Functional beverages are drinks designed to offer health benefits that go beyond basic hydration. They typically contain ingredients like vitamins, minerals, herbs, probiotics, and amino acids. These beverages aim to enhance both physical and mental well-being by targeting various health needs, including energy enhancement, improved digestion, and immune support.
The primary categories of functional beverages include energy drinks, sports drinks, nutraceutical drinks, dairy-based beverages, juices, enhanced water, and other varieties. Energy drinks are beverages containing ingredients promoted to boost energy and mental performance. These beverages serve health and wellness purposes as well as support weight management, and they are available through various distribution channels, including brick-and-mortar stores and online platforms.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The rapid implementation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a notable impact on the food and beverage sector. Rising costs for imported ingredients such as olive oil, cheese, and tropical fruits are pressuring food manufacturers to either reformulate their products or absorb reduced profit margins. Beverage producers are similarly affected, with tariffs on aluminum cans driving up packaging costs. Meanwhile, retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural exports like soybeans and pork are disrupting farm-to-processor supply chains. In response, companies are adjusting recipes, increasing local sourcing, and using commodity hedging strategies to manage price volatility.
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The functional beverages market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $164.8 billion in 2024 to $174.48 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to strong economic growth in emerging markets, increased investments, increase in number of athletes, increase in clean-label, organic and non-GMO (genetically modified organism) products and increased penetration of organized retail.
The functional beverages market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to " $218.23 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the growing number of health-conscious consumers, growing demand for immunity boosting foods and beverages and increasing population. Major trends in the forecast period include launch of relaxation drinks, cannabidiol (CBDFNAS) -infused functional drinks, protein-based functional beverages, vegan/plant-based functional beverages, healthy hydration drinks, introduction of nootropic drinks, low-calorie, sugar-free drinks and partnerships and collaborations.
The forecast of 5.8% growth over the next five years reflects a slight reduction of 0.1% from the previous estimate for this market.This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US by increasing costs for premium ingredients like adaptogens and probiotics, largely imported from Asia, raising consumer prices.The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.
The anticipated surge in health awareness is expected to drive the demand for functional beverages in the forecast period. Functional beverages, enriched with vitamins, minerals, herbs, and amino acids, are gaining popularity for their ability to enhance various body functionalities, including heart rate management, digestive health, immune system support, and weight management. Consumers are increasingly gravitating towards functional beverages tailored to address specific health concerns. According to the Packaging Strategies journal, a notable shift in the beverage industry involves consumers moving towards functional beverages as they prioritize health improvement. The increasing prominence of clean-label, organic, and non-GMO products is influencing consumer preferences, leading to a preference for functional drinks over carbonated beverages and fruit juices, thereby driving the demand for functional beverages in the coming years.
The expansion of e-commerce is poised to fuel the growth of the functional beverage market. E-commerce, involving online buying and selling, as well as associated data and financial transactions, provides a versatile and influential platform for functional beverage brands. This platform enables brands to engage with consumers, optimize sales processes, and adapt to the evolving market dynamics. For example, in August 2023, the United States Census Bureau reported a 7.5% increase in e-commerce estimates for the second quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, while overall retail sales increased by 0.6%. Consequently, the growth of e-commerce emerges as a key driver for the functional beverage market.
Leading companies in the functional beverages market are concentrating on creating innovative products, particularly ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages, to cater to the rising demand for convenient and health-oriented options. An RTD beverage is a pre-packaged drink that is ready for immediate consumption without requiring any additional preparation. For example, in January 2022, Starbucks Corporation, a US-based cafe chain, launched Starbucks BAYA Energy, a ready-to-drink beverage designed to provide consumers with a refreshing and energizing choice. Each 12-ounce serving of this drink contains 160 milligrams (mg) of caffeine sourced from coffee fruit, delivering a significant energy boost for those seeking an uplift throughout the day. Furthermore, the beverage is enriched with 90 mg of antioxidant vitamin C, which aids immune health, positioning it as both an energy drink and a functional beverage. It is readily available in grocery stores, convenience stores, and online for consumers in search of a quick and accessible energy source.
