Understand the cultural and socioeconomic influences that shape i...
Understand the cultural and socioeconomic influences that shape industry demand throughout Asia-Pacific, with local insight, market statistics and analysis ranging from strategic regional overview to in-depth coverage by country or city.
Bottled water one of only two soft drinks to register an increase in volume sales in 2023 – the other was concentrates. The growing awareness of the importance of staying hydrated led to an increased demand for bottled water. Bottled water is also…
With inflation even higher than in 2022, consumers felt the financial pinch and as a result, volume sales of carbonates fell in 2023. That being said, competition remained tight and players looked to compete with each other by introducing or even…
Unlike most other soft drinks in Pakistan in 2023, the performance was positive for concentrates, which registered healthy volume growth. Part of the reason for the healthy growth is that powder concentrates in particular are more affordable than…
Energy drinks registered a steep decline in volume sales in 2023, as soaring inflation dampened demand and consumers prioritised essentials. In addition, as energy drinks are more expensive than other soft drinks such as carbonates, this further…
Nestle´ remained the leading player in juice during 2023, accounting for over a third of volume sales. The company’s success lies in the high brand recognition of the umbrella Nestlé brand, a loyal consumer base, a wide distribution network and…
RTD coffee registered the steepest fall in volume sales among soft drinks in 2023. RTD coffee is considered expensive and with inflation soaring, volume demand fell. Growth also continued to be inhibited by the limited availability.
RTD tea registered a decline in volume sales in 2023, as soaring inflation dampened demand and consumers prioritised essentials. In addition, as RTD tea is more expensive than other soft drinks such as carbonates, this further dampened volume sales.…
The picture was bleak for soft drinks in Pakistan in 2023, with retail volume sales falling across the board, with the exception of bottled water and concentrates. That being said, overall retail volume sales increased slightly, due to bottled water…
While tea continued to be the most popular hot drink in Pakistan, coffee registered modest volume growth, partly supported by continuing population growth. Instant coffee continued to dominate retail channels, with only minimal volume sales for fresh…
As reduced public concern about COVID-19 and the ending of associated restrictions saw most people in Taiwan go back to the office and begin spending more of their leisure time outside the home, coffee showed an improved performance in on-trade…