Global Soft Drink & Bottled Water Manufacturing Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, Russia-Ukraine War Impact, Tariff Analysis, By Product (Carbonated soft drinks & functional beverages, Fruit juices & cocktails, Bottled water, Teas, and Ice manufacturing), By Packaging (PET, Cans, and Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 - 2035

Soft Drink & Bottled Water Manufacturing Market Summary, Size & Emerging Trends

According to Spherical Insights, The Global Soft Drink & Bottled Water Manufacturing Market Size is Expected to Grow from USD 230.4 Billion in 2024 to USD 279.4 Billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 1.77% during the forecast period 2025-2035. The growing consumer health awareness, concerns related to water quality, and lifestyle a key growth drivers for the global soft drink & bottled water manufacturing market.

Key Market Insights

• North America is expected to account for the largest share in the soft drink & bottled water manufacturing market during the forecast period.
• In terms of product, the carbonated soft drinks and functional beverages segment is projected to lead the soft drink & bottled water manufacturing market in terms of product throughout the forecast period
• In terms of packaging, the PET segment captured the largest portion of the market

Global Market Forecast and Revenue Outlook

• 2024 Market Size: USD 230.4 Billion
• 2035 Projected Market Size: USD 279.4 Billion
• CAGR (2025-2035): 1.77%
• North America: Largest market in 2024
• Asia Pacific: Fastest growing market

Soft Drink & Bottled Water Manufacturing Market

The soft drink & bottled water manufacturing market refers to the large, global industry emphasizing the production, processing, and bottling of various beverages, like carbonate soft drinks, energy drinks, juices, sports drinks, and purified water. Soft drink & bottled water manufacturing is a complex process in which raw materials are converted into fizzy and flavorful drinks that are bottled or canned in retail stores. An increasing health and wellness trend, along with growing demand for convenience and accessibility, is promoting the market of soft drink & bottled water manufacturing. There is an increasing consumer need for low-sugar variants and innovative flavors, along with significant growth in product packaging.

Soft Drink & Bottled Water Manufacturing Market Trends

• Increasing health and wellness trend driving the demand for convenience and accessibility
• Consumer prioritization towards healthier hydration choices
• Popularity of functional and fortified waters enriched with minerals, electrolytes, and vitamins

Soft Drink & Bottled Water Manufacturing Market Dynamics

Driving Factors: An increasing consumer health awareness is driving growth in the soft drink & bottled water manufacturing market

The growth of the soft drink & bottled water manufacturing market is driven by increasing health concerns and a shortage of healthy drinking water, along with consumers' prioritization towards drinking habits. Further, the trend towards functional drinks among health enthusiasts is promoting the soft drink & bottled water manufacturing market.

Restrain Factors: The soft drink & bottled water manufacturing market faces challenges due to water quality concerns and infrastructure challenges

The concerns regarding the microbial contamination of soft drinks during the production process, due to the factory environment, microbiological state of the equipment & packages, and lack of hygiene, are challenging the market.

Opportunity: Increasing water scarcity crises are creating new opportunities in the soft drink & bottled water manufacturing market

Water scarcity is a global issue, with an estimated two billion people unable to access safe drinking water. An increasing water scarcity crisis, with increasing population growth and climate change, which are responsible for droughts, aquifer depletion, and pollution, is bolstering the market growth opportunity.

Challenges: In the soft drink & bottled water manufacturing market, increased availability of product substitutes like tap water, filtered water, flavoured water.

Despite its potential, the Soft Drink & Bottled Water Manufacturing market struggles with several obstacles. Availability of tap water, filtered water, and flavoured water is hindering the market demand for soft drink & bottled water manufacturing. 

