Ahead of Drinktec 2025, the German Engineering Federation, or Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau (VDMA) reported that Nigeria is a leader in the consumption of soft drinks in Sub-Saharan Africa.
VDMA disclosed in a statement in Lagos that the country consumed over 53 billion litres of soft drinks in 2024, leading some other African countries such as Ghana and South Africa.
According to the report, bottled water led the segment with 48.7 billion litres sold in 2024, a figure projected to rise by 27% to 62 billion litres by 2028.
Carbonated soft drinks followed with 3.4 billion litres, expected to reach 4.4 billion litres by 2028, while energy drink is forecast to grow by 30% over the same period.
“The Nigerian beverage market is expanding quickly due to increasing accessibility and affordability,” VDMA stated, citing data from Euro monitor International.
Set to take place in Munich from 15 to 19 September 2025, Drinktec is the world’s leading trade fair for the beverage and liquid food industry.
VDMA, a key exhibitor and technical partner for the event, revealed that Nigeria’s participation is expected to be strong, especially as the country anticipates economic recovery.
