Top 5 Most Popular Energy Drinks In South Africa

SA has a variety of energy drinks currently on the market and below is a list of Top 5 Most Popular Energy Drinks In South Africa that you almost guaranteed everyone has heard about.

1.RedBull

Redbull is generally known as the leader of the pack.  In 2019, a total of 7.5 billion cans of Red Bull were sold worldwide in over 171 countries. By March 2012, founders Chaleo and Mateschitz had estimated net worths of over $5.3 billion each. Expanding its distribution to over 171 countries, the company sold 5.2 billion cans of Red Bull in 2012, making it the world’s most-consumed energy drink.

2.Powerade

Powerade is a sports drink created, manufactured and marketed by The Coca-Cola Company.

3.Monster

Monster Energy is an energy drink that was introduced by Hansen Natural Company in April of 2002. Monster Energy has a 35% share of the energy drink market, the second highest share after Red Bull.

4. Lucozade

Lucozade is a soft drink manufactured and marketed by the Japanese company Suntory. Created as “Glucozade” in the UK in 1927 by a Newcastle pharmacist, William Walker Hunter, it was acquired by the British pharmaceutical company Beecham’s in 1938 and sold as Lucozade, an energy drink for the sick.

5.Mofaya

MOFAYA Beverage Company is a South African company established in 2012. The company was founded by Siphiwe Likhuleni Shongwe and Sibusiso Leope.