Netherlands: Market for Mineral or Aerated Waters 2024

Market Size for Mineral or Aerated Waters in the Netherlands

The Dutch mineral or aerated water market contracted markedly to $X in 2022, waning by -37.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a pronounced reduction. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Mineral or Aerated Waters in the Netherlands

In value terms, mineral or aerated water production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 5.8%. Mineral or aerated water production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Mineral or Aerated Waters

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of mineral or aerated waters exported from the Netherlands soared to X tons, increasing by 17% against the year before. In general, exports recorded a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 89% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mineral or aerated water exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 101%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), China (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of mineral or aerated water exports from the Netherlands, together comprising 57% of total exports. These countries were followed by Singapore, Hong Kong SAR, the United States and Japan, which together accounted for a further 6.1%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Singapore (with a CAGR of +33.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for mineral or aerated waters exports from the Netherlands, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China totaled +28.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+21.1% per year) and Singapore (+37.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mineral or aerated water export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -2.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed measured growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 159% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Mineral or Aerated Waters

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of mineral or aerated waters imported into the Netherlands fell markedly to X tons, with a decrease of -56.2% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 43%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, mineral or aerated water imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +15.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) was the main mineral or aerated water supplier to the Netherlands, with a 141% share of total imports. Moreover, mineral or aerated water imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 23% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium stood at +9.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+3.1% per year) and Germany (-1.5% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mineral or aerated waters to the Netherlands, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium totaled +3.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+7.3% per year) and Germany (+2.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mineral or aerated water import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 152% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a remarkable increase. 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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