United Arab Emirates: Market for Mineral or Aerated Waters 2025

Market Size for Mineral or Aerated Waters in the United Arab Emirates

The mineral or aerated water market in the United Arab Emirates rose notably to $X in 2022, surging by 6.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed a strong increase. Mineral or aerated water consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Mineral or Aerated Waters in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, mineral or aerated water production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -7.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 54%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Mineral or Aerated Waters

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was growth in shipments abroad of mineral or aerated waters, when their volume increased by 2.2% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, saw a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 53%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mineral or aerated water exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 31%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) were the main destinations of mineral or aerated water exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 46% share of total exports. Portugal, Sri Lanka, Australia and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of +75,920.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for mineral or aerated water exported from the United Arab Emirates were the UK ($X), Sri Lanka ($X) and South Africa ($X), together accounting for 39% of total exports. Jordan, Portugal, Australia and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +10,482.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average mineral or aerated water export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -9.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($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 Kuwait (+13.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Mineral or Aerated Waters

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

Mineral or aerated water imports into the United Arab Emirates shrank to X tons in 2022, reducing by -11.6% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 56%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, mineral or aerated water imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 116%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), France (X tons) and Norway (X tons) were the main suppliers of mineral or aerated water imports to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 38% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Norway (with a CAGR of +36.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest mineral or aerated water suppliers to the United Arab Emirates were France ($X), Italy ($X) and Norway ($X), together comprising 38% of total imports.

Norway, with a CAGR of +28.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, mineral or aerated water import price decreased by -18.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 78% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Fiji ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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