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Thailand Non-alcoholic Beverage Trends: 2026
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This report looks at the following areas:Non-alcoholic beverage consumption over the past six monthsDesired additional roles of non-alcoholic beverages in daily lifePreferred qualities in non-alcoholic beveragesFlavours of interest in non-alcoholic…
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Thailand Non-alcoholic Beverage Trends: 2026

This report looks at the following areas:Non-alcoholic beverage consumption over the past six monthsDesired additional roles of non-alcoholic beverages in daily lifePreferred qualities in non-alcoholic beveragesFlavours of interest in non-alcoholic beveragesNon-alcoholic beverage innovations of interestThe future of beverages lies beyond refreshment.

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  1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    • What you need to know
    • Key issues covered in this Report
  2. MARKET LANDSCAPE

    • Coffee and juice are conquering daily consumption of non-alcoholic beverages
    • Graph 1: consumption of non-alcoholic beverages in the past six months, 2026
    • Thai consumers are swapping traditional caffeinated drinks for beverages with broader functional benefits
    • Graph 2: share of consumers drinking coffee and RTD coffee at least everyday, 2025-26
    • Graph 3: share of consumers drinking each beverage regularly (at least two times a week), 2025-26
    • As brands innovate beyond coffee, juice emerges as an underdeveloped platform for future growth
    • Graph 4: share of non-alcoholic beverage launches, by sub-categories, 2023-26
    • Thai beverage brands are embracing a new era of functional innovation
    • Graph 5: share of non-alcoholic beverages, by top 20 claims, 2023-26
    • Mintel's Reports trace a clear shift in the non-alcoholic beverage market
  3. EXPAND THE ROLE OF BEVERAGES IN EVERYDAY LIFE

    • Now: consumers expect beverages to serve three key roles in their daily lives
    • Graph 6: roles that consumers would like non-alcoholic beverages (besides water) to play more of in their daily life, 2026
    • The three roles for non-alcoholic beverages: power smarter, recover better, nourish easier
    • Now: energising drinks will evolve for 'active agers'
    • How global launches featuring trending energising ingredients can inspire Thai brands to broaden their 'energising' propositions
    • Beverage brands are scrambling to offer everyday energy, but are falling behind on the 'restoration' role
    • Graph 7: share of product launches in non-alcoholic beverages, by top 15 functional claims, 2023-26
    • Now: help consumers power through smartly and relax better to balance the daily rhythm
    • Next: extend relaxation into an all-day recovery journey to meet the market's sleep health goals
    • Next: elevate everyday restoration with cortisol reduction in beverages
    • Next: gain hourly relevance by tailoring innovations to the needs of different dayparts
    • Next: beverages can gain relevance through the breakfast convenience opportunity
    • Next: own the afternoon slump occasion with nourishing drinkable snacks
    • Next: extend the afternoon beverage snacking occasion towards everyday blood sugar management
    • Future: develop relevance in intimate wellbeing
    • Future: beverages can complement other food categories to holistically enhance intimate wellness
  4. FORMULATION OPPORTUNITIES IN SMART BEVERAGES

    • Now: the next wave of health innovation will be defined not by what brands remove, but by what they add
    • Graph 8: qualities that consumers would like to see more of in different non-alcoholic beverages in the future, 2026
    • The strategies for beverage formulations differ by categories
    • Now: formulate with stevia or honey as sugar alternatives
    • Next: move beyond sugar reduction through smarter sweetness using scent
    • Bridge the gap between food and supplements
    • Next: move towards fibre-led innovations in the pursuit of longevity
    • Next: fibre and probiotics emerge as the next beverage frontier for mid-life women
    • Next: push micronutrient fortification to meet the market's nutrient deficiencies, starting with calcium
    • Next: fill the market's growing crisis in vitamin D deficiency and extend towards children's needs
    • Next: reimagine traditional herbs for modern lifestyles
    • Future: move towards AI-powered personalisation to unlock potential in smart beverages
    • Future: AI-powered nutrient shuffling for women's health
  5. UNLOCKING FLAVOUR TRENDS

    • Distinct flavour territories emerge across beverage categories
    • Graph 9: flavours of interest in beverages of different bases, 2026
    • Now: fruit-based beverages have the broadest flavour permission
    • Next: berry flavours in juices create opportunities to better engage women
    • Now: a range of berry, tropical, citrus flavours are gaining momentum in the Thai juice market
    • Next: novel berry, tropical and citrus fruit flavours rising in APAC offer a rich source of innovation inspiration
    • Next: elevate carbonated drinks with cocktail-inspired flavours, trending in APAC such as mojito
    • Next: consumers expect botanical tea flavours, with new varieties emerging beyond traditional options
    • Next: blur the boundaries between tea and coffee
    • Future: texture innovations can be the new gateway to unlock beverages as a satiating snack
    • Future: innovate with fruit chunks and give beverages a multi-textured snack experience
    • Key takeaways
  6. APPENDIX

    • Generations
    • Consumer research methodology
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This report looks at the following areas:

  • Non-alcoholic beverage consumption over the past six months
  • Desired additional roles of non-alcoholic beverages in daily life
  • Preferred qualities in non-alcoholic beverages
  • Flavours of interest in non-alcoholic beverages
  • Non-alcoholic beverage innovations of interest

The future of beverages lies beyond refreshment. Discover how Thai consumers are redefining drinks as tools for energy, recovery and convenient nutrition.

Rashmika Khanijou, Senior Analyst

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