| Category | |
|---|---|
| Red Bull | 90.0% |
| Gatorade | 87.0% |
| Monster | 86.0% |
| Rockstar Energy Drink | 76.0% |
| 5-hour ENERGY | 74.0% |
| Mountain Dew Energy | 58.0% |
| NOS | 58.0% |
| Bang | 56.0% |
| PRIME | 54.0% |
| Full Throttle | 49.0% |
| C4 ENERGY | 42.0% |
| Reign | 32.0% |
| Zevia | 27.0% |
| Alani Nu | 23.0% |
| Relentless ENERGY DRINK | 20.0% |
| Burn | 17.0% |
| Carabao ENERGY DRINK | 17.0% |
| NOCCO | 14.0% |
Energy drink brands
Energy drink brands ranked
Gatorade is the most popular energy drinks brand in the United States, with 46 percent of respondents liking it. Red Bull tops both Gatorade and Monster when it comes to brand awareness, while Rockstar Energy Drink has untapped potential in consumption share.
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- Red Bull beats Gatorade in brand awareness
- Gatorade is the most popular energy drinks brand
- 33 % of consumers who know Monster, drink it
Brand awareness
Red Bull and Gatorade are a can on their own, with high recognition
With 90 and 87 percent, Red Bull and Gatorade have the highest brand recognition in the U.S. energy drinks market, leading the ranking clearly ahead of Monster and 5-hour Energy. Brands like Bang, NOS, Full Throttle and Mountain Dew Energy form the field around the 50 percent mark in terms of brand awareness, while smaller brands like Carabao (17 %) and Alani Nu (23 %) still have some way to go in terms of brand awareness compared to the big ones.
Brand popularity
While very well-known, Red Bull has potential in popularity
Gatorade is the most popular energy drinks brand in the United States, with 46 percent of respondents who know the brand liking it, followed closely by Monster. Alani Nu, while little-known, proves a hidden popularity champion. Meanwhile, brands like Bang, Burn, PRIME, and Mountain Dew Energy are also well-liked, with their popularity not far behind the leading brands. However, not all brands are experiencing the same energy surge. NOS, Relentless ENERGY DRINK, and Reign are less popular among the consumers surveyed.
| Category | |
|---|---|
| Gatorade | 46.0% |
| Monster | 39.0% |
| Red Bull | 37.0% |
| Alani Nu | 28.0% |
| C4 ENERGY | 28.0% |
| Mountain Dew Energy | 27.0% |
| Burn | 26.0% |
| Bang | 25.0% |
| PRIME | 25.0% |
| 5-hour ENERGY | 23.0% |
| Carabao ENERGY DRINK | 23.0% |
| Rockstar Energy Drink | 21.0% |
| Full Throttle | 20.0% |
| Reign | 18.0% |
| NOCCO | 17.0% |
| NOS | 14.0% |
| Relentless ENERGY DRINK | 14.0% |
| Zevia | 10.0% |
Brand consumption
When it comes to usage share, Monster and Red-Bull are neck and neck
In the brand usage ranking, Gatorade slides up one position compared to the brand awareness ranking, with a 44 percent consumption share among the people who know them. Runners-up are Red Bull and Monster. Some brands like Carabao, Alani Nu, or Burn, while not having the highest brand awareness, reach a solid usage rate among those who are familiar with them. Rockstar Energy Drink on the other hand is only consumed by less than a fifth of respondents who know the brand.
Published Ocotber 15, 2024
| Category | |
|---|---|
| Gatorade | 44.0% |
| Red Bull | 34.0% |
| Monster | 33.0% |
| Carabao ENERGY DRINK | 27.0% |
| Burn | 25.0% |
| Mountain Dew Energy | 25.0% |
| Alani Nu | 24.0% |
| Bang | 24.0% |
| C4 ENERGY | 23.0% |
| PRIME | 23.0% |
| 5-hour ENERGY | 22.0% |
| Rockstar Energy Drink | 19.0% |
| Full Throttle | 17.0% |
| NOCCO | 16.0% |
| Reign | 16.0% |
| NOS | 13.0% |
| Relentless ENERGY DRINK | 12.0% |
| Zevia | 11.0% |
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