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From an estimated $625.4 million in 2021, the U.A.E. packaged drinking water market revenue will increase to $948.2 million by 2030, at a 4.7% CAGR. This will open up numerous growth opportunities for companies producing and supplying the product, including Agthia Group PJSC, Mai Dubai LLC, Danone S.A., Masafi Co LLC, Nestle Waters Factory H&O LLC, National Food Product Company, AL Ghadeer Drinking Water LLC, Awafi Mineral Water CO. LLC, and AL Furat Drinking Water LLC.
This is why many of them are launching this product in newer packaging and using innovative strategies to market them. For instance, Masafi Co LLC introduced SOURCE, a sustainable bottled drinking water brand, in the U.A.E. in October 2021. It is targeted at those who focus strongly on health, sustainability, wellbeing, and community. Similarly, Agthia Group PJSC launched a plant-based plastic bottle in the country in February 2020.
Key Findings of U.A.E. Packaged Drinking Water Market Report
The key factor that drives the demand for bulk packaged water is the convenience such packaging offers by allowing people to eliminate the usage of hundreds of smaller bottles each day.
Moreover, the U.A.E. packaged drinking water market is driven by the public health benefits associated with it. Loose water is often contaminated, thereby causing diarrhea, dysentery, hepatitis, and typhoid.
B2B is the larger distribution channel for this product in the country, primarily because water in bulk is usually purchased by entities that need to quench the thirst of a large number of people at once, such as corporate offices, hospitals, hotels, and educational institutions.
This is consistent with the fact that the highest volume of bulk water in the U.A.E. is procured by workplaces. This is attributed to the rapid corporatization of the country's work culture, combined with its perpetually hot weather.
As a result, COVID-19 impacted the U.A.E. packaged drinking water market negatively. The lockdowns imposed by the Emirati government to control the disease spread led to the closure of the corporate, educational, and hospitality sectors, thereby driving down the need for bulk potable water.
Moreover, due to the shift in the buying behavior brought about by the pandemic, most B2B customers are expected to procure the product via the mobile apps and websites of manufacturers and distributors in the years to come.
Additionally, the massive increase in the awareness on health and hygiene during the pandemic may provide opportunities for bulk water suppliers and producers to target residential users as well. It is now well known that immunity plays a key role on how an infection affects someone, and immunity itself can be strengthened by an adequate intake of minerals and vitamins. Thus, the rise in people's concerns for their health could push up the demand for packaged fortified water in the residential sector of the U.A.E.
Moreover, a key opportunity for U.A.E. packaged drinking water market players, as before the pandemic, would be its growing hospitality sector. The country is not only a major tourist hub, but also a rapidly emerging business destination for people around the world. This brings in hordes to the country each year, which has been helping its hospitality sector grow. Hence, with more people coming in and hotels being constructed, the demand for packaged drinking water will rise.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Research Background
- 1.1 Research Objectives
- 1.2 Market Definition
- 1.3 Analysis Period
- 1.4 Market Data Reporting Unit
- 1.5 Market Size Breakdown by Segment
- 1.5.1 Market Segmentation by Distribution Channel
- 1.5.2 Market Segmentation by Retail Sub-Channel
- 1.5.3 Market Segmentation Direct Selling by Mode
- 1.5.4 Market Segmentation by End Use
- 1.6 Key Stakeholders
Chapter 2. Research Methodology
- 2.1 Secondary Research
- 2.1.1 Paid
- 2.1.2 Unpaid
- 2.1.3 P&S Intelligence Database
- 2.2 Primary Research
- 2.2.1 Breakdown of Primary Research, by Industry Participant
- 2.2.2 Breakdown of Primary Research, by Designation
- 2.2.3 Breakdown of Primary Research, by Company Type
- 2.3 Market Size Estimation
- 2.4 Data Triangulation
- 2.5 Currency Conversion Rates
- 2.6 Notes and Caveats
Chapter 3. Executive Summary
Chapter 4. Voice of Industry Experts/KOLs
Chapter 5. Market Indicators
- 5.1 Growing Hospitality Industry
Chapter 6. Definition of Market Segments
- 6.1 By Distribution Channel
- 6.1.1 B2B
- 6.1.1.1 Distribution sub-channel
- 6.1.1.1.1 Retail
- 6.1.1.1.1.1 By mode of purchase
- 6.1.1.1.1.1.1 Traditional in-store shopping
- 6.1.1.1.1.1.2 Phone
- 6.1.1.1.1.1.3 In-app/online
- 6.1.1.1.1.1.4 Subscription
- 6.1.1.1.1.1.5 Contracting
- 6.1.1.1.2 Direct selling
- 6.1.2 B2C
- 6.2 By Retail Sub-Channel
- 6.2.1 Convenience Stores
- 6.2.2 Discounters
- 6.2.2.1 Municipality stores
- 6.2.2.2 Others
- 6.2.3 Food/Drink/Tobacco Specialists
- 6.2.4 Forecourt Retailers
- 6.2.5 Hypermarkets
- 6.2.6 Independent Small Grocers
- 6.2.7 Omni Channel/Brick & Click Stores
- 6.2.8 Pure Play Retailers
- 6.2.9 Other Grocery Retailers
- 6.2.10 Supermarkets
- 6.2.11 Vending Machines
- 6.2.12 Mixed Retailers
- 6.2.13 Non-Grocery Specialists
- 6.3 By Direct Selling by Mode
- 6.3.1 Online
- 6.3.2 Offline
- 6.4 By End Use
- 6.4.1 Accommodation
- 6.4.2 Complementary Services
- 6.4.3 Education
- 6.4.4 Healthcare
- 6.4.5 Leisure
- 6.4.6 Military & Civil Defence
- 6.4.7 Pub, Club & Bar
- 6.4.8 Restaurant
- 6.4.9 Retail
- 6.4.10 Travel
- 6.4.11 Welfare & Services
- 6.4.12 Workplace
- 6.4.13 Catering
- 6.4.14 Others
Chapter 7. Industry Outlook
- 7.1 Market Dynamics
- 7.1.1 Trends
- 7.1.1.1 Surging demand for functional and fortified bottled water
- 7.1.1.2 Online is increasingly shifting traditional retail
- 7.1.2 Drivers
- 7.1.2.1 Bulk water bottles are convenient and have a long storage lifespan
- 7.1.2.2 Increasing awareness about safe drinking water
- 7.1.2.3 Surging population and rapid urbanization
- 7.1.3 Impact Analysis of Drivers on Market Forecast
- 7.1.4 Restraints
- 7.1.4.1 High expense required for installing a water treatment plant
- 7.1.5 Impact Analysis of Restraints on Market Forecast
- 7.2 Impact of COVID-19
- 7.3 Value Chain Analysis
- 7.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 7.4.1 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 7.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 7.4.3 Intensity of Rivalry
- 7.4.4 Threat of New Entrants
- 7.4.5 Threat of Substitutes
Chapter 8. Market Size and Forecast
- 8.1 Overview
- 8.2 Market Volume, by Distribution Channel (2017-2030)
- 8.2.1 B2B Market Volume, by Distribution Sub-Channel (2017-2030)
- 8.2.1.1 B2B retail market volume, by mode of purchase (2017-2030)
- 8.2.1.2 B2B direct selling market volume, by mode of purchase (2017-2030)
- 8.2.2 B2C Market Volume, by Distribution Sub-Channel (2017-2030)
- 8.2.2.1 B2C retail market volume, by mode of purchase (2017-2030)
- 8.2.2.2 B2C direct selling market volume, by mode of purchase (2017-2030)
- 8.3 Market Revenue, by Distribution Channel (2017-2030)
- 8.3.1 B2B Market Revenue, by Distribution Sub-Channel (2017-2030)
- 8.3.1.1 B2B retail market revenue, by mode of purchase (2017-2030)
- 8.3.1.2 B2B direct selling market revenue, by mode of purchase (2017-2030)
- 8.3.2 B2C Market Revenue, by Distribution Sub-Channel (2017-2030)
- 8.3.2.1 B2C retail market revenue, by mode of purchase (2017-2030)
- 8.3.2.2 B2C direct selling market revenue, by mode of purchase (2017-2030)
- 8.4 Market Volume, by Retail Sub-Channel (2017-2030)
- 8.4.1 Market Volume, by Discounters (2017-2030)
- 8.5 Market Revenue, by Retail Sub-Channel (2017-2030)
- 8.5.1 Market Revenue, by Discounters (2017-2030)
- 8.6 Market Volume, by Direct Selling by Mode (2017-2030)
- 8.7 Market Revenue, by Direct Selling by Mode (2017-2030)
- 8.8 Market Volume, by End Use (2017-2030)
- 8.9 Market Revenue, by End Use (2017-2030)
Chapter 9. Competitive Landscape
- 9.1 Market Share Analysis of Key Players
- 9.2 Competitive Analysis of Key Players
Chapter 10. Company Profiles
- 10.1 Agthia Group PJSC
- 10.1.1 Business Overview
- 10.1.2 Product and Service Offerings
- 10.1.3 Key Financial Summary
- 10.2 Danone S.A.
- 10.2.1 Business Overview
- 10.2.2 Product and Service Offerings
- 10.2.3 Key Financial Summary
- 10.3 Mai Dubai LLC
- 10.3.1 Business Overview
- 10.3.2 Product and Service Offerings
- 10.4 MASAFI CO LLC
- 10.4.1 Business Overview
- 10.4.2 Product and Service Offerings
- 10.5 National Food Product Company
- 10.5.1 Business Overview
- 10.5.2 Product and Service Offerings
- 10.6 Nestle Waters Factory H&O LLC
- 10.6.1 Business Overview
- 10.6.2 Product and Service Offerings
- 10.7 AL Ghadeer Drinking Water LLC
- 10.7.1 Business Overview
- 10.7.2 Product and Service Offerings
- 10.8 AL FURAT DRINKING WATER LLC
- 10.8.1 Business Overview
- 10.8.2 Product and Service Offerings
- 10.9 AWAFI MINERAL WATER CO. LLC
- 10.9.1 Business Overview
- 10.9.2 Product and Service Offerings
Chapter 11. Appendix
- 11.1 Abbreviations
- 11.2 Sources and References
- 11.3 Related Reports