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Soft Drinks in Guatemala

Published Dec 24, 2025
Length 87 Pages
SKU # EP20680685

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Demand for soft drinks in Guatemala is driven by affordability, impulse purchases, and the need to stay hydrated in a hot climate. Carbonates continue to be widely consumed and culturally familiar, while bottled water is essential due to limited public water quality. Health and wellness trends are shaping preferences, with functional sports drinks, RTD tea, and energy drinks gaining traction. At the same time, younger consumers are increasingly seek experiential flavours, herbal benefits, and di...

Euromonitor International's Soft Drinks in Guatemala report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (2020-2024), allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market – be they legislative, distribution, packaging or pricing issues. Forecasts to 2029 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Asian Speciality Drinks, Bottled Water, Carbonates, Concentrates, Energy Drinks, Juice, RTD Coffee, RTD Tea, Sports Drinks.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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87 Pages
Soft Drinks in Guatemala
Euromonitor International
December 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
SOFT DRINKS IN GUATEMALA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Affordability continues to drive soft drinks preferences
KEY DATA FINDINGS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Modest growth as economic conditions improve but consumers remain price conscious
Continued strong demand for carbonates and bottled water
Rising demand for functional hydration and better-for-you options
WHAT’S NEXT?
Climate-driven hydration needs to support steady growth for soft drinks
Health and wellness trends will impact soft drinks preferences
Experiential beverages and AI-powered marketing will connect with young consumers
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Cola-Cola consolidates its lead, ahead of local challengers
Embotelladora Centroamericana leads growth through Gatorade innovation
CHANNELS
Small local grocers remains core distribution channel
Discounters and convenience stores gain ground
Foodservice vs retail split
MARKET DATA
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 Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2021-2025
Table 16 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2021-2025
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2022-2025
Table 19 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 20 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2020-2025
Table 21 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 22 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format and Category: % Volume 2025
Table 23 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: Volume 2025-2030
Table 24 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 25 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2025-2030
Table 26 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2025-2030
Table 27 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 28 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 29 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 30 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2025-2030
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
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SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
CARBONATES IN GUATEMALA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Carbonates remains largest category
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Carbonates continues growing, driven by association with indulgence and product variety
Regular cola carbonates lead volume growth
WHAT’S NEXT?
Carbonates set for steady growth amid rising preference for larger, value-oriented formats
Functional carbonates could gain traction amongst health-conscious consumers
Players will expand sustainability programmes
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Global players seek to forge connections with new generations
Coca-Cola de Guatemala drives growth through expanded reach, affordable formats and digitalisation
CHANNELS
Small local grocers leads distribution
Discounters and convenience retailers gain traction
CATEGORY DATA
Table 33 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Volume 2020-2025
Table 34 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Value 2020-2025
Table 35 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 36 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 37 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 38 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 39 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 40 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 41 Sales of Carbonates by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2020-2025
Table 42 Sales of Carbonates by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 43 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 44 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2021-2025
Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2022-2025
Table 47 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 48 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 49 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 50 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
Table 51 Forecast Sales of Carbonates by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2025-2030
Table 52 Forecast Sales of Carbonates by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
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JUICE IN GUATEMALA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Juice navigates shifting perceptions amid health trends
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Juice shows minimal growth due to its high perceived sugar content
Coconut and other plant waters sees strong growth driven by health positioning
WHAT’S NEXT?
Juice will see sustained growth, supported by its affordability
Scope for expanding consumption occasions, such as on-the-go hydration
Mainstream juice brands must innovate with more specific functional claims to connect with health-conscious consumers
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Alimentos Maravilla continues to lead juice amid mounting competitive pressures
Jumex and Del Valle are key growth drivers
CHANNELS
Small local grocers remains key channel for juice purchases
Convenience stores emerge as key growth channel
CATEGORY DATA
Table 53 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 54 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 55 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 56 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 59 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2021-2025
Table 60 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2022-2025
Table 61 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 62 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 63 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 64 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
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BOTTLED WATER IN GUATEMALA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Bottled water remains essential for daily hydration
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Bottled water sales continue to rise amid limited access to safe drinking water
Carbonated purified water gains momentum from a low base
WHAT’S NEXT?
Persistent concerns over public drinking water quality continue to drive bottled water consumption in Guatemala
Presence of microplastics is growing concern
Preventive health awareness to fuel bottled water growth
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Fábrica de Bebidas Gaseosas Salvavidas leads in bottled water, with affordability being key positioning strategy
Cola-Cola drives growth with Dasani and Seagram’s
CHANNELS
Small local grocers remains key distribution channel
Rising demand for single-serve formats drives growth of convenience stores
CATEGORY DATA
Table 65 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 66 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 67 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 68 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 69 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 70 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 71 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2021-2025
Table 72 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2022-2025
