The two countries where Coca-Cola is not officially sold or available are Cuba and North Korea.
Coca-Cola Bans: A Closer Look
These bans are not due to any inherent issues with the product itself, but rather stem from long-standing political and economic factors, specifically US trade embargoes.
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Cuba: Cuba was actually one of the first three countries outside the US to bottle Coke, in 1906. However, due to the US trade embargo that began in 1962, Coca-Cola is not officially available in Cuba.
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North Korea: Similar to Cuba, North Korea is subject to a long-term US trade embargo, which has been in place since 1950. This embargo prevents Coca-Cola from being officially sold or distributed within the country.
Summary
| Country | Reason for Ban | Historical Note |
|---|---|---|
| Cuba | Long-term US trade embargo (since 1962) | One of the first Coke bottlers outside the US (1906) |
| North Korea | Long-term US trade embargo (since 1950) |
