China Bottled Water Market 2025

Projected growth in the China bottled water market includes an incremental increase of USD 9.3 billion, with a CAGR of nearly 4.3% through 2030. China’s bottled water market stands as one of the largest and most complex globally, driven by enduring distrust in tap water infrastructure and an increasingly stratified consumer base shaped by health, status, and regional identity.

Notwithstanding decades of infrastructure development, trust in municipal tap water remains low across urban and rural areas. Highly publicized contamination incidents—including the discovery of heavy metals and industrial pollutants—have entrenched skepticism, particularly among middle- and upper-income households. Bottled water has become the default option for drinking, and in many cases, for cooking as well. Penetration extends deep into rural townships, supported by an extensive logistics network and price-competitive domestic brands. In large urban clusters such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, bottled water is near-ubiquitous across offices, schools, and transport hubs.

At the same time, a pronounced stratification in consumer preferences is reshaping the competitive landscape. Premiumization, particularly among middle-class and younger consumers, has created opportunities for brands that emphasize natural sourcing, mineral content, and wellness narratives. Nongfu Spring, Ganten, and Tibet 5100 have built robust brand equity by positioning their products as both safe and superior in taste and origin. These products frequently feature stories about high-altitude springs, glacial meltwater, and ecological sustainability—tailored to aspirational consumers via e-commerce channels and social media campaigns. With rising disposable income, consumers are willing to trade up for perceived purity and prestige, driving a bifurcated market where low-cost purified water and high-end mineral water co-exist with minimal overlap. Regulatory tightening by the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has further formalized industry standards, enhancing consumer confidence and protecting brand value.

The report delivers a comprehensive dataset on the China bottled water market, detailing annual market size and growth rates over the past six years, alongside projections through 2030. It offers an in-depth examination of market segments and subcategories, with a particular focus on evolving trends by product type, packaging type and distribution channel.

Market Segmentation

The China bottled water market is categorized into the following segments:
Product type: flavored water, functional water, sparkling water (sparkling natural mineral water, sparkling spring water), still water (still natural mineral water, still purified water, still spring water)
Packaging type: flexible packaging, glass, metal, rigid plastic
Distribution channel: convenience stores, forecourts, bars and HoReCa, hypermarkets, e-commerce, small grocery stores, supermarkets, vending, others

The bottled water market in China is segmented based on product type, packaging type and distribution channel. The market is classified by product type into flavored water, functional water, sparkling water (sparkling natural mineral water, sparkling spring water), and still water (still natural mineral water, still purified water, still spring water). The packaging type segmentation covers flexible packaging, glass, metal, and rigid plastic. Distribution channel segmentation comprises convenience stores, forecourts, bars and HoReCa, hypermarkets, e-commerce, small grocery stores, supermarkets, vending, and others.

Competitive Landscape

Key players dominating the bottled water market include Blue Sword Group Co. Ltd., China Resources (Holdings) Co. Ltd., Danone S.A., Hangzhou Yangshengtang Co. Ltd., Hutchison Whampoa Limited (HWL), JDB Group, Jiaozuo Mingren Natural Medicine Co. Ltd., Jinmailang Foods Co. Ltd., Nestle S.A., Shenzhen Ganten Food & Beverage Co. Ltd., The China Evergrande Group, The Coca-Cola Company, The Hangzhou Wahaha Group Co. Ltd. and Ting Hsin International Group.

This comprehensive report analyzes the performance of leading companies in the bottled water sector from 2020 to 2024. The findings highlight shifts in market share, revealing both established market leaders and emerging competitors.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
China Bottled Water Market – Product Type Analysis
China Bottled Water Market – Packaging Type Analysis
China Bottled Water Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
Blue Sword Group Co., Ltd.
China Resources (Holdings) Co., Ltd.
Danone S.A.
Hangzhou Yangshengtang Co., Ltd.
Hutchison Whampoa Limited (HWL)
JDB Group
Jiaozuo Mingren Natural Medicine Co., Ltd.
Jinmailang Foods Co., Ltd.
Nestle S.A.
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

FIGURES AND TABLES
Table China Bottled Water Market 2020-2030
Chart China Bottled Water Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart China Bottled Water Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table China Bottled Water Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart China Bottled Water Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart China Bottled Water Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table China Bottled Water Market by Packaging Type, 2020-2030
Chart China Bottled Water Market by Packaging Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart China Bottled Water Market by Packaging Type, 2020-2030
Table China Bottled Water Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart China Bottled Water Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart China Bottled Water Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table China Bottled Water Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart China Bottled Water Market, by Companies, 2024
Table China Bottled Water Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart China Bottled Water Market, by Brands, 2024
Table China – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table China – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table China – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table China Bottled Water Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table China Bottled Water Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)

Companies Mentioned

Blue Sword Group Co., Ltd.
China Resources (Holdings) Co., Ltd.
Danone S.A.
Hangzhou Yangshengtang Co., Ltd.
Hutchison Whampoa Limited (HWL)
JDB Group
Jiaozuo Mingren Natural Medicine Co., Ltd.
Jinmailang Foods Co., Ltd.
Nestle S.A.
Shenzhen Ganten Food & Beverage Co., Ltd.
The China Evergrande Group
The Coca-Cola Company
The Hangzhou Wahaha Group Co., Ltd.
Ting Hsin International Group