Table 73 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 74 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 75 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 76 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
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SPORTS DRINKS IN GUATEMALA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Sports drinks meet functional hydration needs
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Sports drinks benefits from growing demand for effective hydration and functional benefits
Regular sports drinks lead growth
WHAT’S NEXT?
Active lifestyles and warmer temperatures will boost demand
Multifunctionality will be key growth driver in sports drinks
Environmental initiatives will begin to emerge
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Embotelladora Centroamericana consolidates its leadership in sports drinks
Gatorade adapts to lifestyle preferences with targeted offerings
CHANNELS
Small local grocers are key points for impulse purchases
Discounters and convenience stores lead growth while e-commerce remains niche
CATEGORY DATA
Table 77 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2020-2025
Table 78 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2020-2025
Table 79 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 80 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 81 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 82 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 83 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2021-2025
Table 84 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2022-2025
Table 85 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2025-2030
Table 86 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2025-2030
Table 87 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 88 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2025-2030
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ENERGY DRINKS IN GUATEMALA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Functionality meets indulgence
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Steadily growing demand for energy drinks
Regular energy drinks remains the preferred option
WHAT’S NEXT?
Growing availability of affordable options will democratise demand
Energy drinks can tap into growing sports nutrition trend
Growing health concerns will give rise to more natural formulations
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Alimentos Maravilla leads energy drinks with Raptor
Monster sees dynamic growth
CHANNELS
Small local grocers is key to democratisation of energy drink consumption
Convenience retailers is fastest-growing channel
CATEGORY DATA
Table 89 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2020-2025
Table 90 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2020-2025
Table 91 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 92 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 93 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 94 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 95 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2021-2025
Table 96 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2022-2025
Table 97 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2025-2030
Table 98 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2025-2030
Table 99 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 100 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2025-2030
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CONCENTRATES IN GUATEMALA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Concentrates remain affordable but face convenience challenges
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Modest growth as convenience drives consumer preferences
Affordable powder concentrates show greatest resilience
WHAT’S NEXT?
Concentrates will struggle to align with modern consumer preferences
Innovation should combine functionality with affordability
Concentrates are evolving to meet demand for less sweet, lower-calorie options
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Leading players focus on local flavours and emerging health attributes
Affordable brands gain traction
CHANNELS
Small local grocers remain key but face competition from modern retail formats
Discounters gain ground in price-sensitive market
Concentrates Conversions
Summary 2 Concentrates Conversion Factors for Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Format
CATEGORY DATA
Table 101 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 102 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 103 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 104 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 105 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2021-2025
Table 106 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
Table 107 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2021-2025
Table 108 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2022-2025
Table 109 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2021-2025
Table 110 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
Table 111 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2021-2025
Table 112 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
Table 113 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 114 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 115 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 116 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
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RTD TEA IN GUATEMALA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
RTD tea benefits from its wellness positioning
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
RTD tea attracts younger, indulgence-seeking consumers
Reduced sugar RTD tea is viewed as lighter, health-oriented alternative
WHAT’S NEXT?
RTD tea will continue to gain traction as a light, wellness-focused beverage
RTD functional teas offer scope for growth
Brands to align with wellness and lifestyle experiences
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Pepsicola Interamericana leads RTD tea with Lipton
Lipton consolidates its leadership through focus on connecting with younger consumers
CHANNELS
Guatemalans continue to favour small local grocers
Discounters gain ground
CATEGORY DATA
Table 117 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 118 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 119 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 120 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 121 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 122 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 123 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2021-2025
Table 124 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2022-2025
Table 125 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 126 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 127 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 128 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
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RTD COFFEE IN GUATEMALA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
RTD coffee remains niche, convenience-driven category
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
RTD coffee registers weak performance, despite strong coffee culture
Limited availability of sugar-free alternatives
WHAT’S NEXT?
RTD coffee will face challenges in connecting with local consumers
Functional positioning could boost consumer interest
Effects of climate change could drive demand for cold drinks, including RTD coffee
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Sigma Alimentos leads with Café Olé brand
Cacaolat maintains resilience in a stagnant landscape
CHANNELS
RTD Coffee shows limited distribution beyond supermarkets
Forecourt retailers emerges as strategic point of sale
CATEGORY DATA
Table 129 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Volume 2020-2025
Table 130 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Value 2020-2025
Table 131 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 132 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 133 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 134 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 135 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Value 2021-2025
Table 136 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Value 2022-2025
Table 137 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Volume 2025-2030
Table 138 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Value 2025-2030
Table 139 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 140 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Value Growth 2025-2030
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