Italy: Market for Mineral or Aerated Waters 2024

Market Size for Mineral or Aerated Waters in Italy

The Italian mineral or aerated water market was estimated at $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Mineral or Aerated Waters in Italy

In value terms, mineral or aerated water production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Mineral or Aerated Waters

Exports from Italy

Mineral or aerated water exports from Italy amounted to X tons in 2022, growing by 5.6% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, mineral or aerated water exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of mineral or aerated water exports from Italy, with a combined 57% share of total exports. Germany, the UK, Israel, Belgium, Australia, Canada, Croatia, Slovenia and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Croatia (with a CAGR of +92.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for mineral or aerated waters exports from Italy, comprising 34% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +8.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+2.9% per year) and Germany (-0.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average mineral or aerated water export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 8%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($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 Austria (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Mineral or Aerated Waters

Imports into Italy

In 2022, supplies from abroad of mineral or aerated waters increased by 40% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, mineral or aerated water imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 16%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Slovenia (X tons), France (X tons) and Albania (X tons) were the main suppliers of mineral or aerated water imports to Italy, together comprising 93% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Albania (with a CAGR of +59.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Albania ($X) were the largest mineral or aerated water suppliers to Italy, with a combined 86% share of total imports.

Albania, with a CAGR of +58.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mineral or aerated water import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -17.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 8.7%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Albania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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