In 2023, the sold production of unsweetened mineral waters and aerated waters in France stood at 11.284 billion liters. From 2024, the market is forecasted to experience a downward trend, starting at 11.167 billion liters. By 2028, the volume is projected to decrease further to 10.683 billion liters. This represents an average year-on-year decline of approximately 1.15% over the forecasted period.
Notable year-on-year variations include a 1.10% decrease from 2024 to 2025, a 1.11% decrease from 2025 to 2026, a 1.10% decrease from 2026 to 2027, and a 1.10% decrease from 2027 to 2028. Over the last two years leading to 2028, the average compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately -1.13%.
Future trends to watch for include potential changes in consumer preferences towards more sustainable and health-centric beverages, innovations in packaging, and potential economic factors impacting consumer spending power. Additionally, the impact of environmental regulations and initiatives to reduce plastic usage may also influence market dynamics.