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Soft Drinks in Uruguay

Published Jan 21, 2026
Length 78 Pages
SKU # EP20808012

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The outlook for the soft drinks industry in Uruguay is positive, supported by a favourable macroeconomic environment following the administration of former President Lacalle Pou and the inauguration of Yamandú Orsi as President in March 2025. According to IMF estimates, Uruguay’s economy is projected to grow by 3%. After overcoming the severe impact of the Argentine economic crisis, economic activity has regained momentum, with simultaneous growth in wages and employment. A key factor supporting...

Euromonitor International's Soft Drinks in Uruguay report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (2021-2025), 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 2030 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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* Get a detailed picture of the Soft Drinks market;
* Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
* Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
* Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

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78 Pages
Soft Drinks in Uruguay
Euromonitor International
January 2026
List Of Contents And Tables
SOFT DRINKS IN URUGUAY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Improved economic environment drives soft drinks growth in 2025
KEY DATA FINDINGS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Residual effects of the water crisis persist
Health and wellness trend boosts consumption of 100% juice
Functional beverages gain traction
WHAT’S NEXT?
Moderate growth expected
Health and wellness trend expected to play an increasingly important role
Impact of climate change
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
The Coca-Cola Company retains its lead in 2025
Danone remains a dominant force in bottled water
CHANNELS
Supermarkets lead, expanding their presence across Uruguay
Retail e-commerce set to experience rapid growth
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 URUGUAY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Impact of rising health consciousness
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Consumer preference for bottled water
Strengthening mixology trend benefits tonic water/mixers/other bitters
WHAT’S NEXT?
Sugar concerns could hamper the development of carbonates
Non-cola flavours are set gain momentum, driven by flavour and functional versions
Private label and local brands will likely retain popularity among budget consumers
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Montevideo Refrescos SA dominates with its iconic brands
Local Barlinco SA invests in the development of a new generation of functional carbonates
CHANNELS
Supermarkets strengthen their leading position, driven by the acquisition of local chained grocers
Modern retailers have invested in online shopping capabilities
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 URUGUAY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Rising demand for more natural soft drinks benefits juice in 2025
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Juice records strong growth as consumers focus on healthier beverages
100% juice benefits from consumers’ preference for natural products free from additives and added sugar
WHAT’S NEXT?
Heightened health awareness to drive sustained growth
Vegetable-infused juices expected to gain momentum
Affordability and value-packaged juice drinks to drive sales
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Cooperativa Nacional de Productores de Leche leads, while Danone experiences dynamic growth
CHANNELS
Small local grocers benefit from their close proximity to consumers
Online sales rocket as players invest in online shopping capabilities
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 URUGUAY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Ongoing impact of drought and water quality issues
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Bottled water benefits from ongoing consumer distrust of tap water
Still purified bottled water attracts consumers with its lower unit prices
WHAT’S NEXT?
Climate change and health and wellness trend support strong growth
Expansion of home delivery and family pack offerings
Tap water filters may pose a challenge
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Cía Salus leads, offering a wide product portfolio
Montevideo Refrescos regains lost ground
CHANNELS
Supermarkets lead, strengthening their presence across the country
Dynamic e-commerce
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 URUGUAY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Expanding array of consumption occasions and health trend ensure another strong year for sports drinks
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Robust growth fuelled by innovation and new consumption occasions
Innovative SueroX drives growth of reduced sugar sports drinks
WHAT’S NEXT?
Health trend and climate change set to support sales
Oral replenishment beverages will widen the consumers base and add new consumption occasions
Premium pricing may limit accessibility to broader audience
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Gatorade retains its leadership amid rising competition from Powerade
CHANNELS
Small local grocers maintain their lead despite the rapid expansion of modern retailers
Retail e-commerce records dynamic growth
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 URUGUAY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Energy drinks increasingly appealing to younger demographics
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Double-digit growth supported by an increase in promotion and advertising activity
Rising health consciousness drives demand for reduced sugar energy drinks
WHAT’S NEXT?
Flavour innovation, the entry of new players, and enhanced distribution to drive consumption
Substantial marketing investment to propel category growth
Low-calorie and plant-based energy drinks may emerge in the coming years
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Monster leads, benefiting from Coca-Cola's extensive distribution network and effective marketing
Red Bull strengthens its presence in 2025
CHANNELS
Supermarkets’ expansion contributes to decline of small local grocers
E-commerce significantly increases its penetration
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 URUGUAY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
A positive year, yet challenges persist
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Concentrates recover; however, continue to face competition from healthier beverages
Liquid concentrates benefit from Argentine migrants settling in Uruguay
WHAT’S NEXT?
Further growth expected if government tackles counterfeit products
Reformulating powder concentrates for health-conscious consumers
Expanding localised and functional flavour innovations
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Leading Mondelez loses ground to counterfeit products and economy brands
Van Dam strengthens its position in 2025
CHANNELS
Small local grocers dominated sales but losing ground against e-commerce
Supermarkets strengthen their omnichannel capabilities
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
RTD TEA IN URUGUAY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
RTD tea remains an underdeveloped category in 2025
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Moderate growth amidst limited popularity
WHAT’S NEXT?
Growth driven by premium positioning
Increasing health and wellness trend may attract new consumers
Functional properties and innovative flavours could stimulate consumer interest
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Arizona Iced Tea dominates, targeting upper-income consumers
Low profitability continues to discourage new entrants
CHANNELS
Supermarkets dominate distribution
Retail e-commerce continues to 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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