Angola: Bottled Water Market 2024

Bottled Water Market Size in Angola

The Angolan bottled water market amounted to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -1.5% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Bottled Water Production in Angola

In value terms, bottled water production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% 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 +2.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Bottled Water Exports

Exports from Angola

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of bottled waters increased by 1.2% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 1,040% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bottled water exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a moderate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 570% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) was the main destination for bottled water exports from Angola, accounting for a 49% share of total exports. Moreover, bottled water exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Namibia (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo totaled +54.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (+16.0% per year) and Portugal (+48.2% per year).

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) remains the key foreign market for bottled waters exports from Angola, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Namibia ($X), with a 22% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to +43.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (-1.6% per year) and Portugal (+0.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average bottled water export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -15.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Namibia ($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 Democratic Republic of the Congo (-7.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Bottled Water Imports

Imports into Angola

In 2022, purchases abroad of bottled waters increased by 15% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, showed a sharp slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 83%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bottled water imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Portugal (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of bottled water to Angola, with a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, bottled water imports from Portugal exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), fourfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Portugal totaled -29.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-0.1% per year) and Italy (-9.6% per year).

In value terms, Portugal ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bottled waters to Angola, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Portugal amounted to -26.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+2.0% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+1.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average bottled water import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -2.2% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, bottled water import price increased by +119.0% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 105%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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