Soft Drinks in South Korea
Growth is expected to continue in soft drinks in both off-trade and on-trade volume terms in 2023. However, products that are perceived as healthier, such as bottled water, kombucha, and reduced sugar carbonates, amongst others, are expected to see much better performances than products containing a high amount of sugar, including juice and regular carbonates.
Euromonitor International's Soft Drinks in South Korea report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (2018-2022), allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market – be they legislative, distribution, packaging or pricing issues. Forecasts to 2027 illustrate how the market is set to change.
Product coverage: Asian Speciality Drinks, Bottled Water, Carbonates, Concentrates, Energy Drinks, Juice, RTD Coffee, RTD Tea, Sports Drinks.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
Why buy this report?
Euromonitor International's Soft Drinks in South Korea report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (2018-2022), allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market – be they legislative, distribution, packaging or pricing issues. Forecasts to 2027 illustrate how the market is set to change.
Product coverage: Asian Speciality Drinks, Bottled Water, Carbonates, Concentrates, Energy Drinks, Juice, RTD Coffee, RTD Tea, Sports Drinks.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
Why buy this report?
- Get a detailed picture of the Soft Drinks market;
- Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
- Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
- Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.
Soft Drinks in South Korea
Euromonitor International
December 2023
LIST OF CONTENTS AND TABLES
SOFT DRINKS IN SOUTH KOREA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Soft drinks in 2023: The big picture
2023 KEY TRENDS
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
Foodservice vs retail split
What next for soft drinks?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: Volume 2018-2023
Table 2 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 3 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2018-2023
Table 4 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 5 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (as sold) by Category: Volume 2022
Table 6 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (as sold) by Category: % Volume 2022
Table 7 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2022
Table 8 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2022
Table 9 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 10 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 11 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 12 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 13 Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2018-2023
Table 14 Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 15 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2019-2023
Table 16 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2020-2023
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2019-2023
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2020-2023
Table 19 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume 2018-2023
Table 20 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2018-2023
Table 21 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format: % Volume 2018-2023
Table 22 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format and Category: % Volume 2023
Table 23 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: Volume 2023-2028
Table 24 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 25 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2023-2028
Table 26 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 27 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 28 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 29 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 30 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2023-2028
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
APPENDIX
Fountain sales in South Korea
Trends
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
CARBONATES IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
A switch from aspartame to stevia helps maintain dynamism for reduced sugar carbonates
The health trend expands the zero caffeine trend from coffee to cola carbonates
Producers offer functional products to attract health-seeking consumers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Allulose likely to increasingly be used in carbonates as a sugar substitute
Collaborations likely to generate consumer interest
Continued rise of brand variants and online-only products
CATEGORY DATA
Table 33 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Volume 2018-2023
Table 34 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Value 2018-2023
Table 35 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 36 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 37 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 38 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 39 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 40 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 41 Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: Volume 2018-2023
Table 42 Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 43 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 44 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2019-2023
Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2020-2023
Table 47 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 48 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 49 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 50 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 51 Forecast Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: Volume 2023-2028
Table 52 Forecast Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
JUICE IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Players try to turn around the long-standing decline of juice
Addition rather than subtraction
Juice products launched targeting children
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Total volume recovery unlikely for juice, despite on-trade growth
Flavour innovation will be seen, to try and maintain consumers’ interest
Functional juice drinks could also breathe new life into the category
CATEGORY DATA
Table 53 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 54 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 55 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 56 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 59 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2019-2023
Table 60 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2020-2023
Table 61 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 62 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 63 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 64 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
BOTTLED WATER IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Sparkling flavoured bottled water challenged by reduced sugar carbonates
Growth of still spring bottled water driven by consumption in and outside the home
Switch to retail e-commerce continues
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Health trend will help drive growth for bottled water
Government drive to make bottled water label-free
Eco-friendly campaigns and subscription services set to shape bottled water
CATEGORY DATA
Table 65 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 66 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 67 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 68 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 69 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 70 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 71 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2019-2023
Table 72 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2020-2023
Table 73 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 74 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 75 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 76 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
SPORTS DRINKS IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Greater interest in healthier lifestyles and sport drives sales of sports drinks
Little move seen towards zero sugar, as this contradicts sports drinks’ main function
Lotte Chilsung Beverage moves into the stop spot, toppling Coca-Cola
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Solid growth set to continue as temperatures and healthy lifestyles rise
Despite innovation, most consumers still likely to prefer regular sports drinks
Shifts in advertising strategy expected to continue
CATEGORY DATA
Table 77 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2018-2023
Table 78 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2018-2023
Table 79 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 80 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 81 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 82 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 83 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2019-2023
Table 84 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2020-2023
Table 85 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2023-2028
Table 86 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2023-2028
Table 87 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 88 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2023-2028
ENERGY DRINKS IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Energy drinks are increasingly consumed for refreshment, not just function
Cocktail and home drinking culture help drive growth for energy drinks
Concerns about caffeine consumption amongst students lead to labelling changes
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Reduced sugar energy drinks set to dominate by 2028
Segmentation aims to attract specific consumer groups and drive growth
New warning labels may hamper growth
CATEGORY DATA
Table 89 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2018-2023
Table 90 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2018-2023
Table 91 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 92 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 93 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 94 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 95 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2019-2023
