The analysis of bottled water prices in Slovakia from 2010 to 2019 indicates fluctuations, with prices per liter peaking at €0.31 in 2010 and 2011 and then gradually declining to €0.25 by 2019. This reflects a downward trend over the period. The most significant year-on-year variation occurred between 2018 and 2019 with a -10.71% decrease. Between 2013 and 2019, compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) revealed a -1.28% average annual decline. In 2023, the price stood at €0.24 per liter.
Looking ahead, future trends to watch include environmental sustainability impacting packaging costs, potential regulatory changes affecting pricing, and evolving consumer preferences towards alternative hydration sources which may influence bottled water demand and pricing.
