Sugar-Free Carbonated Drinks Market

Sugar-Free Carbonated Drinks Market Size, Share &Trends Analysis Report by Type (Soft Drinks, Energy Drinks, Sports Drinks, and Carbonated Water), by Flavor (Cola, Lime, Orange, Lemonade, and Others), and by Distribution Channel (Online and Offline) Forecast Period (2022-2028)
    Update Available - Forecast 2024-2030   

Published: Jul 2023 | Report Code: OMR2026844 | Category : Food & Beverage | Delivery Format: /

Sugar-free carbonated drinks market is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR of 7.4% during the forecast period. Sugar-free carbonated drinks are low-calorie drinks with added natural or artificial flavors, coloring, preservatives, and other ingredients. The high consumption of sugar in regular drinks may lead to obesity due to which many other diseases may occur. The rising cases of obesity among people are increasing the adoption of sugar-free carbonated drinks which led to the growth of the market. For instance, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), US obesity prevalence increased from 30.5% to 41.9%. During the same time, the prevalence of severe obesity increased from 4.7% to 9.2%. The estimated annual medical cost of obesity in the US was nearly $173 billion in 2019. Medical costs for adults who had obesity were $1,861 higher than medical costs for people with a healthy weight. 

Segmental Outlook 

The global sugar-free carbonated drinks market is segmented based on type, flavor, and distribution channel. Based on the type, the market is segmented into soft drinks, energy drinks, sports drinks, and carbonated water. Based on the flavor, the market is segmented into cola, lime, orange, lemonade, and others. Based on the distribution channel, the market is sub-segmented into online and offline. Among the type, the soft drink sub-segment is expected to hold a prominent share in the growth of the global sugar-free carbonated drinks market. Further, the sports drink sub-segment is expected to be the fastest-growing segment in the global sugar-free carbonated drinks market during the forecast period.

The soft drinks sub-segment is expected to hold a prominent share in the global sugar-free carbonated drinks market during the forecast period. The high preference and consumption of soft drinks across the globe increase the demand for sugar-free carbonated soft drinks. According to the Department of Health, State Government of Victoria, Australia, soft drinks are commonly sold in 600 ml bottles, which means people are consuming up to 16 teaspoons of sugar with each large sugary drink. Due to increased sugar intake, people faced many health issues due to which the demand for sugar-free carbonated soft drinks increased which made producers focus on sugar-free carbonated drinks and introduce new alternatives to satisfy consumers' demand. For instance, in October 2021, Coca-Cola introduced a sugar-free drink, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Cherry. The new zero-calorie sparkling beverage features a balanced combination of the crisp, delicious taste of favorite Coca-Cola Zero Sugar with the aroma of cherry.

Regional Outlooks

The global Sugar-Free Carbonated Drinks market is further segmented based on geography including North America (the US, and Canada), Europe (Italy, Spain, Germany, France, and Others), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, and Others), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East &Africa, and Latin America). The market can be analyzed for a particular region or country level as per the requirement. Among these, the North American region is expected to hold a prominent share in the global sugar-free carbonated drinks market during the forecast period due to the high disposable income and growing fast-food chains. Furthermore, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global sugar-free carbonated drinks market. 

Global Sugar-Free Carbonated Drinks Market Growth, by Region 2022-2028

Global Sugar-Free Carbonated Drinks Market Growth, by Region

North American Region is Expected to Hold a Prominent Share in the Global Sugar-Free Carbonated Drinks Market

The North American region is expected to hold a prominent share in the growth of the global sugar-free carbonated drinks market during the forecast period owing to the high disposable income and growing fast-food chains. The rapid growth and penetration of fast-food chains such as Domino’s, KFC, and Burger King are driving the growth of the global sugar-free carbonated drinks market in this region. The growing fast-food industry increases the consumption of sugar-free carbonated drinks. The cafes and restaurants are focusing on providing sugar-free carbonated drinks to customers and many brands introduced sugar-free versions in their product portfolio. For instance, in July 2020, McDonald's launched a sugar-free version of Frozen Coke. Frozen Coke No Sugar is projected to remove more than 30 tonnes of sugar from McDonald's. 

Market Players Outlook

The major companies serving the global sugar-free carbonated drinks market include AriZona Beverages USA, LLC, Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd., BlueTriton Brands, Inc., LaCroix Beverages, Inc., The Coca-Cola Co, and others. The market players are considerably contributing to the market growth by the adoption of various strategies including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, funding, and new product launches, to stay competitive in the market. For instance, in May 2022, Evian launched a carbonated variant sparkling water range with a bubbly ad campaign spanning out-of-home (OOH), social, digital, PR and sampling, as well as five electric buses decked out in custom branding.

The Report Covers

  • Market value data analysis of 2021 and forecast to 2028.
  • Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
  • Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
  • Key companies operating in the global sugar-free carbonated drinks market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new product launches, and relevant news is also available in the report.
  • Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
  • Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.
  • Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who-stands-where’ in the market. 

