Bottled Water Processing Market by Equipment, Technology, Capacity, Application

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[183 Pages Report] The Bottled Water Processing Market size was estimated at USD 23.76 billion in 2023 and expected to reach USD 25.73 billion in 2024, at a CAGR 8.35% to reach USD 41.68 billion by 2030.

Bottled water processing refers to the steps and procedures implemented to purify, treat, and package drinking water into bottles for consumer use. This process encompasses various phases, including the sourcing of water, its filtration and purification to remove impurities and contaminants, and ensuring that the water meets industry and government standards for safety and quality. The purified water is then filled into sanitized bottles and sealed to maintain cleanliness and freshness before distribution to retailers and consumers. Growing investment in sustainable water sourcing and processing methods with expanding urban populations and lifestyle changes leads to a higher demand for convenient products. However, the high operational costs of advanced filtration technologies with environmental concerns due to plastic bottle waste may impede market growth. Nevertheless, the adoption of smart technology for inventory and supply chain optimization and the introduction of functional waters with added health benefits are expected to create potential opportunities for market growth.

KEY MARKET STATISTICS
Base Year [2023]	USD 23.76 billion
Estimated Year [2024]	USD 25.73 billion
Forecast Year [2030]	USD 41.68 billion
CAGR (%)	8.35%

Equipment: Growing preference for the filters that ensures the purity and safety of bottled water

Blow molders are essential in the bottled water processing line, creating the container that will ultimately hold the water. They are widely used because of their ability to produce bottles at high speeds and with consistent quality. Blow molders are a critical choice for businesses aiming to control bottle production in-house and those looking for customization and flexibility in bottle shapes and sizes. Bottle washers are used to clean and sterilize bottles before they are filled with water, ensuring the removal of contaminants and maintaining the purity of the bottled product. This equipment is imperative for companies prioritizing high hygiene standards, especially those using recycled bottles. Fillers and cappers play a crucial role in bottling by accurately dispensing water into bottles and securely sealing them to maintain product quality. Essential for all bottling operations, the preference for these systems depends on the required speed, accuracy, and type of capping needed. Filters are vital in ensuring the purity and safety of bottled water, removing impurities and pathogens that could affect taste or health. Filters are a core requirement for staying compliant with health and safety standards, which is critical in regions with stringent regulations. Shrink wrappers package bottled water for transportation and retail, providing a means to brand, protect, and efficiently bundle products for sale. Shrink wrappers are chosen by companies focusing on retail presentation and cost-effective packaging methods.

Application: Evolving application of bottled water processing for flavored water

Flavored water, where water is enhanced with various flavors without the addition of sugars or artificial sweeteners in most cases. This category has grown substantially due to consumer preference for healthier alternatives to sugary drinks. Product development within this niche focuses on natural flavor infusions, such as fruit or herb extracts, emphasizing low-calorie options and unique flavor combinations. Sparkling water is a dynamic sector within the bottled water market characterized by carbonation, which provides a fizzy texture that appeals to those seeking an alternative to soft drinks. The processing of sparkling water involves infusing carbon dioxide under pressure, creating a distinctive product that caters to consumers looking for refreshing beverages with an effervescent sensation but without the high sugar content of sodas. Still, water encompasses non-carbonated, purified, or spring water options sold in various-sized bottles. As the most fundamental form of bottled water, still water is an essential commodity with widespread consumption. Furthermore, contemporary trends such as eco-friendly packaging and incorporating value-added elements, including minerals or electrolytes, are critical factors shaping the still water market dynamics.

Regional Insights

The bottled water processing market in the Americas has been experiencing consistent growth due to moving consumer preferences towards healthier hydration alternatives, with a notable decline in the consumption of sugary drinks. The bottled water segment here is highly competitive, with innovation focusing on eco-friendly packaging and enhanced water products that offer added health benefits. South America also shows potential with a rising middle class and heightened concerns about tap water quality. Innovations in the region are often geared towards sustainable sourcing and packaging. Europe holds a significant position in the bottled water processing market due to stringent quality regulations driving the demand for advanced processing technologies. The Middle East shows robust growth prospects, attributed to scarcity of potable water and high consumption rates of bottled water. In Africa, the market is gradually expanding with urbanization and the need for reliable water sources. Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing market for bottled water processing, mainly due to rapid urbanization, rising health consciousness, and increasing disposable incomes in countries including China and India. Improved retail distribution channels and growing tourism contribute to the region's market growth. Businesses in the region are investing in advanced filtration and purification technologies to meet consumer expectations.

