Japan

In 2023, hot drinks is set to record opposite performances in the foodservice channel and the retail channel. On 8 May 2023, the Japanese government downgraded the legal status of COVID-19 to Class 5, the level of common infectious disease. This was…

Energy drinks is set to record falling off-trade volume sales in 2023, with price increases by leading manufacturers a major factor contributing to decline. In response to the rising costs of materials, packaging, and transportation, energy drinks…

In 2023, liquid concentrates is set to see a decrease in off-trade volume and current value sales. This is mainly due to the decreased amount of time consumers having been spending at home in this year. Liquid concentrates saw a strong rise in…

In 2023, sales of coffee in the foodservice channel are expected to record solid growth, thanks to the rebound of footfall in cafés and specialist coffee and tea shops. On 8 May 2023, the Japanese government downgraded the legal status of COVID-19 to…

In 2023, total volume sales of carbonates are set to decrease compared with 2022. On-trade volume sales are expected to increase thanks to a continued rebound in demand after the lifting of pandemic restrictions. However, off-trade volume sales are…