PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1814001
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1814001
China Premium Bottled Water Market Size, Share, & Trends Analysis Report By Product, By Distribution Channel, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2033
China Premium Bottled Water Market Summary
The China premium bottled water market was valued at USD 3.10 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 6.54 billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 8.5% from 2025 to 2033. Market growth in China is primarily driven by rising disposable incomes, a shift in consumer preferences toward healthy and natural hydration options, and the strong appeal of luxury brands.
Demand for high-quality, imported, artisan bottled water, premium packaging expands the customer base among affluent urban consumers and hospitality businesses. Urban consumer demand is a key growth driver in the China premium bottled water industry. In major cities such as Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou, affluent households purchase high-quality bottled water from natural springs, prioritizing health benefits and product authenticity. The rise in disposable incomes, modern packaging formats such as glass bottles, and a growing interest in trusted regional water sources continue to expand the premium segment. Companies launch differentiated product lines with clear provenance to strengthen market presence and address these evolving expectations. For instance, in December 2024, Nongfu Spring launched a new natural mineral water, offering 380 milliliter glass bottles sourced from Changbai Mountain at a mid-tier price through key retail channels.
Premium position, focus on sustainability, and greater health awareness strengthen the market. Consumers now prefer bottled water with certified purity, balanced mineral content, and responsibly sourced ingredients. To meet these demands, brands adopt sustainable practices, shift to eco-friendly packaging, and introduce sparkling and flavored premium lines. Wider placement in luxury hotels, fine dining venues, and upscale retail outlets increases brand visibility while maintaining exclusivity. Constant innovation, strong branding, and targeted partnerships support market expansion.
Consumer Insights
Shifting lifestyles and stronger health awareness among younger urban consumers shape the China premium bottled water industry. Millennials and Gen Z choose bottled water that matches their focus on wellness, sustainability, and trusted natural sources. Demand for glass packaging, certified mineral content, and clear origin labels reflects this preference, especially in Tier 1 and 2 cities with higher disposable incomes.
Demographic shifts and rapid urbanization continue to diversify premium consumption patterns. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the urbanization rate in China reached 66.16% by the end of 2023. This expansion is expected to create a larger base of affluent urban households willing to pay a premium for safe, certified mineral water that reflects status and healthy living.
China Premium Bottled Water Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at the country level and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the China premium bottled water market report based on product and distribution channel:
- Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Spring Water
- Sparkling Water
- Mineral Water
- Others
- Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
- Specialty Stores
- Online
- Others
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.4. Primary Research
- 1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Snapshot
- 2.2. Segment Snapshot
- 2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. China Premium Bottled Water Market Variables, Trends & Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.1.1. Parent Market Outlook
- 3.1.2. Related Market Outlook
- 3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.3. Market Dynamics
- 3.3.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.3.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.3.3. Industry Challenges
- 3.3.4. Industry Opportunities
- 3.4. Industry Analysis Tools
- 3.4.1. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.5. Market Entry Strategies
- 3.6. China Premium Bottled Water Retail Pricing Analysis, 2024 (USD)
Chapter 4. Consumer Behavior Analysis
- 4.1. Demographic Analysis
- 4.2. Consumer Trends and Preferences
- 4.3. Factors Affecting Buying Decision
- 4.4. Consumer Product Adoption
- 4.5. Observations & Recommendations
Chapter 5. China Premium Bottled Water Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. China Premium Bottled Water Market Product: Key Takeaways
- 5.2. Product Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
- 5.3. China Premium Bottled Water Market Estimates & Forecast, By Product, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.3.1. Spring Water
- 5.3.1.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.3.2. Sparkling Water
- 5.3.2.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.3.3. Mineral Water
- 5.3.3.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.3.4. Others
- 5.3.4.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.3.1. Spring Water
Chapter 6. China Premium Bottled Water Market: Distribution Channel Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. China Premium Bottled Water Market Distribution Channel: Key Takeaways
- 6.2. Distribution Channel Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
- 6.3. China Premium Bottled Water Market Estimates & Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.1. Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
- 6.3.1.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.2. Specialty Stores
- 6.3.2.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3. Online
- 6.3.3.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.4. Others
- 6.3.4.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.1. Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
Chapter 7. China Premium Bottled Water Market - Competitive Landscape
- 7.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis by Key Market Participants
- 7.2. Company Categorization
- 7.3. Financial Performance
- 7.4. Product Benchmarking
- 7.5. Company Market Share, 2024
- 7.6. Company Heat Map/ Positioning Analysis
- 7.7. Strategy Mapping
- 7.8. Company Profiles
- 7.8.1. Nongfu Spring
- 7.8.1.1. Company Overview
- 7.8.1.2. Financial Performance
- 7.8.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.8.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.8.2. Tibet Glacier Mineral Water Co., Ltd.
- 7.8.2.1. Company Overview
- 7.8.2.2. Financial Performance
- 7.8.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.8.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.8.3. Kunlun Mountains Mineral Water
- 7.8.3.1. Company Overview
- 7.8.3.2. Financial Performance
- 7.8.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.8.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.8.4. evian (DANONE)
- 7.8.4.1. Company Overview
- 7.8.4.2. Financial Performance
- 7.8.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.8.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.8.5. Jingtian (Shenzhen) Food and Beverage Group Co., Ltd.
- 7.8.5.1. Company Overview
- 7.8.5.2. Financial Performance
- 7.8.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.8.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.8.1. Nongfu Spring
List of Tables
- Table 1. China premium bottled water market estimates and forecast, by product, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 2. China premium bottled water market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
List of Figures
- Fig. 1 China premium bottled water market segmentation
- Fig. 2 Information procurement
- Fig. 3 Primary research pattern
- Fig. 4 Primary research approaches
- Fig. 5 Primary research process
- Fig. 6 Market snapshot
- Fig. 7 Product segment snapshot
- Fig. 8 Distribution channel segment snapshot
- Fig. 9 Competitive landscape snapshot
- Fig. 10 China premium bottled water market value, 2024 (USD Million)
- Fig. 11 China premium bottled water market - Industry value chain analysis
- Fig. 12 China premium bottled water market dynamics
- Fig. 13 China premium bottled water market: Porter's analysis
- Fig. 14 China premium bottled water market, by product: Key takeaways
- Fig. 15 China premium bottled water market, by product: Market share, 2024 & 2033
- Fig. 16 Spring water market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 17 Sparkling water market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 18 Mineral water market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 19 Others market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 20 China premium bottled water market, by distribution channel: Key takeaways
- Fig. 21 China premium bottled water market, by distribution channel: Market share, 2024 & 2033
- Fig. 22 Supermarkets & hypermarkets market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 23 Specialty stores market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 24 Online market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 25 Others market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 26 Key company categorization
- Fig. 27 Strategic framework
