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

Market Size for Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters in the EU

In 2023, the EU non-mineral or non-aerated water market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Production of Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters in the EU

In value terms, non-mineral or non-aerated water production reduced slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters

Exports in the EU

In 2023, shipments abroad of non-mineral or non-aerated waters decreased by X% to X litres for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports showed a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X litres in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-mineral or non-aerated water exports rose sharply to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic was the main exporting country with an export of around X litres, which reached X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Germany (X litres), France (X litres), Slovenia (X litres) and Croatia (X litres), together generating a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-mineral or non-aerated water exports from the Czech Republic stood at X%. France (X%), Germany (X%), Slovenia (X%) and Croatia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of France and the Czech Republic increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the largest non-mineral or non-aerated water supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a X% share.

In France, non-mineral or non-aerated water exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per thousand litres in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per thousand litres), while Slovenia ($X per thousand litres) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters

Imports in the EU

In 2023, approx. X litres of non-mineral or non-aerated waters were imported in the European Union; approximately reflecting 2022. Overall, imports recorded a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X litres in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-mineral or non-aerated water imports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Poland (X litres) and the Netherlands (X litres) prevails in imports structure, together making up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X litres), France (X litres) and Germany (X litres), together making up a X% share of total imports. Slovenia (X litres) and Luxembourg (X litres) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Luxembourg (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Poland, Luxembourg and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 import price in the European Union stood at $X per thousand litres in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per thousand litres), while Poland ($X per thousand litres) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform