Flavored Water Market

Global Flavored Water Market Size

The global flavored water market size was worth USD 21.38 billion in 2024. The global market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.50% from 2025 to 2033 and be worth USD 56.95 billion by 2033 from USD 23.84 billion in 2025.

Increased consumer interest in wellness and emerging markets will provide opportunities for this market. Flavored water belongs to the category of beverages that are sold similarly to water. However, it excludes ingredients such as artificial flavors, vitamins, sweeteners, and others. It mainly focuses on images related to health and functional benefits. As health awareness increases among consumers around the world, healthy alternatives to commonly consumed foods and drinks are growing in popularity. Flavored water could be bottled water, purified water, or spring water, while functional water is a derivative with added functional value in the form of minerals, vitamins, and nutrients.

MARKET DRIVERS

The growing obesity prevalence and awareness of the healthy lifestyles are expected to continue to be a major driver of growth in the global flavored water market.

With a growing interest in health and consumer awareness, demand has shifted from carbonated or artificial soft drinks to healthy alternatives, including flavored and functional water. Natural flavors are becoming more popular as consumer health problems inhibit the consumption of artificial flavors and soft drinks. The number of functions is particularly attractive due to the health benefits and reduced exchange costs because the price is almost the same as the price of the perfume. When a variety of flavors and options are available in functional flavors and waters, it will spur market growth as consumers try new flavors and prefer the best. Tasty and functional water is a bit expensive, but these days, when income levels rise, people can ingest premium products like this water, especially in this developing country. This is expected to be an important factor that will have a positive impact on market growth. Manufacturing companies are linking water to their health and beauty regimes to identify the right market. This will continue to affect markets in developing countries during the forecast period. As China's industrialization erupted, the demand for bottled drinking water increased due to the supply. It is currently offering an increase in flavored water and is expected to continue in the near future. The commonly available flavor and functional aqueous products include mixed flavors, cherry, guava, lemon, peach, and apple. Preservatives, pigments, caffeine, and carbonate are not included in this water. As a result, flavor and functional water products are becoming increasingly important to consumers.

Side effects associated with the consumption of carbonated beverages and the growing availability and affordability of flavored water are further promoting global market growth.

Carbonated beverages, such as cola and other drinks contain carbon dioxide and have various side effects, such as weight gain due to high calories, diabetes, high blood sugar load, etc. Rapid urbanization and increasing disposable income stimulate people around the world to become more interested in their health, allowing them to consume more flavored water. As obesity and related health problems increase in the United States and health awareness increases, consumers will be encouraged to choose flavors that are rich in minerals, vitamins, and natural flavors and that feel naturally healthy. In addition, the increase in consumption bases and the growing demand in various regions of the Americas will contribute to the growth of the worldwide market. Also, non-aerated drinks, like functional water have various nutritional benefits. The supply of contaminated water from industry and many other sectors has increased the demand for bottled water, including flavored and functional water. Cargill Inc., a food and beverage manufacturer has developed a variety of functional water ingredients, such as natural, calorie-free sweeteners and cholesterol-lowering agents. In addition, the functional components of water reduce cholesterol and address cardiac and calcium absorption. Some of the driving forces behind the growing demand for clean and potable water are consumers' consumption of premium products due to an aging population, changes in consumer preferences and tastes, increased consumer awareness of healthy alternatives and well-being, greater urbanization and higher disposable income and changes in lifestyle. As demand increases in emerging markets and disposable income rises, it will provide additional growth opportunities for the global flavored water market.

MARKET RESTRAINTS

Stiff competition from alternative products is primarily inhibiting global market growth.

Some of the main challenges in the flavored water market around the world are the availability of alternative products at very similar prices, a balance of flavors, sugar, and other ingredients, and increased campaigns for packaged bottles. There are several protest campaigns against bottle packaging, which can greatly affect the market. The threat of alternatives is a long-standing challenge that can continue to negatively impact market growth.

REPORT COVERAGE

SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS

Global Flavored water market Analysis By Product Type

Still, the segment is holding the dominant share of the flavored water market. It is noncarbonated water that can also be known as mineral water. Still, water is essential for everyone to stay hydrated after exercising or on hot days. The nutrients-filled still water has huge benefits that are ascribed to elevating the growth rate of the market. The sparkling water segment is next in holding a prominent share of the market. This bubbly drink is produced by carbonated gas pressure that causes a sparkling nature, and most of the carbonated water contains added salt to improve the taste.

Global Flavored water market Analysis By Nature

The organic segment is likely to have the highest CAGR by the end of 2029. The rising popularity of organic kind of products to avoid the risk of many health issues is ascribed to bolstering the growth rate of this segment. The conventional segment is likely to gain huge growth opportunities over the growth rate of the market.

