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Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Tea - Central America

Central America
  • Revenue, at home (e.g., revenue generated in supermarkets and convenience stores) in the Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Tea market amounts to US$29.33m in 2024.
  • Revenue, out-of-home (e.g., revenue generated in restaurants and bars) amounts to US$6.40m in 2024.
  • Revenue, combined amounts to US$35.73m in 2024.
  • The revenue, at home is expected to grow annually by 5.01% (CAGR 2024-2029).
  • In global comparison, most revenue, at home is generated China (US$24bn in 2024).
  • In relation to total population figures, the average revenue per capita, at home of US$0.56 are generated in 2024.
  • In the Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Tea market, volume, at home is expected to amount to 9.79m L by 2024.
  • Volume, out-of-home is expected to amount to 936.80k L in 2024.
  • Volume, combined is expected to amount to 10.73m L in 2024.
  • The Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Tea market is expected to show a volume growth, at home of 2.2% in 2025.0.
  • The average volume per person, at home in the Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Tea market is expected to amount to 0.19L in 2024.

Definition:

The Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Tea market includes packaged tea beverages in liquid form, ready for consumption. Common variants of RTD tea include iced tea, black tea, green tea, fruit tea and mate tea. The market does not include dry products such as tea leaves or tea bags, which are included in the Hot Drinks market.

Additional information:

The market comprises revenue and average revenue per capita, volume and average volume per capita, price per liter, as well as sales channels. Per capita figures refer to a country’s or region’s whole population.

The at-home market covers retail sales via super- and hypermarkets, eCommerce, convenience stores, or similar sales channels. The out-of-home data encompasses all sales to hotels, restaurants, catering, cafés, bars, and similar hospitality service establishments. Combined numbers encompass both the at-home market and the out-of-home market. Both the at-home and the out-of-home market are valued at retail selling prices including all sales and consumption taxes.

Key players include Unilever and Pepsico (Lipton), The Coca-Cola Company (Fuze Tea), Asahi, and Suntory.

In-Scope

  • Tea Drinks in PET bottles, glass bottles, cans, carton
  • Non-carbonated and carbonated Tea

Out-Of-Scope

  • Tea products in dry form (tea bags, tea leaves)
  • Syrups
  • Ready-to-Drink Meal replacements
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Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Coffee & Tea: market data & analysis

Study Details

    Revenue

    Notes: Data was converted from local currencies using average exchange rates of the respective year.

    Most recent update: Sep 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Most recent update: Sep 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Volume

    Most recent update: Sep 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Most recent update: Sep 2024

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    Price

    Most recent update: Sep 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Key Players

    Most recent update: Apr 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Global Comparison

    Most recent update: Sep 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Analyst Opinion

    The Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Tea market in Central America is experiencing significant growth and development.

    Customer preferences:
    Consumers in Central America are increasingly seeking healthier beverage options, which has contributed to the growing demand for RTD tea. RTD tea is perceived as a healthier alternative to carbonated soft drinks, as it is often made from natural ingredients and contains fewer calories. Additionally, the convenience of RTD tea appeals to busy consumers who are looking for convenient and on-the-go options.

    Trends in the market:
    One trend that is driving the growth of the RTD tea market in Central America is the increasing popularity of flavored and functional teas. Consumers are seeking unique and innovative flavors, as well as teas that offer specific health benefits, such as detoxification or relaxation. This has led to the introduction of a wide variety of flavored and functional RTD teas in the market. Another trend in the market is the rising demand for organic and natural RTD teas. Consumers are becoming more conscious about the ingredients in their beverages and are willing to pay a premium for products that are made from natural and organic ingredients. As a result, many companies are now offering organic and natural RTD teas to cater to this growing demand.

    Local special circumstances:
    Central America has a rich tea culture, with countries like Guatemala and Costa Rica being known for their high-quality tea production. This has created a favorable environment for the growth of the RTD tea market, as consumers are already familiar with and appreciate tea as a beverage. Additionally, the tropical climate in Central America makes it an ideal region for tea cultivation, further supporting the local tea industry.

    Underlying macroeconomic factors:
    The growing middle class in Central America has contributed to the increasing demand for RTD tea. As disposable incomes rise, consumers have more purchasing power and are willing to spend on premium and healthier beverage options. Additionally, the region's growing tourism industry has also played a role in driving the demand for RTD tea, as tourists are often looking for refreshing and convenient beverages while exploring the region. In conclusion, the Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Tea market in Central America is experiencing growth due to the increasing customer preference for healthier beverage options, the introduction of flavored and functional teas, the demand for organic and natural products, the local tea culture, and the region's growing middle class and tourism industry.

    Methodology

    Data coverage:

    The data encompasses B2C enterprises. The at-home market covers retail sales via super- and hypermarkets, eCommerce, convenience stores, or similar sales channels. The out-of-home data encompasses all sales to hotels, restaurants, catering, cafés, bars, and similar hospitality service establishments. Combined numbers encompass both the at-home market and the out-of-home market. Both the at-home and the out-of-home market are valued at retail selling prices including all sales and consumption taxes.

    Modeling approach:

    Market sizes are determined through a Top-Down approach, building on specific predefined factors for each market segment. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use resources from the Statista platform as well as in-house market research, national statistical offices, international institutions, trade associations, companies, the trade press, and the experience of our analysts. In addition, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations, such as GDP, consumer spending (e.g. consumer spending on Non-Alcoholic Drinks, consumer spending at Hotels, Restaurants etc.), and price level index. This data helps us estimate the market size for each country individually.

    Forecasts:

    In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the relevant market. For example, the exponential trend smoothing is well suited for forecasting the Non-Alcoholic Drinks market with a projected steady growth. The main drivers are GDP per capita and consumer spending per capita.

    Additional notes:

    The data is modeled using current exchange rates. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war are considered at a country-specific level. The market is updated twice a year.

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    Key Market Indicators

    Notes: Based on data from IMF, World Bank, UN and Eurostat

    Most recent update: Sep 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

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