In 2023, the sold production of unsweetened mineral waters and aerated waters in the UK stood at 3.201 billion liters. Forecasts indicate a steady year-on-year growth: 3.301 billion liters in 2024, up by 3.12%; 3.416 billion liters in 2025, an increase of 3.48%; 3.529 billion liters in 2026, rising by 3.31%; 3.639 billion liters in 2027, a growth of 3.13%; and 3.747 billion liters in 2028, increasing by 2.98%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates an average increase of approximately 3.20% over these five years.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Growing consumer preference for healthier, unsweetened beverage options.
- Innovations in packaging and flavors that may influence consumer choices.
- Potential impacts of environmental regulations on production and packaging.
