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

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

In 2021, the Italian non-mineral or non-aerated water market decreased by -1.4% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Non-mineral or non-aerated water consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

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

In value terms, non-mineral or non-aerated water production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 6.7%. Non-mineral or non-aerated water production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters

Exports from Italy

For the third year in a row, Italy recorded decline in shipments abroad of non-mineral or non-aerated waters, which decreased by -2.2% to X litres in 2021. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 26%. The exports peaked at X litres in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-mineral or non-aerated water exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Israel (X litres), France (X litres) and Malta (X litres) were the main destinations of non-mineral or non-aerated water exports from Italy, together comprising 52% of total exports. Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Belgium, Germany, Libya, the Netherlands and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +151.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-mineral or non-aerated waters exports from Italy, comprising 28% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Israel ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France amounted to -12.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Israel (-21.6% per year) and Switzerland (-12.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-mineral or non-aerated water export price stood at $X per litre in 2021, surging by 11% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 17% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per litre), while the average price for exports to Libya ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters

Imports into Italy

In 2021, imports of non-mineral or non-aerated waters into Italy rose rapidly to X litres, picking up by 13% compared with 2020. In general, imports, however, showed a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 87%. Imports peaked at X litres in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-mineral or non-aerated water imports shrank notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 107% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X litres), Slovenia (X litres) and France (X litres) were the main suppliers of non-mineral or non-aerated water imports to Italy, with a combined 57% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, Denmark, Greece, Portugal, Ukraine, Belgium, the United States, Norway, Romania and the UK, which together accounted for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ukraine (with a CAGR of +178.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-mineral or non-aerated water suppliers to Italy were the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Ukraine ($X), together comprising 48% of total imports. These countries were followed by Slovenia, the United States, the UK, Denmark, Belgium, France, Norway, Greece, Romania and Portugal, which together accounted for a further 37%.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of +114.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average non-mineral or non-aerated water import price amounted to $X per litre, which is down by -59.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 135%. The import price peaked at $X per litre in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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