Coconut Water Market Outlook & Key Findings

Future Market Insights (FMI) forecasts positive growth for global coconut water market at a CAGR of 10.5% between 2020 and 2030

Consumer preferences are shifting towards natural beverages hence big manufacturers are offering packaged coconut water drinks and beverages to gain traction

Over 70% of coconut water accounts for original/ unflavored. Despite availability in various flavors, regular coconut water will remain consumer favorite, accounting for nearly one-fourth of the market, finds FMI

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Pervasive Digitization of the Path to Purchase and Last-Mile Delivery

Progressive developments at the junction between artificial intelligence and flavour science are poised to revolutionize global beverage industry.

From ‘Internet of Food’ to machine learning, manufacturers are coming up with technologies that can predict flavour combinations, tools are being developed that can offer solutions to some of the critical challenges faced by the F&B industry.

Advancement in the field will enable the beverage sector to radically optimize flavour formulation and product development.

Digital thread can enable calculation of nutritional profile of products to finalizing recipes in lab, to monitoring the whole supply chain and tracking ingredient sourcing from multiple suppliers all the way to the consumers. Digitization has helped resolving various complexities within the supply chain of the coconut water market.

Future Market Insights therefore observes digital developments as the key to success of the market in the near future.

Stabilizing Prices of Organic Coconut Water to Provide Sales Impetus

Pricing is a crucial variable of the market and clearly controls the uptake / demand of coconut water. It is noteworthy to understand that price per / ton of target products around the globe differs at a significant ratio, yet reflects similar pattern of variance.

Coconut Water Market

In the global coconut water market, the derived weighted average selling prices of is near 3000/MT for organic coconut water and near 2000/MT for conventional coconut water. Graph below presents a perspective of price variance across regions and key segment categories.

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Demand for Clean Label Stems from Idea of Deep-rooted Transparency

The clean label trend is embracing a wider range of products that can be attributed with health benefits. The clean label is a term that has been used in the food industry for many years, however, nowadays this term is used as a catch phrase to attract modern day consumers.

Clean label has now become a mainstream with consumers demanding to understand everything about the products, starting from their evolution to their benefits. This trend is prompting the manufacturers to upscale their clean label game and introduce more products with greater transparency, less complexity and simple sounding ingredients.

Application of Coconut Water in Food and Beverage Industry

Coconut water is used to nutritionally functionalize and enrich a wide range of food and beverage products including cereals, nutrition bars, baked goods, dairy products, drinks, snacks, soups, sauces, and some of the authentic culinary cuisines from South Asia, among others.

Coconut water provide innovative solutions to improve the technological and nutritional functionality of food and beverage products thus are witnessing growing prospects in food and beverage industry.

Plant-based beverages are been increasing preferred over dairy based beverages owing to several factors. Individuals assume that plant-based beverages are healthier and allergen free and hence it is becoming a trend to consume plant-based products.

Key players are launching different plant-based drinks, owing to increased consumption and additional health benefits. Plant-based drinks such as flavoured coconut water does not contain lactose and consumed by increasing lactose intolerant individuals.

Plant-based beverages are highly preferred by individuals over dairy-based products, owing to its health benefits and increasing popularity.

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Manufacturers and Restaurants Strives to Innovate

Changing consumer essentials and tastes with changes in processing technology, heftier domestic, rising costs, shortening product lifecycles and overseas competition all upsurge the pressure to innovate.

Restaurants and beverage manufacturers spend millions, coupled with months of efforts, to create new food products. Teams of expert chefs, consumer feedback, and state of the art kitchens together help in creating great tasting food.

For food manufacturers and restaurants, it is important to capitalize on taste to increase the sales of products. When consumers see an alluring flavor proposition, they’re likely to try it. Hence, food giants are continuously striving to innovate their product offering.

  • In 2017, Coca-Cola launched packaged coconut water in India, as increasing consumer preference towards non-sugary drinks take the fizz out of cola sales.

Key Players are Focusing at Product Launches and Strategic Collaborations

According to FMI, nearly 45% of the market belongs to Tier 1 companies and the leading manufacturers are concentrated in North America.

The manufacturers are investing in e-Commerce across multiple channels. It is collaborating with retailers to expand its e-Commerce business. The producers are working towards digitization: In India, the company sets up a Digital Command Center to analyze links between consumer activities and business outcomes.

In 2017, the Pepsi Co. teamed up with leading universities, innovators, and governments on projects for developing biodegradable film resins to make sustainable flexible packaging for its products.

