Western Europe Bottled Water Market 2025

The Western Europe bottled water market is expected to realize a modest increase of USD 19.7 billion, demonstrating a CAGR of about 4.8% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2030. In Western Europe, bottled water market dynamics are guided by lifestyle-driven premiumization and a deeply rooted tradition of mineral water consumption. The region benefits from strong public water systems, yet bottled water remains culturally and nutritionally significant.

European consumers—particularly in Germany, Italy, and France—demonstrate a longstanding preference for mineral-rich water, often consumed for its perceived therapeutic benefits. Sparkling water occupies a significant market share, driven by culinary traditions and mealtime rituals. Heritage brands like San Pellegrino, Evian, and Gerolsteiner are positioned not just as beverages but as lifestyle products, underpinned by rigorous source protection and brand provenance. Regional origin labeling and certifications further reinforce consumer loyalty.

Simultaneously, rising environmental scrutiny has begun to reshape packaging strategies. EU directives on single-use plastics and extended producer responsibility are accelerating the shift toward recycled content and refillable formats. Brands are adopting lightweight bottles, tethered caps, and closed-loop recycling systems to maintain regulatory compliance and consumer goodwill. While sustainability challenges are prominent, they are also unlocking innovation and differentiation in an already competitive marketplace. The ability to reconcile environmental ethics with premium positioning is becoming a strategic imperative in this highly discerning consumer market.

The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the Western Europe bottled water market, offering detailed data on historical market size and growth rates over the past six years, alongside forecasts extending to 2030. It presents an in-depth examination of market categories and subcategories, with a particular focus on key trends shaping the industry across product type, packaging type, distribution channel and country.

Market Segmentation

The following outlines the segmentation of the Western Europe bottled water market:
Product type: flavored water (sparkling flavored water, still flavored water), functional water, sparkling water (sparkling natural mineral water, sparkling purified 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, discounters, food and drinks stores, forecourts, bars and HoReCa, hypermarkets, e-commerce, small grocery stores, supermarkets, vending, others
Country: France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom, others

The Western Europe bottled water market is segmented by product type, packaging type, distribution channel and country. By product type, the market is categorized into flavored water (sparkling flavored water, still flavored water), functional water, sparkling water (sparkling natural mineral water, sparkling purified 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, discounters, food and drinks stores, forecourts, bars and HoReCa, hypermarkets, e-commerce, small grocery stores, supermarkets, vending, and others. Geographically, the market encompasses France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom and others.

Competitive Landscape

The bottled water market is characterized by dominance from key players such as Acqua Minerale San Benedetto S.p.A., Acque Minerali d’Italia S.p.A., Adelholzener Alpenquellen GmbH, Alma Group, Beypazarı Maden Suyu, Bitburger Braugruppe GmbH, Britvic PLC, Calidad Pascual S.A.U., Carlsberg A/S, CHITOS S.A. – ZAGORI, Clearly Drinks Limited, CoGeDi International SpA, Danone S.A., Dr. August Oetker, DyDo Group Holdings Inc., Epirotiki Bottling Company S.A., Fonti di Vinadio S.p.A., FRANKEN BRUNNEN GmbH & Co. KG, Hansa-Heemann AG, Hassia Gruppe, Heineken N.V., Highland Spring Limited, Hochwald Sprudel Schupp GmbH, KIZILAY ICECEK A.S., LGR Holding S.p.A., Mahou-San Miguel Group, Nerios Groupe, Nestle S.A., Ottakringer Getraenke AG, RheinfelsQuellen H. Hovelmann GmbH & Co. KG., S.I.CON srl – Societa Italiana Contenitori, SGAM S.p.A. (Acqua Lete), Sorgente Santa Croce SpA, Spadel SA, The Coca-Cola Company, Uludag Icecek Turk A.S., Vichy Catalan S.A., VILSA-BRUNNEN Otto Rodekohr GmbH, Waldquelle Kobersdorf GmbH and Yasar Holding A.S.

This report delivers an in-depth examination of leading companies in the bottled water sector, analyzing their performance from 2020 to 2024. The results indicate changes in market share, emphasizing both established leaders and new entrants.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
Western Europe Bottled Water Market – Product Type Analysis
Western Europe Bottled Water Market – Packaging Type Analysis
Western Europe Bottled Water Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Western Europe Bottled Water Market – Country Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
Acqua Minerale San Benedetto S.p.A.
Acque Minerali d’Italia S.p.A.
Adelholzener Alpenquellen GmbH
Alma Group
Beypazarı Maden Suyu
Bitburger Braugruppe GmbH
Britvic PLC
Calidad Pascual S.A.U.
Carlsberg A/S
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

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

Companies Mentioned

Acqua Minerale San Benedetto S.p.A.
Acque Minerali d’Italia S.p.A.
Adelholzener Alpenquellen GmbH
Alma Group
Beypazarı Maden Suyu
Bitburger Braugruppe GmbH
Britvic PLC
Calidad Pascual S.A.U.
Carlsberg A/S
CHITOS S.A. – ZAGORI
Clearly Drinks Limited
CoGeDi International SpA
Danone S.A.
Dr. August Oetker
DyDo Group Holdings, Inc.
Epirotiki Bottling Company S.A.
Fonti di Vinadio S.p.A.
FRANKEN BRUNNEN GmbH & Co. KG
Hansa-Heemann, AG
Hassia Gruppe
Heineken N.V.
Highland Spring Limited
Hochwald Sprudel Schupp GmbH
KIZILAY ICECEK A.S.
LGR Holding S.p.A.
Mahou-San Miguel Group
Nerios Groupe
Nestle S.A.
Ottakringer Getraenke AG
RheinfelsQuellen H. Hovelmann GmbH & Co. KG.
S.I.CON srl – Societa Italiana Contenitori
SGAM S.p.A. (Acqua Lete)
Sorgente Santa Croce SpA
Spadel SA
The Coca-Cola Company
Uludag Icecek Turk A.S.
Vichy Catalan, S.A.
VILSA-BRUNNEN Otto Rodekohr GmbH
Waldquelle Kobersdorf GmbH
Yasar Holding A.S.