Mineral and aerated waters market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for unsweetened mineral and aerated waters in Poland showed stable volume around 4.74–4.77 billion liters in 2018–2019. This was underpinned by growing health awareness and the launch of new sugar‑free flavored segments, while major producers like Coca‑Cola and Danone introduced product innovations to meet shifting preferences.

After a contraction to 4.4 billion liters in 2020, industry indicators pointed to a rebound. Production rose by over 18% in 2021, and mineral waters accounted for 61% of total bottled water output. In 2022, category sales reached nearly PLN 6 billion, a 12.7% increase, driven by sustained demand for natural and functional waters. Packaging innovations and ongoing work on a deposit system for PET bottles further shaped the market, with imports climbing to 25 million liters by 2024.

Production mineral and aerated waters in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Production of mineral and aerated waters in Poland declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 650.5 million US dollars, representing an 11.3% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 2.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 0.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 757.0 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 18.9% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, M l

Following two years of growth, Poland's production of mineral and aerated waters declined. In 2020, the country produced 4 443 million liters, marking a controlled decrease of 7.7% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 5.1%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.7%. The peak volume was reached in 2019 at 4 815 million liters, while the largest increase of 13.2% was recorded in 2018.

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

Exports mineral and aerated waters from Poland

Exports in kind, K l

Exports of mineral and aerated waters from Poland declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, export volumes stood at 50 111 thousand liters, reflecting a modest year-over-year decrease of 2.7%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 8.7%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 2.8%. The highest volume was achieved in 2018 at 52 176 thousand liters, with the largest increase of 13.1% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Slovakia were the main destinations for Poland's mineral and aerated waters exports in volume terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 27.9% of exports, the United States for 22.3%, and Slovakia for 12.4%. Together, these three countries absorbed 62.5% of total export volumes.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Poland's mineral and aerated waters exports declined in value terms. In 2020, exports amounted to 15 891 thousand US dollars, showing a measured decrease of 9.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export value increased by 14.2%, which equates to an annualized growth rate of 4.5%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 17 523 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase of 20.4% occurred in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Russia were the leading markets for Poland's mineral and aerated waters exports in value terms. The United Kingdom represented 29.0% of export value, the United States 17.3%, and Russia 7.7%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 54.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports mineral and aerated waters to Poland

Imports in kind, K l

Imports of mineral and aerated waters into Poland increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volumes reached 6 896 thousand liters, indicating a slight year-over-year gain of 1.1%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 41.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -16.4%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 5 194 thousand liters, which also saw the largest decline of 56.0%. The largest increase of 31.3% occurred in 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and France were the principal suppliers of mineral and aerated waters to Poland in volume terms. Italy accounted for 31.9% of imports, Germany for 23.4%, and France for 21.1%. Together, these three countries supplied 76.4% of total import volumes.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Poland imported mineral and aerated waters valued at 2 625 thousand US dollars, down by 18.7% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value decreased by 23.3%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 8.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 625 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 27.9%. The largest increase of 30.8% occurred in 2019.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, France, and Germany formed the main cluster of markets for Poland's mineral and aerated waters imports in value terms. Italy represented 31.3% of import value, France 27.7%, and Germany 16.6%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 75.7% of total import flows.

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

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