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Beverage industry is one of the emerging and fast growing sector in Pakistan. Different reports have
shown that there is a significant contribution by beverage industry in upstream and downstream
industries of Pakistan. Beverage industry in Pakistan is a combination of different sectors such as:

 Fizzy drinks
 Juices
 Milk based drinks
 Energy and sports drinks
 Tea
 Coffee
 Bottled and bulk water

It has been observed that Tea is the most popular segment of this industry in Pakistan because of its
consistent demand and popularity among the male adults of Pakistan. Other most popular segments of
this industry are Juices, fizzy drinks and milk based drinks.
According to a survey conducted by iris communications it was found that 65% of males and 66% of
females prefer Tea over other beverages in Pakistan, whereas 53% of youngsters (16-22 years old) and
67% of adults (22 & above) prefer tea over other beverages. Tea is found to be a part of Pakistan’s
culture resulting an increase in its consumption in this region. As per Maverick Pakistanis, the
consumption of Tea is 1kg per capita in Pakistan which is higher as compared to the world average of
0.75kg per capita. As far as coffee is concerned its major share is found among the urban masses of the
country.
Fizzy drinks and juices are found to be a part of festivities and celebrations in Pakistan, resulting an
increase in its popularity among both the genders and age groups. As per the survey by iris
communications soft drinks are mostly preferred by 46 % of the males and 40% of the females whereas
juices are more popular among the females (36%) against the males (27%). Cultivation of fresh fruits in
Pakistan has played a vital role in the growth of this sector.
Whereas energy drinks are a new arrival in this industry and still trying to make its mark in Pakistan.
Energy drinks are said to be the least preferred drinks in Pakistan, but this segment is emerging by
increasing its popularity among the youngsters of Pakistan. 17% of the youngsters like energy drinks
whereas only 9% of the adults are in favor of energy drinks.

Having so many segments this industry offers a lot to the players present in the market offering such
kind of products and services. Different players dominate different sectors of this industry based on their
expertise and target audience.

Different segments of the industry offer many opportunities for different players in the market. Local
players are also emerging in this industry inspite of facing an intense competition from the multi-
nationals.

Coca Cola and PepsiCo are the two giants having the major market share of the soft drinks in this
industry. Even with their presence in the market some local players are emerging and can be a tight
competition for them such as Gourmet and Amrat.

Juice and Coffee segments are mostly ruled by Nestle as it has the most trusted brand name with its most
popular coffee brand in Pakistan known as Nescafe. Whereas in juice category there is an intense
competition and everyone has been able to capture a certain amount of market share.

Based on different surveys by iris communications it has been found that this industry has a very bright
future in Pakistan. Even with an intense competition in the soft drink and juice category there is still
room for new entrants. Whereas coffee and energy drink sectors are still an open ground with a lot to
offer for new and existing players in the industry. The major threat to this industry in Pakistan are
unstable political conditions and continuous militant activities, which might hinder any foreign
investment in the future.

 Pepsi
 Coca-cola
 Gourment cola
 Cola next (mezan beverages)
 Pakola
 Big apple (Murree brewery)
 Star cola (six- B)