Mineral and aerated waters market in Ireland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for mineral and aerated waters in Ireland, measured in value, reached 88 651 thousand US dollars in 2018 before easing to 87 196 thousand in 2019. In 2020, it contracted sharply to 48 459 thousand, accompanied by a similar drop in domestic production to 31 306 thousand from 69 088 thousand two years earlier.

From 2021 onward, import values fluctuated, falling to 14 360 thousand in 2021 then recovering to 24 698 thousand by 2024. Exports grew steadily over the same period, rising from 7 710 thousand in 2021 to 10 739 thousand in 2023 before a slight dip. This trade activity occurred alongside several market developments. In 2022, a shortage of CO2 gas affected production capacity for sparkling waters. The following years saw revised bottled water standards and new abstraction regulations, which tightened sourcing rules. Consumer shifts toward healthier options spurred demand, with brands launching new segments like vitamin‑enhanced and low‑calorie flavoured waters. Irish producers expanded their market presence, supported by partnerships and increased visibility.

Production mineral and aerated waters in Ireland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Ireland's mineral and aerated waters production has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output value stood at 31 306 thousand US dollars, representing a significant drop of 54.1% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 61.3%, with an average annual decline of 27.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Ireland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, M l

Ireland's mineral and aerated waters production volume has fallen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 25.5 million liters, which is a sharp decrease of 84.2% from the year before. Over the 2017-2020 period, production dropped by 88.7%, translating to an average annual decline of 51.6%.

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

Exports mineral and aerated waters from Ireland

Exports in kind, K l

Ireland exported 13 631 thousand liters of mineral and aerated waters in 2020, marking a substantial increase of 37.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 47.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 13.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when exports fell by 18.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2017-2020, K l

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom remained the overwhelmingly dominant buyer of mineral and aerated waters from Ireland, accounting for 98.1% of total exports in volume terms.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Mineral and aerated waters exports from Ireland have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the export value reached 4 331 thousand US dollars, up by 1.9% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 42.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.6%.

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

During 2017-2020, the geographical pattern of exports in value terms showed a strong dependence on the United Kingdom, which absorbed 96.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports mineral and aerated waters to Ireland

Imports in kind, K l

In 2020, Ireland's mineral and aerated waters imports amounted to 60 851 thousand liters, representing a decrease of 9.9% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 13%, with an average annual decline of 4.5%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, when imports grew by 5.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2017-2020, K l

Throughout 2017-2020, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany remained the key partners for imports in volume terms, accounting for 58.8%, 20.1%, and 14.5% of imports respectively. Together, these three countries made up 93.4% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Ireland's mineral and aerated waters import value came to 21 483 thousand US dollars, marking a modest decline of 7.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 11.3%, equating to an average annual decline of 3.9%. The largest increase was in 2019, when imports rose by 1.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany remained the principal suppliers of mineral and aerated waters to Ireland in value terms, with shares of 60.1%, 19.6%, and 12.1% respectively. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 91.9% of total import value.

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

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