South Africa - Bottled Waters - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Bottled Water Price in South Africa - 2023

Contents:

  1. Bottled Water Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2023
  2. Bottled Water Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2023
  3. Bottled Water Exports in South Africa
  4. Bottled Water Imports in South Africa

Bottled Water Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2023

In February 2023, the average bottled water export price amounted to $381 per thousand litres, declining by -32.7% against the previous month. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 when the average export price increased by 56% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $848 per thousand litres in February 2022; however, from March 2022 to February 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In February 2023, the country with the highest price was Botswana ($635 per thousand litres), while the average price for exports to the UK ($184 per thousand litres) was amongst the lowest.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lesotho (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Bottled Water Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2023

The average bottled water import price stood at $754 per thousand litres in February 2023, with an increase of 468% against the previous month. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $942 per thousand litres in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to February 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the UK ($2.1 per litre), while the price for Turkey ($96.0 per thousand litres) was amongst the lowest.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mozambique (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Bottled Water Exports in South Africa

In 2022, bottled water exports from South Africa surged to 17M litres, growing by 26% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, bottled water exports skyrocketed to $7.1M in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +69.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Export of Bottled Waters in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Namibia2,8631,9153,2923,7969.9%
Swaziland1,099823877856-8.0%
Kenya4.885.172.0771443.6%
Botswana721248296418-16.6%
Lesotho970364355376-27.1%
Zambia302186247191-14.2%
Mozambique20214399.8127-14.3%
Others5164286265814.0%
Total6,6774,1925,8647,1172.2%

Top Export Markets for Bottled Waters from South Africa in 2022:

  1. Namibia (11.6M litres)
  2. Swaziland (1.8M litres)
  3. Lesotho (1.0M litres)
  4. Kenya (0.7M litres)
  5. Botswana (0.7M litres)
  6. Zambia (0.3M litres)
  7. Mozambique (0.3M litres)

Bottled Water Imports in South Africa

Bottled water imports into South Africa contracted sharply to 4.3M litres in 2022, with a decrease of -15.8% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports faced a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. Imports peaked at 7.3M litres in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bottled water imports skyrocketed to $2.6M in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a deep downturn. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $3.6M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Import of Bottled Waters in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Italy1,4098551,0331,6435.3%
United Kingdom22020223330311.3%
France12811413393.5-9.9%
Portugal12774.666.389.7-10.9%
United Arab Emirates43.141.046.766.515.6%
Mozambique3793.317.546.6-50.3%
Saudi Arabia1.211.532.526.7181.3%
Turkey81.319.312.08.6-52.7%
China2.54.126.34.319.8%
Namibia1275.70.70.8-81.5%
Spain53095.12.10.2-92.8%
Others555534646366-13.0%
Total3,6051,9602,2492,649-9.8%

Top Suppliers of Bottled Waters to South Africa in 2022:

  1. Italy (2824.6K litres)
  2. Portugal (261.5K litres)
  3. United Arab Emirates (189.7K litres)
  4. Saudi Arabia (150.1K litres)
  5. United Kingdom (133.6K litres)
  6. France (120.3K litres)
  7. Mozambique (117.4K litres)
  8. China (78.4K litres)
  9. Turkey (67.2K litres)
  10. Namibia (2.2K litres)
  11. Spain (0.2K litres)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the bottled water market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 11071130 - Mineral waters and aerated waters, unsweetened
  • Prodcom 11071150 - Unsweetened and non-flavoured waters, ice and snow (excluding mineral and aerated waters)

Country coverage:

  • South Africa

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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