Non Alcoholic - Beverages Market Report 2026

The non alcoholic - beverages market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $614.72 billion in 2025 to $644.11 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing urban consumption patterns, expansion of packaged beverage distribution, rising health-conscious consumer behavior, growth of on-the-go beverage consumption, availability of diverse beverage formulations.

The non alcoholic - beverages market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $789.61 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for functional hydration products, increasing focus on clean-label beverages, expansion of premium beverage segments, growing innovation in plant-based drinks, increasing use of digital retail channels. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for low-sugar beverage options, growing popularity of functional and fortified drinks, expansion of ready-to-drink beverage formats, increasing premiumization of non-alcoholic beverages, enhanced focus on flavor innovation.

The increasing adoption of sports drinks is expected to drive the growth of the non-alcoholic beverages market. Sports drinks are designed to help athletes and individuals engaged in intense physical activity stay hydrated and replenish essential nutrients lost during exercise. Their popularity contributes to the growth of the non-alcoholic beverages market by appealing to a broader audience, aligning with health trends, offering a variety of options, expanding globally, fostering innovation, and maintaining a strong presence at sports and fitness events. For example, in May 2024, Talking Retail, a UK-based news platform focused on the convenience store sector, reported that in 2023, the sports and energy drinks category experienced the fastest growth, contributing £411 million ($532 million) to soft drinks and accounting for 47% of the total category growth. As a result, the rising adoption of sports drinks is propelling the growth of the non-alcoholic beverages market.

Major companies operating in the market are launching new products within the functional beverages category to gain a competitive advantage. Functional beverages are specially formulated drinks that contain added ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, herbs, and probiotics, designed to deliver specific health benefits beyond basic hydration and nutrition. For example, in April 2023, Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited, a New Zealand-based dairy company, introduced Actif-Fiber Milk, a functional milk product fortified with fiber to support digestion and immunity. The mocha-flavored milk is high in fiber (5,500 mg), protein, and calcium, making it a beneficial option for gut health. These functional milk products are developed to provide consumers with a convenient way to enhance their overall health and well-being.

In August 2023, Just Wines Australia Pty Ltd, an Australia-based e-commerce liquor retailer, acquired Sans Drinks Pty Ltd for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Just Wines Australia aimed to broaden its product portfolio and strengthen its presence in the expanding non-alcoholic beverage segment by integrating a leading specialty alcohol-free drinks retailer into its platform. Sans Drinks Pty Ltd is an Australia-based non-alcoholic beverage retailer that specializes in offering a curated range of alcohol-free drinks and related products through its online marketplace.

Major companies operating in the non alcoholic - beverages market are Nestle S.A., PepsiCo Inc., The Coca-Cola Company, Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV, Danone S.A., The Kraft Heinz Company, Suntory Holdings Limited, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC, Coca-Cola European Partners plc, Kirin Holdings Co Ltd, Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., Red Bull GmbH, Coca-Cola HBC AG, Monster Beverage Corporation, Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc., AriZona Beverages USA, Embotelladora Andina S.A., Primo Water Corporation, National Beverage Corp., Oatly Group AB, Celsius Holdings Inc., The Vita Coco Company Inc., Zevia PBC, The Alkaline Water Company Inc., Coca-Cola FEMSA SAB de CV, Barfresh Food Group Inc., Parle Agro, Asahi Soft Drinks Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the non-alcoholic - beverages market in 2025. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the non-alcoholic - beverages market. The regions covered in the non alcoholic - beverages market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the non alcoholic - beverages market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The non-alcoholic - beverages market consists of sales of roasted coffee, coffee concentrates, coffee extracts, flavorings, and syrups, instant tea, blending tea, tea concentrate, herbal tea, tea extracts, carbonated soft drinks, ice flakes, ice cubes, ice nuggets, bottled water, Ready to Drink (RTD) tea and coffee, juices and juice concentrates, functional drinks. The companies in the non-alcoholic beverages industry process raw materials into non-alcoholic beverages, package and distribute them through various distribution channels to both individual customers and commercial establishments. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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