Category: Global markets

According to 2024 market analysis, the Asia Pacific region dominates the global soy milk market, with China emerging as the world’s leading country for total consumption due to cultural tradition and high lactose intolerance rates.

With over 15,000 total locations as of early 2025, the United States holds the record for the sheer number of McDonald's restaurants, but a closer look at market penetration reveals interesting insights into where is McDonalds most popular, especially when considering different metrics.

According to the OECD-FAO, overall global meat consumption is projected to grow over the next decade, though per capita trends differ significantly by region. This reveals the nuanced answer to the question: has beef consumption declined globally, or is the picture more complex?

North America is a regional powerhouse, dominating the global energy drink market by revenue with a 33.3% share in 2024. However, pinpointing which country buys the most energy drinks depends on whether you measure total market volume, overall market value, or per capita consumption, as consumer habits vary significantly around the world.

According to a 2024 market analysis, the Asia-Pacific region dominated the global soy milk market with a 45.6% revenue share. This indicates that while soy milk is enjoyed globally, its popularity is strongest in certain regions, largely influenced by traditional diets, health trends, and increasing lactose intolerance.

In a 2022 survey, Poland reported a staggering 98% usage rate among consumers who had taken supplements in the past year, making it one of the highest in Europe. This fact alone shows the complexity of defining what country takes the most supplements, as the answer varies depending on whether one measures market size or per-capita use.