Hong Kong SAR, China - Bottled Waters - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingBottled Water Imports in Hong Kong Rise to $681 Million in 2023
Hong Kong Bottled Water Imports
In 2023, supplies from abroad of bottled waters decreased by -48.7% to 574M litres, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 72%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at 1.3B litres in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, bottled water imports amounted to $681M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2013 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Bottled Water in Hong Kong (million USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| China | 482 | 463 | 543 | 582 | 615 | 613 | 616 | 565 | 619 | 631 | 645 |
| France | 14.2 | 17.0 | 14.3 | 13.1 | 14.2 | 17.9 | 15.0 | 11.1 | 12.7 | 8.7 | 14.7 |
| Others | 12.3 | 15.3 | 16.9 | 16.2 | 19.6 | 22.1 | 19.7 | 16.8 | 20.3 | 17.4 | 21.6 |
| Total | 509 | 495 | 575 | 611 | 649 | 653 | 650 | 593 | 652 | 657 | 681 |
Imports by Country
In 2023, China (524M litres) was the main bottled water supplier to Hong Kong, with a 91% share of total imports. It was followed by France (15M litres), with a 2.6% share of total imports.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to -2.7%.
In value terms, China ($645M) constituted the largest supplier of bottled waters to Hong Kong, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($15M), with a 2.2% share of total imports.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +2.9%.
Imports by Type
In 2023, non-mineral or non-aerated waters (511M litres) constituted the largest type of bottled waters supplied to Hong Kong, accounting for a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, non-mineral or non-aerated waters exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, mineral or aerated waters (63M litres), eightfold.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of the volume of non-mineral or non-aerated waters imports stood at -3.0%.
In value terms, non-mineral or non-aerated waters ($641M) constituted the largest type of bottled waters supplied to Hong Kong, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by mineral or aerated waters ($40M), with a 5.9% share of total imports.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the bottled water price amounted to $1.2 per litre (CIF, Hong Kong), jumping by 102% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a resilient increase from 2013 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, bottled water import price increased by +131.2% against 2021 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($1.2 per litre), while the price for Malaysia ($254 per thousand litres) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the bottled water market in Hong Kong SAR, China. 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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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- 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, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
