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

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

The MENA's non-mineral or non-aerated water market expanded rapidly to $X in 2021, increasing by 11% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -21.0% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, non-mineral or non-aerated water production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters

Exports in MENA

Non-mineral or non-aerated water exports dropped to X litres in 2021, which is down by -6.5% against 2020 figures. Total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -17.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 27%. The volume of export peaked at X litres in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-mineral or non-aerated water exports rose slightly to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -23.1% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 29%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Turkey (X litres), together recording 97% of total export.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-mineral or non-aerated waters exports, with a CAGR of +6.9% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) also remains the largest non-mineral or non-aerated water supplier in MENA.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey stood at +4.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per litre, picking up by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The level of export peaked at $X per litre in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Turkey.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to -2.2% per year.

Imports of Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters

Imports in MENA

Non-mineral or non-aerated water imports skyrocketed to X litres in 2021, picking up by 66% against the year before. In general, imports recorded strong growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-mineral or non-aerated water imports fell modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 50%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Palestine represented the major importer of non-mineral or non-aerated waters in MENA, with the volume of imports reaching X litres, which was approx. 67% of total imports in 2021. The United Arab Emirates (X litres) held a 17% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Bahrain (5.4%). The following importers - Syrian Arab Republic (X litres), Oman (X litres) and Kuwait (X litres) - together made up 7.9% of total imports.

Palestine was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-mineral or non-aerated waters imports, with a CAGR of +51.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Syrian Arab Republic (+29.5%), Oman (+22.4%), Bahrain (+4.4%) and the United Arab Emirates (+4.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Kuwait (-5.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Palestine and Syrian Arab Republic increased by +61 and +2 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-mineral or non-aerated waters in MENA, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kuwait ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Bahrain, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kuwait (+12.3% per year) and Bahrain (+4.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per litre, which is down by -40.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price faced a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by 13% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per litre in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Kuwait ($X per litre), while Palestine (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 Kuwait (+19.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform