Value, wellness, and agile innovation drive growth in soft drinks
In 2025, soft drinks in Thailand experienced moderate growth, successfully navigating economic challenges by redefining consumer value. Affordability was crucial, driving demand for budget-friendly options and smaller pack sizes. Simultaneously, wellness and functional beverages, boasting added health benefits, emerged as key growth drivers. Innovation became agile, culturally relevant, and emotionally resonant, leveraging social media and lifestyle storytelling. Distribution evolved, with e-commerce gaining prominence alongside traditional channels. Coca-Cola (Thailand) maintained its lead, while Asiatic Agro Industry saw dynamism due to wellness trends. Future growth will be shaped by health, lifestyles, and price, with the sugar tax driving reformulation and premiumisation.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Soft Drinks industry in Thailand 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 Thailand, 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 Thailand 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 Thailand?
- To what extent are health considerations impacting consumption of Soft Drinks in Thailand?
- 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 Thailand?
- Which are the leading brands in Soft Drinks in Thailand?
- What potential exists for multinational or domestic soft drinks companies to expand in Thailand?
- How are products distributed in Soft Drinks in Thailand?
- 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 Thailand
Value, wellness, and agile innovation drive growth in soft drinks
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Soft drinks are redefining value amidst economic headwinds
Wellness and agility drive innovation in soft drinks
Innovation anchored in cultural relevance and emotional resonance
Health, lifestyle, and price expected to shape soft drinks in Thailand
Sugar tax and shifting lifestyles to drive continued reformulation and premiumisation
Soft drinks will increasingly embrace a diverse distribution landscape
Coca-Cola maintains its lead in soft drinks with personalisation and hydration
Wellness helps CocoMax become a fast-growing force in soft drinks
Enduring importance of traditional channels for impulse purchases
The strategic rise of e-commerce and the imperative for omnichannel adaptation
Retail and foodservice channels drive brand-building
Fountain sales in Thailand
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
Bottled Water in Thailand
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Growth drivers, evolving trends, and market dynamics in bottled water
Climate, lack of potable water, and workforce needs underpin growth of bottled water
The dominance of still bottled water alongside functional innovation
Bottled water expected to be shaped by consumption in more remote areas
Smart vending and cashless payments to reshape on-the-go sales of bottled water
Thailand's affluent consumers will drive growth for premium bottled water
Boon Rawd Brewery leverages brand equity to lead bottled water in Thailand
Aura's natural story is driving its growth in the Thai market
A hybrid model driven by hypermarkets, retail e-commerce, and small local grocers
Shelf presence dictates success in bottled water in Thailand
Carbonates in Thailand
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Innovation and lifestyles drive growth for carbonates in Thailand
Reduced sugar variants propel growth, but artificial sweetener concerns linger
Impulse enjoyment and culinary pairing drive the enduring appeal of carbonates
Health consciousness is set to redefine Thailand's carbonates landscape
Marketing wars to intensify as brands vie for lifestyle integration
Quirky flavours and strategic partnerships set to drive brand relevance in carbonates
Coca-Cola's personalisation drive connects with Generation Z in carbonates
Singha maintains its dynamic ascent: due to health, heritage, and innovation
Convenience retailer and QSR partnerships shape the distribution of carbonates
Bulk purchasing and strategic promotions are reshaping carbonates distribution
Concentrates in Thailand
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Limited growth amidst health trends and structural weakness
Structural weakness limits growth for concentrates in 2025
Health trend and competition challenge the growth of concentrates
Concentrates faces stagnation without strategic health-focused repositioning
Digitalisation to continue to optimise concentrates distribution in Thailand
Navigating the impact of the sugar tax and regulatory shifts
Established players maintain their grip on concentrates
Nestlé's Nestea leads isolated growth in the stagnant concentrates category
Small local grocers leads distribution, while bulk purchasing is significant
The growing role of retail e-commerce in B2B restocking
Concentrates conversions
Juice in Thailand
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Stagnation, innovation, and strategic shifts in juice in Thailand
Stagnation for juice amidst shifting consumer priorities
Coconut and other plant waters maintains its growth path and shows a way forward
Branding and packaging likely to reshape juice in Thailand
Beyond refreshment – how health claims are expected to reshape juice offerings
Thailand's sugar tax expected to reshape the future of juice innovation
FoodStar maintains its lead, while Malee and Tipco redefine the competition in juice
CocoMax sees dynamic growth, while Chabaa embraces emotional branding
Small local grocers and convenience retailers dominate sales of mass juice
Premiumisation drives growth for modern trade channels in juice
RTD Coffee in Thailand
KEY DATA FINDINGS
The shifting landscape of RTD coffee presents challenges and opportunities
Sales of RTD coffee decline amidst sugar tax and affordability challenges
Premiumisation drives evolution in RTD coffee
Fresher reformulations likely to contribute to growth moving forward
Freshness and sourcing likely to be the new battleground for RTD coffee
Packaging diversification, with little regulatory pressure in terms of sustainability
Birdy's mainstream premiumisation in RTD coffee maintains brand loyalty
Boss captures discerning Thai palates with Japanese craftsmanship
From impulse to staple – the evolving retail landscape for RTD coffee in Thailand
Accessibility shapes RTD coffee distribution
RTD Tea in Thailand
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Health, heritage, and digitalisation are key trends in RTD tea
RTD tea is evolving beyond refreshment to a functional lifestyle choice
Guilt-free enjoyment drives the dominance and growth of regular still RTD tea
Diversification will be key for growth in RTD tea
Blurring the lines between refreshment, speciality, and functionality in RTD tea
Health and wellness set to drive innovation in RTD tea in Thailand
The two leaders maintain their grip through scale and strategy
Complementary strategies define the competition in RTD tea
Proximity retailers remain key in the distribution of RTD tea in Thailand
Online platforms and price segmentation reshape distribution in RTD tea
Energy Drinks in Thailand
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Functional necessity fuels resilient growth despite the sugar tax
Resilient growth for energy drinks, driven by functional necessity
Regular formulations drive sales of energy drinks even as healthier options emerge
Anticipated stable growth to be driven by functional necessity and economic realities
Technology to drive efficiency and engagement in energy drinks
Sugar tax likely to be a catalyst for further change in energy drinks
Heavyweights battle for share in price-sensitive energy drinks
Carabao's aggressive strategy fuels the fastest growth in energy drinks
Impulse purchases fuel strength of convenience retailers for energy drinks
Navigating online growth and strategic on-trade opportunities
Sports Drinks in Thailand
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Growth as sports drinks are increasingly considered an everyday drink
Sports drinks become an everyday staple for consumers, not just related to sport
Adapting to the sugar tax with reduced sugar sports drinks offerings
Health consciousness expected to fuel sustained growth in sports drinks
AI and wearables likely to reshape sports drinks in Thailand
Using consumer feedback to aid reformulation and sugar reduction in sports drinks
Sponsor's enduring dominance and strategic evolution in sports drinks
Gatorade and 100 Plus drive dynamic growth in sports drinks
Accessibility drives sales through small local grocers and convenience stores
Supermarkets and retail e-commerce see dynamism, especially for bulk purchases
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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