EU: Market for Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters 2024

Market Size for Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters in the EU

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the EU non-mineral or non-aerated water market, when its value increased by 9.6% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters in the EU

In value terms, non-mineral or non-aerated water production expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 22% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Exports of Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters

Exports in the EU

In 2021, shipments abroad of non-mineral or non-aerated waters decreased by -2.8% to X litres, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 12%. The volume of export peaked at X litres in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-mineral or non-aerated water exports expanded slightly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X litres) and Germany (X litres) represented the largest exporters of non-mineral or non-aerated waters in 2021, accounting for near 36% and 29% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Slovenia (X litres), France (X litres) and Croatia (X litres), together committing a 32% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +0.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the largest non-mineral or non-aerated water supplier in the European Union, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 3.7% share.

In France, non-mineral or non-aerated water exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+0.5% per year) and the Czech Republic (+5.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per thousand litres, rising by 7.6% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by 29% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per thousand litres), while Slovenia ($X per thousand litres) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+12.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters

Imports in the EU

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was growth in supplies from abroad of non-mineral or non-aerated waters, when their volume increased by 2.3% to X litres. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X litres in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-mineral or non-aerated water imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +80.6% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X litres) and the Netherlands (X litres) represented the main importers of non-mineral or non-aerated waters in the European Union, together accounting for near 78% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X litres), comprising an 11% share of total imports. Slovenia (X litres), France (X litres) and Luxembourg (X litres) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +42.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-mineral or non-aerated water importing markets in the European Union were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for 74% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of +9.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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