Global Soft Drink & Bottled Water Manufacturing Market Ecosystem Analysis

The Global Soft Drink & Bottled Water Manufacturing Market ecosystem includes raw material suppliers, beverage manufacturers, and consumers, supported by infrastructure such as bottling plants and distribution networks. Key technologies involve advancement in bottling technologies, innovations in canning technologies, and integration of automation & digitalization. Market growth is driven by growing consumer health awareness, concerns related to water quality, and lifestyle, while water quality concerns and infrastructure challenges remain restraints. Opportunities lie in the increased availability of product substitutes like tap water, filtered water, and flavoured water.

Global Soft Drink & Bottled Water Manufacturing Market, By Product

The carbonated soft drinks & functional beverages segment led the soft drink & bottled water manufacturing market. This dominance can be attributed to the popularity of soda-based drinks among the Gen X and Gen Y age groups. Unique flavors and formulations are being introduced by the manufacturers to capture consumer interest. 

The bottled water segment in the soft drink & bottled water manufacturing market is expected to grow at a significant CAGR over the forecast period, driven by the growing health and wellness trends among consumers, along with robust production innovation. There is an increasing inclination towards sustainable practices, with concerns regarding the environmental impact of bottled water and its production & disposal.  

Global Soft Drink & Bottled Water Manufacturing Market, By Packaging

The PET segment held the largest market revenue share in the soft drink & bottled water manufacturing market, due to its convenience, recyclability, and lightweight nature as compared to other packaging materials. PET beverage bottles are practical, lightweight, and unbreakable, as well as easy to carry.

The canned bottled water segment in the soft drink & bottled water manufacturing market is projected to register a significant CAGR, driven by its higher recyclability rate, low carbon emissions, and transportation efficiency. Major brands like Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, and Schweppes produce canned versions of soft drinks and sparkling water.

North America is expected to account for the largest share of the Soft Drink & Bottled Water Manufacturing market during the forecast period, driven by health consciousness, persistent water quality issues, and growth in the tourism & hospitality sector. Further, people’s healthier drinking habits and easy-to-carry bottled packaging contribute to promoting the soft drink & bottled water manufacturing market.

The United States is experiencing steady growth in the Soft Drink & Bottled Water Manufacturing market, fueled by an increasing health and wellness trend among consumers, along with increasing demand for convenience and accessibility.

Asia Pacific is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR in the soft drink & bottled water manufacturing market during the forecast period. This rapid growth is driven by growing urbanization and consumer preferences. Further, the perceived purity of water enriched with natural minerals is fueling the market growth. Additionally, investments in water processing plants catering to the increasing need for bottled water are supporting the market.

China is rapidly expanding in the soft drink & bottled water manufacturing market, due to increasing disposable income and shifting consumer preference for healthy and natural hydration options. An increasing demand for convenient and safe drinking options is propelling the market growth. 

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the soft drink & bottled water manufacturing market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their type of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

WORLDWIDE TOP KEY PLAYERS IN THE SOFT DRINK & BOTTLED WATER MANUFACTURING MARKET INCLUDE

• Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd.
• Danone S.A.
• Gerolsteiner Brunnen GmbH & Co. KG
• Nestle S.A.
• Nongfu Spring (Yangshengtang Co. Ltd.)
• Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
• PepsiCo Inc.
• Primo Water Corporation
• Tata Consumer Products Limited
• The Coca-Cola Company
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Product Launches in Soft Drink & Bottled Water Manufacturing

• In January 2025, Campa, Coke & Pepsi uncork big expansion plans in battle for dominance. Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Reliance are intensifying their efforts in India's soft drinks market ahead of summer, with increased distribution and manufacturing.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the soft drink & bottled water manufacturing market based on the below-mentioned segments: 

Global Soft Drink & Bottled Water Manufacturing Market, By Product

• Carbonated soft drinks & functional beverages
• Fruit juices & cocktails
• Bottled water
• Teas
• Ice manufacturing

Global Soft Drink & Bottled Water Manufacturing Market, By Packaging

• PET
• Cans
• Others

Global Soft Drink & Bottled Water Manufacturing Market, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa