South Africa: Market for Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters 2024

Market Size for Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters in South Africa

The South African non-mineral or non-aerated water market reached $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters in South Africa

In value terms, non-mineral or non-aerated water production rose sharply to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Non-mineral or non-aerated water production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters

Exports from South Africa

In 2023, overseas shipments of non-mineral or non-aerated waters were finally on the rise to reach X litres for the first time since 2017, thus ending a five-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X litres in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-mineral or non-aerated water exports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, showed a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X litres), Swaziland (X litres) and Namibia (X litres) were the main destinations of non-mineral or non-aerated water exports from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Kenya ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for non-mineral or non-aerated waters exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Namibia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Kenya totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average non-mineral or non-aerated water export price amounted to $X per litre, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per litre in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per litre), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Botswana (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters

Imports into South Africa

In 2023, supplies from abroad of non-mineral or non-aerated waters was finally on the rise to reach X litres after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X litres in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-mineral or non-aerated water imports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X litres), the United Arab Emirates (X litres) and Norway (X litres) were the main suppliers of non-mineral or non-aerated water imports to South Africa, together comprising X% of total imports. Saudi Arabia, India, Switzerland, the UK, Portugal, Poland, Lesotho, Italy, Spain and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Norway ($X), the UK ($X) and Switzerland ($X) constituted the largest non-mineral or non-aerated water suppliers to South Africa, with a combined X% share of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, Turkey, India, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Poland, Italy, Lesotho, Spain and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, 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

In 2023, the average non-mineral or non-aerated water import price amounted to $X per litre, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per litre in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per litre), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform