Soft Drinks Market Size, Share Analysis and Forecast Report (2026-2035)

Key Trends in the Market

Soft drink is a class of non-alcoholic beverages that may be carbonated or non-carbonated and contain artificial or natural sweetening agents, flavouring agents, and edible acids, among others. These water-based flavoured beverages are produced by mixing dry ingredients and syrups with carbonated water or with the help of lacto-fermentation.

• Rising demand for low/no calorie beverages due to increasing weight-consciousness is a key trend aiding the soft drinks market growth. Low calorie beverages can reduce the overall calorie intake, contributing to weight maintenance and weight loss.

• Adoption of aggressive marketing and promotional strategies by major market players for brand promotion along with the increased availability of soft drinks across various distribution channels including online retail stores, convenience stores, and supermarkets and hypermarkets is aiding the market expansion.

• The demand for environmental friendly and sustainable solutions for packaging soft drinks is rising due to the growing environmental consciousness. Various consumers are opting for brands that deploy recyclable packaging materials to reduce wastes, bolstering the market growth.

Global Soft Drinks Market Segmentation

Global Soft Drinks Market Share by Product

The non-carbonated segment is anticipated to witness significant growth over the forecast period, due to the rising consumer demand for healthier beverage options at reasonable costs. These beverages undergo pasteurisation to provide them protection against spoilage as they lack carbon dioxide and include sweetened and unsweetened tea, fruit punch, flavoured water, and lemonade, among others. Additionally, the segment growth is also being aided by the rising investments by key market players towards development of novel flavours.

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Market Share by Region

North America is expected to account for a significant share of the market in the coming years, owing to the rising demand for low calorie and natural soft drinks due to increasing health concerns. The consumption of energy and sports drinks is also rising as energy drinks elevate attention, alertness, and energy as well as heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing. Meanwhile, sports drinks aid in replenishing electrolytes, glucose, and fluids lost during strenuous exercises, bolstering the soft drinks market demand.

Competitive Landscape

Other market players include Unilever Plc, Asahi Group Holdings Ltd., Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Kofola Ceskoslovensko, A.S., Monster Beverage Corporation, Arizona Beverages USA, Britvic Plc, and Red Bull GmbH, among others.