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HW Soft Drinks in South Korea

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  • 12 Pages
  • January 2026
  • Region: South Korea
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 5946174
Soft drinks in South Korea continues to grow in 2024, supported by rising health awareness, the expansion of zero/reduced sugar options, and demand for functional benefits without sacrificing taste. Reduced-sugar and zero-sugar choices are no longer confined to carbonates; they are increasingly visible across RTD tea, sports drinks, energy drinks and Asian speciality drinks, supported by frequent product launches and stronger marketing around “healthier indulgence”.

This HW Soft Drinks in South Korea report tracks the developments of health-associated product types and the healthy-option positioning of competing brands across different food sectors. It provides the latest retail sales data 2021-2025, allowing you to compare health and wellness categories with each other or in the context of the total market for a sector. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market- be they new product developments, legislative context or lifestyle influences. Forecasts to 2030 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: HW Asian Speciality Drinks, HW Bottled Water, HW Carbonates, HW Concentrates, HW Energy Drinks, HW Juice, HW RTD Coffee, HW RTD Tea, HW Soft Drinks by Type, HW 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 HW 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

KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Hybrid innovation accelerates as health-conscious choices go mainstream
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Health-oriented hybrid beverages reshape soft drinks consumption
  • Natural positioning strengthens through bottled water leadership and sustainability
  • Good source of minerals gains relevance through health routines and hydration trends
WHAT’S NEXT
  • Functional innovation and clean reformulation drive future growth
  • Natural remains central to premiumisation and sustainability strategies
  • Good source of minerals benefits from premium hydration and lifestyle alignment
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 1 Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
  • Table 2 Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
  • Table 3 Company Shares of No Sugar Soft Drinks (Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 4 Company Shares of Energy Boosting Soft Drinks (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 5 Company Shares of Natural Soft Drinks (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 6 Company Shares of Good Source of Vitamins Soft Drinks (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 7 Company Shares of Gluten Free Soft Drinks (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 8 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 9 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029
COUNTRY REPORTSHEALTH AND WELLNESS IN SOUTH KOREA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Health pleasure and functional everyday choices shape market momentum
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Blood sugar control and weight awareness become mainstream dietary priorities
  • Functional nutrition and natural credibility support premiumisation
WHAT’S NEXT
  • Hybrid innovation and clean reformulation drive long-term growth
COUNTRY REPORTS