MENA: Bottled Water Market 2024

Bottled Water Market Size in MENA

In 2023, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in the MENA's bottled water market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption showed a abrupt decline. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Bottled Water Production in MENA

In value terms, bottled water production dropped dramatically to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Bottled Water Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2023, shipments abroad of bottled waters increased by X% to X litres, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Total exports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X litres in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bottled water exports reached $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 in certain years. 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 reached the maximum in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Turkey represented the key exporter of bottled waters in MENA, with the volume of exports reaching X litres, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X litres) and Oman (X litres), together constituting a X% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia (X litres), Lebanon (X litres), Bahrain (X litres) and Egypt (X litres) held a little share of total exports.

Exports from Turkey increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Egypt (X%), Saudi Arabia (X%) and Oman (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Egypt emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (X%), Lebanon (X%) and Bahrain (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Turkey (X p.p.), Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) and Egypt (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Bahrain (X p.p.), Lebanon (X p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest bottled water supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a X% share.

In Turkey, bottled water exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per litre in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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 Egypt ($X per litre), while Oman ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

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

Bottled Water Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2023, supplies from abroad of bottled waters decreased by X% to X litres for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a mild increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X litres in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, bottled water imports totaled $X in 2023. The total import 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the United Arab Emirates (X litres), distantly followed by Oman (X litres), Saudi Arabia (X litres), Israel (X litres), Kuwait (X litres), Palestine (X litres) and Morocco (X litres) represented the largest importers of bottled waters, together creating X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest bottled water importing markets in MENA were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Israel ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Kuwait, Palestine, Oman and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Morocco, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries 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 MENA stood at $X per litre in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per litre), while Oman ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform