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Soft Drinks in Kenya

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  • 56 Pages
  • December 2025
  • Region: Kenya
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 349120
Retail volume sales of soft drinks registered further healthy growth in Kenya in 2025. Despite persistently high inflation and strong price sensitivity among consumers, demand across soft drinks categories remained resilient. This was driven largely by a heightened emphasis on health and wellness, with more consumers gravitating toward natural, low-sugar, and functional beverages.

This Soft Drinks in Kenya report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (2020-2024), 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 2029 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.

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Soft drinks remains resilient in 2025
KEY DATA FINDINGS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Rising demand for lighter, better-for-you options
  • Escalating production costs drive price increases
  • Consumer caution and downgrading
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Economic recovery and innovation will sustain growth
  • Evolving consumer preferences and a more sophisticated retail landscape
  • Sustainability to play an increasingly important role
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Coca-Cola, present in the market since 1948, maintains its lead
  • Coca-Cola strengthens its position through significant investment, acquisitions and diversifying its portfolio
CHANNELS
  • Leading small local grocers face an increasingly challenging operating landscape
  • Convenient e-commerce
  • Foodservice vs retail split
MARKET DATA
  • Table 1 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 2 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 3 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 4 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 5 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (as sold) by Category: Volume 2025
  • Table 6 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (as sold) by Category: % Volume 2025
  • Table 7 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2025
  • Table 8 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2025
  • Table 9 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 10 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 11 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 12 Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 13 Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 14 Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 15 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2021-2025
  • Table 16 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
  • Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 19 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 20 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 21 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format: % Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 22 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format and Category: % Volume 2025
  • Table 23 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 24 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 25 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 26 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 27 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 28 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 29 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 30 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 31 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 32 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources
CARBONATES IN KENYAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Rising disposable incomes, urbanisation and innovation drive growth in 2025
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Positive performance for carbonates supported by lifestyle trends
  • Reduced sugar cola carbonates benefits from innovation and health trend
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Carbonates set to continue their upward trajectory
  • Technological advancements enable improved product innovation
  • Rising importance of sustainability
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Coca-Cola continues to dominate
  • Significant investment and a diverse portfolio drive growth of Coca-Cola
CHANNELS
  • Small local grocers maintain their lead
  • Robust growth of e-commerce
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 33 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 34 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 35 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 36 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 37 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 38 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 39 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 40 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 41 Sales of Carbonates by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 42 Sales of Carbonates by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 43 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2021-2025
  • Table 44 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2022-2025
  • Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 47 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 48 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 49 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 50 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 51 Forecast Sales of Carbonates by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 52 Forecast Sales of Carbonates by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTSJUICE IN KENYAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Juice continues its upward trajectory in 2025
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Moderate increase supported by population expansion and urbanisation
  • Affordable nectars record the strongest growth
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Organic and functional juice to drive growth
  • Technological advances will lead to improved production efficiency
  • Sustainability is set to become increasingly important
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Kevian Kenya Ltd maintains its clear lead in 2025
  • Increased investment enables Kevian Kenya to expand its operations
CHANNELS
  • Supermarkets continue to gain ground thanks to their widespread presence, pricing, and convenience
  • Expansion of e-commerce platforms supports online sales
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 53 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 54 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 55 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 56 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2021-2025
  • Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2022-2025
  • Table 59 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 60 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 61 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 62 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 63 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 64 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTSBOTTLED WATER IN KENYAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Concerns over unsafe tap water support demand
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Bottled water is seen as a necessity with limited access to safe drinking water
  • Shifting lifestyles contribute to growth of still spring bottled water
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Consumer distrust of tap water will continue to support demand for bottled water
  • Technological advancements will enable product innovation
  • Sustainable development infrastructure projects to address drinking water access issues
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Aquamist leads, offering a broad product range
  • Coca-Cola gains ground
CHANNELS
  • Supermarkets valued for their competitive pricing and promotions
  • Retail e-commerce offers unmatched convenience
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 65 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 66 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 67 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 68 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 69 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2021-2025
  • Table 70 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2022-2025
  • Table 71 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 72 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 73 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 74 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 75 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 76 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTSENERGY DRINKS IN KENYAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Young, active consumers increasingly opt for energy drinks
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Changing lifestyles and innovation support growth in 2025
  • Reduced sugar energy drinks benefit from rising health concerns
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Energy drinks ‘ growth will be boosted by an increasingly active population
  • Enriched formulations through technological advancements
  • Influence of global health and wellness trends
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Red Bull leads, successfully differentiating itself from its competitors
  • Red Bull adapts to local trends and tastes
CHANNELS
  • Supermarkets lead and gain ground in 2025
  • E-commerce continues to expand
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 77 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 78 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 79 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 80 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 81 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2021-2025
  • Table 82 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2022-2025
  • Table 83 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 84 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 85 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 86 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 87 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 88 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTSCONCENTRATES IN KENYAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Concentrates faces challenges
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Muted volume growth as consumers seek healthier beverage options
  • Leading liquid concentrates benefit from their convenience and versatility
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Affordability will continue to influence demand
  • Technological advancements will enable advanced evaporation techniques
  • Adoption of sustainable practices is crucial
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Excel Chemicals leads with its Quencher brand a household name
  • Jetlak Foods offers a diverse portfolio of popular brands
CHANNELS
  • Small local grocers dominate with an extensive geographic reach
  • E-commerce platforms carry a full range of soft drinks, including concentrates
  • Concentrates Conversions
  • Summary 2 Concentrates Conversion Factors for Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Format
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 89 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 90 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 91 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 92 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 93 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2021-2025
  • Table 94 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
  • Table 95 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 96 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 97 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2021-2025
  • Table 98 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
  • Table 99 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2021-2025
  • Table 100 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
  • Table 101 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 102 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 103 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 104 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS