Soft Drinks in Canada

December 2023 | 84 pages | ID: SE1D7CAAEFBEN
Euromonitor International Ltd

Abstracts

Post-COVID-19, more Canadians have resumed work outside of the home and begun partaking in social and outdoor activities again. This has led to a decline in retail volume sales of soft drinks, except in the case of impulse-driven, single-serve formats of soft drinks. Meanwhile, the strong increase in value sales reflects both the ongoing recovery of higher value on-trade channels after the pandemic and record-high inflation. Overall, increases in the cost of raw materials, shipping, labour and e...

Euromonitor International's Soft Drinks in Canada 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.

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Contents

Soft Drinks in Canada
Euromonitor International
May 2024

LIST OF CONTENTS AND TABLES

SOFT DRINKS IN CANADA
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 2023
Table 6 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (as sold) by Category: % Volume 2023
Table 7 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2023
Table 8 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2023
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 Canada
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
CARBONATES IN CANADA
KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Carbonates sees off-trade volume decline in 2023
New product development focuses on functional benefits with reduced or zero sugar
Giants Coca-Cola and PepsiCo Beverages Canada discontinue less popular brands
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Non-cola carbonates set to benefit from popularity tonic water/mixers/other bitters
Healthy variants are likely to emerge as players seek to differentiate in a crowded arena
Growing health consciousness impact category performance in the years ahead
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 CANADA
KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Juice witnesses improved volume growth throughout the year
Not from concentrate (NFC) 100% juice continues to gather momentum
A Lassonde continues to lead thanks to its popular brand Oasis
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Bumpy road ahead for juice as consumers spend less time in their homes
Interesting innovations in packaging and ingredients are likely to emerge
Coconut and other plant waters offer strong growth potential
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 CANADA
KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

With consumers more mobile in 2023, demand for smaller formats has risen
BlueTriton Brands Inc continues to lead in 2023
Sparkling flavoured bottled water sees dynamic growth in 2023
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Bottled water poised for healthy growth over the forecast period
Functional benefits expected in bottled water as the health and wellness trend gathers pace
Sugar tax is on the way to the detriment of flavoured 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 CANADA
KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Sports drinks continues to see momentum despite high prices
Millennials remain the target audience for sports drinks in Canada
PepsiCo Beverages continues to dominate with its leading brand Gatorade
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Smaller players will continue to innovate in sports drinks over the forecast period
Positive outlook for sports drinks in the coming years
Sports sponsorships to remain a key focus of manufacturers
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 CANADA
KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Canadian government recalls multiple brands for caffeine and labelling violations
Energy drinks continue to post decent off-trade volume growth, but on trade growth sees rapid slow down
Coca-Cola Ltd continues to lead energy drinks in 2023
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Further restrictions are expected on distribution due to unhealthy image
Energy drinks to continue their positive growth over the forecast period despite recall
Healthier options to gain ground in energy drinks and improve their image
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 CANADA
KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Concentrates sees modest volume growth in 2023
Kraft Canada leads concentrates once again in 2023
Category faces ongoing pressure from other soft drinks categories
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Natural ingredients and functional benefits will influence innovations over the forecast period
Potential implementation of front-of-package nutrition labelling
Sugar tax is on the way and set to apply pressure to the competitive landscape
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 CANADA
KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

RTD Tea shows healthy performance in 2023 thanks to strong demand
Minute Maid Co Canada remains the leading player despite the growth of smaller brands
New product developments include those with functional benefits in line with the health and wellness trend
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Kombucha will help drive growth in RTD tea in the years to come
Sustainability will re-emerge as a key focus area within the category
Sugar tax may negatively impact RTD tea sales
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 CANADA
KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Innovations focus on health and wellness and sustainability in 2023
Innovations focus on health and wellness and sustainability drive category interest
The North American Coffee Partnership continues to lead thanks to the popular brand, Starbucks Frappuccino
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
On-trade performance will improve and premiuimsation may help drive current value growth
RTD coffee continues to be made up from the off-trade over the forecast period
Competition from RTD tea will continue to threaten category growth
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