Major companies active in the functional beverages market are concentrating on introducing innovative products such as functional sparkling water to enhance their market standing. Functional sparkling water refers to carbonated water infused with additional ingredients to provide specific health or functional benefits. In February 2023, Kyowa Hakko USA, a US-based biotechnology company, launched CENTR Enhanced Functional Sparkling Water infused with Cognizin Citicoline. Designed to elevate cognitive function and enhance mood, this low-calorie, non-GMO, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly beverage comes in two flavors, lemon lime and peach ginger, providing a refreshing and health-conscious option for those seeking a mental boost.
In May 2022, A.G. Barr plc, a UK-based soft drink manufacturer specializing in functional drinks, acquired Boost Drinks Holdings Limited for an initial consideration of $21.88 million (Euro 20 million). This acquisition is intended to enhance A.G. Barr plc's product portfolio by focusing on high-growth and functional beverage categories through innovative developments. Boost Drinks Holdings Limited is a UK-based company that offers functional beverages.
Major companies operating in the functional beverages market include PepsiCo Inc., The Coca-Cola Company, Red Bull GmbH, Danone, Nestle S.A, Monster Beverage Corporation, Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Fonterra Co-Operative Group Ltd, Kraft Heinz Company, Abbott, Dali Foods Group Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Wahaha Group Co., Ltd., Red Bull, Shenzhen Eastroc Beverage Industrial Co., Ltd., Nongfu Spring, China Haisheng Juice Holdings Co., Ltd., Beijing Huiyuan Food and Beverage Co., Ltd, Britvic, European Drinks S.A, Kosik, Cloud 9 Energy Drink, the Hain Celestial Group, Campbell Soup Company, Unilever, Arcor, Starbucks, Agrosuper, JBS, Ambev, Almarai Company, Arab Company for Livestock Development (ACOLID), Al-Watania Company, Herbalife Nutrition SA, Viju Industries Nigeria Ltd
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the functional beverages market in 2024. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the global functional beverages market. The regions covered in the functional beverages market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the functional beverages market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain
The functional beverages market consists of sales of energy drinks, sports drinks, enhanced fruit drinks, bottled water, and other functional beverages. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:1) By Type: Energy Drinks, Sports Drinks, Nutraceutical Drinks, Dairy-Based Beverages, Juices, Enhanced Water, Other Types
2) By Function: Health And Wellness, Weight Management
3) By Distribution Channel: Brick And Mortar, Specialty Foodservice Stores, Online
Subsegments:
1) By Energy Drinks: Caffeinated Energy Drinks; Herbal Energy Drinks; Organic Energy Drinks; Sugar-Free Energy Drinks
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Functional Beverages Market Characteristics
3. Functional Beverages Market Trends And Strategies
4. Functional Beverages Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
4.1. Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism
5. Global Functional Beverages Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global Functional Beverages PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Functional Beverages Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Functional Beverages Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Functional Beverages Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Functional Beverages Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Functional Beverages Market Segmentation
6.1. Global Functional Beverages Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Energy Drinks
Sports Drinks
Nutraceutical Drinks
Dairy-Based Beverages
Juices
Enhanced Water
Other Types
6.2. Global Functional Beverages Market, Segmentation By Function, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Health And Wellness
Weight Management
6.3. Global Functional Beverages Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Brick And Mortar
Specialty Foodservice Stores
Online
6.4. Global Functional Beverages Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Energy Drinks, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Caffeinated Energy Drinks
Herbal Energy Drinks
Organic Energy Drinks
Sugar-Free Energy Drinks
6.5. Global Functional Beverages Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Sports Drinks, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Electrolyte Drinks
Protein-Based Sports Drinks
Recovery Drinks
Powdered Sports Drinks
6.6. Global Functional Beverages Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Nutraceutical Drinks, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Probiotic Drinks
Functional Teas
Immunity-Boosting Drinks
Herbal Infusions
6.7. Global Functional Beverages Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Dairy-Based Beverages, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Flavored Milk
Yogurt Drinks
Kefir
Plant-Based Dairy Alternatives
6.8. Global Functional Beverages Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Juices, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Freshly Squeezed Juices
Cold-Pressed Juices
Smoothie Juices
Concentrated Juices
6.9. Global Functional Beverages Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Enhanced Water, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Vitamin-Infused Water
Electrolyte Water
Flavored Water
Functional Sparkling Water
6.10. Global Functional Beverages Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Other Types, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Coffee And Tea
Functional Soft Drinks
Adaptogenic Drinks
Alcoholic Functional Beverages
7. Functional Beverages Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Functional Beverages Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Functional Beverages Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion