Algeria: Bottled Water Market 2024

Bottled Water Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian bottled water market reached $X in 2022, rising by 2.1% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +6.5% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Bottled Water Production in Algeria

In value terms, bottled water production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a strong expansion 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, production increased by +11.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 24% against the previous year. Bottled water production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Bottled Water Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, bottled water exports from Algeria reduced to X tons, with a decrease of -10.6% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 308% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bottled water exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 73%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for bottled water exports from Algeria, accounting for a 54% share of total exports. Moreover, bottled water exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), fourfold. Niger (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 1.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Saudi Arabia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+6.9% per year) and Niger (-21.2% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for bottled waters exports from Algeria, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Niger, with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Saudi Arabia totaled +5.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+9.2% per year) and Niger (-13.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average bottled water export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 1.7% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, bottled water export price increased by +70.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 74% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Italy (+30.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bottled Water Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, supplies from abroad of bottled waters was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 102%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, bottled water imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 101% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of bottled water imports to Algeria, with a combined 73% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +23.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bottled waters to Algeria, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy totaled +3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+5.3% per year) and France (-5.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average bottled water import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 47%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+30.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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