FPNV Positioning Matrix

The FPNV Positioning Matrix is pivotal in evaluating the Bottled Water Processing Market. It offers a comprehensive assessment of vendors, examining key metrics related to Business Strategy and Product Satisfaction. This in-depth analysis empowers users to make well-informed decisions aligned with their requirements. Based on the evaluation, the vendors are then categorized into four distinct quadrants representing varying levels of success: Forefront (F), Pathfinder (P), Niche (N), or Vital (V).

Market Share Analysis

The Market Share Analysis is a comprehensive tool that provides an insightful and in-depth examination of the current state of vendors in the Bottled Water Processing Market. By meticulously comparing and analyzing vendor contributions in terms of overall revenue, customer base, and other key metrics, we can offer companies a greater understanding of their performance and the challenges they face when competing for market share. Additionally, this analysis provides valuable insights into the competitive nature of the sector, including factors such as accumulation, fragmentation dominance, and amalgamation traits observed over the base year period studied. With this expanded level of detail, vendors can make more informed decisions and devise effective strategies to gain a competitive edge in the market.

Key Company Profiles

The report delves into recent significant developments in the Bottled Water Processing Market, highlighting leading vendors and their innovative profiles. These include Accutek Packaging Equipment Companies, Inc., Alfa Laval AB, Coca-Cola Company, Danone S.A., E-ROTEK WATER SYSTEMS CO., LTD., EVERGREEN TECHNOLOGIES, GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft (GEA), HOBART UK, Inline Filling Systems Inc., KHS Group, Koch Membrane Systems Inc., Lenntech B.V., Marlo Incorporated, Merck KGaA, Norland International Inc., Packwell India Machinery, Pall Corporation, Parker Hannifin Corp., Pepsico Inc., Sartorius AG, Seychelles Environmental Technologies, Inc., Shibuya Corporation, The 3M Company, Velocity Equipment Solutions Inc., and Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions.

Market Segmentation & Coverage

This research report categorizes the Bottled Water Processing Market to forecast the revenues and analyze trends in each of the following sub-markets:

Equipment
- Blow Molders
- Bottle Washers
- Fillers & Cappers
- Filters
- Shrink Wrappers

Technology
- Bottle Washing & Filling
- Chlorination
- Microfiltration
- Reverse Osmosis
- Ultrafiltration

Capacity
- 10,001 to 30,000 Liters Per Day
- Less than 10,000 Liters Per Day
- More than 30,000 Litres Per Day

Application
- Flavored Water
- Sparkling Water
- Still Water

Region
- Americas
  - Argentina
  - Brazil
  - Canada
  - Mexico
  - United States
    - California
    - Florida
    - Illinois
    - New York
    - Ohio
    - Pennsylvania
    - Texas
- Asia-Pacific
  - Australia
  - China
  - India
  - Indonesia
  - Japan
  - Malaysia
  - Philippines
  - Singapore
  - South Korea
  - Taiwan
  - Thailand
  - Vietnam

Europe, Middle East & Africa
- Denmark
- Egypt
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Israel
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Nigeria
- Norway
- Poland
- Qatar
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Turkey
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom

The report offers valuable insights on the following aspects:

1. Market Penetration: It presents comprehensive information on the market provided by key players.

2. Market Development: It delves deep into lucrative emerging markets and analyzes the penetration across mature market segments.

3. Market Diversification: It provides detailed information on new product launches, untapped geographic regions, recent developments, and investments.

4. Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: It conducts an exhaustive assessment of market shares, strategies, products, certifications, regulatory approvals, patent landscape, and manufacturing capabilities of the leading players.

5. Product Development & Innovation: It offers intelligent insights on future technologies, R&D activities, and breakthrough product developments.

The report addresses key questions such as:

1. What is the market size and forecast of the Bottled Water Processing Market?

2. Which products, segments, applications, and areas should one consider investing in over the forecast period in the Bottled Water Processing Market?