Manufacturers are now shifting their focus towards natural ingredients and additives obtained from natural sources to cater to the changing demand among consumers. This has resulted in a slew of launches within the market, which according to FMI will aid in spurring growth. Some of the recent launches in the coconut water market are:

  • In 2018, Tropicana Products, Inc., a Bradenton, Fla.-based division of PepsiCo, introduced Tropicana Coco Blends. Tropicana Coco Blends is a juice drink featuring a splash of coconut water, and available in Pineapple with Coconut Water and Peach Passion Fruit with Coconut Water.

Latent Opportunities in Established Market

Mature markets are characterized by critical demographic as well as consumer behavioral changes that tends to dictate the global demand-supply balance paradigm.

With health consciousness and environmental sustainability being the broad-level indicators of consumer demand, governments of developed economies are imposing more stringent standards of food production, forcing manufacturers to either comply or pull out of the game.

Consumers are willing participants in this growth wave – demanding that the food and beverage they consume passes through the necessary certifications; is healthy and functional to meet their daily dietary needs; and offers complete supply chain traceability to ensure acceptable levels of food safety and sustainability.

The future belongs to F&B companies that willingly comply with the global environmental standards and food safety certification requirements. In this context, innovation across the value chain is a no-brainer – adapting to the new food revolution propagated by consumer tastes and preferences by effectively leveraging automation and robotics is clearly the most important – and only – success imperative.

Coconut Water Market Challenges- Erratic Raw Material Supply and Quality Leading to Limited Output

The production of fruits is affected by many environmental conditions and diseases. A change in an environmental factor can affect the yield or quality of the produce, or can induce a disease on the crop.

Unpredictable environmental changes affect the supply of raw materials, thus affecting the coconut market. Besides, fruits are often adulterated using chemicals such as citric acid, ethylene, etc., in order increase their lifespan or make them good and fresh.

Adulterated raw materials don’t give the expected output and quality, thus affecting the production and quality of coconut in the global market.

Top Coconut Water Brands in the Market

Companies operating in the global coconut water market are expected to go through a stagnant phase in the forecast years owing to the unprecedented COVID-19 outbreak. This is expected to result in economic slowdown for the next 3-4 years.

As coconut water is a convenience product and not a necessity for a large share of the population, the demand is expected to decline for a year or two and then gain regain momentum. The manufacturers of the coconut water could concentrate on expanding their reach and launch products with proven health benefits.

FMI profiles some of the leading companies in the market. These include:

Americas

  • The Coca-Cola Company
  • PepsiCo, Inc.
  • All Market Inc.
  • Goya Foods

Europe

  • Nestlé S.A.
  • Wichy Plantation Company (Pvt) Ltd.
  • The Coconut Collaborative
  • Holos Integra

Asia Pacific

  • Singabera
  • Niulife
  • Malee Group PCL

Coconut Water Market: Region Wise Analysis

Europe and South Asia have the largest consumers for coconut water, whereas North America is anticipated to have notable growth of 13% during the forecast years in the coconut water market owing to the rising health and wellness awareness among the consumers.

Hence, the manufacturers should focus on their expansion of business in the developing markets to generate more revenue.

Coconut Water: The Way Forward

Marketing and branding plays crucial role in attracting and retaining customers to a profit. The manufacturers are constantly updating and working towards strengthening their marketing and branding strategies by developing strong supply chain linking the processing units and retail points. Building new product awareness & social media buzz amongst core segments in the coconut water market.

The companies are tapping into fitness influencers and healthy eating across social media platform like Instagram and Facebook having large audience/communities. Driving purchase intent by getting consumers to try product and communicate benefits to their base.

Coconut water manufacturers are trying to attract consumers by packaging their products in bottles, cartoons, and cans that are designed creatively and beautifully.

This helps manufacturers set their product apart from the rest, and attract consumers, because consumers tend to buy a visually attractive bottle or can more as compared to a traditional, normal looking bottle.

The manufacturers are promoting the coconut water products in terms of nutritive attributes, health attributes, quality of product, natural product, organic product and others.

Key Segment

Nature

  • Conventional
  • Organic

Application

  • Food
  • Bakery & Confectionery
  • Breakfast Cereal
  • Dairy Products
  • Sauces and Salads
  • Other Food Products
  • Beverages
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Tea & Coffee
  • Other Beverages
  • Cosmetics & Personal Care
  • Skin Care
  • Hair Care
  • Nutraceutical
  • Animal Feed & Pet Food
  • Retail

Flavour

  • Unflavored/Original
  • Flavored

Sales Channel

  • B2B/Direct
  • B2C/Indirect

Global

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • East Asia
  • Southeast Asia and Pacific
  • Middle East and Africa

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Growth Outlook of the Coconut Water Market?

