Benelux: Bottled Water Market 2024

Bottled Water Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux bottled water market surged to $X in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Bottled Water Production in Benelux

In value terms, bottled water production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Bottled Water Exports

Exports in Benelux

After six years of growth, shipments abroad of bottled waters decreased by X% to X litres in 2023. In general, exports, however, saw a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X litres in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, bottled water exports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Belgium represented the main exporting country with an export of about X litres, which recorded X% of total exports. Luxembourg (X litres) held the second position in the ranking, followed by the Netherlands (X litres). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to bottled water exports from Belgium stood at X%. At the same time, Luxembourg (X%) and the Netherlands (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Luxembourg emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Benelux, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Luxembourg (X p.p.) and the Netherlands (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Belgium stood at X%. 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 2023, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per litre, increasing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per litre. From 2017 to 2023, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per litre), while Luxembourg ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, 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 export price figures.

Bottled Water Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2023, the amount of bottled waters imported in Benelux contracted to X litres, which is down by X% compared with 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X litres in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bottled water imports expanded notably to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value 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. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands represented the major importer of bottled waters in Benelux, with the volume of imports reaching X litres, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X litres), making up a X% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X litres) took a minor share of total imports.

Imports into the Netherlands decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. 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 2012-2023. By contrast, Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) and Luxembourg (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Belgium (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, the Netherlands, 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

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per thousand litres in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per thousand litres. From 2022 to 2023, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, 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 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform