China Bottled Water Market 2025

Projected incremental growth in the China bottled water market is set at USD 10.3 billion, reflecting a CAGR of nearly 4.7% over the forecast period from 2025 to 2030. China’s bottled water market is bolstered by rising health concerns over tap water quality and a growing middle class willing to spend on safe and premium drinking options. Urbanization and the popularity of convenient, on-the-go beverages fuel demand, with consumers increasingly choosing bottled water over traditional sugary drinks. The market also benefits from innovation in flavors and packaging, appealing to a younger, health-focused demographic.

This report offers a detailed examination of the China bottled water market, leveraging historical data from 2020 to 2024 and projecting trends through 2030. It evaluates market size, growth trajectories, and key drivers of change, providing a nuanced view of the industry’s development. Through a structured analysis of product type, packaging type and distribution channel, the report identifies strategic opportunities and challenges, supporting data-driven decision-making.

Market Segmentation

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

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

Competitive Landscape

The report profiles major companies, including 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