Benelux: Bottled Water Market 2024

Bottled Water Market Size in Benelux

After six years of growth, the Benelux bottled water market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Bottled Water Production in Benelux

In value terms, bottled water production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Bottled Water Exports

Exports in Benelux

For the fifth consecutive year, Benelux recorded growth in overseas shipments of bottled waters, which increased by X% to X litres in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a tangible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, bottled water exports totaled $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a perceptible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X litres) was the major exporter of bottled waters, generating X% of total exports. The Netherlands (X litres) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Luxembourg (X litres). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports.

Exports from Belgium increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Netherlands (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Benelux, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Luxembourg (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Luxembourg and Belgium saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest bottled water supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Belgium, bottled water exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Luxembourg (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per litre, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per litre in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per litre), while Luxembourg ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Luxembourg (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Bottled Water Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, imports of bottled waters in Benelux totaled X litres, increasing by X% compared with 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X litres in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bottled water imports totaled $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the main importing country with an import of around X litres, which amounted to X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X litres), creating a X% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X litres) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to bottled water imports into the Netherlands stood at X%. At the same time, Luxembourg (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Luxembourg emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Benelux, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per thousand litres, which is down by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per thousand litres. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Luxembourg ($X per thousand litres), while the Netherlands ($X per thousand litres) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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