Poland: Market for Mineral or Aerated Waters 2024

Market Size for Mineral or Aerated Waters in Poland

The Polish mineral or aerated water market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, falling by -2.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached 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 Poland

In value terms, mineral or aerated water production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 19%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Mineral or Aerated Waters

Exports from Poland

In 2022, shipments abroad of mineral or aerated waters increased by 2.1% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 36%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mineral or aerated water exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +24.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 75%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for mineral or aerated water exports from Poland, with a 34% share of total exports. Moreover, mineral or aerated water exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), twofold. Slovakia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK stood at +17.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-2.4% per year) and Slovakia (+5.8% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for mineral or aerated waters exports from Poland, comprising 24% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK stood at +15.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+0.9% per year) and Russia (+26.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average mineral or aerated water export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 59% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($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 Lithuania (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Mineral or Aerated Waters

Imports into Poland

In 2022, approx. X tons of mineral or aerated waters were imported into Poland; growing by 22% against 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 114%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mineral or aerated water imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 90% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Bulgaria (X tons) constituted the largest mineral or aerated water supplier to Poland, with a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, mineral or aerated water imports from Bulgaria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Bulgaria stood at +688.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+11.3% per year) and France (+6.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest mineral or aerated water suppliers to Poland were Bulgaria ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 63% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +485.5%, recorded 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.

Import Prices by Country

The average mineral or aerated water import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 16% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 68%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+10.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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