The European Bottled Waters Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) indicates differing inflationary trends across countries in 2024. The Netherlands leads with the highest HICP value at 13.488, followed closely by Austria (13.162) and Hungary (13.102). Scandinavian countries such as Denmark (9.35) and Ireland (9.88) mark the lower end of the spectrum. Analyzing the year-on-year variations, Hungary shows the most significant increase at 7.03%, pointing to rising costs in bottled water. Other notable increases include Poland (6.57%) and the Czech Republic (5.2%), while Denmark experienced a decline of -1.71%.
Long-term trends suggest a consistent increase in HICP across nations, with most countries experiencing slight upward trends annually. Significant upticks in some Eastern European countries might indicate broader regional inflationary pressures on bottled water prices. Monitoring future trends, it is essential to watch for potential regulatory changes, supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical issues, and evolving consumer preferences towards sustainable packaging, which can impact prices further.
Top countries in Bottled Waters HICP by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Indexes 2015 = 100 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 134.88 | 2022 | +6.77% | +3.88% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Austria | 131.62 | 2022 | +14.05% | +4.57% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 131.02 | 2022 | +19.83% | +7.03% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Lithuania | 127.65 | 2022 | +12.83% | +3.94% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovenia | 126.4 | 2022 | +9.77% | +3.9% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 126 | 2022 | +9% | +6.57% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Montenegro | 122.23 | 2022 | +8.1% | +3.16% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 121.67 | 2022 | +5.8% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 121.34 | 2022 | +13.31% | +3.45% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 120.66 | 2022 | +8.43% | View data |
