Soft Drinks in Taiwan - Research and Markets

Sales of soft drinks in Taiwan saw positive, albeit modest growth in volume terms in 2022, following a decline in the previous year. On-trade sales slumped in 2020 and 2021, as measures put in place to contain the COVID-19 virus, including social distancing and restrictions on indoor dining, led to a reduction in visits to foodservice outlets.

The Soft Drinks in Taiwan report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (2017-2021), 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 2026 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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SOFT DRINKS IN TAIWAN

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Soft drinks in 2022: The big picture
2022 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 2017-2022
Table 2 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 3 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2017-2022
Table 4 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 5 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (as sold) by Category: Volume 2021
Table 6 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (as sold) by Category: % Volume 2021
Table 7 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2021
Table 8 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2021
Table 9 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 10 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 11 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 12 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 13 Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2017-2022
Table 14 Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 15 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2018-2022
Table 16 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2019-2022
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2018-2022
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2019-2022
Table 19 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume 2017-2022
Table 20 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2017-2022
Table 21 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format: % Volume 2017-2022
Table 22 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format and Category: % Volume 2022
Table 23 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: Volume 2022-2027
Table 24 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 25 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2022-2027
Table 26 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Table 27 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 28 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 29 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 30 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2022-2027
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2022-2027

APPENDIX

Fountain sales in Taiwan

DISCLAIMER

SOURCES

Summary 1 Research Sources

CARBONATES IN TAIWANKEY DATA FINDINGS

2022 DEVELOPMENTS

Slow recovery of foodservice restricts growth in 2022
Health and wellness trends have negative impact on demand, despite launch of sugar-free variants
Manufacturers invest in limited-edition products in bid to generate interest

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Tonic water/mixers/other bitters to create fizz in stagnant market
Competition from other, healthier soft drinks to intensify over the forecast period
E-commerce will present opportunities for growth

CATEGORY DATA

Table 33 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Volume 2017-2022
Table 34 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Value 2017-2022
Table 35 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 36 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 37 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 38 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 39 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 40 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 41 Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: Volume 2017-2022
Table 42 Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 43 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2018-2022
Table 44 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2019-2022
Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2018-2022
Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2019-2022
Table 47 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 48 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 49 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 50 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Table 51 Forecast Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: Volume 2022-2027
Table 52 Forecast Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2022-2027

JUICE IN TAIWANKEY DATA FINDINGS

2022 DEVELOPMENTS

Health and wellness trends lead to increased demand for 100% juice and coconut water
Brands switch to more sustainable packaging
Swire Coca Cola leads increasingly fragmented landscape

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Popularity of home-made juice could threaten growth of RTD juice drinks
Coconut water to remain dynamic, due to its healthy and functional properties
Enduring popularity of tea drinking to hinder growth of juice

CATEGORY DATA

Table 53 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 54 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 55 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 56 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2018-2022
Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2019-2022
Table 59 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2018-2022
Table 60 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2019-2022
Table 61 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 62 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 63 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 64 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

BOTTLED WATER IN TAIWANKEY DATA FINDINGS

2022 DEVELOPMENTS

Health and wellness trends facilitate switch away from carbonates to carbonated bottled water and sparkling flavoured water
Functional water gains traction, assisted by new launches
Bulk purchasing via-e-commerce receives a boost from pandemic

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Accelerated growth expected, with manufacturer focus on preventative health and sustainability
Fizzy waters present strong opportunities for growth, as they replace “unhealthy” carbonates, although DIY sparkling water makers could harm sales
Functional waters will see strong demand, with magnesium water set to gain traction amongst consumers

CATEGORY DATA

Table 65 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 66 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 67 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 68 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 69 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2018-2022
Table 70 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2019-2022
Table 71 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2018-2022
Table 72 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2019-2022
Table 73 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 74 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 75 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 76 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

SPORTS DRINKS IN TAIWANKEY DATA FINDINGS

2022 DEVELOPMENTS

Sluggish performance for sports drinks, despite launch of “healthier” options by the leading players
Manufacturers collaborate with top athletes to widen their consumer base
Pocari gets imaginative with marketing campaigns

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Growth will be restricted by slow return to pre-pandemic behaviours, as well as negative image of sports drinks
Reduced sugar options to drive growth, in view of increasing competition from coconut water
Building brand equity will remain key

