Malaysia Soft Drinks Market 2025

The Malaysia soft drinks market is undergoing a strategic transformation, projected to expand by $0.5 billion at a 5% compound annual growth rate, as evolving consumer preferences and post-pandemic behavioral shifts redefine category dynamics. Health-conscious consumption patterns are accelerating across urban centers, with Kuala Lumpur and Penang emerging as testing grounds for reduced-sugar innovations and functional beverages that blend traditional Asian ingredients with modern formulations. This health pivot is most evident in the robust performance of ready-to-drink teas featuring local botanicals like chrysanthemum and ginseng, which have gained traction among both younger demographics seeking novel experiences and older consumers prioritizing wellness benefits. The carbonates segment continues to face headwinds, with volume sales declining as consumers increasingly perceive traditional soft drinks as discretionary indulgences rather than daily refreshment staples.

The on-trade channel’s recovery remains uneven, with foodservice sales still below pre-pandemic levels despite the resurgence of tourism and office commuting. This sluggish rebound reflects persistent consumer caution in the face of inflationary pressures, where many households continue to prioritize essential spending over café and restaurant purchases. However, selective bright spots exist in traditional dining settings, where Asian specialty drinks like barley water and cincau are experiencing renewed popularity, benefiting from their dual appeal as culturally authentic and naturally healthy options. These traditional beverages are gaining shelf space in modern retail formats as manufacturers successfully reposition them as functional alternatives to mainstream soft drinks, often leveraging heritage branding and clean label claims.

E-commerce and modern trade channels are capturing an increasing share of soft drink sales as consumers demonstrate preference for the convenience and price transparency of digital platforms. Manufacturers are responding with omnichannel distribution strategies that combine the immediacy of convenience store cold drinks with the assortment depth of online grocery. The competitive landscape reflects Malaysia’s multicultural context, with international brands reformulating products to reduce sugar content while local players capitalize on regional flavor preferences and traditional herbal recipes. As the market evolves, success will increasingly depend on brands’ ability to balance scientific health claims with authentic cultural narratives, while navigating the complex pricing environment of a market where value consciousness and premiumization trends coexist.

This report presents a thorough analysis and future outlook for the Malaysia soft drinks market, covering historical data from 2020 to 2024 and forecasts up to 2030. It investigates market size, growth patterns, and segmented insights, revealing the trends transforming the industry. By dissecting critical aspects such as product type, type, packaging and distribution channel, the report provides a comprehensive toolkit for understanding and capitalizing on market opportunities.

Market Segmentation

The Malaysia soft drinks market is structured as follows:
Product type: bottled water, carbonated soft drinks, concentrates, juices, RTD coffee, RTD tea, energy drinks, sports drinks, others
Type: regular, low- and no-sugar soft drinks
Packaging: flexible packaging, glass bottles, liquid cartons, metal cans, plastic bottles, others
Distribution channel: convenience stores, e-commerce, forecourts, hypermarkets, small grocery stores, supermarkets, vending, others

The Malaysia market for soft drinks is divided based on product type, type, packaging and distribution channel. By product type, the market includes bottled water, carbonated soft drinks, concentrates, juices, RTD coffee, RTD tea, energy drinks, sports drinks, and others. Type categories include regular, and low- and no-sugar soft drinks. Packaging segments consist of flexible packaging, glass bottles, liquid cartons, metal cans, plastic bottles, and others. Distribution channel segmentation comprises convenience stores, e-commerce, forecourts, hypermarkets, small grocery stores, supermarkets, vending, and others.

Competitive Landscape

Key players dominating the soft drinks market include Amoy Canning Corporation (M) Berhad, Asahi Group Holdings Ltd., CO-RO Holding A/S, Danone S.A., Eau Claire Sdn. Bhd., Gold Leaf Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd., La Boost Health Beverages Mfg Sdn Bhd, Lam Soon Group, Malaysia Dairy Industries Pvt. Ltd., Monarch Beverage Company, MP Mineral Water Manufacturing Sdn Bhd, Nestle S.A., PepsiCo Inc., Power Root (M) Sdn. Bhd., Red Horse Fruit Juice Manufacturers Sdn. Bhd., Sapporo Holdings Limited, Spring Fresh Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd., Sunkist Growers Incorporated, Suntory Holdings Limited, T.C. Pharmaceutical Industries Co. Ltd., Thai Beverage Public Company Limited, The Coca-Cola Company, Tropicana Brands Group Inc., Unilever PLC, Yee Lee Corporation Berhad (YLC) and Yeo Hiap Seng Limited.

The report provides a detailed assessment of prominent companies within the soft drinks market, tracking their performance from 2020 to 2024. Insights reveal fluctuations in market share, highlighting both veteran leaders and emerging players.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
Malaysia Soft Drinks Market – Product Type Analysis
Malaysia Soft Drinks Market – Type Analysis
Malaysia Soft Drinks Market – Packaging Analysis
Malaysia Soft Drinks Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
Amoy Canning Corporation (M) Berhad
Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.
CO-RO Holding A/S
Danone S.A.
Eau Claire Sdn. Bhd.
Gold Leaf Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd.
La Boost Health Beverages Mfg Sdn Bhd
Lam Soon Group
Malaysia Dairy Industries Pvt. Ltd.
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

FIGURES AND TABLES
Table Malaysia Soft Drinks Market 2020-2030
Chart Malaysia Soft Drinks Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart Malaysia Soft Drinks Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table Malaysia Soft Drinks Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart Malaysia Soft Drinks Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Malaysia Soft Drinks Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table Malaysia Soft Drinks Market by Type, 2020-2030
Chart Malaysia Soft Drinks Market by Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Malaysia Soft Drinks Market by Type, 2020-2030
Table Malaysia Soft Drinks Market by Packaging, 2020-2030
Chart Malaysia Soft Drinks Market by Packaging, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Malaysia Soft Drinks Market by Packaging, 2020-2030
Table Malaysia Soft Drinks Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart Malaysia Soft Drinks Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Malaysia Soft Drinks Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table Malaysia Soft Drinks Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart Malaysia Soft Drinks Market, by Companies, 2024
Table Malaysia Soft Drinks Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart Malaysia Soft Drinks Market, by Brands, 2024
Table Malaysia – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table Malaysia – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table Malaysia – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table Malaysia Soft Drinks Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table Malaysia Soft Drinks Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)

Companies Mentioned

Amoy Canning Corporation (M) Berhad
Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.
CO-RO Holding A/S
Danone S.A.
Eau Claire Sdn. Bhd.
Gold Leaf Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd.
La Boost Health Beverages Mfg Sdn Bhd
Lam Soon Group
Malaysia Dairy Industries Pvt. Ltd.
Monarch Beverage Company
MP Mineral Water Manufacturing Sdn Bhd
Nestle S.A.
PepsiCo, Inc.
Power Root (M) Sdn. Bhd.
Red Horse Fruit Juice Manufacturers Sdn. Bhd.
Sapporo Holdings Limited
Spring Fresh Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd.
Sunkist Growers, Incorporated
Suntory Holdings Limited
T.C. Pharmaceutical Industries Co., Ltd.
Thai Beverage Public Company Limited
The Coca-Cola Company
Tropicana Brands Group, Inc.
Unilever PLC
Yee Lee Corporation Berhad (YLC)
Yeo Hiap Seng Limited