Sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters market in the Netherlands

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters in the Netherlands rose to 1 910 million liters in 2019, fueled by increasing retail sales and the popularity of new segments like sugar-free flavoured waters, aligning with health and calorie-reduction trends. This expansion followed a period of growing consumer preference for sugar-free options. However, in 2020 the market fell to 1 759 million liters as summer precipitation shortages related to climate change impacted freshwater availability and production, despite a pandemic-induced rise in household water use.

In the following years, demand continued to focus on natural and sugar-free products, with consumers calling for greater label transparency regarding carbonation sources and sugar content. The industry intensified marketing and innovation around sparkling and flavoured waters emphasizing health benefits, while recurring climate-related water shortages remained a factor influencing production conditions.

Production sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters in the Netherlands

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2019, the Netherlands recorded its highest production value for sweetened or flavored mineral and aerated waters at 1 249 million US dollars. However, in 2020, output dropped to 1 184 million US dollars, marking a modest 5.2% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the three-year period from 2018 to 2020, production declined by 4.4%, with an average annual growth rate of -1.5%. The largest year-over-year increase occurred in 2019, at 0.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, M l

In 2019, the Netherlands produced its highest volume of sweetened or flavored mineral and aerated waters at 1 880 million liters. In 2020, production fell to 1 781 million liters, representing a modest 5.2% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, overall production grew by 17.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.6%. The largest year-over-year increase was recorded in 2019, at 24.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021, M l

Exports sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters from the Netherlands

Exports in kind, M l

Exports of sweetened or flavored mineral and aerated waters from the Netherlands have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country exported 896 million liters, showing a substantial 17.8% increase compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 36.4%, equating to an average annual rate of 10.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021, M l

From 2018 to 2021, Belgium, the United Kingdom, and France consistently held the top positions in the Netherlands' export structure for sweetened or flavored mineral and aerated waters by volume. Belgium accounted for 27.8% of exports, the United Kingdom for 13.8%, and France for 11.9%. Together, these three countries represented 53.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

Exports of sweetened or flavored mineral and aerated waters from the Netherlands have increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, export value reached 1 034 million US dollars, indicating a significant 30.4% gain compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 74.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 20.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands' exports of sweetened or flavored mineral and aerated waters by value were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. Belgium accounted for 24.2% of export value, the United Kingdom for 12.7%, and France for 12.2%. Collectively, these three countries represented 49.1% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021

Imports sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters to the Netherlands

Imports in kind, M l

Imports of sweetened or flavored mineral and aerated waters into the Netherlands have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2021, import volume was recorded at 1 070 million liters, showing a steep 44.9% increase compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 47.3%, equating to an average annual rate of 13.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021, M l

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Belgium, and Austria consistently led the Netherlands' import structure for sweetened or flavored mineral and aerated waters by volume. Germany accounted for 52.9% of imports, Belgium for 20.8%, and Austria for 7.0%. Together, these three countries represented 80.7% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of sweetened or flavored mineral and aerated waters into the Netherlands have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, import value totaled 638 million US dollars, marking a significant 16.0% advance compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 18.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.7%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 518 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 4.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Austria, and Belgium were the principal sources for the Netherlands' imports of sweetened or flavored mineral and aerated waters by value. Germany accounted for 31.2% of import value, Austria for 22.5%, and Belgium for 21.1%. Collectively, these three countries represented 74.7% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021