Sports Drink Market Strategies, Top Players, Growth Opportunities, Analysis and Forecast by 2031

The sports drink market is expected to register a CAGR of 5% during 2023–2031. The surge in demand for natural and organic sports drinks made from clean ingredients is likely to remain a key trend in the market.

 

Sports Drink Market Analysis:

• The growing health awareness amongst the youth, attributed to fitness activities like sports and yoga, propelling the market growth.
• The presence of muscle-building and stamina-boosting ingredients that make drinks more functional is anticipated to drive market growth in coming years.
• Surge in demand for no-sugar drinks due to replacement of high fructose corn syrup with sucrose and fructose resulting in slow release of energy, leading to lucrative market growth.
• Additionally, among young adults, organic protein sources are gaining popularity, which is projected to drive the market growth of sports drinks.
• A move in manufacturing practices to include pea protein, soy protein, and rice protein, among other sources, as their key ingredients is attracting growth opportunities sports drink market.

Sports Drink Market Overview

• Sports drink is a beverage that has been consumed by athletes and people who are involved in sports activities before and after their competition or training.
• Sports drinks provide electrolytes that are needed by the body during intense exercise competitions or training sessions.
• These electrolytes are sodium (Na), magnesium (Mg), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), glucose and water in the body.
• Sports drinks also contain carbohydrates from high fructose corn syrup, glucose, and sucrose, or all of these nutrients can be sugar-free.

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Sports Drink Market: Strategic Insights

Sports Drink Market

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  CAGR (2023 - 2031)

  5%
• Market Size 2023
  US$ XX Million
• Market Size 2031
  US$ XX Million

Market Dynamics

GROWTH DRIVERS

• Growing physical and fitness related activities

FUTURE TRENDS

• The surge in demand for natural and organic sports drinks made from clean ingredients

OPPORTUNITIES

• Growing demand for natural, functional sports drinks with targeted health benefits

Key Players

• Abbott Nutrition Co
• BA Sports Nutrition LLC
• Britvic Plc
• Danone SA
• Fraser and Neave
• Lucozade Ribenna Suntory
• Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
• PepsiCo Inc
• Steric Trading Ptv Ltd
• The Coca Cola Co

Regional Overview

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• South and Central America
• Middle East and Africa

Market Segmentation

Type

• Hypotonic
• Hypertonic
• Isotonic

Flavor

• Orange
• Lemon
• Grape
• Mixed Berries
• Mixed Fruits
• Fruit Punch

Distribution Channel

• Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
• Convenience Stores
• Online

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Sports Drink Market Drivers and Opportunities

Growing Physical and Fitness-Related Activities

• Physical fitness and wellness activities are the significant factors behind the upsurge in demand for sports drinks.
• Consumers from all demographic segments are spending more time to remain fit by engaging in activities such as competitive sports, fitness classes, and workouts. Alongside this increasing interest in staying physically active, the sports drinks market is also encouraging people to take advantage of any physical activity to stay fit and healthy.
• Moreover, fitness enthusiasts and amateur athletes are regularly consuming sports drinks to replenish electrolytes, maintain hydration, and boost energy during workouts or competitions.
• The growing awareness about the role of hydration and nutrition in sustaining physical activity and overall well-being is a major reason behind the rising interest in consuming sports drinks.
• Therefore, the sports drinks market is thriving, with companies such as PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Red Bull, and Gatorade exploring new formulations, expanding their product portfolios, and seeking a wider consumer base beyond professional sportspersons.

Growing Demand for Natural, Functional Sports Drinks with Targeted Health Benefits

• The growing wellness trend is leading to increased consumer demand for natural or functional, sports drinks with targeted health benefits.
• Sports drink manufacturers have an opportunity to innovate their brands to capture more of the market.
• Consumers are becoming more and more focused on sports drinks with effective lists of ingredients and nutritional value that may help with their functional and performance needs.
• Due to the increased consumer interest in natural products, brands that can effectively create and market clean-label, proven-to-work formulations for very specific athletes and general health issues will likely hold up the best in the sports drink market.
• Functional sports drinks could use combinations of natural sweeteners with plant-based ingredients and herbs to differentiate the product and appeal to the consumer who wants a more holistic approach to health and fitness

Sports Drink MarketSegmentation

The scope of the global sports drink market is segmented based on type, flavor, and distribution channel.

• Based on type, the sports drink market is segmented into hypotonic, hypertonic, and isotonic.
• based on flavor, the market is categorized into orange, lemon, grape, mixed berries, mixed fruits, fruit punch, and others.
• Based on distribution channel, the market is segmented into supermarkets and hypermarkets, convenience stores, online, and others.

Sports Drink Market Share Analysis by Geography

• Sports Drink Market Report comprises a detailed analysis of five major geographic regions, which includes current and historical market size and forecasts for 2021 to 2031, covering North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), Middle East and Africa (MEA), and South & Central America.
• Each region is further sub-segmented into respective countries. This report provides analysis and forecasts of 18+ countries, covering sports drink market dynamics such as drivers, trends, and opportunities that are impacting the markets at the regional level.
• Also, the report covers Porter’s Five Forces analysis, which involves the study of major factors that influence the sports drink market in these regions.

Sports Drink Market Report Scope

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Sports Drink Market News and Recent Developments:

The sports drink market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. The following is a list of developments in the market for innovations, business expansion, and strategies:

• Monster Energy announced that it's formed a strategic partnership with the world’s No. 1 producer of two-wheeled vehicles, India-based Hero MotoCorp, and its dynamic off-road competition motorcycle team, Hero MotoSports Team Rally. (Source: Monster Energy, Company website, Nov 2023)
• Boost Drinks expanded its Sugar-Free Energy range with Tropical Blitz and Apple & Raspberry, aiming to complement its Original Sugar-Free Energy SKU. The additions are part of Boost's efforts to capitalize on the 23% year-on-year growth in the sugar-free energy drinks category. (Source: Boost, Newsletter, May 2024)

Sports Drink Market Report Coverage and Deliverables

The “Sports Drink Market Size and Forecast (2021 – 2031)” provides a detailed analysis of the market covering below areas:

• Sports drink market size and forecast at global, regional, and country levels for all the key market segments covered under the scope
• Sports drink market trends as well as market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and key opportunities
• Detailed PEST/Porter’s Five Forces and SWOT analysis
• Sports drink market analysis covering key market trends, global and regional framework, major players, regulations, and recent market developments
• Industry landscape and competition analysis covering market concentration, heat map analysis, prominent players, and recent developments in the sports drink market
• Detailed company profiles