The China sports drinks sector is poised for a dynamic growth phase, anticipating an increase of USD 1.8 billion and a CAGR of approximately 6.2% from 2025 to 2030. China’s sports drinks market is expanding rapidly, driven by rising fitness trends among a young, urban population. Aggressive marketing by both domestic and international brands, coupled with demand for functional beverages, propels growth in a highly competitive market.
This report provides a strategic analysis of the China sports drinks market, examining historical trends from 2020 to 2024 and forecasting developments through 2030. It assesses market size, growth trajectories, and key drivers of change, offering a comprehensive view of the industry’s future. By dissecting the market into product type, packaging type and distribution channel, the report identifies high-potential opportunities and actionable strategies for market players to thrive in a competitive landscape.
Market Segmentation
The China sports drinks market is categorized into the following segments:
Product type: low-sugar sports drinks, regular sports drinks
Packaging type: metal cans, PET bottles, others
Distribution channel: convenience stores, forecourt stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, grocery stores, vending, bars & HoReCa, e-commerce, others
The China sports drinks market is categorized by product type, packaging type and distribution channel. The market is classified by product type into low-sugar sports drinks, and regular sports drinks. Packaging type segmentation includes metal cans, PET bottles, and others. Distribution channel segments encompass convenience stores, forecourt stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, grocery stores, vending, bars & HoReCa, e-commerce, and others.
Competitive Landscape
The competitive landscape of the sports drinks market features leading companies such as The Coca-Cola Company, PepsiCo Inc., Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd., Hangzhou Yangshengtang Co. Ltd., Guangdong Jianlibao Group Co. Ltd., Genki Forest (Beijing) Food Co. Ltd., Eastroc Beverage (Group) Co. Ltd. and China Resources (Holdings) Co. Ltd. This comprehensive report analyzes the performance of leading companies in the sports drinks sector from 2020 to 2024. The findings highlight shifts in market share, revealing both established market leaders and emerging competitors.
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
China Sports Drinks Market – Product Type Analysis
China Sports Drinks Market – Packaging Type Analysis
China Sports Drinks Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
The Coca-Cola Company
PepsiCo, Inc.
Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd.
Hangzhou Yangshengtang Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Jianlibao Group Co., Ltd.
Genki Forest (Beijing) Food Co., Ltd.
Eastroc Beverage (Group) Co. Ltd.
China Resources (Holdings) Co., Ltd.
Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer
FIGURES AND TABLES
Table China Sports Drinks Market 2020-2030
Chart China Sports Drinks Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart China Sports Drinks Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table China Sports Drinks Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart China Sports Drinks Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart China Sports Drinks Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table China Sports Drinks Market by Packaging Type, 2020-2030
Chart China Sports Drinks Market by Packaging Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart China Sports Drinks Market by Packaging Type, 2020-2030
Table China Sports Drinks Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart China Sports Drinks Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart China Sports Drinks Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table China Sports Drinks Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart China Sports Drinks Market, by Companies, 2024
Table China Sports Drinks Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart China Sports Drinks Market, by Brands, 2024
Table China – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table China – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table China – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table China Sports Drinks Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table China Sports Drinks Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)
Companies Mentioned
The Coca-Cola Company
PepsiCo, Inc.
Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd.
Hangzhou Yangshengtang Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Jianlibao Group Co., Ltd.
Genki Forest (Beijing) Food Co., Ltd.
Eastroc Beverage (Group) Co. Ltd.
China Resources (Holdings) Co., Ltd.

