Carbonated Soft Drinks Market Report 2026

The carbonated soft drinks market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $123.57 billion in 2025 to $126.91 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in global soft drink consumption, expansion of mass retail distribution networks, rising urban population, increasing brand marketing investments, availability of large-scale bottling infrastructure.

The carbonated soft drinks market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $142.88 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for healthier carbonated drink options, rising focus on sustainable beverage packaging, expansion of functional and energy drink segments, growing investments in product innovation, increasing penetration of online beverage sales. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for low-sugar and functional carbonated beverages, expansion of flavored and premium carbonated water, growing adoption of sustainable packaging formats, increased focus on brand differentiation and innovation, expansion of direct-to-consumer distribution channels.

The increasing spending at food service and drinking establishments is expected to drive the growth of the carbonated soft drinks market. Food service and drinking establishments include restaurants, fast-food outlets, cafés, and bars where beverages, particularly carbonated soft drinks, are frequently consumed as part of dine-in, takeaway, and leisure activities. Rising consumer dining-out frequency, post-pandemic lifestyle recovery, and the growing presence of quick-service and casual dining restaurants between 2023 and 2025 are fueling this spending. Higher expenditure at these establishments boosts on-premise consumption and expands sales of carbonated soft drinks through restaurants, cafés, bars, and fast-food outlets. For instance, in August 2023, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that food services and drinking places sales increased to $94.6 billion in July 2023, up from $87 billion in July 2022, reflecting robust year-over-year growth in consumer spending at beverage-serving establishments. Therefore, increasing spending at food service and drinking establishments is propelling the carbonated soft drinks market.

Major companies in the carbonated soft drinks market are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) technology to develop innovative products and gain a competitive edge. AI-crafted flavors use algorithms to design and optimize unique taste profiles, enhancing sensory experiences for consumers. For instance, in September 2023, Coca-Cola Company, a US-based beverage company, launched Coca-Cola Y3000 Zero Sugar. This limited-edition drink features a unique flavor created using both human expertise and AI technology and is available in zero sugar and original taste versions, designed to provide a futuristic taste experience.

In July 2023, Monster Beverage Corporation, a US-based carbonated energy drink company, acquired Bang Energy (Vital Pharmaceuticals Inc.) for approximately $362 million. Through this acquisition, Monster gains Bang’s manufacturing assets, intellectual property, and brand portfolio, strengthening its position in the carbonated soft drinks and energy drink segment while expanding distribution, product reach, and innovation capabilities. Bang Energy is a US-based energy drink company known for its performance-focused beverages.

Major companies operating in the carbonated soft drinks market are PepsiCo Inc., Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., Monster Energy Company, National Beverage Corporation, Jones Soda Co., Refresco Group B.V., Suntory Beverage & Food Limited, Postobón S.A., Parle Agro Private Limited, Britvic Soft Drinks Limited, Asahi Soft Drinks Co. Ltd., The Coca-Cola Company, Cheerwine, Crush International, Anadolu Grubu A.S., Cott Corporation, Royal Crown Cola International, Schweppes International Limited, Faygo Beverages Inc., Big Red Inc., Molson Coors Beverage Company.

North America was the largest region in the carbonated soft drinks market in 2025. The regions covered in the carbonated soft drinks 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 carbonated soft drinks market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The carbonated soft drinks industry consists of the sales of sparkling water (seltzer water) and carbonated wine. 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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