Soft Drinks - Caribbean

Caribbean

Highlights

Revenue, at home (e.g., revenue generated in supermarkets and convenience stores) in the Soft Drinks market amounts to US$3.21bn in 2024.
Revenue, out-of-home (e.g., revenue generated in restaurants and bars) amounts to US$2.13bn in 2024.
Revenue, combined amounts to US$5.34bn in 2024.
The revenue, at home is expected to grow annually by 4.42% (CAGR 2024-2029).
In global comparison, most revenue, at home is generated United States (US$114bn in 2024).
In relation to total population figures, the average revenue per capita, at home of US$79.15 are generated in 2024.
In the Soft Drinks market, volume, at home is expected to amount to 1.87bn L by 2024.
Volume, out-of-home is expected to amount to 326.10m L in 2024.
Volume, combined is expected to amount to 2.19bn L in 2024.
The Soft Drinks market is expected to show a volume growth, at home of 0.4% in 2025.0.
The average volume per person, at home in the Soft Drinks market is expected to amount to 46.07L in 2024.

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The Soft Drinks market in Caribbean has been experiencing significant growth in recent years, driven by changing customer preferences, emerging trends, and local special circumstances. Customer preferences in the Soft Drinks market in Caribbean have shifted towards healthier options, with consumers seeking beverages that are low in sugar, calories, and artificial additives. This trend is in line with the global movement towards healthier lifestyles and increased awareness of the negative health effects of sugary drinks. As a result, there has been a growing demand for natural and organic beverages, including fruit juices, herbal teas, and flavored water. Trends in the Soft Drinks market in Caribbean include the rise of functional beverages, such as energy drinks and sports drinks, which are popular among young consumers and athletes. These beverages are marketed as providing additional benefits, such as increased energy, improved performance, and enhanced hydration. Another trend is the growing popularity of ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages, particularly among busy urban consumers who value convenience and on-the-go consumption. RTD beverages include bottled water, iced tea, and coffee-based drinks. Local special circumstances in the Soft Drinks market in Caribbean include the region's climate, which is conducive to the consumption of refreshing and hydrating beverages. The Caribbean's tropical weather and beautiful beaches attract tourists from around the world, who often seek out local and exotic drinks to complement their vacation experience. This has created opportunities for local beverage companies to develop unique and authentic products that cater to both locals and tourists. Additionally, the Caribbean has a rich cultural heritage, which is reflected in the variety of traditional drinks and flavors available in the market. These traditional beverages, such as coconut water and sorrel, have gained popularity not only within the region but also internationally. Underlying macroeconomic factors have also contributed to the growth of the Soft Drinks market in Caribbean. Economic stability and rising disposable incomes have increased consumer purchasing power, allowing for greater spending on non-essential items such as beverages. Additionally, urbanization and the growth of the middle class have led to changes in lifestyle and consumption patterns, with more consumers opting for convenience products and eating out more frequently. These factors have created a favorable environment for the Soft Drinks market to thrive in the Caribbean. In conclusion, the Soft Drinks market in Caribbean is experiencing growth due to changing customer preferences, emerging trends, local special circumstances, and underlying macroeconomic factors. Consumers are increasingly seeking healthier options, functional beverages, and convenience products. The region's climate, tourism industry, cultural heritage, and economic stability have also contributed to the market's development.

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.