CATEGORY DATA

Table 77 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2017-2022
Table 78 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2017-2022
Table 79 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 80 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 81 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2018-2022
Table 82 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2019-2022
Table 83 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2018-2022
Table 84 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2019-2022
Table 85 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2022-2027
Table 86 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2022-2027
Table 87 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 88 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2022-2027

ENERGY DRINKS IN TAIWANKEY DATA FINDINGS

2022 DEVELOPMENTS

Health and wellness trends drive demand
Leading players seek to widen their consumer base and reach a younger audience
Limited editions pique consumers’ interest

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Widening of usage occasions will be the key to future growth
Health benefits will come to be fore
Younger consumers will be the focus of marketing efforts

CATEGORY DATA

Table 89 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2017-2022
Table 90 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2017-2022
Table 91 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 92 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 93 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2018-2022
Table 94 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2019-2022
Table 95 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2018-2022
Table 96 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2019-2022
Table 97 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2022-2027
Table 98 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2022-2027
Table 99 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 100 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2022-2027

CONCENTRATES IN TAIWANKEY DATA FINDINGS

2022 DEVELOPMENTS

Vinegar-based concentrates grow in popularity, due to their health benefits
Single use capsules win over consumers with greater convenience
Pai Chia Chen Brewery & Foods Co maintains its lead, but imported syrups gain prominence, due to the growing popularity of the fresh coffee culture

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Sluggish growth to continue, with fruit vinegar-based products faring the best
Potential for growth through on-trade channels for premium and fresh liquid concentrates
Increasing fragmentation, due to growing presence of imported brands

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 2017-2022
Table 102 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 103 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 104 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 105 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2019-2022
Table 106 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2018-2022
Table 107 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2019-2022
Table 108 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2018-2022
Table 109 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2019-2022
Table 110 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2018-2022
Table 111 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2019-2022
Table 112 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 113 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 114 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 115 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

RTD TEA IN TAIWANKEY DATA FINDINGS

2022 DEVELOPMENTS

Sustained home consumption due to strong tea culture, but slow recovery for foodservice
Health and wellness trends sustain interest in tea overall, but bubble tea shops continue to pose a threat
Leading players turn to celebrity endorsement to boost sales

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Players to seek originality in a saturated category, with the evolution of flavours and brewing methods to attract health conscious consumers
Collaborations with bubble tea stores could be key to growth
Locally-produced, premium products are set to drive innovations over the forecast period

CATEGORY DATA

Table 116 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 117 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 118 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 119 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 120 Leading Flavours for Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2017-2022
Table 121 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2018-2022
Table 122 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2019-2022
Table 123 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2018-2022
Table 124 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2019-2022
Table 125 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 126 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 127 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 128 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

RTD COFFEE IN TAIWANKEY DATA FINDINGS

2022 DEVELOPMENTS

RTD coffee faces ongoing challenges, exacerbated by home-based working trends arising from the pandemic
Premium brands seek to compete with fresh offerings
Brand leader Mr Brown Coffee is synonymous with RTD coffee

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Premiumisation trends in coffee overall will place downward pressure on RTD variants
Growing popularity of DIY coffee machines could hinder growth
Health and wellness trends will influence new product innovations

CATEGORY DATA

Table 129 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Volume 2017-2022
Table 130 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Value 2017-2022
Table 131 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 132 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 133 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Volume 2018-2022
Table 134 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Volume 2019-2022
Table 135 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Value 2018-2022
Table 136 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Value 2019-2022
Table 137 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Volume 2022-2027
Table 138 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Value 2022-2027
Table 139 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 140 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Value Growth 2022-2027

ASIAN SPECIALITY DRINKS IN TAIWANKEY DATA FINDINGS

2022 DEVELOPMENTS

Static performance, despite health and wellness trends
Japanese-influenced variants gain traction
Leading players seek to broaden the appeal of their brands through the launch of new flavours and celebrity endorsements

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Asparagus-based drinks present opportunity for growth
Health and wellness trends will drive innovation, with child-based products becoming more prominent
Strong influence of Japanese culture to continue

CATEGORY DATA

Table 141 Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: Volume 2017-2022
Table 142 Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: Value 2017-2022
Table 143 Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 144 Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 145 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Asian Speciality Drinks: % Volume 2018-2022
Table 146 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Asian Speciality Drinks: % Volume 2019-2022
Table 147 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Asian Speciality Drinks: % Value 2018-2022
Table 148 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Asian Speciality Drinks: % Value 2019-2022
Table 149 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: Volume 2022-2027
Table 150 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: Value 2022-2027
Table 151 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 152 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: % Value Growth 2022-2027