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South Africa Bottled Water Market 2025
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The South Africa bottled water market is set to increase from USD 784.4 million in 2024 to USD 1,272.7 million by 2030, reflecting a CAGR of 8.4% over the 2025 to 2030 timeframe. South Africa’s bottled water industry is primarily shaped by public trust issues with tap water and a growing shift toward health-oriented beverage choices.
Although urban areas benefit from reasonably strong public water infrastructure, several municipalities have faced contamination incidents and inconsistent service levels. The 2018 Cape Town water crisis significantly impacted public confidence, prompting a lasting shift in consumer behavior. Bottled water remains a reliable alternative in both emergency preparedness and routine hydration, particularly in regions with known water quality volatility.
Moreover, bottled water has benefited from the country’s increasing scrutiny of sugar consumption. Government-led initiatives, including the Health Promotion Levy, have encouraged a move away from carbonated drinks. Middle- and high-income consumers are now more likely to select bottled water for its health credentials, often prioritizing options with clear labeling, mineral content disclosures, and environmentally responsible packaging. Growth in e-commerce and bulk delivery services has further supported household-level adoption.
The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the South Africa bottled water market, offering detailed data on historical market size and growth rates over the past six years, alongside forecasts extending to 2030. It presents an in-depth examination of market categories and subcategories, with a particular focus on key trends shaping the industry across product type, packaging type and distribution channel.
Market Segmentation
The following outlines the segmentation of the South Africa bottled water market:
Product type: flavored water (sparkling flavored water, still flavored water), functional water, sparkling water (sparkling natural mineral water, sparkling purified water, sparkling spring water), still water (still natural mineral water, still purified water, still spring water)
Packaging type: flexible packaging, glass, metal, rigid plastic
Distribution channel: convenience stores, discounters, food and drinks stores, forecourts, health and beauty stores, bars and HoReCa, hypermarkets, e-commerce, small grocery stores, supermarkets, warehouse clubs, others
The segmentation of the South Africa bottled water market product type, packaging type and distribution channel. By product type, the market includes flavored water (sparkling flavored water, still flavored water), functional water, sparkling water (sparkling natural mineral water, sparkling purified water, sparkling spring water), and still water (still natural mineral water, still purified water, still spring water). The packaging type segmentation covers flexible packaging, glass, metal, and rigid plastic. Distribution channel segmentation comprises convenience stores, discounters, food and drinks stores, forecourts, health and beauty stores, bars and HoReCa, hypermarkets, e-commerce, small grocery stores, supermarkets, warehouse clubs, and others.
Competitive Landscape
Leading companies in the bottled water market include Clover S.A. (Pty) Ltd., Danone S.A., Ekhamanzi Springs (Pty) Ltd., Long4Life Limited, MULTISOURCE BEVERAGES (Pty) Ltd., Nestle S.A., PepsiCo Inc., The Beverage Company (BevCo), The Coca-Cola Company and Tsitsikamma Crystal Spring Water CC.
This report delivers an in-depth examination of leading companies in the bottled water sector, analyzing their performance from 2020 to 2024. The results indicate changes in market share, emphasizing both established leaders and new entrants.
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
South Africa Bottled Water Market – Product Type Analysis
South Africa Bottled Water Market – Packaging Type Analysis
South Africa Bottled Water Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
Clover S.A. (Pty) Ltd.
Danone S.A.
Ekhamanzi Springs (Pty) Ltd.
Long4Life Limited
MULTISOURCE BEVERAGES (Pty) Ltd.
Nestle S.A.
PepsiCo, Inc.
The Beverage Company (BevCo)
The Coca-Cola Company
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer
FIGURES AND TABLES
Table South Africa Bottled Water Market 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Bottled Water Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Bottled Water Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table South Africa Bottled Water Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Bottled Water Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Bottled Water Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table South Africa Bottled Water Market by Packaging Type, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Bottled Water Market by Packaging Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Bottled Water Market by Packaging Type, 2020-2030
Table South Africa Bottled Water Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Bottled Water Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Bottled Water Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table South Africa Bottled Water Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart South Africa Bottled Water Market, by Companies, 2024
Table South Africa Bottled Water Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart South Africa Bottled Water Market, by Brands, 2024
Table South Africa – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table South Africa – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table South Africa – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table South Africa Bottled Water Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table South Africa Bottled Water Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)
Companies Mentioned
Clover S.A. (Pty) Ltd.
Danone S.A.
Ekhamanzi Springs (Pty) Ltd.
Long4Life Limited
MULTISOURCE BEVERAGES (Pty) Ltd.
Nestle S.A.
PepsiCo, Inc.
The Beverage Company (BevCo)
The Coca-Cola Company
Tsitsikamma Crystal Spring Water CC
What’s Inside?
→ Market Estimates, Forecasts & Historical Data
→ Critical Performance Data and Rankings
→ Emerging Trends, Market Changes
→ PDF Report and Excel Datasheet
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