:
- VALUE SHARE OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS SPLIT BY SOFT DRINK TYPE, %, UNITED STATES, 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 58:
- VOLUME OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SOLD VIA ON-TRADE CHANNEL, LITRES, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 59:
- VALUE OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SOLD VIA ON-TRADE CHANNEL, USD, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 60:
- VALUE SHARE OF US READY TO DRINK COFFEE MARKET SOLD VIA ON-TRADE CHANNEL, SPLIT BY SOFT DRINK TYPE, %, UNITED STATES, 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 61:
- MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, UNITED STATES, 2020 - 2023
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- MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, UNITED STATES, 2020 - 2023
- Figure 63:
- VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, UNITED STATES, 2022
US Ready to Drink Coffee Industry Segmentation
Cold Brew Coffee, Iced coffee are covered as segments by Soft Drink Type. Aseptic packages, Glass Bottles, Metal Can, PET Bottles are covered as segments by Packaging Type. Off-trade, On-trade are covered as segments by Distribution Channel.
- In 2023, the RTD coffee market in the United States experienced a 4.85% growth compared to 2021. This market is increasingly popular among US consumers who value convenience, as they can effortlessly enjoy RTD coffee during commutes, travel, and work. The 19-29 age demographic particularly favors this beverage. The West Coast is a notable leader in gourmet coffee consumption, with cold brew being nearly 50% more prevalent there than in the South. Southerners show a 25% higher preference for frozen blended coffee compared to Northeasterners.
- Projected to expand at a CAGR of 5.92% from 2023 to 2030, the cold-brew coffee market is the fastest-growing segment within the RTD coffee market in the United States. The customization of cold brew, allowing for the addition of sweeteners, milk, and a variety of flavors, significantly contributes to its growing appeal across diverse consumer tastes.
- The iced coffee segment was a major player in the US RTD coffee market in 2023, with consumers across the country choosing it for its caffeine content and the ability to enhance alertness and focus. Iced coffee products are available at various price points, typically ranging from USD 2.54 to USD 3.55, appealing to a broad customer base. These beverages are especially popular during warmer weather as a refreshing on-the-go option. Leading brands like Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks are at the forefront of the iced coffee market. The RTD coffee sector in the United States is expected to experience significant growth, with a projected increase of 9.51% during the 2027-2029 period.
| Soft Drink Type | Cold Brew Coffee | |
| Iced coffee | ||
| Other RTD Coffee | ||
| Packaging Type | Aseptic packages | |
| Glass Bottles | ||
| Metal Can | ||
| PET Bottles | ||
| Distribution Channel | Off-trade | Convenience Stores |
| Online Retail | ||
| Specialty Stores | ||
| Supermarket/Hypermarket | ||
| Others | ||
| Distribution Channel | On-trade |
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Market Definition
- Carbonated Soft Drinks (CSDs) - Carbonated soft drinks (CSDs) refer to non-alcoholic beverages that are carbonated and typically flavored, containing dissolved carbon dioxide to create effervescence. These beverages commonly include cola, lemon-lime, orange, and various fruit-flavored sodas. Marketed in cans, bottles, or fountain dispense.
- Juices - We have considered packaged juices which encompass non-alcoholic beverages derived from fruits, vegetables, or a combination thereof, processed and sealed in various packaging formats such as bottles, cartons, or pouches. Excluding fresh juices, this market segment involves commercially prepared and preserved juices, often with added preservatives and flavors.
- Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Tea and RTD Coffee - Ready-to-Drink (RTD) tea and RTD coffee are pre-packaged, non-alcoholic beverages that are brewed and prepared for consumption without further dilution. RTD tea typically includes various tea varieties, infused with flavors and sweeteners, and comes in bottles, cans, or cartons. Similarly, RTD coffee involves pre-brewed coffee formulations, often mixed with milk, sugar, or flavorings, and is conveniently packaged for on-the-go consumption.
