Mineral and aerated waters market in United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

The U.S. market for mineral and aerated waters expanded from 16 935 million liters in 2018 to 17 247 million liters in 2019, with value rising from 6 505 million US dollars to 7 333 million US dollars. This growth was driven by rising consumer demand linked to perceived health benefits, such as improved heart and digestive health, alongside urbanization trends that increased bottled water consumption in metropolitan areas.

Market volume declined to 16 384 million liters in 2020 while value held stable at 7 265 million US dollars, indicating a consumer shift toward higher-priced products. Volume stabilized near 16 294 million liters in 2021, but value grew to 7 762 million US dollars, reflecting continued premiumization. A strong recovery followed in 2022, with volume surging to 18 933 million liters and value reaching 9 305 million US dollars, marking a period of significant market expansion.

Recent industry developments include the launch of innovative products like Source's Sky Wtr, produced sustainably from air and sunlight, and a growing consumer preference for premium, flavored, and functional waters enriched with vitamins and minerals. Concurrently, regulatory and market shifts favoring sustainable packaging, such as recycled aluminum and plant-based plastics, have prompted new product launches from major companies.

Production mineral and aerated waters in United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

In kind, 2017-2020, M l

Following two consecutive years of growth, mineral and aerated water production in the United States of America, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, experienced a decline. In 2020, production totaled 15,720 million liters, marking a moderate decrease of 5.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 4.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 1.4%. The peak production was recorded in 2019 at 16,642 million liters, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 with an 8.5% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in kind, 2017-2020, M l

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of upward movement, the value of mineral and aerated water production in the United States of America, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, saw a downturn. In 2020, the output was valued at 6,720 million US dollars, reflecting a slight contraction of 1.7% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 13.4%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%. The highest value was achieved in 2019 at 6,835 million US dollars, with the most significant increase also occurring that year at 13.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports mineral and aerated waters from United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

Exports in kind, M l

In 2020, cross-border shipments of mineral and aerated waters from the United States of America, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, amounted to 134.1 million liters, representing an 8.5% reduction compared to 2019. 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, with the largest drop occurring that year at 9.4%. In contrast, the most substantial increase was observed in 2019, with a 10.2% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in kind, 2017-2020, M l

From 2017 to 2020, Japan emerged as the dominant market for exports in kind, accounting for 75.7% of total flows, while other countries collectively made up the remaining share.

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

World map of product's exports from United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the United States of America, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, exported mineral and aerated waters valued at 57.3 million US dollars, representing a 4.8% decline from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 49.1 million US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 60.2 million US dollars. The most significant decline took place in 2018 with a 14.9% drop, whereas the largest increase was in 2019 with a 22.6% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Japan, Canada, and China were the primary buyers of mineral and aerated waters from the United States of America, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Japan led with 54.7% of exports in value terms, followed by Canada at 6.4% and China at 5.7%. Together, these three countries comprised 66.8% of total export value.

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

World map of product's exports from United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in value, 2017-2020

Imports mineral and aerated waters to United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

Imports in kind, M l

Imported volumes of mineral and aerated waters in the United States of America, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 806.6 million liters, showing a measured gain of 7.4% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 24.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in kind, 2017-2020, M l

During 2017–2020, Italy, France, and Mexico formed the main cluster of markets for imports in kind. Italy accounted for 36.7% of imports, France for 34.9%, and Mexico for 14.2%. Collectively, these three countries represented 85.8% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of imported mineral and aerated waters in the United States of America, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 602.3 million US dollars, indicating a modest increase of 7.7% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, import value increased by 29.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, France, and Mexico consistently remained the primary sources for imports in value terms. Italy held 41.5% of import value, France 32.6%, and Mexico 12.6%. Together, these three countries accounted for 86.7% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in value, 2017-2020