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Retail volume sales of soft drinks increase in 2025
Soft drinks retail volume sales increased in 2025, however growth varied by category. Affordability pressures caused concentrates and carbonates to stall somewhat, while juice, bottled water, and functional beverages gained traction. High input prices, price sensitivity among consumers, and the rising demand for wellness-focused soft drinks all influenced the market’s performance. Premium segments were supported by events, such as holiday seasons, gift-giving, and the return of tourism, while everyday consumption moved more towards bottled water and more reasonably priced RTD formats. Customers seeking unique, diversified, and energising flavour experiences are also being drawn to innovative and exotic flavour combinations a trend that is tapping into the growing focus on new experiences, especially among younger audiences.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Soft Drinks industry in Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka?
- To what extent are health considerations impacting consumption of Soft Drinks in Sri Lanka?
- 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 Sri Lanka?
- Which are the leading brands in Soft Drinks in Sri Lanka?
- What potential exists for multinational or domestic soft drinks companies to expand in Sri Lanka?
- How are products distributed in Soft Drinks in Sri Lanka?
- 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 Sri Lanka
Retail volume sales of soft drinks increase in 2025
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Foodservice offers consumers drinks that cannot easily be replicated at home
Demand for affordability stimulates industry players into altering their packaging and fortification strategies
Industry players introduce digital-first launches, limited editions and cultural ties ins
Retail volume sales of soft drinks rise over the forecast period
Industry players focus on innovation and premium positioning
Continued dispersal of distribution over the forecast period
Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Ltd retains the lead in 2025
In addition to its retention of market lead, Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Ltd also registers the fastest growth
Small local grocers retains the outright lead for soft drinks in Sri Lanka
Strong growth of modern grocers, which is also boosting sales through retail e-commerce
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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Key Data Findings
2025 Developments
Retail volume sales of carbonates increase in 2025
Industry Performance
Carbonates remains the most popular category in soft drinks
Non-cola carbonates increasingly aligns with local tase preferences
What’s Next?
Ongoing if slower growth of carbonates sales over the forecast period
Technology, investments and digital transformation have a dramatic impact on carbonates sales
Growing influence of health and sustainability concerns over the forecast period
Competitive Landscape
Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Ltd leads in carbonates ahead of Ceylon Cold Stores Plc
Strong growth of Ceylon Cold Stores thanks to the enduring popularity of its Ceylon Elephant House brand
Channels
Ongoing domination of small local grocers, despite ongoing encroachment of modern grocers
Modern grocers remains the leading channel for soft drinks, though retail e-commerce emerges
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
Moderate growth of juice in 2025 boosted by growing health consciousness
Industry Performance
Juice drinks (up to 24%) juice suffers from unhealthy perceptions
100% juice suffers from high price points, while industry players in juice focus on flavour innovation using traditional Sri Lankan fruits
What’s Next?
Forecast period growth of juice with reasons for growth varying across categories
The evolution of juice is more heavily influenced by digital platforms
Health and wellbeing trend increasingly shapes juice consumption as does environmental awareness
Competitive Landscape
Cargills (Ceylon) Plc remains the leading player and also the fastest growing in 2025 with its Kist brand
Country Style Foods (Pvt) Ltd achieves strong growth for lower sugar Smak brand
Channels
Small local grocers retains an outright share in the distribution of juice
Supermarkets and hypermarkets achieve growth through marketing and discounting activities
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
Bottled water sales benefit from urbanisation, tourism and convenience
Industry Performance
Demand for bottled water driven by convenience and safety concerns over tap water
Low popularity of still natural mineral bottled water due to high unit prices
What’s Next?
Retail volume sales of bottled water rise over the forecast period
Technological developments change how bottled water is produced and distributed in Sri Lanka
Bottled water consumption becomes more significant due to sustainability and health concerns
Competitive Landscape
Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Ltd leads with the Kindley brand
Varun Beverages Lanka (Pvt) Ltd (PepsiCo) experiences the strongest growth in 2025
Channels
Small local grocers leads in sales of bottled water
Strong growth for hospitality (on trade)
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
Key Data Findings
2025 Developments
The burgeoning health and wellness trend boosts demand for sports drinks
Industry Performance
The popularity of cricket and the health trend boost demand for sports drinks, while high unit prices remain a hindrance to category development
New formulations all gain popularity despite a lack of advertising and promotional activity
What’s Next?
Retail volume sales of sports drinks rise over the forecast period
Innovation in production technology and packaging increases consumer awareness
Consumers seek product benefits such as energy, recuperation and hydration
Competitive Landscape
NDurance (Pvt) Ltd remains the outright leading player, present with its Yeti brand
Global players invest in wellness-led branding
Channels
Small local grocers dominates sports drinks thanks to their convenient locations
Growing role of supermarkets and hypermarkets
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
Energy drinks grow in popularity through a variety of consumption occasions
Industry Performance
Reduced sugar energy drinks attract health conscious people in need of an energy boost
Affordability issues continue to constrain sales of energy drinks
What’s Next?
Retail volume sales of energy drinks rise over the forecast period
Technology impacts marketing and new product development
Sustainability and wellness influence the direction of growth of energy drinks
Competitive Landscape
Energy drinks is split between Red Bull GmbH and “others”
“Others” registers the strongest growth in 2025
Channels
Small local grocers retains its domination of energy drinks in 2025
Modern grocers achieves the strongest growth in energy drinks
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
Retail volume sales of concentrates declines marginally in 2025
Industry Performance
Concentrates benefits from flavour launches and healthier formulations
Many consumers continue to consider concentrates for special occasions
What’s Next?
Retail volume sales of concentrates fall over the forecast period
Digital campaigns influence the development of concentrates
Brands face pressure from the health and wellness trend
Competitive Landscape
Domestic company C W Mackie Plc leads with its Sunquick brand
Positive, if low, growth for second-ranked Lanka Canneries Ltd and its MD brand
Channels
Small local grocers retains an outright lead in sales of concentrates
Growth of modern retailers and their frequent promotions
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
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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