In 2024, stable off-trade volume growth was maintained in soft drinks in Brazil, with sales increasing across most categories. Brazil is a significant player in the global soft drinks industry, with some unique characteristics that set it apart from other countries. Unlike the global scenario, in which bottled water is the largest soft drinks category in volume terms, in Brazil, carbonates is the leading category within soft drinks.
The Soft Drinks in Brazil report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (2020-2024), 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 2029 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.
The Soft Drinks in Brazil report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (2020-2024), 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 2029 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 Brazil
- Trends
SOURCES
- Summary 1 Research Sources
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
- Carbonates grows further in 2024, driven by global warming and marketing
- New launches in carbonates explore flavours and collaborations to stand out
- Health and wellness concerns drive launches and brand positioning, and intensify the competition
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Increasing demand for functionality will lead to competition with other categories
- Growth opportunities through marketing and increased penetration
- Tax reform expected to increase prices of carbonates with sugar from 2027
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
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
- Problems with Brazilian orange production impact sales and accelerate diversification
- Health, blended flavours, and functionality inspire most launches
- Supermarkets and hypermarkets remain the main distribution channels for juice
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Consumers empowered to make more informed decisions
- Popularity of protein set to expand further in juice
- The sugar/sweeteners dilemma
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
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
- Heatwaves and rising health awareness drive bottled water consumption
- New launches invest in new formats and consumption occasions
- Bottled water continues to be sold mainly though supermarkets and hypermarkets
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Inadequate waste management leads to lack of access to quality drinking water
- Carbonated water is more frequently used in mocktails, and is expected to grow as healthier alternative
- Flavoured bottled water set to see rapid growth, considered a healthier alternative to carbonates
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
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
- Brazil continues to see exceptional growth in sports drinks, although from a low base
- New sugar-free versions, new flavours, and sports sponsorship amongst the main investments
- Health and beauty specialists could offer opportunities, but grocery retailers dominate
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Fiercer competition expected not only within sports drinks, but also from other categories
- Innovation in diagnosing dehydration with wearable technology
- New brand positionings targeting different consumption occasions likely to emerge
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
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
- Brazil is amongst the fastest growing countries globally in energy drinks
- Fiercer competition in energy drinks, with new brands emerging
- Grocery retailers continue to dominate energy drinks
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- More variants, including those containing healthier and natural ingredients, expected to be seen in the coming years
- More functionalities and personalisation in the horizon
- PET bottles will continue to gain traction
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
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
- Consumers migrate to other categories
- Novelties and expansion to other categories
- Supermarkets and hypermarkets remain the main distribution channels for concentrates
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Fiercer competition with categories seen as healthier and more functional
- Inflation may drive consumers to opt for cheaper alternatives
- Growing consumer awareness will intensify scrutiny of nutritional information
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
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
- RTD tea expands the number of occasions for consumers to drink tea
- New launches focus on expanding distribution, and new consumption occasions
- Most sales of RTD tea remain through supermarkets and hypermarkets
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- New ingredients and functionalities expected to be seen in RTD tea
- Kombucha has growth potential, especially with rising production
- Mixology on the horizon for RTD tea
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
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
- RTD coffee still not inserted in most Brazilians’ routines
- Launch of RTD coffee in metal beverage cans
- Forecourt retailers is the main distribution channel for RTD coffee
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Increasing coffee prices will pose a challenge for RTD coffee in the coming years
- Better perception of quality will be the main focus of the industry
- Consumer awareness of the need for sleep is a threat and an opportunity
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