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Affordability remains central as urbanisation and wellness trends shape demand
In 2025, demand for soft drinks in Ethiopia was positively influenced by population growth, urbanisation and the accelerating momentum of wellness-focused lifestyles. At the same time, improved access to foreign currency and easing import procedures strengthened supply conditions, supporting a wider and more diversified range of offerings. Bottled water was the best-performing category, as pressure on existing water infrastructure sustained demand in cities. However, overall performance remained constrained by the rising cost of living, positioning affordability as a critical factor shaping consumer purchasing behaviour.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Soft Drinks industry in Ethiopia 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.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to the following key categories, where applicable:
- Bottled Water
- Carbonates
- Concentrates
- Juice
- RTD Coffee
- RTD Tea
- Energy Drinks
- Sports Drinks
- Asian Speciality Drinks
If you're in the Soft Drinks industry in Ethiopia, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Soft Drinks in Ethiopia 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 Soft Drinks in Ethiopia?
- To what extent are health considerations impacting consumption of Soft Drinks in Ethiopia?
- 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 Soft Drinks in Ethiopia?
- Which are the leading brands in Soft Drinks in Ethiopia?
- What potential exists for multinational or domestic soft drinks companies to expand in Ethiopia?
- How are products distributed in Soft Drinks in Ethiopia?
- 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 Soft Drinks?
- 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?
Soft Drinks in Ethiopia
Affordability remains central as urbanisation and wellness trends shape demand
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Affordability remains key driver of demand due to cost of living pressures
Carbonates benefits from host of new launches amid emerging urban lifestyles
Wellness trend drives demand for functional beverages
Soft drinks will benefit from urbanisation and rising aspirations
Rising health awareness will impact consumption patterns
Local production to gain momentum
EABSC holds dominant share
Eden Business SC leads growth
Small local grocers dominate distribution
Modern retail gains traction
Foodservice vs retail split
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 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2021-2025
Table 14 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
Table 15 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2021-2025
Table 16 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2022-2025
Table 17 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 18 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2020-2025
Table 19 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 20 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format and Category: % Volume 2025
Table 21 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: Volume 2025-2030
Table 22 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 23 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2025-2030
Table 24 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2025-2030
Table 25 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 26 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 27 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 28 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
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Summary 1 Research Sources
Key Data Findings
2025 Developments
Healthier choices and modern retail shape growth
INDUSTRY PEFOFRMANCE
Affordability concerns remain paramount
Reduced sugar non-cola carbonates lead growth
What’s Next?
Demand will be supported by improving socio-economic conditions
Shift towards healthier offerings
Competitive Landscape
EABSC retains its leading position
Health-conscious choices drive sales of EABSC’s Fanta Zero and Sprite Zero
Channels
Small local grocers dominate distribution
Category Data
Table 29 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Volume 2020-2025
Table 30 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Value 2020-2025
Table 31 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 32 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 33 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 34 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 35 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 36 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 37 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 38 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 39 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2021-2025
Table 40 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2022-2025
Table 41 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 42 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 43 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 44 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
Key Data Findings
2025 Developments
Nectars drive growth as affordability remains key
Industry Performance
Juice continues to rebound as supply constraints ease
Affordable nectars drive growth
What’s Next?
Juice sales will benefit from economic recovery, with nectars remaining dominant
Tax reprieve clears the way for renewed growth in juice production
Competitive Landscape
Ceres Fruit Juices (Pty) Ltd leads sales
Local producers gain traction amid supply challenges
Channels
Juice sales remain rooted in small local grocers as supermarkets gain momentum
Category Data
Table 45 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 46 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 47 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 48 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 49 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 50 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 51 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2021-2025
Table 52 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2022-2025
Table 53 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 54 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 55 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 56 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
Key Data Findings
2025 Developments
Continuing tap water concerns drive growth as flavoured variants gain traction
Industry Performance
Lack of success to safe drinking water sustains bottled water demand despite cost pressures
Still flavoured bottled water leads growth
What’s Next?
Continued tap water quality concerns will drive growth
Stricter quality standards will intensify competition
Competitive Landscape
Ambo Mineral Water SC retains its leadership
Eden Business SC leads growth
Channels
Small local grocers lead bottled water sales
Category Data
Table 57 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 58 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 59 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 60 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 63 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2021-2025
Table 64 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2022-2025
Table 65 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 66 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 67 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 68 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
2025 Developments
Sports drinks remains a niche category
Industry Performance
Sales remain negligible in 2025
What’s Next?
