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

Market Size for Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters in Germany

In 2021, the German non-mineral or non-aerated water market increased by 26% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters in Germany

In value terms, non-mineral or non-aerated water production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 10%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters

Exports from Germany

In 2021, overseas shipments of non-mineral or non-aerated waters decreased by -11.1% to X litres, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X litres in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-mineral or non-aerated water exports reduced to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 16%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X litres), Switzerland (X litres) and France (X litres) were the main destinations of non-mineral or non-aerated water exports from Germany, with a combined 61% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Austria, Denmark, Spain, Slovakia, Luxembourg, Portugal, Poland, the United States and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +87.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-mineral or non-aerated waters exports from Germany, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+22.4% per year) and the United States (+32.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-mineral or non-aerated water export price amounted to $X per thousand litres, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 51%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per thousand litres. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per thousand litres), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($X per thousand litres) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters

Imports into Germany

For the fourth consecutive year, Germany recorded decline in purchases abroad of non-mineral or non-aerated waters, which decreased by -5.8% to X litres in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 43%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X litres. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-mineral or non-aerated water imports dropped slightly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X litres), Turkey (X litres) and Spain (X litres) were the main suppliers of non-mineral or non-aerated water imports to Germany, together accounting for 81% of total imports. Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Poland and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +80.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Austria ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest non-mineral or non-aerated water suppliers to Germany, with a combined 62% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Poland and France, which together accounted for a further 30%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +68.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average non-mineral or non-aerated water import price stood at $X per litre in 2021, flattening at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 13% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per litre in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per litre), while the price for the Czech Republic (less than $X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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