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Soft Drinks in Japan

Published Nov 28, 2025
Length 113 Pages
SKU # EP20639478

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Off-trade volume sales of soft drinks have declined in 2025 with economic pressures and rising prices forcing consumers to economise. As prices have risen some consumers have switched to cheaper brands or have down traded to private label, especially in categories where there is perceived to be little difference in quality. Despite economic pressures, healthier soft drinks products continue to find an audience with consumers willing to pay more for added functionality.

Euromonitor International's Soft Drinks in Japan 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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113 Pages
Soft Drinks in Japan
Euromonitor International
November 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
SOFT DRINKS IN JAPAN
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Rising prices put pressure on volume sales in 2025
KEY DATA FINDINGS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Price rises lead to a decline in off-trade volume sales of soft drinks in 2025
Functional soft drinks gain prominence
Innovation has become faster, riskier, and more culturally embedded
WHAT’S NEXT?
Shrinking population likely to limit opportunities for volume growth
Healthy and natural products likely to attract more interest moving forward
Vending evolving as it looks to meet the needs of modern consumers
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Coca-Cola and Suntory continue to invest in product development and innovation
Nippon Del Monte finds success with new line of tomato juice
CHANNELS
Label-less products gain traction as online sales rise
On-trade volume sales continue to recover buoyed by interest in RTD tea
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 Total Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2021-2025
Table 16 LBN Brand Shares of Total Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of On-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2021-2025
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of On-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2021-2025
Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
Table 21 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2021-2025
Table 22 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Soft Drinks: % Value 2022-2025
Table 23 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 24 Penetration of Private Label in Off-trade Soft Drinks by Category: % Value 2020-2025
Table 25 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 26 Distribution of Off-trade Soft Drinks (as sold) by Format and Category: % Volume 2025
Table 27 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: Volume 2025-2030
Table 28 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Channel: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 29 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: Value 2025-2030
Table 30 Forecast Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Channel: % Value Growth 2025-2030
Table 31 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 32 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 33 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 34 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Soft Drinks by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: Volume 2025-2030
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Total Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
APPENDIX
Fountain sales in Japan
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
CARBONATES IN JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 PERFORMANCE
A tough year for carbonates as prices rise again
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Price increases place downward pressure on retail volume sales of carbonates
Heatwaves have a negative impact on sales
WHAT’S NEXT?
Volume sales set to decline but opportunities still exist to add value
Players will need to adapt to the demographic shifts being seen within Japan
Functional carbonates: a shift towards health and wellness
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Leading players tap into nostalgia with retro-inspired products
Players also look to the future with new innovations
CHANNELS
Distribution shifting towards e-commerce as consumers embrace label-less products
Vending remains a key retail channel despite its sales being under pressure
CATEGORY DATA
Table 37 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Volume 2020-2025
Table 38 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: Value 2020-2025
Table 39 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 40 Off-trade vs On-trade Sales of Carbonates: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 41 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 42 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 43 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 44 Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 45 Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: Volume 2020-2025
Table 46 Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 47 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 48 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 49 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2021-2025
Table 50 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Carbonates: % Value 2022-2025
Table 51 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 52 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 53 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 54 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Carbonates by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
Table 55 Forecast Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: Volume 2025-2030
Table 56 Forecast Total Sales of Carbonates by Fountain On-trade: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
JUICE IN JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 PERFORMANCE
Players focus on adding value as sharp price increases hit volume sales
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Volume sales tumble as players look to navigate price hikes
Companies strive to discover the next hit ingredient
WHAT’S NEXT?
