The bottled water market in South Africa is likely to register a CAGR of over 8.5% with an incremental growth of USD 399.5 million during the forecast period 2024-2029. Concerns over water quality are one of the primary drivers of growth in the bottled water market. Despite significant improvements in water treatment infrastructure, many consumers still perceive tap water as unsafe due to potential contamination from industrial pollutants, agricultural runoff, and aging municipal systems. These safety concerns drive the demand for bottled water, which is viewed as a more reliable and safer option.
Health and wellness trends are also crucial in shaping the country’s bottled water market. With the expansion of the middle class and increasing disposable incomes, consumers are becoming more health-conscious, seeking products that align with a healthy lifestyle. Bottled water, often marketed as pure and free from contaminants, fits well within this trend, making it a more popular choice compared to sugary or artificially flavored beverages.
Urbanization plays a significant role as well. Rapid urban development has led to a lifestyle that highly values convenience. Bottled water provides a convenient and portable hydration solution for the urban population, which is particularly important in busy metropolitan areas where easy access to clean drinking water is essential, leading to high demand for bottled water.
Economic growth and rising incomes further drive market expansion. As more people can afford premium products, there is a noticeable shift towards higher-quality bottled water brands that promise additional health benefits, such as mineral water or water enhanced with vitamins.
The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the South Africa bottled water industry, presenting detailed market data including historical market size, growth rates, and future forecasts. It offers an in-depth examination of various market categories and subcategories, with a particular focus on key factors such as product type, pack type, and distribution channel. The insights gained from this evaluation help reveal the growth potential within the bottled water sector.
Market Segmentation
The segmentation of the bottled water market in South Africa is outlined below:
Product type: still water, sparkling water, functional and flavored water
Pack type: glass bottles, rigid plastic bottles, others
Distribution channel: convenience and forecourt stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, small grocery stores, HoReCa, e-commerce, others
The South Africa bottled water market is segmented on the basis of product type, pack type, and distribution channel. By product type, the bottled water market in South Africa has been segmented into still water, sparkling water, and functional and flavored water. Based upon pack type, the bottled water market in South Africa is categorized into glass bottles, rigid plastic bottles, and others. On the basis of distribution channel, the bottled water market in South Africa has been segmented into convenience and forecourt stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, small grocery stores, HoReCa, e-commerce, and others.
Competitive Landscape
The South Africa bottled water market is highly competitive. Top players covered in South Africa Bottled Water Market Study are Clover S.A. (Pty) Ltd., Ekhamanzi Springs (Pty) Ltd., Long4Life Limited, MULTISOURCE BEVERAGES (Pty) Ltd., Nestle S.A., PepsiCo Inc., The Coca-Cola Company, Tsitsikamma Crystal Spring Water CC.
The report offers a comprehensive review of the South Africa bottled water market, focusing on key players’ performance over the 2019-2023 period. The information highlights shifts in market share, identifying both established market leaders and emerging players. By utilizing this data, businesses can enhance their competitive positioning, refining their strategies to better navigate a competitive and evolving market landscape.
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key findings
Report scope
Research methodology
Market overviewSouth Africa bottled water market – product type analysis
South Africa bottled water market – pack type analysis
South Africa bottled water market – distribution channel analysis
Key players and market share
– Clover S.A. (Pty) Ltd.
– Ekhamanzi Springs (Pty) Ltd.
– Long4Life Limited
– MULTISOURCE BEVERAGES (Pty) Ltd.
– Nestle S.A.
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Macroeconomic data and forecast
Disclaimer
FIGURES AND TABLES
Table South Africa bottled water market 2019-2029
Chart South Africa bottled water market, net growth, 2019-2029
Chart South Africa bottled water market, growth rates, 2019-2029
Table South Africa bottled water market by product type, 2019-2029
Chart South Africa bottled water market by product type, CAGR historic and forecast, 2019-2029
Chart South Africa bottled water market by product type, 2019-2029
Table South Africa bottled water market by pack type, 2019-2029
Chart South Africa bottled water market by pack type, CAGR historic and forecast, 2019-2029
Chart South Africa bottled water market by pack type, 2019-2029
Table South Africa bottled water market by distribution channel, 2019-2029
Chart South Africa bottled water market by distribution channel, CAGR historic and forecast, 2019-2029
Chart South Africa bottled water market by distribution channel, 2019-2029
Table South Africa bottled water market share (%), by companies, 2019-2023
Chart South Africa bottled water market, by companies, 2023
Table South Africa bottled water market share (%), by brands, 2019-2023
Chart South Africa bottled water market, by brands, 2023
Table South Africa – population (millions) and forecast
Table South Africa – consumer price index (CPI) and forecast
Table South Africa – gross domestic product and forecast
Table South Africa bottled water market: spend as a proportion of GDP (%)
Table South Africa bottled water market: consumption per capita (population)