COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Industrias San Miguel del Caribe leads with its wide portfolio
The carbonates category is led by Industrias San Miguel del Caribe SA, owner of the Kola Real brand, which offers a wide portfolio of cola and flavoured non-cola options. In 2025, Kola Real celebrated 20 years in the Dominican market, having successfully displaced global brands such as Coca-Cola and Pepsi with a distribution strategy focused on colmados (small independent neighbourhood stores) and rural areas, offering a balanced range of flavours that resonate with local tastes, and competitive prices.
Country Club strengthens its connection with younger consumers with a broad variety of flavours
Among the most dynamic brands in carbonates is Country Club, produced by Refrescos Nacionales CxA and distributed locally by Bepensa Dominicana SA, The Coca-Cola Co’s local bottler. The brand actively promotes a wide portfolio of fruity flavours, including grape, orange, raspberry, and pineapple, along with others that cater to local preferences, such as meringue.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Carbonates industry in Dominican Republic with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Carbonates industry in Dominican Republic, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Carbonates in Dominican Republic report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Carbonates in Dominican Republic?
- To what extent are health considerations impacting consumption of Carbonates in Dominican Republic?
- How are changing social attitudes and legislation (eg sugar tax) reshaping demand and consumption?
- How are changing demographics (for example, an ageing or predominantly young population) determining consumption of Carbonates in Dominican Republic?
- Which are the leading brands in Carbonates in Dominican Republic?
- What potential exists for multinational or domestic soft drinks companies to expand in Dominican Republic?
- How are products distributed in Carbonates in Dominican Republic?
- How is the rise of e-commerce changing the retail and competitive landscape?
- How have home seclusion and social distancing measures following COVID-19 impacted sales of Carbonates?
- How are sustainability issues, such as environmentally-friendly packaging, legislation on recyclability, or the amount of plastic in bottles, impacting the soft drinks industry?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Carbonates in Dominican Republic - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Steady growth supported by strong consumption habits
Dominicans’ preference for sugary beverages, and hot and humid climate drive demand in 2025
Tonic water/mixers/other bitters frequently mixed with spirits during social gatherings
Growing pressure from alternative beverages perceived as healthier
Superior functional health benefits: the next step for carbonates
Sustainability is widely embraced by the industry, but the price must be right for consumers
Industrias San Miguel del Caribe leads with its wide portfolio
Country Club strengthens its connection with younger consumers with a broad variety of flavours
Colmados remain the leading channel with deep-rooted cultural connotations
Steady expansion of the foodservice and hospitality channel
Soft Drinks in Dominican Republic - Industry Overview
Volume sales of soft drinks continue to perform well in 2025
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Many consumers continue to prioritise indulgence over health considerations
Rising demand for soft drinks offering targeted functional benefits
Energy-boosting properties increasingly desired
Steady growth anticipated over the forecast years
Rising demand for rapid rehydration and functional properties
Younger consumers increasingly value environmental responsibility
Traditional “colmados” will remain a key channel due to their significant cultural importance
Industrias San Miguel del Caribe leads, offering competitive prices and products that appeal to local taste preferences
Coca-Cola’s distinctive flavour profile resonates with consumers
Refrescos Nacionales performs strongly
Small local grocers, "colmados", lead with their widespread presence throughout the country
Supermarkets benefit from new stores, and private label development
Steady growth of e-commerce
Foodservice vs retail split
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Carbonates
- Regular Carbonates
- Reduced Sugar Carbonates
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- Regular Cola Carbonates
- Reduced Sugar Cola Carbonates
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- Regular Non-Cola Carbonates
- Reduced Sugar Non-Cola Carbonates
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- Regular Lemonade/Lime
- Reduced Sugar Lemonade/Lime
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- Regular Tonic Water/Mixers/Other Bitters
- Reduced Sugar Tonic Water/Mixers/Other Bitters
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- Regular Orange Carbonates
- Reduced Sugar Orange Carbonates
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- Regular Other Non-Cola Carbonates
- Reduced Sugar Other Non-Cola Carbonates
Carbonates
Sweetened, non-alcoholic drinks containing carbon dioxide are included here. All carbonated products containing fruit juice (“sparkling juices”) are included here, unless they are tea-based (these are included in carbonated RTD tea) or carbonated Energy drinks, which are included in Energy Drinks. Carbonated bottled water is also excluded. Carbonates are an aggregation of cola carbonates and non-cola carbonates, whether regular or low calorie. Euromonitor International includes both naturally and artificially-sweetened carbonates.
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This report originates from Passport, our Carbonates research and analysis database.
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