Players will need to adapt to evolving trends to sustain demand
Shifting demographics reshaping Japan's juice market
Adapting products for heatstroke prevention in a changing climate
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Kagome benefits from the health-focused positioning of its tomato juice
Del Monte taps into the strong demand for tomato juice
CHANNELS
Kagome drives tomato juice sales with sampling events at supermarkets
E-commerce picks up share while vending loses favour due to high prices
CATEGORY DATA
Table 57 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 58 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 59 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 60 Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 63 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2021-2025
Table 64 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Juice: % Value 2022-2025
Table 65 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 66 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 67 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 68 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Juice by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
BOTTLED WATER IN JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 PERFORMANCE
Economic headwinds put pressure on sales of bottled water
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Bottled water sales decline amid economic pressures
Carbonated and sparkling flavoured bottled water lose their fizz
WHAT’S NEXT?
Challenges ahead for bottled water sales in Japan
Companies exploring eco-friendly water solutions
Suntory leads in the development of sustainable packaging for bottled water
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Suntory Leads in Bottled Water Amidst Shifting Consumer Preferences
Asahi finding success with hot water product
CHANNELS
Supermarkets continue to lead bottled water sales in 2025
Label-less bottles provide added appeal for e-commerce
CATEGORY DATA
Table 69 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 70 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 71 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 72 Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 73 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 75 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2021-2025
Table 76 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Bottled Water: % Value 2022-2025
Table 77 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 78 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 79 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 80 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Bottled Water by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
SPORTS DRINKS IN JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 PERFORMANCE
Sports drinks sales hard hit by price increases
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Sales decline amidst price hikes
Demand drops as soaring temperatures limit outdoor activities
WHAT’S NEXT?
Climate change could pose an ongoing threat to sales of sports drinks
Heightened role of sports drinks in heatstroke prevention
Increasing competition could challenge sports drinks
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Coca-Cola provides first update to the taste of Aquarius in 20 years
Pocari Sweat benefits from heatstroke awareness campaigns
CHANNELS
Vending remains the leading distribution channel despite challenges
E-commerce and convenience stores pick up share
CATEGORY DATA
Table 81 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2020-2025
Table 82 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2020-2025
Table 83 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 84 Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 85 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 86 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 87 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2021-2025
Table 88 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Sports Drinks: % Value 2022-2025
Table 89 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Volume 2025-2030
Table 90 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: Value 2025-2030
Table 91 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 92 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Sports Drinks: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
ENERGY DRINKS IN JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 PERFORMANCE
Rising prices and health concerns lead to a drop in volume sales in 2025
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Price increases put a dent in sales of energy drinks
Demand falls as some consumers look to reduce their caffeine intake
WHAT’S NEXT?
Challenges ahead for a maturing energy drinks market
Natural energy drinks make their mark in Japan
Energy drinks will need to evolve as Japan embraces healthier lifestyles
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Asahi cements its leadership through new product launches in 2025
Red Bull continues to benefit from new product development and marketing
CHANNELS
Convenience stores retain a key role in the sale and promotion of energy drinks
Asahi and Red Bul turn to Lawson to promote new product launches
CATEGORY DATA
Table 93 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2020-2025
Table 94 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2020-2025
Table 95 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 96 Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 97 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 98 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 99 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2021-2025
Table 100 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Energy Drinks: % Value 2022-2025
Table 101 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Volume 2025-2030
Table 102 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: Value 2025-2030
Table 103 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 104 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Energy Drinks: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
CONCENTRATES IN JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 PERFORMANCE
Concentrates offers an economical, sustainable and versatile soft drinks option
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Liquid concentrates benefit from the value and convenience they offer
Competition from RTD sports drinks a hinderance to the growth of powder concentrates
WHAT’S NEXT?