Table 96 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2020-2023
Table 97 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2023-2028
Table 98 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2023-2028
Table 99 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 100 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2023-2028
CONCENTRATES IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Little overall movement, although sales remain higher than pre-pandemic
The first freeze-dried kombucha performs well, and others follow
Lipton Ice Tea innovates, but loses share to Teazen Kombucha
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Apple cider vinegar and newer products likely to be in the spotlight
Opportunities remain which could be explored
Olive Young set to increase its share of distribution
CATEGORY DATA
Concentrates conversions
Summary 2 Concentrates Conversion Factors for Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Format
Table 101 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 102 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 103 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 104 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 105 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2020-2023
Table 106 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2019-2023
Table 107 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2020-2023
Table 108 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2019-2023
Table 109 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2020-2023
Table 110 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2019-2023
Table 111 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2020-2023
Table 112 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 113 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 114 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 115 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
RTD TEA IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Carbonated RTD tea and Kombucha maintains its strong growth
Growth in the premium segment as consumers explore various options
Barley tea benefits from offering hydration
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Continued growth, especially for RTD tea and kombucha
Product innovation likely to attract younger consumers in particular
Barley tea will need to differentiate, and this could be in terms of packaging
CATEGORY DATA
Table 116 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 117 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 118 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 119 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 120 Leading Flavours for Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2018-2023
Table 121 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 122 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 123 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2019-2023
Table 124 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2020-2023
Table 125 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 126 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 127 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 128 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
RTD COFFEE IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
RTD coffee suffers from the lack of a loyal customer base
Move to cost-effective larger pack sizes accelerates
Polarisation increasingly evident in RTD coffee, as premium variants also grow
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Likelihood of rising demand for and references of decaffeinated RTD coffee
Plastic reduction set to continue apace
Launches expected to follow consumer trends
CATEGORY DATA
Table 129 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Volume 2018-2023
Table 130 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Value 2018-2023
Table 131 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 132 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 133 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 134 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 135 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Value 2019-2023
Table 136 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Value 2020-2023
Table 137 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Volume 2023-2028
Table 138 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Value 2023-2028
Table 139 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 140 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Value Growth 2023-2028
SPORTS DRINKS IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Sales remain higher than the pre-pandemic level
Traditional ingredients reinterpreted and included in Asian speciality drinks
The use of Asian speciality drinks in mixology
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Mixology trend set to limit the decline of Asian speciality drinks
Demand expected for low sugar, immune-boosting products for children
Launch of ginseng drinks set to continue
CATEGORY DATA
Table 141 Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: Volume 2018-2023
Table 142 Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: Value 2018-2023
Table 143 Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 144 Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 145 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Asian Speciality Drinks: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 146 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Asian Speciality Drinks: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 147 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Asian Speciality Drinks: % Value 2019-2023
Table 148 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Asian Speciality Drinks: % Value 2020-2023
Table 149 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: Volume 2023-2028
Table 150 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: Value 2023-2028
Table 151 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 152 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Euromonitor International
December 2023
LIST OF CONTENTS AND TABLES
SOFT DRINKS IN SOUTH KOREA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Soft drinks in 2023: The big picture
2023 KEY TRENDS
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
Foodservice vs retail split
What next for soft drinks?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: Volume 2018-2023
Table 2 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 3 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2018-2023
Table 4 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 5 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (as sold) by Category: Volume 2022
Table 6 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (as sold) by Category: % Volume 2022
Table 7 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2022
Table 8 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2022
Table 9 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 10 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 11 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 12 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 13 Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2018-2023
Table 14 Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 15 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2019-2023
Table 16 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2020-2023
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2019-2023
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2020-2023
Table 19 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume 2018-2023
Table 20 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2018-2023
Table 21 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format: % Volume 2018-2023
Table 22 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format and Category: % Volume 2023
Table 23 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: Volume 2023-2028
Table 24 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 25 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2023-2028
Table 26 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 27 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 28 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 29 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 30 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2023-2028
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
APPENDIX
Fountain sales in South Korea
Trends
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
CARBONATES IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
A switch from aspartame to stevia helps maintain dynamism for reduced sugar carbonates
The health trend expands the zero caffeine trend from coffee to cola carbonates
Producers offer functional products to attract health-seeking consumers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Allulose likely to increasingly be used in carbonates as a sugar substitute
Collaborations likely to generate consumer interest
Continued rise of brand variants and online-only products
CATEGORY DATA
Table 33 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Volume 2018-2023
Table 34 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Value 2018-2023
Table 35 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 36 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 37 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 38 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 39 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 40 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 41 Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: Volume 2018-2023
Table 42 Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 43 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 44 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2019-2023
Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2020-2023
Table 47 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 48 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 49 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 50 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 51 Forecast Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: Volume 2023-2028
Table 52 Forecast Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
JUICE IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Players try to turn around the long-standing decline of juice
Addition rather than subtraction
Juice products launched targeting children