Sports drinks will remain niche, despite growth potential
Competitive Landscape
Restricted brand portfolio constrains growth
Channels
Distribution remains limited to small number of urban supermarkets
Category Data
Table 69 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2020-2025
Table 70 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2020-2025
Table 71 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 72 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 73 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 75 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2021-2025
Table 76 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2022-2025
Table 77 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2025-2030
Table 78 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2025-2030
Table 79 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 80 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2025-2030
Key Data Findings
2025 Developments
Young, urban consumers drive growth
Industry Performance
Energy drinks gain traction amongst young, urban Ethiopians
Regular energy drinks drive growth
What’s Next?
Further growth amid urbanisation and digital engagement
Retail distribution will continue to evolve
Competitive Landscape
Red Bull dominates amid fragmented competition
Heineken’s Bertat strengthens competition
Channels
Retail infrastructure remains fragmented
Category Data
Table 81 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2020-2025
Table 82 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2020-2025
Table 83 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 84 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 85 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 86 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 87 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2021-2025
Table 88 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2022-2025
Table 89 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2025-2030
Table 90 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2025-2030
Table 91 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 92 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2025-2030
Key Data Findings
2025 Developments
Demand for premium liquid concentrates grows in urban households
Industry Performance
Affordability drives growth
Liquid concentrates sees most dynamic performance
What’s Next?
Concentrates poised for steady growth amid population expansion
Urbanisation and rising middle class to driver growth in premium offerings
Competitive Landscape
Nichols Plc leads with Vimto
Smaller brands gain popularity
Channels
Supermarkets dominate sales
Summary 2 Concentrates Conversion Factors for Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Format
Category Data
Table 93 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 94 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 95 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 96 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 97 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2021-2025
Table 98 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
Table 99 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 100 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 101 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2021-2025
Table 102 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2022-2025
Table 103 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2021-2025
Table 104 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
Table 105 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 106 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 107 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2021-2025
Table 108 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
Table 109 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 110 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 111 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 112 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 113 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 114 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
2025 Developments
RTD tea remains undeveloped
Industry Performance
Sales remain negligible in 2025
What’s Next?
RTD tea will remain niche
Competitive Landscape
Imported brands remain sole players
Channels
Distribution remains extremely limited
Category Data
Table 115 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 116 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 117 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 118 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 119 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 120 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 121 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2021-2025
Table 122 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2022-2025
Table 123 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 124 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 125 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 126 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
2025 Developments
RTD coffee struggles to find foothold
Industry Performance
RTD coffee sales remain negligible
What’s Next?
Consumer uptake will remain minimal
Competitive Landscape
Lack of presence of mainstream brands
Channels
RTD coffee suffers from limited availability
Category Data
Table 127 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Volume 2020-2025
Table 128 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Value 2020-2025
Table 129 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 130 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 131 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 132 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 133 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Value 2021-2025
Table 134 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Value 2022-2025
Table 135 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Volume 2025-2030
Table 136 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Value 2025-2030
Table 137 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 138 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Value Growth 2025-2030
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Soft Drinks
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- Carbonated Natural Mineral Bottled Water
- Carbonated Spring Bottled Water
- Carbonated Purified Bottled Water
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- Still Flavoured Bottled Water
- Sparkling Flavoured Bottled Water
- Functional Bottled Water
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- Still Natural Mineral Bottled Water
- Still Spring Bottled Water
- Still Purified Bottled Water
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- 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
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- Liquid Concentrates
- Powder Concentrates
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- Not from Concentrate 100% Juice
- Reconstituted 100% Juice
- Coconut and Other Plant Waters
- Juice Drinks (up to 24% Juice)
- Nectars
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- RTD Coffee
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- Carbonated RTD Tea and Kombucha
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- Regular Still RTD Tea
- Reduced Sugar Still RTD Tea
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- Regular Energy Drinks
- Reduced Sugar Energy Drinks
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- Regular Sports Drinks
- Reduced Sugar Sports Drinks
- Asian Speciality Drinks
Soft Drinks
This is the aggregation of the following categories; Carbonates, Fruit/vegetable juice, Bottled water, Functional drinks, Concentrates, RTD tea, RTD coffee and Asian speciality drinks.
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