Soft Drinks in Saudi Arabia

November 2025
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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
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 Total Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2021-2025
Table 16 LBN Brand Shares of Total Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of On-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2021-2025
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of On-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2021-2025
Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
Table 21 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2021-2025
Table 22 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2022-2025
Table 23 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 24 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2020-2025
Table 25 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 26 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format and Category: % Volume 2025
Table 27 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: Volume 2025-2030
Table 28 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 29 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2025-2030
Table 30 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2025-2030
Table 31 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 32 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 33 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 34 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2025-2030
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Fountain sales in Saudi Arabia

COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER

Summary 1 Research Sources

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
Table 37 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 38 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 39 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 40 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 41 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 42 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 43 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2021-2025
Table 44 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2022-2025
Table 45 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 46 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 47 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 48 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

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
Table 49 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Volume 2020-2025
Table 50 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Value 2020-2025
Table 51 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 52 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 53 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 54 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 55 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 56 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 57 Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: Volume 2020-2025
Table 58 Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 59 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 60 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2021-2025
Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2022-2025
Table 63 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 64 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 65 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 66 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
Table 67 Forecast Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: Volume 2025-2030
Table 68 Forecast Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2025-2030

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
Summary 2 Concentrates Conversion Factors for Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Format
Table 69 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 70 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 71 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 72 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 73 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
Table 74 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2021-2025
Table 75 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2022-2025
Table 76 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2021-2025
Table 77 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
Table 78 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2021-2025
Table 79 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
Table 80 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 81 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 82 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 83 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

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
Table 84 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 85 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 86 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 87 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 88 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 89 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 90 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2021-2025
Table 91 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2022-2025
Table 92 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 93 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 94 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 95 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

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
Table 96 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Volume 2020-2025
Table 97 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Value 2020-2025
Table 98 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 99 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 100 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 101 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 102 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Value 2021-2025
Table 103 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Value 2022-2025
Table 104 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Volume 2025-2030
Table 105 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Value 2025-2030
Table 106 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 107 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Value Growth 2025-2030

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
Table 108 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 109 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 110 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 111 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 112 Leading Flavours for Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 113 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 114 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 115 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2021-2025
Table 116 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2022-2025
Table 117 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 118 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 119 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 120 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

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
Table 121 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2020-2025
Table 122 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2020-2025
Table 123 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 124 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 125 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 126 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 127 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2021-2025
Table 128 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2022-2025
Table 129 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2025-2030
Table 130 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2025-2030
Table 131 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 132 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2025-2030

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
Table 133 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2020-2025
Table 134 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2020-2025
Table 135 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 136 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 137 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 138 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 139 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2021-2025
Table 140 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2022-2025
Table 141 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2025-2030
Table 142 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2025-2030
Table 143 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 144 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2025-2030

COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER

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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