Overview of the Global Market for Mineral or Aerated Waters

Market Size for Mineral or Aerated Waters

The global mineral or aerated water market declined modestly to $X in 2022, which is down by -2.8% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +2.8% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the global market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Mineral or Aerated Waters

In value terms, mineral or aerated water production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +3.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 13% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, global production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Mineral or Aerated Waters

Exports

Global mineral or aerated water exports expanded slightly to X litres in 2022, picking up by 4% compared with the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, mineral or aerated water exports totaled $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X litres) and Italy (X litres) represented roughly 52% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X litres), making up a 6.9% share of total exports. Germany (X litres), China (X litres), Spain (X litres), Georgia (X litres), Mexico (X litres), Indonesia (X litres), the United States (X litres) and Russia (X litres) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +28.9%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Italy ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for 60% of global exports. Georgia, Mexico, Germany, Spain, the United States, China, Russia and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

China, with a CAGR of +34.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mineral or aerated water export price amounted to $X per litre, with a decrease of -2.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per litre. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per litre), while Indonesia ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Mineral or Aerated Waters

Imports

In 2022, the amount of mineral or aerated waters imported worldwide was estimated at X litres, flattening at 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at X litres in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mineral or aerated water imports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 11%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of mineral or aerated waters, namely Germany, Belgium and the United States, represented more than third of total import. France (X litres) took a 6% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Switzerland (5.3%) and the UK (5.3%). The following importers - Japan (X litres), the Netherlands (X litres), South Korea (X litres), China (X litres), Russia (X litres), the Czech Republic (X litres) and Canada (X litres) - together made up 16% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of +31.0%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported mineral or aerated waters worldwide, comprising 20% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 7.4% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.4% share.

In the United States, mineral or aerated water imports expanded at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+1.0% per year) and Germany (-0.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average mineral or aerated water import price stood at $X per litre in 2022, picking up by 3.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 6.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per litre), while the Czech Republic ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+6.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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