3. What are the technology trends and regulatory frameworks in the Bottled Water Processing Market?

4. What is the market share of the leading vendors in the Bottled Water Processing Market?

5. Which modes and strategic moves are suitable for entering the Bottled Water Processing Market?

Product Code: MRR-431752EA4A0C

1. Preface

1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Stakeholders

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Define: Research Objective
2.2. Determine: Research Design
2.3. Prepare: Research Instrument
2.4. Collect: Data Source
2.5. Analyze: Data Interpretation
2.6. Formulate: Data Verification
2.7. Publish: Research Report
2.8. Repeat: Report Update

3. Executive Summary

4. Market Overview

5. Market Insights

5.1. Market Dynamics
- 5.1.1. Drivers
  - 5.1.1.1. Expanding urban populations and lifestyle changes lead to higher demand for convenient products
  - 5.1.1.2. Investment in sustainable water sourcing and processing methods
  - 5.1.1.3. Growing consumer awareness regarding health benefits associated with the consumption of clean and pure water
- 5.1.2. Restraints
  - 5.1.2.1. High operational costs of advanced filtration technologies
- 5.1.3. Opportunities
  - 5.1.3.1. Adoption of smart technology for inventory and supply chain optimization
  - 5.1.3.2. Introduction of functional waters with added health benefits
- 5.1.4. Challenges
  - 5.1.4.1. Environmental concerns due to plastic bottle waste coupled with stringent regulatory standards for water quality and packaging
5.2. Market Segmentation Analysis
- 5.2.1. Equipment: Growing preference for the filters that ensures the purity and safety of bottled water
- 5.2.2. Application: Evolving application of bottled water processing for flavored water
5.3. Market Disruption Analysis
5.4. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 5.4.1. Threat of New Entrants
- 5.4.2. Threat of Substitutes
- 5.4.3. Bargaining Power of Customers
- 5.4.4. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 5.4.5. Industry Rivalry
5.5. Value Chain & Critical Path Analysis
5.6. Pricing Analysis
5.7. Technology Analysis
5.8. Patent Analysis
5.9. Trade Analysis
5.10. Regulatory Framework Analysis

6. Bottled Water Processing Market, by Equipment

6.1. Introduction
6.2. Blow Molders
6.3. Bottle Washers
6.4. Fillers & Cappers
6.5. Filters
6.6. Shrink Wrappers

7. Bottled Water Processing Market, by Technology

7.1. Introduction
7.2. Bottle Washing & Filling
7.3. Chlorination
7.4. Microfiltration
7.5. Reverse Osmosis
7.6. Ultrafiltration

8. Bottled Water Processing Market, by Capacity

8.1. Introduction
8.2. 10,001 to 30,000 Liters Per Day
8.3. Less than 10,000 Liters Per Day
8.4. More than 30,000 Litres Per Day

9. Bottled Water Processing Market, by Application

9.1. Introduction
9.2. Flavored Water
9.3. Sparkling Water
9.4. Still Water

10. Americas Bottled Water Processing Market

10.1. Introduction
10.2. Argentina
10.3. Brazil
10.4. Canada
10.5. Mexico
10.6. United States

11. Asia-Pacific Bottled Water Processing Market

11.1. Introduction
11.2. Australia
11.3. China
11.4. India
11.5. Indonesia
11.6. Japan
11.7. Malaysia
11.8. Philippines
11.9. Singapore
11.10. South Korea
11.11. Taiwan
11.12. Thailand
11.13. Vietnam

12. Europe, Middle East & Africa Bottled Water Processing Market

12.1. Introduction
12.2. Denmark
12.3. Egypt
12.4. Finland
12.5. France
12.6. Germany
12.7. Israel
12.8. Italy
12.9. Netherlands
12.10. Nigeria
12.11. Norway
12.12. Poland
12.13. Qatar
12.14. Russia
12.15. Saudi Arabia
12.16. South Africa
12.17. Spain
12.18. Sweden
12.19. Switzerland
12.20. Turkey
12.21. United Arab Emirates
12.22. United Kingdom

13. Competitive Landscape

13.1. Market Share Analysis, 2023
13.2. FPNV Positioning Matrix, 2023
13.3. Competitive Scenario Analysis
- 13.3.1. Krones Intends To Expand Its Portfolio Into Injection Molding With The Imminent Acquisition Of Netstal
- 13.3.2. LifeStraw's Iconic Water Filter is Now Pocket-Sized Capable of Excluding Major Amount of Microorganisms
- 13.3.3. KHS Reduces Bottle Neck Changeover Time to 86 Minutes With A New Stretch Blow Molder
13.4. Strategy Analysis & Recommendation

14. Competitive Portfolio

14.1. Key Company Profiles
14.2. Key Product Portfolio