New consumption occasions should help to fuel growth in liquid concentrates
Asahi under pressure to adjust to demographic changes
Concentrates: a sustainable choice for modern households
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Asahi Soft Drinks retains a strong lead in concentrates with its Calpis brand
Ouchi Drink Bar proving to be a big success for Suntory
CHANNELS
Asahi looks to feed off the dominant position of supermarkets during “Calpis Day”
CJ Japan Cop targets the on-trade channel
Concentrates Conversions
Summary 2 Concentrates Conversion Factors for Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Format
CATEGORY DATA
Table 105 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 106 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 107 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 108 Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 109 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
Table 110 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2021-2025
Table 111 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Concentrates: % Value 2022-2025
Table 112 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2021-2025
Table 113 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Liquid Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
Table 114 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2021-2025
Table 115 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Powder Concentrates (RTD): % Volume 2022-2025
Table 116 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 117 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates (RTD) by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 118 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 119 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Concentrates by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
RTD TEA IN JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 PERFORMANCE
Price rises push consumers away from RTD tea
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
RTD tea sales dip as consumers switch to homemade brews
Consumers continue to favour reduced sugar still RTD tea
WHAT’S NEXT?
RTD tea faces headwinds as costs rise and consumers brew at home
RTD tea market heats up with café-inspired fruit blends
Evolving health benefits in Japan's RTD green tea market
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
ITO EN and Asahi lead innovations aimed at revitalising the RTD tea market
Asahi finds success with revamped product line
CHANNELS
Supermarkets lead distribution despite losing share due to rising prices
Label-less products helping to push sales online
CATEGORY DATA
Table 120 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 121 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 122 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 123 Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 124 Leading Flavours for Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 125 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 126 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 127 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2021-2025
Table 128 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Tea: % Value 2022-2025
Table 129 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 130 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 131 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 132 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Tea by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
RTD COFFEE IN JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 PERFORMANCE
RTD coffee under pressure to revamp its image
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Demand for RTD coffee negatively impacted by price hikes and heatwaves
New products featuring plant-based milk are rapidly emerging in Japan
WHAT’S NEXT?
Continuous shift from cans to bottles expected
Coca-Cola and Suntory's battle in RTD coffee ramps up in vending
Health-conscious innovations and mushroom coffee offer growth potential
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Coca-Cola leads RTD coffee thanks to strategic branding
Tully’s feeds off the success of its café chain
CHANNELS
Supermarkets Lead in RTD Coffee Distribution Amid Decline in Vending Machines
Vending slow to adapt to shift towards cashless payments
CATEGORY DATA
Table 133 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Volume 2020-2025
Table 134 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Value 2020-2025
Table 135 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 136 Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 137 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 138 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 139 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Value 2021-2025
Table 140 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade RTD Coffee: % Value 2022-2025
Table 141 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Volume 2025-2030
Table 142 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: Value 2025-2030
Table 143 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 144 Forecast Off-trade Sales of RTD Coffee: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
ASIAN SPECIALITY DRINKS IN JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 PERFORMANCE
A declining birth rate and rising prices impacting sales of Asian speciality drinks
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Price hikes put a dent in sales of Asian speciality drinks in 2025
Vinegar drinks remain important to sales of Asian speciality drinks
WHAT’S NEXT?
Challenges ahead amid rising competition
Asahi under pressure to adapt to an ageing consumer base
Health-focused products could gain traction in Japan's mature market
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Asahi maintains its dominance through effective use of promotional strategies
Other players focus on health claims to push sales
CHANNELS
Supermarkets underpin sales of Asian specialty drinks through in-store promotions
E-commerce picks up further share as the online offer expands
CATEGORY DATA
Table 145 Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: Volume 2020-2025
Table 146 Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: Value 2020-2025
Table 147 Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 148 Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 149 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Asian Speciality Drinks: % Volume 2021-2025
Table 150 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Asian Speciality Drinks: % Volume 2022-2025
Table 151 NBO Company Shares of Off-trade Asian Speciality Drinks: % Value 2021-2025
Table 152 LBN Brand Shares of Off-trade Asian Speciality Drinks: % Value 2022-2025
Table 153 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: Volume 2025-2030
Table 154 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: Value 2025-2030
Table 155 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 156 Forecast Off-trade Sales of Asian Speciality Drinks: % Value Growth 2025-2030
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