France - Bottled Waters - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingFrances' November 2023 Export of Bottled Water Sees Slight Decrease to $78M
France Bottled Water Exports
For the fifth consecutive month, France recorded decline in overseas shipments of bottled waters, which decreased by -7.5% to 265M litres in November 2023. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in April 2023 when exports increased by 63% m-o-m. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 483M litres. From May 2023 to November 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, bottled water exports reduced to $78M (IndexBox estimates) in November 2023. Over the period under review, total exports indicated mild growth from November 2022 to November 2023: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +1.7% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on November 2023 figures, exports decreased by -38.7% against April 2023 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in April 2023 with an increase of 54% month-to-month. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $127M. From May 2023 to November 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Bottled Water in France (million USD) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | |
| Belgium | 14.1 | 14.0 | 15.1 | 16.0 | 19.9 | 38.2 | 20.9 | 25.9 | 20.3 | 18.4 | 21.2 | 19.1 | 17.0 |
| United States | 13.4 | 8.5 | 9.3 | 10.3 | 7.1 | 14.6 | 16.6 | 15.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 13.9 | 11.5 | 13.5 |
| Germany | 11.8 | 11.2 | 8.7 | 10.6 | 14.3 | 23.0 | 15.7 | 17.9 | 18.4 | 18.8 | 14.5 | 13.4 | 13.1 |
| United Kingdom | 5.2 | 4.2 | 5.2 | 7.8 | 7.1 | 9.5 | 8.6 | 10.2 | 8.0 | 5.5 | 5.0 | 8.3 | 7.1 |
| Switzerland | 3.1 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 3.7 | 4.9 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 6.7 | 5.9 | 5.7 | 4.0 | 5.4 | 3.5 |
| Netherlands | 1.6 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 5.5 | 7.8 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 2.3 | 1.7 |
| Others | 14.2 | 15.1 | 18.4 | 23.5 | 23.9 | 29.8 | 31.7 | 34.4 | 25.4 | 31.5 | 29.0 | 26.6 | 22.0 |
| Total | 63.4 | 58.8 | 63.8 | 74.3 | 82.6 | 127 | 102 | 114 | 93.9 | 96.3 | 91.2 | 86.7 | 78.0 |
Exports by Country
Belgium (117M litres), Germany (70M litres) and the UK (20M litres) were the main destinations of bottled water exports from France, with a combined 78% share of total exports.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the biggest increases were in Belgium (with a CAGR of +1.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.
In value terms, the largest markets for bottled water exported from France were Belgium ($17M), the United States ($13M) and Germany ($13M), together comprising 56% of total exports. the UK, Switzerland and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.
the UK, with a CAGR of +2.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Exports by Type
Mineral or aerated waters (182M litres) was the largest type of bottled water exported from France, with a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, mineral or aerated waters exceeded the volume of the second product type, non-mineral or non-aerated waters (83M litres), twofold.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of export of mineral or aerated waters was relatively modest.
In value terms, mineral or aerated waters ($71M) remains the largest type of bottled water exported from France, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by non-mineral or non-aerated waters ($7M), with a 9% share of total exports.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the export volume of mineral or aerated waters totaled +1.8%.
Export Prices by Country
In November 2023, the bottled water price amounted to $295 per thousand litres (FOB, France), with a decrease of -2.7% against the previous month. Over the last twelve months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in September 2023 when the average export price increased by 13% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $303 per thousand litres in October 2023, and then shrank slightly in the following month.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($855 per thousand litres), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($146 per thousand litres) was amongst the lowest.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the bottled water market in France. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 11071130 - Mineral waters and aerated waters, unsweetened
- Prodcom 11071150 - Unsweetened and non-flavoured waters, ice and snow (excluding mineral and aerated waters)
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
