智通财经网·2025-06-06 07:52Group 1 - The global ready-to-drink beverage industry is entering a rapid growth phase, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2% from 2023 to 2028, and the market size expected to exceed $1.1 trillion by 2028 [1] - The market size of the global ready-to-drink beverage industry, measured by end retail sales, increased from $598.9 billion in 2018 to $779.1 billion in 2023, reflecting a CAGR of 5.4% [1] - The share of ready-to-drink beverages in the global beverage market rose from 43.7% in 2018 to 45.7% in 2023, with expectations to further increase to 48.0% by 2028, driven by rising health awareness, personalized demands, brand innovation, social media influence, and enhanced digital experiences [1] Group 2 - China and Southeast Asia are key growth regions for the global ready-to-drink beverage industry, contributing significantly to the projected $324.8 billion market size increase from 2023 to 2028, with China expected to contribute $91.7 billion and Southeast Asia $53.6 billion [2] - The CAGR for the ready-to-drink beverage industry in China and Southeast Asia is projected at 17.6% and 19.8%, respectively, significantly higher than the global average of 7.2% [2] - In 2023, per capita consumption of ready-to-drink beverages in China and Southeast Asia is 22 cups and 16 cups per year, respectively, which is substantially lower than over 300 cups in the US and EU, indicating significant growth potential as consumption levels are expected to rise to 51 cups and 36 cups by 2028 [2]