Japan Soft Drinks Market 2025

An incremental growth of USD 7.6 billion is forecasted for the Japan soft drinks market, which is likely to experience a CAGR of roughly 2.5% between 2025 and 2030. Japan’s soft drinks market is mature but continues to grow, driven by a preference for functional and healthy beverages. The Japanese market has seen strong demand for low-calorie drinks, tea-based beverages, and fortified products that offer additional health benefits, such as probiotic drinks and vitamin-enriched waters. The rising interest in wellness, along with Japan’s aging population, is pushing the market towards functional beverages that support health and vitality. Additionally, the popularity of traditional drinks, such as green tea and flavored waters, remains strong, bolstered by the ongoing trend of premiumization in the beverage sector.

This report delivers a comprehensive analysis and forward-looking perspective on the Japan soft drinks market, spanning historical data from 2020 to 2024 and market projections through 2030. By examining market size, growth rates, and segmented insights, the report highlights the dynamic shifts and emerging trends shaping the industry. It provides a granular breakdown across key dimensions, including product type, type, packaging and distribution channel, offering stakeholders a detailed roadmap for strategic decision-making.

Market Segmentation

The Japan soft drinks market is classified into the following segments:
Product type: bottled water, carbonated soft drinks, concentrates, juices, RTD coffee, RTD tea, energy drinks, sports drinks, others
Type: regular, low- and no-sugar soft drinks
Packaging: flexible packaging, glass bottles, liquid cartons, metal cans, plastic bottles, others
Distribution channel: convenience stores, e-commerce, general merchandise stores, hypermarkets, small grocery stores, supermarkets, vending, warehouse clubs, others

The Japan soft drinks market is segmented by product type, type, packaging and distribution channel. The market is classified by product type into bottled water, carbonated soft drinks, concentrates, juices, RTD coffee, RTD tea, energy drinks, sports drinks, and others. Type segments are divided into regular, and low- and no-sugar soft drinks. Packaging segments comprise flexible packaging, glass bottles, liquid cartons, metal cans, plastic bottles, and others. Distribution channel segmentation comprises convenience stores, e-commerce, general merchandise stores, hypermarkets, small grocery stores, supermarkets, vending, warehouse clubs, and others.

Competitive Landscape

The soft drinks market remains highly competitive, with major players including Aqua Clara Inc, Asahi Group Holdings Ltd., DyDo Group Holdings Inc., Ito En Ltd., Kagome Co. Ltd., Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd., Megmilk Snow Brand Co. Ltd., Monster Beverage Corporation, Morinaga & Company Ltd., NAC Co. Ltd., National Grape Co-operative Association Inc. (NCFC), Nestle S.A., Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd., PepsiCo Inc., Red Bull GmbH, Sapporo Holdings Limited, Suntory Holdings Limited, The Coca-Cola Company, Tropicana Brands Group Inc., Tully’s Coffee Corp, UCC Ueshima Coffee Co. Ltd., Unilever PLC and ZAIHO Co.

This analysis offers a comprehensive overview of the main players in the soft drinks market, evaluating their performance trends from 2020 to 2024. Key findings illustrate shifts in market share, identifying both dominant firms and rising competitors.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
Japan Soft Drinks Market – Product Type Analysis
Japan Soft Drinks Market – Type Analysis
Japan Soft Drinks Market – Packaging Analysis
Japan Soft Drinks Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Key Players and Market Share
Aqua Clara Inc
Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.
DyDo Group Holdings, Inc.
Ito En, Ltd.
Kagome Co., Ltd.
Kirin Holdings Co., Ltd.
Megmilk Snow Brand Co., Ltd.
Monster Beverage Corporation
Morinaga & Company, Ltd.
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

FIGURES AND TABLES
Table Japan Soft Drinks Market 2020-2030
Chart Japan Soft Drinks Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart Japan Soft Drinks Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table Japan Soft Drinks Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart Japan Soft Drinks Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Japan Soft Drinks Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table Japan Soft Drinks Market by Type, 2020-2030
Chart Japan Soft Drinks Market by Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Japan Soft Drinks Market by Type, 2020-2030
Table Japan Soft Drinks Market by Packaging, 2020-2030
Chart Japan Soft Drinks Market by Packaging, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Japan Soft Drinks Market by Packaging, 2020-2030
Table Japan Soft Drinks Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart Japan Soft Drinks Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Japan Soft Drinks Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table Japan Soft Drinks Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart Japan Soft Drinks Market, by Companies, 2024
Table Japan Soft Drinks Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart Japan Soft Drinks Market, by Brands, 2024
Table Japan – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table Japan – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table Japan – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table Japan Soft Drinks Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table Japan Soft Drinks Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)

Companies Mentioned

Aqua Clara Inc
Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.
DyDo Group Holdings, Inc.
Ito En, Ltd.
Kagome Co., Ltd.
Kirin Holdings Co., Ltd.
Megmilk Snow Brand Co., Ltd.
Monster Beverage Corporation
Morinaga & Company, Ltd.
NAC Co., Ltd.
National Grape Co-operative Association, Inc. (NCFC)
Nestle S.A.
Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd.
PepsiCo, Inc.
Red Bull GmbH
Sapporo Holdings Limited
Suntory Holdings Limited
The Coca-Cola Company
Tropicana Brands Group, Inc.
Tully’s Coffee Corp
UCC Ueshima Coffee Co., Ltd.
Unilever PLC
ZAIHO Co.