Market Overview:

The Bottled Water Processing Market size is estimated at USD 193.64 Billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 312.14 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.15% during the forecast period (2024-2032).

The market for bottled water processing includes all the equipment and technologies applied in the manufacture, filtration, and packaging of bottled water. The industry has significantly expanded with growing health consciousness, population growth, and urbanization, which have all contributed to an increasing consumer demand for safe, clean, and convenient drinking water worldwide. Filtration, disinfection, and packaging are some of the necessary steps in the production of bottled water, which are all aimed to ensure water safety and purity while satisfying legal requirements. Based on the type of source of the water, as well as the end product desired, there can be still, sparkling, mineral, or even flavoured bottled water.

Technological advancements in bottled water manufacture have successfully helped increase efficiency, sustainability, and safety. There has been an advanced filtration system, UV disinfection, reverse osmosis, and sophisticated packaging technologies that reduce contamination and increase product shelf life. Sustainability has become a related issue, and producers are taking environmentally friendly practices where packaging is light, recycled materials are used, and integrated energy-efficient production processes are undertaken.

Consumer trends in favour of healthy choices that are mineral-enriched and additive-free are also driving the bottling water processing market. The increasing demand for premium bottled water and the trend toward green packaging is setting the model for innovation in this market.

The growth of the market is hindered by severe environmental rules, public concerns over plastic waste, and the high energy consumption of the production facilities. Nevertheless, the bottled water processing market will remain at an upward growth trend due to improvements in technology and shifting lifestyles of consumers who focus on healthy living, convenience, and sustainability.

Market Dynamics - Market Drivers

Increase in consumption of bottled water

• Water is considered one of the most vital materials on Earth because it is used in every biological process. Of all the packaged beverage products, bottled water has emerged as a favourite compared to carbonated drinks since it is healthiest. Bottled water is said to be an easy way of staying hydrated and supports eating a balanced diet. From 2010 to 2020, the bottled water industry grew by an astonishing 73%, the U.N. University's Institute for Water, Environment, and Health reports. It is expected to consume an astonishing 460 billion litres by 2030 up from roughly 350 billion litres in 2021.
• Bottled water is a favourite choice in the US beverage market due to its quality, safety, health benefits, and convenience. The FDA has strict regulations over the flavour of bottled water, which is liked by most consumers and assuredly safe. Manufacturers are seizing this opportunity by launching new flavoured products with attractive packaging.
• The government regulations are forcing up the demand for bottled water, in terms of more quality and quantity, which is fuelling the market for the processing of bottled water. There is a decent rise in the Asia Pacific area especially in countries like China, India, Vietnam, South Korea, Thailand, and Malaysia. China's market will grow at the fastest pace on account of premiumization, high consumption, and increasing disposable income. The bottled water market in these countries is also driven by factors such as shift in drinking habits and bulk water purchases.

Market Opportunities

Desalination Plants Drives Surge in Bottled Water Processing Equipment Industry

• Global demand for higher-quality drinking water is increasing in lockstep with urbanisation, requiring membrane filtration processing in water and wastewater treatment applications. Growing concerns over drinking water quality and the release of wastewater are also driving the global bottled water processing market. The desalination market has experienced the most rapid growth over the past ten years owing to the relative shortage of freshwater resources. However, desalination plants and units can only be applied to desert areas or in waters that are salinized.
• The Countries with the largest desalination capacities are Kuwait, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia holds the world's highest capacity for desalination with more than one-fifth of the world's total desalination capacity. The use of water purification, which is applied in the bottled water industry, has always increased in response to the increasing desalination market.RO stands out as one of the most advanced methods of desalination plants, offering bottled water bottlers an opportunity to differentiate their supplies of water. In places with scarce fresh water sources, these plants are other alternatives for bottling companies in securing a steady, high quality supply for bottling. The consistency of desalinated water complements perfectly the high demands of quality that an industry of buyers in bottled water needs.

