Mineral and aerated waters market in the United States

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the U.S. market for mineral and aerated waters grew, with volume reaching 17.2 billion liters and value rising to $7.3 billion. This expansion was fueled by American consumers' increasing preference for premium and flavored bottled waters, driven by health and wellness awareness, alongside the category solidifying its position as the best-selling beverage in the country due to demand for functional waters enriched with vitamins and minerals.

Market volume contracted to 16.4 billion liters in 2020, influenced by the global health crisis which altered consumption patterns, even as the pandemic reinforced focus on hydration and mineral-rich waters for nutritional support. By 2021, volume stabilized near 16.3 billion liters while value climbed to $7.8 billion, propelled by growth in the premium segment where consumers sought natural mineral waters with transparent labeling highlighting functional ingredients like electrolytes and specific health benefits.

A sharp recovery followed in 2022, with market volume surging to 18.9 billion liters and value jumping to $9.3 billion. This resurgence was driven by the rapid expansion of flavored and functional waters containing ingredients like probiotics and collagen, coupled with a strong trend toward premiumization and innovation in sustainable packaging and direct-to-consumer business models that intensified competition.

Production mineral and aerated waters in the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, M l

Following two years of growth, the United States saw a decline in its production volume of mineral and aerated waters. In 2020, production reached 15 720 million liters, representing a 5.5% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 4.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 16 642 million liters, while the largest year-over-year increase occurred in 2018 at 8.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2017-2020, M l

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two consecutive years of growth, the United States experienced a decline in the production value of mineral and aerated waters. In 2020, the output was valued at 6 720 million US dollars, reflecting a slight decrease of 1.7% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value rose by 13.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.3%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 6 835 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 13.1% during this period.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports mineral and aerated waters from the United States

Exports in kind, M l

In 2020, the United States exported 134.1 million liters of mineral and aerated waters, showing a moderate contraction of 8.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 8.7%, equating to an annualized decline of 3.0%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 133.1 million liters, which also experienced the largest decline of 9.4%. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest increase in exports at 10.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Japan maintained its position as the dominant partner for the United States in exports of mineral and aerated waters by volume, accounting for 75.7% of total flows. Other markets collectively formed a long tail with smaller shares.

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

World map of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the United States exported mineral and aerated waters valued at 57.3 million US dollars, down by 4.8% from 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 49.1 million US dollars, while the maximum occurred in 2019 at 60.2 million US dollars. The largest decline took place in 2018 at 14.9%, whereas 2019 saw the largest increase of 22.6%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Japan, Canada, and China consistently held leading positions in the export structure of mineral and aerated waters by value. Japan accounted for 54.7% of exports, Canada for 6.4%, and China for 5.7%, jointly representing 66.8% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020

Imports mineral and aerated waters to the United States

Imports in kind, M l

The United States' imports of mineral and aerated waters increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 806.6 million liters, marking a modest advance of 7.4% over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 24.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, France, and Mexico remained the principal suppliers of mineral and aerated waters to the United States by volume. Italy accounted for 36.7% of imports, France for 34.9%, and Mexico for 14.2%, jointly representing 85.8% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Mineral and aerated waters shipments to the United States from abroad increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 1 000 million US dollars, indicating a limited gain of 7.7% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 29.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 8.9%.

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

During the period from 2017 to 2020, Italy, France, and Mexico continued to be the main suppliers of mineral and aerated waters to the United States by value. Italy accounted for 41.5% of imports, France for 32.6%, and Mexico for 12.6%, jointly forming 86.7% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020