1. Report Summary

Current Industry Analysis and Growth Potential Outlook

1.1. Research Methods and Tools

1.2. Market Breakdown

1.2.1. By Segments

1.2.2. By Region

2. Market Overview and Insights

2.1. Scope of the Report

2.2. Analyst Insight & Current Market Trends

2.2.1. Key Findings

2.2.2. Recommendations

2.2.3. Conclusion

3. Competitive Landscape

3.1. Key Company Analysis

3.1.1. Overview

3.1.2. Financial Analysis 

3.1.3. SWOT Analysis

3.1.4. Recent Developments

3.2. Key Strategy Analysis

4. Market Segmentation

4.1. Global Sugar-Free Carbonated Drinks Market by Type

4.1.1. Soft Drinks

4.1.2. Energy Drinks

4.1.3. Sports Drinks

4.1.4. Carbonated Water

4.2. Global Sugar-Free Carbonated Drinks Market by Flavor

4.2.1. Cola

4.2.2. Lime

4.2.3. Orange

4.2.4. Lemonade

4.2.5. Others

4.3. Global Sugar-Free Carbonated Drinks Market by Distribution Channel

4.3.1. Online

4.3.2. Offline

5. Regional Analysis

5.1. North America

5.1.1. US

5.1.2. Canada

5.2. Europe

5.2.1. UK

5.2.2. Germany

5.2.3. Italy

5.2.4. Spain

5.2.5. France

5.2.6. Rest of Europe 

5.3. Asia-Pacific

5.3.1. China

5.3.2. India

5.3.3. Japan

5.3.4. South Korea

5.3.5. Rest of Asia-Pacific 

5.4. Rest of the World

6. Company Profiles 

6.1. AriZona Beverages USA, LLC

6.2. Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.

6.3. Bisleri International

6.4. BlueTriton Brands, Inc.

6.5. Jones Soda Co.

6.6. Keurig Dr. Pepper Inc.

6.7. Kofola ?eskoSlovensko a.s.

6.8. LaCroix Beverages, Inc.

6.9. Nestlé Waters

6.10. PepsiCo, Inc.

6.11. Q Tonic, LLC

6.12. Reeds inc (Virgil’s)

6.13. Refresco Group

6.14. Spindrift

6.15. Suntory Holdings Ltd.

6.16. The Coca-Cola Co.

6.17. Zevia, LLC 

1. GLOBAL SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TYPE, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

2. GLOBAL SUGAR-FREE SOFT DRINKS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

3. GLOBAL SUGAR-FREE ENERGY DRINKS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

4. GLOBAL SUGAR-FREE SPORTS DRINKS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

5. GLOBAL CARBONATED WATER MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

6. GLOBAL SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY FLAVOR, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

7. GLOBAL SUGAR-FREE COLA FLAVOR MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

8. GLOBAL SUGAR-FREE LIME FLAVOR MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

9. GLOBAL SUGAR-FREE ORANGE FLAVOR MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

10. GLOBAL SUGAR-FREE LEMONADE FLAVOR MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

11. GLOBAL OTHER SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

12. GLOBAL SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

13. GLOBAL SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS ONLINE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

14. GLOBAL SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS OFFLINE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

15. GLOBAL SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY GEOGRAPHY, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

16. NORTH AMERICAN SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

17. NORTH AMERICAN SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TYPE, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

18. NORTH AMERICAN SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY FLAVOR, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

19. NORTH AMERICAN SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

20. EUROPEAN SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

21. EUROPEAN SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TYPE, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

22. EUROPEAN SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BYFLAVOR, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

23. EUROPEAN SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

24. ASIA-PACIFIC SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

25. ASIA-PACIFIC SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TYPE, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

26. ASIA-PACIFIC SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BYFLAVOR, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

27. ASIA-PACIFIC SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

28. REST OF THE WORLD SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

29. REST OF THE WORLD SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TYPE, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

30. REST OF THE WORLD SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BYFLAVOR, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

31. REST OF THE WORLD SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

1. GLOBAL SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET SHARE BY TYPE, 2021 VS 2028 (%)

2. GLOBAL SUGAR-FREE SOFT DRINKS MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2021 VS 2028 (%)

3. GLOBAL SUGAR-FREE ENERGY DRINKS MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2021 VS 2028 (%)

4. GLOBAL SUGAR-FREE SPORTS DRINKS MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2021 VS 2028 (%)

5. GLOBAL CARBONATED WATER MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2021 VS 2028 (%)

6. GLOBAL SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET SHARE BY FLAVOR, 2021 VS 2028 (%)

7. GLOBAL SUGAR-FREE COLA FLAVOR MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2021 VS 2028 (%)

8. GLOBAL SUGAR-FREE LIME FLAVOR MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2021 VS 2028 (%)

9. GLOBAL SUGAR-FREE ORANGE FLAVOR MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2021 VS 2028 (%)

10. GLOBAL SUGAR-FREE LEMONADE FLAVOR MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2021 VS 2028 (%)

11. GLOBAL OTHER SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2021 VS 2028 (%)

12. GLOBAL SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET SHARE BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, 2021 VS 2028 (%)

13. GLOBAL SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS ONLINE MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2021 VS 2028 (%)

14. GLOBAL SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS OFFLINE MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2021 VS 2028 (%)

15. GLOBAL SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2021 VS 2028 (%)

16. US SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET SIZE, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

17. CANADA SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET SIZE, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

18. UK SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET SIZE, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

19. FRANCE SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET SIZE, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

20. GERMANY SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET SIZE, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

21. ITALY SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET SIZE, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

22. SPAIN SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET SIZE, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

23. REST OF EUROPE SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET SIZE, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

24. INDIA SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET SIZE, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

25. CHINA SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET SIZE, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

26. JAPAN SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET SIZE, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

27. SOUTH KOREA SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET SIZE, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

28. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET SIZE, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)

29. REST OF THE WORLD SUGAR-FREE CARBONATED DRINKS MARKET SIZE, 2021-2028 ($ MILLION)