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According to the Zenith Global 2019 UK Bottled Water Report[i] the total UK water drinks market (plain water and water plus) increased by 7.1% to reach 4,267 million litres in 2018; breaking through the 4 billion litres barrier for the first time. Combining plain water and water plus, it is plain bottled water that dominates with 87.0% of total volumes. This is the same share that it had in 2017; so both plain water and water plus grew at the same rate in 2018. The UK plain bottled water market increased by 7.7% in 2018 to 3,734.9 million litres.

Plain mineral water had 41.3% of the total market in 2018, and plain spring water’s share increased again to 45.8%, meaning spring overtook mineral in the course of the year.

Sparkling water increased more rapidly than small pack still water in 2018. It grew by 13.8% in volume terms in 2018 as it became increasingly popular as a mixer, and is closer as a concept to CSD’s, offering an elevated drinking experience over plain still.

News

  • NSWA to speak at Zenith Global conference in March 9th February 2022
  • Natural Source Waters Association launches video to promote water as the healthiest option 10th January 2022
  • Natural Source Waters Association responds to the Scottish Government’s announcement of the go-live date for the Deposit Return Scheme 16th December 2021
  • Natural Source Waters Association – New Healthy Hydration Habits fact sheet 21st September 2021
  • Highland Spring Group Announces Ambition To Achieve Net Zero by 2040 4th June 2021
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