Sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters in Poland began the period at 3 082 million liters in 2018, supported by a nearly 9% increase in production of sweetened and flavoured varieties that year, driven by a growing health trend that encouraged consumers to choose bottled water as a healthier alternative to sugary drinks. After a decline to 2 864 million liters in 2019, the market stabilized at 2 911 million liters in 2020, a year in which planned sugar tax legislation and rising consumer awareness about reducing sugar intake began influencing purchasing behavior, though the tax's implementation was postponed.

A sharp contraction occurred in 2021, with market volume dropping to 2 271 million liters. This was directly driven by a reported near-halving of sales volumes for flavoured waters as consumers shifted preferences. The market recovered partially to 2 443 million liters in 2022. This rebound was fueled by growing interest in the zero-calorie flavoured water segment, which offset some of the decline from sugar-sweetened varieties following the introduction of the sugar fee that specifically impacted drinks with added sugar.

Market volume dipped again to 2 317 million liters in 2023, consistent with low daily consumption rates for flavoured waters and a sustained health trend favoring plain mineral water. A final rise to 2 628 million liters in 2024 was underpinned by the publication of an official list of approved natural mineral waters by the Chief Sanitary Inspector, enhancing quality assurance and consumer trust, alongside the continued expansion of zero-calorie and organic product segments in a market long dominated by major players like Coca-Cola, Maspex, and PepsiCo.

Production sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Poland's production of sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters saw a two-year increase before declining. In 2020, output was valued at 1 308 million US dollars, marking a moderate 7.9% decrease from the previous year. Production peaked in 2019 at 1 420 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase occurring in 2018 at 14.8%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 10.7%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 3.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, M l

In 2020, Poland produced 3 496 million litres of sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters, reflecting a limited 3.9% increase compared to 2019. Production reached its highest level in 2018 at 3 542 million litres, with the largest annual increase that year at 12.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 5.0%. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 11%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 3.5%.

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

Exports sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters from Poland

Exports in kind, M l

Export volumes of sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters from Poland increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totalled 748.8 million litres, marking a 22.6% year-over-year gain. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 77.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 21.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports of sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters from Poland were relatively evenly distributed. Lithuania accounted for 12.4% of exports in kind, Germany for 8.7%, and Czechia for 8.6%, with these three countries together making up only 29.7% of total flows.

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, M $ US

Exports of sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters from Poland increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, Poland exported 412.5 million US dollars worth of these products, showing a substantial 24.1% year-over-year advance. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 84.9%, corresponding to an annualized growth rate of 22.7%.

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

During 2017–2020, the United Kingdom, France, and Czechia were the largest buyers of sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters from Poland in value terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 9.4% of exports, France for 8.5%, and Czechia for 8.1%, but their combined share was limited to 26.0% of total exports, indicating a diversified country structure.

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

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

Imports sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters to Poland

Imports in kind, M l

Import volumes of sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters into Poland increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 163.7 million litres, which is 47.5% higher than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 112.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 28.7%.

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

Over the period 2017–2020, Czechia, Austria, and Ireland remained the leading sources for imports of sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters into Poland in kind. Czechia accounted for 27.4% of imports, Austria for 21.0%, and Ireland for 14.1%, with their combined share totalling 62.5% of total flows.

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, M $ US

Poland's imports of sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports tallied 146.2 million US dollars, showing an abrupt gain of 25.3% over the past year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 105.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 27.2%.

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

In 2017–2020, Austria, Czechia, and Ireland continued to head the list of suppliers of sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters to Poland in value terms. Austria accounted for 30.1% of imports, Czechia for 20.5%, and Ireland for 17.8%, jointly taking 68.4% of total imports.

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

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