China Soft Drinks Market 2025

The China soft drinks market is expected to experience robust growth, with a projected increase of USD 32.4 billion and a CAGR of approximately 5.2% throughout the forecast period. China’s soft drinks market is expanding rapidly, fueled by a large and increasingly affluent population. Rising disposable incomes, coupled with urbanization, are driving higher consumption of carbonated beverages, fruit juices, and bottled water. Additionally, health-consciousness among Chinese consumers is contributing to a shift towards sugar-free, low-calorie, and functional beverages, including green tea and probiotic drinks. The growing popularity of Western-style drinks, such as energy drinks and iced teas, is diversifying the market, while e-commerce platforms are expanding access to a broad range of soft drink brands.

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the China soft drinks market, combining historical data from 2020 to 2024 with forward-looking projections through 2030. It examines market size, growth rates, and key trends, offering a detailed perspective on the industry’s evolution. The analysis is structured across critical dimensions, including product type, type, packaging and distribution channel, enabling stakeholders to identify opportunities and make informed strategic decisions.

Market Segmentation

The segmentation of the China soft drinks market is outlined below:
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, forecourts, hypermarkets, small grocery stores, supermarkets, vending, others

In China, the soft drinks market is segmented by product type, type, packaging and distribution channel. By product type, it includes bottled water, carbonated soft drinks, concentrates, juices, RTD coffee, RTD tea, energy drinks, sports drinks, and others. Type segments encompass regular, and low- and no-sugar soft drinks. Packaging segments cover flexible packaging, glass bottles, liquid cartons, metal cans, plastic bottles, and others. Distribution channel segmentation comprises convenience stores, e-commerce, forecourts, hypermarkets, small grocery stores, supermarkets, vending, and others.

Competitive Landscape

The soft drinks market is largely dominated by key players such as Blue Sword Group Co. Ltd., China Huiyuan Juice Group Limited, China Resources (Holdings) Co. Ltd., Danone S.A., Eastroc Beverage (Group) Co. Ltd., Fujian Dali Group Co. Ltd., Genki Forest (Beijing) Food Co. Ltd., Guangdong Jianlibao Group Co. Ltd., Guangzhou Pharmaceutical Holding Ltd., Hangzhou Yangshengtang Co. Ltd., Henan Woerma Beverages Co. Ltd., JDB Group, Jiaozuo Mingren Natural Medicine Co. Ltd., Jinmailang Foods Co. Ltd., Nestle S.A., Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd., PepsiCo Inc., Shenzhen Ganten Food & Beverage Co. Ltd., Sino Grandness Food Industry Group Limited, Suntory Holdings Limited, T.C. Pharmaceutical Industries Co. Ltd., The China Evergrande Group, The Coca-Cola Company, The Hangzhou Wahaha Group Co. Ltd., Ting Hsin International Group, Tropicana Brands Group Inc., Uni-President Enterprises Corporation and VITASOY International Holdings Limited.

This report presents an extensive analysis of major entities in the soft drinks market, focusing on their performance from 2020 to 2024. Findings showcase changes in market share, recognizing both long-standing leaders and new challengers.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
China Soft Drinks Market – Product Type Analysis
China Soft Drinks Market – Type Analysis
China Soft Drinks Market – Packaging Analysis
China Soft Drinks Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
Blue Sword Group Co., Ltd.
China Huiyuan Juice Group Limited
China Resources (Holdings) Co., Ltd.
Danone S.A.
Eastroc Beverage (Group) Co. Ltd.
Fujian Dali Group Co. Ltd.
Genki Forest (Beijing) Food Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Jianlibao Group Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Pharmaceutical Holding Ltd.
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

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

Companies Mentioned

Blue Sword Group Co., Ltd.
China Huiyuan Juice Group Limited
China Resources (Holdings) Co., Ltd.
Danone S.A.
Eastroc Beverage (Group) Co. Ltd.
Fujian Dali Group Co. Ltd.
Genki Forest (Beijing) Food Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Jianlibao Group Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Pharmaceutical Holding Ltd.
Hangzhou Yangshengtang Co., Ltd.
Henan Woerma Beverages Co., Ltd.
JDB Group
Jiaozuo Mingren Natural Medicine Co., Ltd.
Jinmailang Foods Co., Ltd.
Nestle S.A.
Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd.
PepsiCo, Inc.
Shenzhen Ganten Food & Beverage Co., Ltd.
Sino Grandness Food Industry Group Limited
Suntory Holdings Limited
T.C. Pharmaceutical Industries Co., Ltd.
The China Evergrande Group
The Coca-Cola Company
The Hangzhou Wahaha Group Co., Ltd.
Ting Hsin International Group
Tropicana Brands Group, Inc.
Uni-President Enterprises Corporation
VITASOY International Holdings Limited