Market Restraining Factors

Ultrashort-Chain PFAS Found in Bottled Water Pose Challenges for the Industry

• PFAS, which is a class of chemicals used for various purposes - including surface coating, fire fighting foams, and polymer manufacture - since the 1950s. Due to extensive pollution and potential health and environmental hazards, however, attention has increased on PFAS. Although the historically most commonly used PFAS substances, such as PFOS and PFOA, have been banned or phased out, a study now brings to attention the presence of ultra-short-chain PFAS in bottled water; including, trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), perfluoro-propionic acid (PFPrA), and trifluoromethane sulphuric acid (TFMS). Researchers found PFAS compounds in 39 of the more than 100 bottled waters they tested; in several instances, the levels were high enough to raise concerns for specialists who work with water quality.
• The total PFAS level in bottled water branded as "purified," that is usually filtered through reverse osmosis, was less than the level of "spring" water, not filtered with this specific technique. This study could present a possible link between the water purification technologies involved and the prevalence of ultra-short-chain PFAS in bottled water. The occurrence of ultra-short-chain perfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, may place a market limitation on bottled water, which is already under more scrutiny due to environmental concerns with plastic wastes. This may also damage customers' trust in the safety of bottled water, and hence they may opt for other drinks or sources of water. Business may also face legal and reputational issues concerning the lack of uniform testing for ultra-short PFAS present in the source waters that bottled Water Company’s use.

Segmentation Analysis

The market scope is segmented because of by Product Type, by Technology, by Packaging Material, By Equipment.

By Product Type

Based on the Product Type of the market is segmented into Still Water, Sparkling Water.

Convenience has been a major contributing element to the popularity of sparkling water. Sparkling water, in stylish and portable packaging, has seamlessly integrated into consumers' hectic lifestyles. Drinking habits have transformed with the new form of packaging, and people drink sparkling water in all scenarios, from casual social interaction to gym exercises. Sparkling water is more in vogue than ever as an independent beverage, due to the increasing prominence of mock tail and cocktail culture. Neutrality and fizziness make sparkling water a great mixer, which makes it more appealing for a wider scope of consumption environments. Innovative packaging has greatly enhanced the appeal of sparkling water. Convenience-on-the-go formats establish sparkling water as a lifestyle beverage. As a result, consumer behaviour has changed, and sparkling water is now preferred at various events, such as social gatherings and workouts.

By Technology

Based on the Technology of the market is segmented into Ion exchange and demineralization, Disinfection, Filtration, Packaging.

Growing demand for filtered and purified water in consumer circles is becoming of increasing necessity in the production of bottled water. Manufacturing bottled water has to rely on advanced filtering technologies because growing awareness of toxins and diseases that can be transmitted through water provides an impetus for consumption of safe and high-quality drinking water. Consumers who raise concerns about water quality are placated by filtration technologies that ensure removal of contaminants, pathogens, and impurities.

Regional Snapshots

By region, Insights into the markets in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and MEA are provided by the study. Asia-Pacific dominated the bottled water processing market and continues to hold a leading position for several reasons.

The region, due to its rapid urbanization, growing population, and increasing disposable incomes in countries like China, India, and Indonesia, has increased its demand for bottled water. A recent increase in health awareness and concerns over the quality of tap water has increasingly influenced consumers, making bottled water a rather convenient and trusted choice. Moreover, the hot climate in many parts of the region boosts demand. Presence of major producers of bottled water and investments in processing technologies has resulted in the development of the Asia-Pacific market.

Growth-wise, the Asia-Pacific region is also expected to be the growth engine of this market during the forecast period. The underlying thrust for such a growth profile is witnessed from the growing middle class populace, increased urbanization, and heightened awareness regarding the contamination of water bodies in many developing economies. In tandem with growing awareness of health and wellness together with premium and functional bottled water demand further boosts growth in the region. Government strategies to enhance access to safe drinking water, combined with the move towards green packaging solutions, are also likely to drive market growth. This trend makes Asia-Pacific the largest and fastest-growing region in bottled water processing.

