Saudi Arabia: Market for Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters 2024

Market Size for Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters in Saudi Arabia

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was decline in the Saudi non-mineral or non-aerated water market, when its value decreased by -4.8% to $X. In general, consumption showed a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Production of Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, non-mineral or non-aerated water production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 102% against the previous year. Non-mineral or non-aerated water production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports of Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters

Exports from Saudi Arabia

For the third consecutive year, Saudi Arabia recorded growth in shipments abroad of non-mineral or non-aerated waters, which increased by 60% to X litres in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 130%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-mineral or non-aerated water exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a buoyant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Jordan (X litres) was the main destination for non-mineral or non-aerated water exports from Saudi Arabia, with a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, non-mineral or non-aerated water exports to Jordan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X litres), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Brunei Darussalam (X litres), with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Jordan amounted to +22.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+5.6% per year) and Brunei Darussalam (+9.5% per year).

In value terms, Brunei Darussalam ($X), Jordan ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest markets for non-mineral or non-aerated water exported from Saudi Arabia worldwide, with a combined 48% share of total exports. The UK, Australia, Uzbekistan, South Africa and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +76.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-mineral or non-aerated water export price amounted to $X per litre, with an increase of 145% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded noticeable growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per litre), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($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 Uzbekistan (+31.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2015, supplies from abroad of non-mineral or non-aerated waters decreased by -10.5% to X litres for the first time since 2011, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 118%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X litres, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, non-mineral or non-aerated water imports dropped slightly to $X in 2015. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 164% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

France (X litres), Turkey (X litres) and Norway (X litres) were the main suppliers of non-mineral or non-aerated water imports to Saudi Arabia, together accounting for 86% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2015, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +356.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-mineral or non-aerated waters to Saudi Arabia, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 20% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2015, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France stood at +176.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+79.8% per year) and Norway (+94.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-mineral or non-aerated water import price stood at $X per litre in 2015, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Over the last three-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 21%. The import price peaked in 2015 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2015, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+18.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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