Australia and Oceania: Market for Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters 2024

Market Size for Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, the non-mineral or non-aerated water market in Australia and Oceania decreased by -4% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Production of Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, non-mineral or non-aerated water production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports of Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, the amount of non-mineral or non-aerated waters exported in Australia and Oceania surged to X litres, picking up by 16% compared with the year before. In general, exports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 81% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X litres in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-mineral or non-aerated water exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 83% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, New Zealand (X litres) was the largest exporter of non-mineral or non-aerated waters, generating 72% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Australia (X litres), committing a 28% share of total exports.

New Zealand was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-mineral or non-aerated waters exports, with a CAGR of +17.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Australia (+10.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. New Zealand (+13 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Australia saw its share reduced by -11.4% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the largest non-mineral or non-aerated water supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a 27% share of total exports.

In New Zealand, non-mineral or non-aerated water exports increased at an average annual rate of +17.3% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per litre, surging by 2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per litre. From 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per litre), while Australia totaled $X per litre.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+0.1%).

Imports of Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, supplies from abroad of non-mineral or non-aerated waters increased by 40% to X litres for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X litres in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-mineral or non-aerated water imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 45%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia was the key importing country with an import of around X litres, which amounted to 38% of total imports. New Caledonia (X litres) took the second position in the ranking, followed by New Zealand (X litres), Guam (X litres), Papua New Guinea (X litres) and Marshall Islands (X litres). All these countries together held approx. 45% share of total imports. Wallis and Futuna Islands (X litres) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Australia increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Guam (+28.6%), Marshall Islands (+20.7%), Wallis and Futuna Islands (+17.5%), New Zealand (+14.4%) and New Caledonia (+7.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Guam emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +28.6% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Papua New Guinea (-12.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Guam (+7.6 p.p.), New Zealand (+5.3 p.p.), Marshall Islands (+4 p.p.), New Caledonia (+3.1 p.p.) and Wallis and Futuna Islands (+2.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Papua New Guinea saw its share reduced by -26.5% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-mineral or non-aerated waters in Australia and Oceania, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Papua New Guinea, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia stood at +4.9%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+12.1% per year) and Papua New Guinea (-13.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per litre, reducing by -9.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the import price increased by 25% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per litre in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per litre), while New Caledonia ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Wallis and Futuna Islands (+3.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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