UK Bottled Water Market

UK Bottled Water Market Overview:

The UK bottled water market size reached USD 8.98 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, the market is expected to reach USD 17.39 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.83% during 2025-2033. The market is fueled by increasing health consciousness, with consumers favoring water as an alternative to sugary beverages as part of a healthy lifestyle. With the rising demand for flavored, functional and premium bottled water, brands are positioned with distinctive mineral profiles, added electrolytes, or natural flavor infusions, which further underpins the growth and competitiveness of the UK bottled water market share.

UK Bottled Water Market Trends:

Regional Variations and Tap Water Perceptions

Throughout the UK, bottled water usage varies with local attitudes toward the quality and taste of tap water. Where hard water and elevated nitrate issues are widespread, such as in London, bottled water can be seen as a safer and more acceptable option. Where tap water is very good, as is the case in Scotland, bottled versions are frequently rejected in favor of the tap variety. Such differences play into how bottled water is packaged and sold. Brands typically focus on mineral quality or source origin to get noticed in markets where tap water is regarded as poor-quality or unacceptable, driving regional strategies throughout the marketplace.

Sustainability, Recycling Systems, and Deposit Return Schemes

Environmental issues are driving major trends in the UK market for bottled water. Consumers increasingly look to brands to minimize waste plastics and enable circular packaging systems. As a response, numerous businesses employ lightweight containers, high levels of recycled PET, and glass containers that are compatible with current deposit return schemes. The upcoming implementation of a universal deposit return scheme in the UK is a key driver of innovation, as brands are gearing packaging and operations for forthcoming recycling needs. This green emphasis serves consumer morality along with regulatory compliance and competition between bottled water manufacturers, while also contributing significantly to the UK bottled water market growth.

Premiumization, Functional Products, and On‑the‑Go Consumption

UK consumers are trending toward premium and functional bottled water experiences. Brands positioned with distinctive mineral profiles, added electrolytes, or natural flavor infusions are gaining support from health-focused audiences. Younger consumers typically use bottled water as a stylish lifestyle accessory, seeking clean design, convenient packaging, and wellness-focused branding. Bottled water is also commonly consumed off the tap, during daily commutes in urban areas or during athletic activity, making convenience of size, portability, and access essential considerations. Traditional stores and online subscription services provide a variety of formats, supporting bottled water's position in contemporary, convenience-oriented drinking water consumption practices.

UK Bottled Water Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on product type, distribution channel, and packaging type.

Product Type Insights:

• Still
• Carbonated
• Flavored
• Mineral

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the product type. This includes still, carbonated, flavored, and mineral.

Distribution Channel Insights:

• Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
• Convenience Stores
• Direct Sales
• On-Trade
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the distribution channel has also been provided in the report. This includes supermarkets and hypermarkets, convenience stores, direct sales, on-trade, and others.

Packaging Type Insights:

• PET Bottles
• Metal Cans
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the packaging type has also been provided in the report. This includes PET bottles, metal cans, and others.

Regional Insights:

• London
• South East
• North West
• East of England
• South West
• Scotland
• West Midlands
• Yorkshire and The Humber
• East Midlands
• Others

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include London, South East, North West, East of England, South West, Scotland, West Midlands, Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands, and Others.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

UK Bottled Water Market News:

• In November 2024, Tŷ Nant, located in Wales, purchased two brands, Fonthill Water and Decantae Mineral Water, from Primo Water, a US company. Through the acquisition, Tŷ Nant's portfolio now includes additional packaging choices, such as tiny plastic cuplets made for the retail travel and healthcare industries.

UK Bottled Water Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the UK bottled water market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the UK bottled water market on the basis of product type?
• What is the breakup of the UK bottled water market on the basis of distribution channel?
• What is the breakup of the UK bottled water market on the basis of packaging type?
• What is the breakup of the UK bottled water market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the UK bottled water market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the UK bottled water market?
• What is the structure of the UK bottled water market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the UK bottled water market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the UK bottled water market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the UK bottled water market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the UK bottled water industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.