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Total volume recovery unlikely for juice, despite on-trade growth
Flavour innovation will be seen, to try and maintain consumers’ interest
Functional juice drinks could also breathe new life into the category
CATEGORY DATA
Table 53 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 54 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 55 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 56 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 59 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2019-2023
Table 60 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2020-2023
Table 61 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 62 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 63 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 64 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
BOTTLED WATER IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Sparkling flavoured bottled water challenged by reduced sugar carbonates
Growth of still spring bottled water driven by consumption in and outside the home
Switch to retail e-commerce continues
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Health trend will help drive growth for bottled water
Government drive to make bottled water label-free
Eco-friendly campaigns and subscription services set to shape bottled water
CATEGORY DATA
Table 65 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 66 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 67 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 68 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 69 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 70 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 71 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2019-2023
Table 72 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2020-2023
Table 73 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 74 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 75 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 76 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
SPORTS DRINKS IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Greater interest in healthier lifestyles and sport drives sales of sports drinks
Little move seen towards zero sugar, as this contradicts sports drinks’ main function
Lotte Chilsung Beverage moves into the stop spot, toppling Coca-Cola
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Solid growth set to continue as temperatures and healthy lifestyles rise
Despite innovation, most consumers still likely to prefer regular sports drinks
Shifts in advertising strategy expected to continue
CATEGORY DATA
Table 77 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2018-2023
Table 78 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2018-2023
Table 79 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 80 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 81 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 82 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 83 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2019-2023
Table 84 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2020-2023
Table 85 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2023-2028
Table 86 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2023-2028
Table 87 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 88 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2023-2028
ENERGY DRINKS IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Energy drinks are increasingly consumed for refreshment, not just function
Cocktail and home drinking culture help drive growth for energy drinks
Concerns about caffeine consumption amongst students lead to labelling changes
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Reduced sugar energy drinks set to dominate by 2028
Segmentation aims to attract specific consumer groups and drive growth
New warning labels may hamper growth
CATEGORY DATA
Table 89 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2018-2023
Table 90 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2018-2023
Table 91 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 92 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 93 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 94 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 95 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2019-2023
Table 96 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2020-2023
Table 97 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2023-2028
Table 98 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2023-2028
Table 99 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 100 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2023-2028
CONCENTRATES IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Little overall movement, although sales remain higher than pre-pandemic
The first freeze-dried kombucha performs well, and others follow
Lipton Ice Tea innovates, but loses share to Teazen Kombucha
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Apple cider vinegar and newer products likely to be in the spotlight
Opportunities remain which could be explored
Olive Young set to increase its share of distribution
CATEGORY DATA
Concentrates conversions
Summary 2 Concentrates Conversion Factors for Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Format
Table 101 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 102 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 103 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 104 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 105 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2020-2023
Table 106 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2019-2023
Table 107 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2020-2023
Table 108 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2019-2023
Table 109 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2020-2023
Table 110 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2019-2023
Table 111 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2020-2023
Table 112 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 113 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 114 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 115 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
RTD TEA IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Carbonated RTD tea and Kombucha maintains its strong growth
Growth in the premium segment as consumers explore various options
Barley tea benefits from offering hydration
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Continued growth, especially for RTD tea and kombucha
Product innovation likely to attract younger consumers in particular
Barley tea will need to differentiate, and this could be in terms of packaging
CATEGORY DATA
Table 116 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 117 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 118 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 119 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 120 Leading Flavours for Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2018-2023
Table 121 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 122 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 123 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2019-2023
Table 124 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2020-2023
Table 125 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 126 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 127 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 128 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
RTD COFFEE IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
RTD coffee suffers from the lack of a loyal customer base
Move to cost-effective larger pack sizes accelerates
Polarisation increasingly evident in RTD coffee, as premium variants also grow
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Likelihood of rising demand for and references of decaffeinated RTD coffee
Plastic reduction set to continue apace
Launches expected to follow consumer trends
CATEGORY DATA
Table 129 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Volume 2018-2023
Table 130 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Value 2018-2023
Table 131 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 132 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 133 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 134 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 135 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Value 2019-2023
Table 136 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Value 2020-2023
Table 137 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Volume 2023-2028
Table 138 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Value 2023-2028
Table 139 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 140 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Value Growth 2023-2028
SPORTS DRINKS IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Sales remain higher than the pre-pandemic level
Traditional ingredients reinterpreted and included in Asian speciality drinks
The use of Asian speciality drinks in mixology
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Mixology trend set to limit the decline of Asian speciality drinks
Demand expected for low sugar, immune-boosting products for children
Launch of ginseng drinks set to continue
CATEGORY DATA
Table 141 Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: Volume 2018-2023
Table 142 Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: Value 2018-2023
Table 143 Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 144 Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 145 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Asian Speciality Drinks: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 146 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Asian Speciality Drinks: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 147 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Asian Speciality Drinks: % Value 2019-2023
Table 148 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Asian Speciality Drinks: % Value 2020-2023
Table 149 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: Volume 2023-2028
Table 150 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: Value 2023-2028
Table 151 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 152 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: % Value Growth 2023-2028
