Health and localisation drive the evolution of soft drinks in Saudi Arabia
Soft drinks in Saudi Arabia experienced solid growth in 2025, propelled by Vision 2030, rising tourism, and the hot climate, with this trend expected to continue moving forward. Health awareness, intensified by the sugar tax and government campaigns, is driving demand for healthier, reduced sugar, and functional beverages. While global brands remain popular, local players are gaining traction, boosted by the "Made In Saudi" initiative and strategic acquisitions. Although the off-trade channel leads sales, the on-trade channel is accelerating due to tourism and foodservice outlet expansion.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Soft Drinks industry in Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia, 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 Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?
- To what extent are health considerations impacting consumption of Soft Drinks in Saudi Arabia?
- 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 Saudi Arabia?
- Which are the leading brands in Soft Drinks in Saudi Arabia?
- What potential exists for multinational or domestic soft drinks companies to expand in Saudi Arabia?
- How are products distributed in Soft Drinks in Saudi Arabia?
- 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 Saudi Arabia
Health and localisation drive the evolution of soft drinks in Saudi Arabia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Rising tourism, high temperatures, and demand for hydration drive solid volume growth
Vision 2030 and sugar tax reshape soft drinks preferences in Saudi Arabia
Vision 2030 tourism boom set to fuel expansion for soft drinks
Tiered sugar tax and local flavours to drive future innovation
Sustainability likely to be prioritised amidst national waste targets
Global brands face rising competition, while bottled water brands continue to lead
“Made in Saudi” momentum: Local brands reshape the soft drinks landscape
Accessibility and strategy shape soft drinks sales in Saudi Arabia
Discounters and retail e-commerce see growth in soft drinks distribution
Off-trade dominance but on-trade acceleration
Fountain sales in Saudi Arabia
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
Bottled Water in Saudi Arabia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
High temperatures and healthier lifestyles drive growth
Bottled water maintains growth, driven by high temperatures and need for hydration
Strongest growth continues to be seen by still purified bottled water
Water companies encouraged to raise capital to expand and innovate
Health concerns expected to lead to diversification of product portfolios
The rising number of tourist arrivals set to drive growth for bottled water
An increasing focus on sustainability, including recycled bottles and other initiatives
Nova benefits from its F1 sponsorship and product launches
Almarai set to acquire most dynamic player in 2025, Pure Beverages Industry
Proximity and on-the-go consumption maintain the lead of small local grocers
Leveraging direct to consumer sales and customer engagement and loyalty
Carbonates in Saudi Arabia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Off-trade volume sales continue to rise, with sugar reduction a notable trend
Hot climate, young consumer base, and demand for refreshment continue to drive growth
Reduced sugar carbonates sees more dynamic growth than regular, from a low base
Saudi consumers continue to appreciate citrus flavour drinks for refreshment
Rise in tourism and sugar reduction likely to contribute to a further rise in sales
Sustainability likely to come to the fore, but taste will be the most important factor
Brands will focus their attention on local tastes to maintain consumer interest
PepsiCo maintains its lead through various initiatives
Growth of local carbonates brands supported by “Made in Saudi”, but challenges remain
Supermarkets continues to lead the distribution of carbonates in Saudi Arabia
Digital retail channels are on the rise, driving growth for retail e-commerce
Concentrates in Saudi Arabia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Concentrates navigates decline, but benefits from tradition
Concentrates declines as sugar tax drives consumers to healthier alternatives
Tradition and affordability ensure the enduring appeal of concentrates in Saudi Arabia
Vision 2030 and sugar tax to reshape concentrates, prompting healthier innovations
E-commerce and digital platforms will reshape premium concentrates distribution
Flavour innovation and strategic packaging choices to drive engagement
Vimto's innovation, tradition, and strategic reach maintain its lead in concentrates
Tang dominates powder concentrates with brand recognition, value and nutrition
Supermarkets and hypermarkets maintain their lead, while premium brands leverage digital platforms
An expanding array of online shopping opportunities for concentrates
Concentrates conversions
Juice in Saudi Arabia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Healthier variants gain popularity in juice
Health trend impacts juice, with performances differing widely
Flavour diversification and premiumisation evident in juice
Sales growth of packaged juice limited by popularity of fresh juice
Growth in tourist arrivals, health awareness and need for hydration to support growth
Sustainable and convenient packaging likely to see increasing demand
Players will look to adapt their strategies to the seasonality of sales
Healthier variants, including lower sugar and functional products, set to expand
Almarai extends its lead thanks to a diverse portfolio and investment
The competition remains strong, with Suntop in particular performing well
Supermarkets maintains its lead of distribution due to product range and promotions
The rise of retail e-commerce and discounters in juice
RTD Coffee in Saudi Arabia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Culture, climate, and innovation drive dynamic growth for RTD coffee
Cultural roots and flavour variation drive dynamic expansion in RTD coffee
On-the-go lifestyles and hot climate fuel dynamism for RTD coffee
Convenience and cultural flavours will shape growth in RTD coffee in Saudi Arabia
RTD coffee expected to innovate to meet evolving health demands
Local flavours and speciality outlets are set to shape RTD coffee
Luna's rise reshapes the competitive landscape of RTD coffee
Nestlé and local innovators also fuel rapid evolution in RTD coffee
The supremacy of hypermarkets and the rise of discounters
Supermarkets and online platforms are reshaping the distribution of RTD coffee
RTD Tea in Saudi Arabia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Dynamic growth fuelled by health trends, and poised for further expansion
Double-digit growth driven by climate, convenience, and health trends
Still RTD tea dominates, with emerging flavours gaining traction
RTD tea set for expansion driven by health and premiumisation
Navigating Saudi Arabia's evolving sugar tax landscape
RTD tea to leverage online platforms and Vision 2030 for on-trade growth
Lipton leads with a focus on zero sugar variants and youth-centric marketing
Almarai sees strong growth in RTD tea through innovation and diversification
Local innovation and niche imports transform RTD tea in Saudi Arabia
Small local grocers leads, but supermarkets expands its reach
Discounters sees growth in RTD tea with expanding reach and diverse offerings
Energy Drinks in Saudi Arabia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Flavours and sugar reduction contribute to growth, as well as active lifestyles
Growth is driven by active lifestyles, and popularity among Generation Z
Innovations in zero-sugar variants and new flavours, which contribute to growth
Energy drinks sees strategic partnerships and sponsorship deals
Rising awareness of health, and increasing tourism set to drive growth
Growth rate likely to be limited by challenge from other caffeinated drinks
Labelling and regulations set to impact energy drinks
Code Red extends its lead due to its affordable price and good taste
Recent launch Rita Turbo sees the strongest volume increase
Small local grocers remains the most important distribution channel
Energy drinks shows steady growth via retail e-commerce in Saudi Arabia
Sports Drinks in Saudi Arabia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
A return to volume growth, but challenges remain
Despite finally seeing a return to low growth, sports drinks faces challenges
Product innovation and distribution expansion
Growth opportunities due to higher health consciousness and rise in tourism
Move towards healthier variants anticipated
The move towards digital is anticipated to continue
PepsiCo’s Gatorade remains the dominant player in sports drinks in Saudi Arabia
Likely emergence of new competitors to rejuvenate the competition
Small local grocers continues to lead, followed by supermarkets and hypermarkets
Retail e-commerce maintains its growth trend as consumers demand convenience
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
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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