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Soft Drinks in Japan

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  • 105 Pages
  • December 2024
  • Region: Japan
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 5603885
After the price increases that began in 2022, many soft drinks categories failed to achieve off-trade volume growth in Japan in 2023, and this trend is set to continue in 2024. Meanwhile, categories that experienced growth due to the recovery in consumer movement in 2023, such as RTD coffee and sports drinks, are also set to see a negative turn in 2024.

The Soft Drinks in Japan report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (2019-2023), allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they legislative, distribution, packaging or pricing issues. Forecasts to 2028 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Asian Speciality Drinks, Bottled Water, Carbonates, Concentrates, Energy Drinks, Juice, RTD Coffee, RTD Tea, Sports Drinks.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Soft Drinks market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

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 Japan
  • Trends
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources
CARBONATES IN JAPANKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Carbonates sees tough competition from bottled water and RTD tea
  • After growth in 2023, cola carbonates faces decline in 2024
  • Nostalgia trend shapes carbonates
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Declining birth rate and health trend threaten carbonates in Japan
  • On-trade sales set to continue to recover, but fail to reach the pre-pandemic level
  • New concepts set to emerge as consumers value innovation
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 JAPANKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Volume sales of juice decline as prices soar in 2024
  • Tomato juice thrives in a challenging market
  • Kagome maintains its lead in juice
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Juice set to struggle as Japan’s population shrinks
  • Companies strive to discover the next hit ingredient
  • Health consciousness expected to have differing effects on demand for juice
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 JAPANKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Prices rise, but demand for bottled water remains high
  • The carbonated/sparkling water trend starts to cool down
  • Suntory leads bottled water, but some consumers turn to private label
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Demand for bottled water demand will remain high in Japan amidst earthquake fears and pandemic lessons
  • Suntory launches home water purification products
  • Rise in products fortified with dietary fibre
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 JAPANKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Sports drinks struggles as some consumers turn to cheaper hydration options
  • Importance of heatstroke prevention amidst intensifying competition
  • Major brands collaborate with the government and retailers to promote heatstroke prevention
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Sports drinks faces further decline as health-conscious consumers choose alternatives
  • Shift towards functional beverages for health maintenance
  • Older people are a valuable target demographic
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 JAPANKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Energy drinks faces crisis as prices rise and sales plummet
  • More consumers focus on caffeine management
  • Asahi Soft Drinks Co Ltd leads energy drinks in Japan
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Energy drinks must adapt to an ageing consumer base and capture youth interest
  • Natural energy drinks underdeveloped in Japan
  • Relaxation drinks is expanding
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 JAPANKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Liquid concentrates faces notable decline as consumers return to outdoor activities
  • Craft cola and ginger ale remain popular
  • Asahi maintains its lead but other players make their mark
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Liquid concentrates adapt as consumers shift towards convenience and creativity
  • Powder concentrates set to continue to decline, but may be marketed as eco-friendly
  • Health benefits will continue to be significant
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 JAPANKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Green tea continues to lead RTD tea
  • Price gap widens between national brands and private label products
  • ITO EN Ltd remains the top player in tea
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Functional innovations expected to continue in RTD tea
  • Kirin plans to invest in RTD black tea
  • Tea Ade and Asian tea culture find success in RTD format
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 JAPANKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Heatwaves and price increases drive down sales of RTD coffee in Japan
  • New products featuring plant-based milk are rapidly emerging in Japan
  • Suntory regains its leading position in RTD coffee
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • RTD coffee faces further decline as consumers shift away from canned convenience
  • Functional RTD coffee is underdeveloped in Japan
  • Shift from cans to PET bottles and paper cartons to drive changes
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
ASIAN SPECIALITY DRINKS IN JAPANKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Asian speciality drinks begins a slow recovery amidst price sensitivity
  • Asahi leads with a dominant share
  • Vinegar drinks remain important with Asian speciality drinks
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Asian speciality drinks set to see negligible growth, but will have to compete with liquid concentrates
  • Asahi’s Calpis faces challenges in expanding beyond young consumer base
  • Vinegar drinks may attract younger consumers for their beauty benefits
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 145 Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 146 Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 147 Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 148 Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 149 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Asian Speciality Drinks: % Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 150 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Asian Speciality Drinks: % Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 151 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Asian Speciality Drinks: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 152 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Asian Speciality Drinks: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 153 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 154 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 155 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 156 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: % Value Growth 2024-2029