List of Companies Profiled

• DuPont
• GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft
• Alfa Laval
• 3M
• Veolia
• SPX FLOW Inc.
• Pall Corporation
• Pentair
• Porvair Filtration Group
• TORAY INDUSTRIES INC.
• The Coca-Cola Company
• PepsiCo
• Danone
• Nongfu Spring
• Tata Consumer Products Limited
• National Beverage Corp.
• Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.
• Gerolsteiner Brunnen GmbH & Co. KG
• CG Roxane LLC .

Key Industry Developments

In September 2022, for membrane filtration plants, the German GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft launches GEA Smart Filtration, an intelligent software system which commands the use of an app to monitor plant status at a distance. Another leading product in the software range of GEA, this product boosts plant availability and performance by enabling real-time analytics and cloud connectivity.

In March 2021, The Waterise AS and DuPont (US) partnership was developed as a cooperative agreement for sustainable subsea desalination technology. Under the alliance, Waterise's subsea desalination plants will get knowledge and seawater reverse osmosis membranes. The collaboration advances DuPont's leadership in water filtration and separation technologies, while they are able to address the global water concerns according to the continuous commitment of the company to innovation and sustainability.

Report Coverage

The report will cover the qualitative and quantitative data on the Global Bottled Water Processing Market. The qualitative data includes latest trends, market players analysis, market drivers, market opportunity, and many others. Also, the report quantitative data includes market size for every region, country, and segments according to your requirements. We can also provide customize report in every industry vertical.

Report Scope and Segmentations

Regional Analysis

North America accounted for the highest Bottled Water Processing Market% market share in terms of revenue in the Bottled Water Processing Market and is expected to expand at a CAGR of Bottled Water Processing Market% during the forecast period. This growth can be attributed to the growing adoption of Bottled Water Processing Market. The market in APAC is expected to witness significant growth and is expected to register a CAGR of Bottled Water Processing Market% over upcoming years, because of the presence of key Bottled Water Processing Market companies in economies such as Japan and China.

The objective of the report is to present comprehensive analysis of Global Bottled Water Processing Market including all the stakeholders of the industry. The past and current status of the industry with forecasted market size and trends are presented in the report with the analysis of complicated data in simple language.

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North America

• U.S.
• Canada

Europe

• Switzerland
• Belgium
• Germany
• France
• U.K.
• Italy
• Spain
• Sweden
• Netherland
• Turkey
• Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific

• India
• Australia
• Philippines
• Singapore
• South Korea
• Japan
• China
• Malaysia
• Thailand
• Indonesia
• Rest Of APAC

Latin America

• Mexico
• Argentina
• Peru
• Colombia
• Brazil
• Rest of South America

Middle East and Africa

• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Egypt
• South Africa
• Rest Of MEA

Points Covered in the Report

• The points that are discussed within the report are the major market players that are involved in the market such as market players, raw material suppliers, equipment suppliers, end users, traders, distributors and etc.
• The complete profile of the companies is mentioned. And the capacity, production, price, revenue, cost, gross, gross margin, sales volume, sales revenue, consumption, growth rate, import, export, supply, future strategies, and the technological developments that they are making are also included within the report. This report analysed 5 years data history and forecast.
• The growth factors of the market are discussed in detail wherein the different end users of the market are explained in detail.
• Data and information by market player, by region, by type, by application and etc., and custom research can be added according to specific requirements.
• The report contains the SWOT analysis of the market. Finally, the report contains the conclusion part where the opinions of the industrial experts are included.

Key Questions

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• Which region has the largest share in 2024 for the global Bottled Water Processing Market ?
• What are the driving factors for the market?
• Which is the leading segment in the global market?
• What are the major players in the market?

Research Scope of the Market

• Historic year: 2019-2022
• Base year: 2023
• Forecast: 2024 to 2032
• Representation of Market revenue in USD Billion

Bottled Water Processing Market Trends: Market key trends which include Increased Competition and Continuous Innovations Trends: