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

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

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the South African non-mineral or non-aerated water market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a mild increase. Non-mineral or non-aerated water consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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

In value terms, non-mineral or non-aerated water production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Non-mineral or non-aerated water production peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Exports of Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-mineral or non-aerated waters increased by X% to X litres, rising for the second year in a row after five years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X litres in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-mineral or non-aerated water exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X litres) was the main destination for non-mineral or non-aerated water exports from South Africa, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, non-mineral or non-aerated water exports to Namibia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Swaziland (X litres), twofold. Kenya (X litres) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Namibia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Swaziland (X% per year) and Kenya (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for non-mineral or non-aerated water exported from South Africa were Namibia ($X), Swaziland ($X) and Kenya ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Kenya, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-mineral or non-aerated water export price amounted to $X per litre, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per litre in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 Botswana ($X per litre), while the average price for exports to Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, 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 2022, overseas purchases of non-mineral or non-aerated waters decreased by X% to X litres, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports recorded a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X litres in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-mineral or non-aerated water imports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X litres) constituted the largest non-mineral or non-aerated water supplier to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, non-mineral or non-aerated water imports from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X litres), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates (X litres), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Saudi Arabia stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest non-mineral or non-aerated water suppliers to South Africa were the UK ($X), Norway ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 average non-mineral or non-aerated water import price amounted to $X per litre, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per litre. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per litre), while the price for Turkey ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Gabon (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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