Global Flavored water market Analysis By Flavour

The original flavored water segment has had a huge demand for the past many years and shall continue to hold the largest share of the market during the forecast period. Increasing interest in innovative flavored water, especially in developed and emerging countries, among the Gen Z population, is greatly emphasizing the growth rate of the market.

Global Flavored water market Analysis By Packaging

The bottle segment is amplifying the share of the market. The rising interest in the launch of the best packaging style that extends the shelf life is attributed to enhancing the growth rate of flavored water. The bottle packaging type is a more convenient and lightweight style with a cost-effective nature, which is mostly preferred by common people. Can the segment be attributed to escalating the growth rate of the market during the forecast period?

Global Flavored water market Analysis By Distribution Channel

The B2C segment is esteemed for holding a prominent share of the market. With the rising incidences of people purchasing directly from nearby stores, the penetration of e-commerce in the F&B industry shall engrave the easy availability of flavored water through online stores. People can easily get the products to their doorsteps by ordering them through food delivery applications simply by using mobile phones.

Global Flavored water market Analysis By End Use Application

The beverage industry holds the largest share of the market, whereas the health and wellness industry is likely to have the dominant growth rate throughout the forecast period. The growing number of people actively participating in sports and exercises need flavored water to keep them hydrated, which will eventually prompt the growth rate of the market. The seltzers & tonics sub-segment is all set to create a positive impact on the growth opportunities for the flavored water market.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

Depending on the region, this market is classified as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and LAMEA. The United States has the largest market for flavored water. The Asia-Pacific region dominates the global flavored water market, and the region is expected to show high growth in the coming years. In countries like China and India, growth in the flavored water market is estimated to be high due to rapid urbanization, lifestyle changes, and increased disposable income. The United States, Germany, France, Italy, and Japan have the highest flavor penetration, while Asia Pacific has seen the fastest growth. Emerging economies in Asia are rapidly urbanizing and finally adopting a sophisticated lifestyle. In addition, countries in the Middle East and Latin America are supposed to witness the highest share. APAC is also determined to develop with a considerable CAGR during the outlook period. North America is the leading locale in the global flavored water market in 2017, owing to increased consumer awareness about the benefits related to flavored water. With strong economic growth, favorable conditions for the North American market have strengthened the growth of the beverage market in the region. Carbonated beverages and bottled water are the main beverage sectors, but the amount of flavorings and minerals has grown significantly during the forecast period.

KEY PLAYERS IN THE GLOBAL FLAVORED WATER MARKET

Sunny Delight Beverage Company, Hint Water, Kraft Foods, Balance Water Company, Nestle Water, Herbal Water, PepsiCo, The Coca-Cola Company, Groupe Danone and New York Spring Water are playing a major role in the global market.

RECENT HAPPENINGS IN THE MARKET

• In February 2020, BLNCD Naturals, Minnesota's leading CBD health and wellness brand, entered the beverage industry by teaming up with Big Watt Coffee and introducing three exciting flavors of CBD sparkling water.
• In January 2018, the JUST Beverage Company propelled seasoned water, for example, natural apple cinnamon, natural lemon, and natural tangerine.

DETAILED SEGMENTATION OF THE GLOBAL FLAVORED WATER MARKET INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT

This research report on the global flavored water market has been segmented and sub-segmented based on the product type and region.

By Product Type

• Still
• Sparkling

By Nature

• Organic
• Conventional

By Flavor

• Original
• Orange
• Vanilla
• Lemon
• Pineapple
• Grape
• Peach
• Fruit Punch
• Apple
• Berry

• Raspberry
• Blueberry
• Strawberry
• Cherry

• Watermelon
• Cola
• Coconut
• Citrus

By Packaging

• Bottle
• Can
• Box
• Cup
• Pouch

By Distribution Channel

• B2B
• B2C

• Supermarket/Hypermarket
• Departmental store
• Convenience store
• Online retail
• Others

By End Use Application

• Beverage Industry
• Brewery industry
• Health and Wellness industry

• Sports Drinks
• Vitamin Supplements
• Seltzers & Tonics

• Retail

By Region

• North America
  • The United States
  • Canada
  • Rest of North America
• Europe
  • The United Kingdom
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • France
  • Rest of Europe
• The Asia Pacific 
  • India
  • Japan
  • China
  • Australia
  • Singapore
  • Malaysia
  • South Korea
  • New Zealand
  • Southeast Asia
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Mexico
  • Rest of LATAM
• The Middle East and Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Lebanon
  • Jordan
  • Cyprus