The coconut water market is projected to have a CAGR of 10.5% through 2032.

What is the Coconut Water Market Size by 2032?

The coconut water market size is anticipated to be USD 15.74 Billion through 2032.

What is the Current Valuation of the Coconut Water Market?

The coconut water market is likely to record a value of USD 5.80 Billion in 2022.

Which Region has the Highest Growth Potential in the Coconut Water Market?

North America is expected to grow at the highest rate in the coconut water market.

Table of Content
	1. Executive Summary
	2. Market Introduction
	3. Key Market Trends
	4. Market Background and Associated Industry
	5. Value Chain Analysis
	6. Market Dynamics
	7. Policy and Regulatory Landscape
	8. Global Coconut Water Market Analysis and Forecast 2015 to 2030
	9. Global Coconut Water Market Pricing Analysis
	10. Global Coconut Water Market Demand (Size in USD Million) Analysis 2015 to 2019 and Forecast, 2020 to 2030
	11. Global Coconut Water Market Analysis 2015 to 2019 and Forecast 2020 to 2030, By Nature
		11.1. Conventional
		11.2. Organic
	12. Global Coconut Water Market Analysis 2015 to 2019 and Forecast 2019 to 2029, By Flavour
		12.1. Original/Unflavoured
		12.2. Flavoured
	13. Global Coconut Water Market Analysis 2015 to 2019 and Forecast 2020 to 2030, By Application
		13.1. Food
			13.1.1. Bakery and Confectionery
			13.1.2. Dairy Products
			13.1.3. Breakfast Cereal
			13.1.4. Sauces and Salads
			13.1.5. Other Food Products
		13.2. Beverage
			13.2.1. Alcoholic Beverages
			13.2.2. Tea and Coffee
			13.2.3. Other Beverages
		13.3. Personal Care & Cosmetics
			13.3.1. Skin Care
			13.3.2. Hair Care
		13.4. Nutraceutical
		13.5. Animal Feed
		13.6. Retail
	14. Global Coconut Water Market Analysis 2015 to 2019 and Forecast 2019 to 2029, By Sales Channel
		14.1. Direct Sales
		14.2. Indirect Sales
			14.2.1. Modern Trade
			14.2.2. Convenience Stores
			14.2.3. Specialty Stores
			14.2.4. Discounters
			14.2.5. Independent Small Groceries
			14.2.6. E-commerce
			14.2.7. Others
	15. Global Coconut Water Market Analysis 2015 to 2019 and Forecast 2020 to 2030, By Region
		15.1. North America
		15.2. Latin America
		15.3. Europe
		15.4. East Asia
		15.5. South Asia
		15.6. Oceania
		15.7. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
	16. North America Coconut Water Market Analysis 2015 to 2019 and Forecast 2020 to 2030
	17. Latin America Coconut Water Market Analysis 2015 to 2019 and Forecast 2020 to 2030
	18. Europe Coconut Water Market Analysis 2015 to 2019 and Forecast 2020 to 2030
	19. East Asia Coconut Water Market Analysis 2015 to 2019 and Forecast 2020 to 2030
	20. South Asia Coconut Water Market Analysis 2015 to 2019 and Forecast 2020 to 2030
	21. Oceania Coconut Water Market Analysis 2015 to 2019 and Forecast 2020 to 2030
	22. Middle East and Africa Coconut Water Market Analysis 2015 to 2019 and Forecast 2020 to 2030
	23. Market Structure Analysis
	24. Competition Analysis
		24.1. The Coca-Cola Company
		24.2. PepsiCo
		24.3. Nestlé S.A.
		24.4. Goya Foods
		24.5. Bali Nutra Ltd.
		24.6. Tradin Organic Agriculture B.V.
		24.7. Holos Integra
		24.8. Wholesome Sweeteners Inc.
		24.9. Benevelle Corporation
		24.10. Nutramarks Inc.
		24.11. Coconut Secret Coconut Merchant Ltd
		24.12. Treelife Coco Sugar
		24.13. Andy Albao Corporation
		24.14. Singabera
		24.15. Goodness Organic Food & Natural Food
		24.16. Rockwell's Whole Foods
		24.17. Wilderness Family Naturals
		24.18. Niulife
		24.19. Wuhu Deli Foods Co., Ltd.
		24.20. Other players on additional request
	25. Assumptions and Acronyms Used
	26. Research Methodology

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