Mineral and aerated waters market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German mineral and aerated water market contracted in volume from 15 334 million liters in 2018 to 13 348 million liters in 2024, a decline of approximately 13%. In value terms, however, the market grew from $3 129 million to $3 211 million over the same period, reflecting underlying price increases and a shift in product mix.

A notable downturn occurred in 2023, when market volume fell by 3.7% to 12 989 million liters. This reduction was driven by high inflation, which altered consumer purchasing patterns, combined with a less favorable summer season that dampened overall demand.

Market volume recovered by 2.8% in 2024, reaching 13 348 million liters. This rebound was supported by rising health consciousness among consumers and a strong 7% growth in the still mineral water segment. Concurrently, a sustained upward trend in prices contributed to the market's continued value growth.

Production mineral and aerated waters in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of mineral and aerated waters declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 2 814 million US dollars, showing a slight decrease of 2.1% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 2.9%, which translates to an average annual increase of 0.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 3 004 million US dollars, when production surged by 9.8%. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a decline of 4.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, M l

Germany's production of mineral and aerated waters fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 13 388 million liters, marking a modest decline of 3.3% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 4%, averaging an annual drop of 1.4%. The peak was in 2018, with 14 552 million liters produced, representing an increase of 4.3%. The largest decrease was in 2019, when production fell by 4.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, M l

Exports mineral and aerated waters from Germany

Exports in kind, M l

Germany's exports of mineral and aerated waters declined for the second year running. In 2020, the country exported 309 million liters, which is 9.4% lower than in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 12.1%, with an average annual decrease of 4.2%. The highest volume was in 2018 at 398 million liters, reflecting a 13.3% increase. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019, with a 14.3% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, M l

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands, Austria, and Belgium were the top destinations for Germany's mineral and aerated waters exports by volume. The Netherlands accounted for 35.9% of exports, Austria for 13.5%, and Belgium for 11.2%. Together, these three countries made up 60.6% of Germany's total export flows in this category.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Germany's cross-border shipments of mineral and aerated waters decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 85.8 million US dollars, a limited contraction of 9.5% year-on-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 8.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.0%. The peak value was in 2018 at 107.5 million US dollars, when exports rose by 14.4%. The largest decline was in 2019, with an 11.8% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, the United States, and Austria were the leading markets for Germany's mineral and aerated waters exports by value. The Netherlands held a 31.2% share, the United States 10.2%, and Austria 10.1%. Combined, these three countries represented 51.5% of Germany's total export value in this sector.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Imports mineral and aerated waters to Germany

Imports in kind, M l

Germany's imports of mineral and aerated waters declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 1 026 million liters, a moderate decrease of 3.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 14.9%, averaging an annual decline of 5.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, M l

During the 2017-2020 period, France was the primary source for Germany's mineral and aerated waters imports by volume, accounting for 77.3% of total flows. The remaining volume was spread across various other countries.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's imports of mineral and aerated waters declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 197.9 million US dollars, a reduction of 2.0% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 11.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.8%. The highest value was in 2018 at 232.0 million US dollars, when imports increased by 4.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 12.9% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, France and Italy were the dominant sources for Germany's mineral and aerated waters imports by value. Together, they accounted for 87.5% of total import flows, while the rest was distributed among other destinations.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020