- Energy Drinks - Energy drinks are non-alcoholic beverages formulated to provide a quick boost of energy and alertness. Whereas, sports drinks are beverages designed to hydrate and replenish electrolytes, particularly after physical exertion, exercise, or intense activity
| Keyword | Definition |
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| Carbonated Soft Drinks | Carbonated soft drinks (CSDs) are a combination of carbonated water and flavouring, sweetened by sugar or a non-sugar sweeteners. |
| Standard Cola | Standard Cola is defined as the original flavor of cola soda. |
| Diet Cola | A cola-based soft drink containing no or low amounts of sugar |
| Fruit Flavored Carbonates | A carbonated beverage prepared from fruit juice/fruit flavor with carbonated water and containing sugar, dextrose, invert sugar or liquid glucose either singly or in combination. It may contain peel oil and fruit essences. |
| Juice | Juice is a drink made from the extraction or pressing of the natural liquid contained in fruit and vegetables. |
| 100% Juice | Fruit/vegetable juice made from fruit in the form of its juice with no water added to make up the volume. It is not permitted to add sugars, sweeteners, preservatives, flavourings or colourings to fruit juice. |
| Juice Drinks (up to 24% Juice) | Fruit/vegetable juice drinks with up to 24% fruits/vegetable extract. |
| Nectars (25-99% Juice) | Juices that can have between 25 and 99% of fruit, with the minimum legal limits defined depending on the type of fruit |
| Juice concentrates | Juice Concentrates are those form of juices when most of this liquid is removed resulting in a thick, syrupy product known as juice concentrate. |
| RTD Coffee | Packaged coffee beverages that are sold in a prepared form and are ready for consumption at the time of purchase. |
| Iced Coffee | An iced coffee is a cold version of coffee, usually a combination of hot espresso and milk with ice added to it. |
| Cold Brew Coffee | Cold brew also called cold water extraction or cold pressing is made by steeping ground coffee in room-temperature water for several hours. |
| RTD Tea | Ready-to-drink (RTD) tea is a packaged tea product ready for immediate consumption without brewing or preparation |
| Iced Tea | Ice tea or iced tea is a drink made from tea without milk but with sugar and sometimes fruit flavourings, drunk cold. |
| Green Tea | Green tea is a tea beverage which promotes mental alertness, relieving digestive symptoms and promoting weight loss. |
| Herbal Tea | Herbal tea beverages are made from the infusion or decoction of herbs, spices, or other plant material in hot water. |
| Energy Drink | A type of drink containing stimulant compounds, usually caffeine, which is marketed as providing mental and physical stimulation. They may or may not be carbonated and may also contain sugar, other sweeteners, or herbal extracts, among numerous possible ingredients. |
| Sugar-free or Low-calories Energy Drinks | Sugar-free or Low-calories Energy Drinks are sugar-free, artificially sweetened energy drinks with few or no calories. |
| Traditional Energy Drink | Traditional Energy Drinks are functional soft drinks containing ingredients designed to boost the consumer's energy. |
| Natural/Oraganic Energy Drinks | Natural/Organic energy drinks are energy drinks free of artificial sweeteners and synthetic colorings. Instead, they contain naturally derived ingredients such as green tea, yerba mate, and botanical extracts. |
| Energy Shots | A small but highly concentrated energy drink that contains large amounts of caffeine and/or other stimulants. The quantity is comparatively smaller compared to energy drinks. |
| Sports Drink | Sports drinks are beverages designed specifically for the rapid supply of fluid, carbohydrates, and electrolytes before, during or after exercise. |
| Isotonic | Isotonic drinks contain similar concentrations of salt and sugar as in the human body, and are designed to quickly replace fluids lost during exercise but with an increase of carbohydrate. |
| Hypertonic | Hypertonic drinks have a higher concentration of salt and sugar than the human body. They are best drunk after exercise as it is important to replace glycogen levels quickly after exercise. |
| Hypotonic | Hypotonic drinks are designed to quickly replace fluids lost during exercise. They have very low carbohydrate content and a lower concentration of salt and sugar than the human body. |
| Electrolyte-Enhanced Water | Electrolyte water is water infused with electrically-charged minerals, such as sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. |
| Protein-based Sport Drinks | Protein-based sports drinks are those sports drinks which has added protein in it that will improve performance and reduce muscle protein breakdown. |
| On-Trade | The on-trade refers to places that sell beverages for immediate consumption on the premises like bars, restaurants, and pubs |
| Off-Trade | Off-trade usually means places like liquor stores, supermarkets and other places where you don't consume the beverage right away. |
| Convenience Store | A retail business that provides the public with a convenient location to quickly purchase a wide variety of consumable products and services, generally food and gasoline. |
| Specialty store | A specialty store is a shop/store that carries a deep assortment of brands, styles, or models within a relatively narrow category of goods |
| Online Retail | Online retail is a type of eCommerce whereby a business sells goods or services directly to consumers from a website. |
| Aseptic Packaging | Aseptic packaging refers to the filling of a cold, commercially sterile product under sterile conditions into a presterilized container and closure under sterile conditions to form a seal that effectively excludes microorganisms. These includes tetra packs, cartons, pouches etc. |
| PET Bottle | PET bottle means a bottle made of polyethylene terephthalate. |
| Metal Cans | Metal containers made of aluminum or tin- plated or zinc-plated steel, which are commonly used for packaging food, beverages or other products. |
| Disposable Cups | Disposable Cup means a cup or other container designed for single use to serve beverages, such as water, cold drinks, hot drinks and alcoholic beverages. |
| Gen Z | A way of referring to the group of people who were born in the late 1990s and early 2000s. |
| Millenial | Anyone born between 1981 and 1996 (ages 23 to 38 in 2019) is considered a Millennial |
| Taurine | Taurine is an amino acid that supports immune health and nervous system function. |
| Bars & Pubs | It is a drinking establishment licensed to serve alcoholic drinks for consumption on the premises. |
| Café | It is a foodservice establishment serving refreshments (mainly coffee) and light meals. |
| On the go | It means doing / dealing with while busily engaged with something and not diverting plans in order to accommodate. |
| Internet Penetration | The Internet Penetration Rate corresponds to the percentage of the total population of a given country or region that uses the Internet. |
| Vending Machine | A machine that dispenses small articles such as food, drinks, or cigarettes when a coin or token is inserted |
| Discount store | A discount store or discounter offers a retail format in which products are sold at prices that are in principle lower than an actual or supposed "full retail price". Discounters rely on bulk purchasing and efficient distribution to keep down costs. |
| Clean Label | Clean label on the beverage market are drinks that are made from few ingredients of natural origin and are not or only slightly processed. |
| Caffeine | An alkaloid compound which is a stimulant of the central nervous system. It is mainly used recreationally, as a mild cognitive enhancer to increase alertness and attentional performance. |
| Extreme sport | Action sports, adventure sports or extreme sports are activities perceived as involving a high degree of risk. |
| High-intensity interval training | It incorporates several rounds that alternate between several minutes of high intensity movements to significantly increase the heart rate to at least 80% of one's maximum heart rate, followed by short periods of lower intensity movements. |
| Shelf life | The length of time for which an item remains usable, fit for consumption, or saleable. |
| Cream Soda | Cream soda is a sweet soft drink. Generally flavored with vanilla and based on the taste of an ice cream float |
| Root Beer | Root beer is a sweet North American soft drink traditionally made using the root bark of the sassafras tree Sassafras albidum or the vine of Smilax ornata as the primary flavor. Root beer is typically, but not exclusively, non-alcoholic, caffeine-free, sweet, and carbonated. |
| Vanilla Soda | A carbonated soft drink flavoured with vanilla. |
| Dairy-Free | A product that does not contain any milk or milk products from cows, sheep or goats. |
| Caffeine-Free Energy Drinks | Caffeine-free energy drinks rely on other ingredients to boost the energy. Popular choices include amino acids, B vitamins, and electrolytes. |
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Research Methodology
Mordor Intelligence follows a four-step methodology in all our reports.
- Step-1: IDENTIFY KEY VARIABLES: In order to build a robust forecasting methodology, the variables and factors identified in Step 1 are tested against available historical market numbers. Through an iterative process, the variables required for market forecast are set, and the model is built on the basis of these variables.
- Step-2: Build a Market Model: Market-size estimations for the forecast years are in nominal terms. Inflation is not a part of the pricing, and the average selling price (ASP) is kept constant throughout the forecast period for each country.
- Step-3: Validate and Finalize: In this important step, all market numbers, variables, and analyst calls are validated through an extensive network of primary research experts from the market studied. The respondents are selected across levels and functions to generate a holistic picture of the market studied.
- Step-4: Research Outputs: Syndicated reports, custom consulting assignments, databases & subscription platforms
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