Soft Drinks in Kenya

December 2025
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Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Soft Drinks industry in Kenya 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 Kenya, 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 Kenya 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 Kenya?
  • To what extent are health considerations impacting consumption of Soft Drinks in Kenya?
  • 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 Kenya?
  • Which are the leading brands in Soft Drinks in Kenya?
  • What potential exists for multinational or domestic soft drinks companies to expand in Kenya?
  • How are products distributed in Soft Drinks in Kenya?
  • 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 Kenya

Soft drinks remains resilient in 2025

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Rising demand for lighter, better-for-you options
Escalating production costs drive price increases
Consumer caution and downgrading
Economic recovery and innovation will sustain growth
Evolving consumer preferences and a more sophisticated retail landscape
Sustainability to play an increasingly important role
Coca-Cola, present in the market since 1948, maintains its lead
Coca-Cola strengthens its position through significant investment, acquisitions and diversifying its portfolio
Leading small local grocers face an increasingly challenging operating landscape
Convenient e-commerce
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 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

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Summary 1 Research Sources

Bottled Water in Kenya

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Concerns over unsafe tap water support demand
Bottled water is seen as a necessity with limited access to safe drinking water
Shifting lifestyles contribute to growth of still spring bottled water
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
Aquamist leads, offering a broad product range
Coca-Cola gains ground
Supermarkets valued for their competitive pricing and promotions
Retail e-commerce offers unmatched convenience
Table 33 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 34 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 35 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 36 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 37 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 38 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 39 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2021-2025
Table 40 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2022-2025
Table 41 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 42 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 43 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 44 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

Carbonates in Kenya

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Rising disposable incomes, urbanisation and innovation drive growth in 2025
Positive performance for carbonates supported by lifestyle trends
Reduced sugar cola carbonates benefits from innovation and health trend
Carbonates set to continue their upward trajectory
Technological advancements enable improved product innovation
Rising importance of sustainability
Coca-Cola continues to dominate
Significant investment and a diverse portfolio drive growth of Coca-Cola
Small local grocers maintain their lead
Robust growth of e-commerce
Table 45 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Volume 2020-2025
Table 46 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Value 2020-2025
Table 47 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 48 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 49 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 50 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 51 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 52 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 53 Sales of Carbonates by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2020-2025
Table 54 Sales of Carbonates by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 55 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 56 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2021-2025
Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2022-2025
Table 59 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 60 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 61 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 62 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
Table 63 Forecast Sales of Carbonates by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2025-2030
Table 64 Forecast Sales of Carbonates by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2025-2030

Concentrates in Kenya

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Concentrates faces challenges
Muted volume growth as consumers seek healthier beverage options
Leading liquid concentrates benefit from their convenience and versatility
Affordability will continue to influence demand
Technological advancements will enable advanced evaporation techniques
Adoption of sustainable practices is crucial
Excel Chemicals leads with its Quencher brand a household name
Jetlak Foods offers a diverse portfolio of popular brands
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
Table 65 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 66 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 67 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 68 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 69 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2021-2025
Table 70 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
Table 71 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2021-2025
Table 72 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2022-2025
Table 73 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2021-2025
Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
Table 75 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2021-2025
Table 76 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
Table 77 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 78 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 79 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 80 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

Juice in Kenya

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Juice continues its upward trajectory in 2025
Moderate increase supported by population expansion and urbanisation
Affordable nectars record the strongest growth
Organic and functional juice to drive growth
Technological advances will lead to improved production efficiency
Sustainability is set to become increasingly important
Kevian Kenya Ltd maintains its clear lead in 2025
Increased investment enables Kevian Kenya to expand its operations
Supermarkets continue to gain ground thanks to their widespread presence, pricing, and convenience
Expansion of e-commerce platforms supports online sales
Table 81 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 82 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 83 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 84 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 85 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 86 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 87 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2021-2025
Table 88 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2022-2025
Table 89 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 90 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 91 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 92 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

Energy Drinks in Kenya

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Young, active consumers increasingly opt for energy drinks
Changing lifestyles and innovation support growth in 2025
Reduced sugar energy drinks benefit from rising health concerns
Energy drinks ‘ growth will be boosted by an increasingly active population
Enriched formulations through technological advancements
Influence of global health and wellness trends
Red Bull leads, successfully differentiating itself from its competitors
Red Bull adapts to local trends and tastes
Supermarkets lead and gain ground in 2025
E-commerce continues to expand
Table 93 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2020-2025
Table 94 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2020-2025
Table 95 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 96 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 97 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 98 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 99 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2021-2025
Table 100 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2022-2025
Table 101 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2025-2030
Table 102 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2025-2030
Table 103 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 104 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2025-2030

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The following categories and subcategories are included:

Soft Drinks

      • Carbonated Natural Mineral Bottled Water
      • Carbonated Spring Bottled Water
      • Carbonated Purified Bottled Water
      • Still Flavoured Bottled Water
      • Sparkling Flavoured Bottled Water
    • Functional Bottled Water
      • Still Natural Mineral Bottled Water
      • Still Spring Bottled Water
      • Still Purified Bottled Water
    • Regular Carbonates
    • Reduced Sugar Carbonates
      • Regular Cola Carbonates
      • Reduced Sugar Cola Carbonates
      • Regular Non-Cola Carbonates
      • Reduced Sugar Non-Cola Carbonates
        • Regular Lemonade/Lime
        • Reduced Sugar Lemonade/Lime
        • Regular Tonic Water/Mixers/Other Bitters
        • Reduced Sugar Tonic Water/Mixers/Other Bitters
        • Regular Orange Carbonates
        • Reduced Sugar Orange Carbonates
        • Regular Other Non-Cola Carbonates
        • Reduced Sugar Other Non-Cola Carbonates
    • Liquid Concentrates
    • Powder Concentrates
      • Not from Concentrate 100% Juice
      • Reconstituted 100% Juice
    • Coconut and Other Plant Waters
    • Juice Drinks (up to 24% Juice)
    • Nectars
  • RTD Coffee
    • Carbonated RTD Tea and Kombucha
      • Regular Still RTD Tea
      • Reduced Sugar Still RTD Tea
    • Regular Energy Drinks
    • Reduced Sugar Energy Drinks
    • 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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