Mineral and aerated waters market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the market volume expanded from 7 693 million liters to 8 499 million liters, primarily fueled by growing consumer preference for unsweetened waters and rising demand for functional waters enriched with vitamins and minerals. The emergence of new naturally flavored and sugar-free sparkling water varieties also attracted health-conscious consumers seeking alternatives to traditional soft drinks.

The market contracted to 7 786 million liters in 2020 due to the disruptive effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on consumption patterns. However, this period saw the entry of new players in the functional and flavored water segment, introducing innovations that laid groundwork for recovery. From 2021 onward, the market rebounded strongly, reaching 9 336 million liters in 2022 and 9 477 million liters in 2024. This growth was propelled by the launch of new sugar-free sparkling water flavors by international companies, European regulatory changes mandating clearer labeling, and a shift towards online and convenience store distribution channels that improved product accessibility.

Throughout the period, sustained trends towards premiumization, functional benefits, and sustainable packaging further stimulated market expansion. Spanish brands leveraged their reputation for purity and balanced mineralization, while continuous product innovation with ingredients like electrolytes and vitamins kept appealing to evolving health and wellness preferences.

Production mineral and aerated waters in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Spain's mineral and aerated waters production declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 1 170 million US dollars, marking a 4.5% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 6.8%, which translates to an average annual increase of 2.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 252 million US dollars, with the largest year-on-year increase of 14.3% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, M l

Following two years of growth, Spain's mineral and aerated waters production volume decreased. In 2020, the country produced 7 839 million liters, representing an 8.0% decline from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 7.3%, averaging 2.4% per year. The peak volume was reached in 2019 at 8 521 million liters, which also saw the largest annual increase of 10.3%.

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

Exports mineral and aerated waters from Spain

Exports in kind, M l

In 2020, Spain exported 96.7 million liters of mineral and aerated waters, a 9.3% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 16.6%, with an average annual rate of 5.3%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 100.6 million liters, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 21.5%. In contrast, 2019 saw the biggest decline of 12.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—France, Morocco, and Andorra—collectively accounted for 50.9% of Spain's total mineral and aerated waters exports by volume.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Spain's mineral and aerated waters exports reached 57 250 thousand US dollars in 2020, up 38.6% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports surged by 54.2%, averaging 15.5% per year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 22.2% drop, while 2018 posted the highest increase of 42.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Portugal, and Andorra were the top buyers of Spain's mineral and aerated waters by value. France accounted for 38.4% of exports, Portugal for 12.6%, and Andorra for 9.3%, together making up 60.3% of total export value.

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

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

Imports mineral and aerated waters to Spain

Imports in kind, M l

Imports of mineral and aerated waters into Spain fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 43.5 million liters, a sharp 35.4% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports dropped by 34.3%, with an average annual decline of 13.1%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 70.6 million liters, which also saw the largest annual increase of 6.6%.

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

During 2017-2020, France, Italy, and Portugal were the leading suppliers of mineral and aerated waters to Spain by volume. France contributed 42.6% of imports, Italy 24.2%, and Portugal 18.6%, together representing 85.3% of total import volume.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Spain's imports of mineral and aerated waters declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 29 348 thousand US dollars, down 23.6% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 26.1%, averaging a 9.6% annual decrease. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 44 597 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 12.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Italy, and Germany were the primary sources of mineral and aerated waters imports into Spain by value. France made up 56.8% of imports, Italy 17.4%, and Germany 10.2%, collectively accounting for 84.4% of total import value.

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

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