Saudi Arabia Bottled Water Market

Saudi Arabia Bottled Water Market Overview

Saudi Arabia Bottled Water Market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of XX% during forecast period from 2026-2033 driven by rising disposable incomes, growing health and wellness awareness, increasing demand from hotels, restaurants, hospitals, and institutions, rapid tourism growth under Vision 2030, expanding foodservice channels, and consumer preference for safe, convenient, and functional beverages.

Bottled Water is a clean drinking water sourced from groundwater or public water supply which are stored in food grade packaging material for consumer use. Saudi Arabia is the largest producer of desalinated water as per the embassy of Saudi Arabia. Moreover, the Saline Water Conversion Corporation runs 27 desalination stations which produces more than 3 million cubic metres per day of drinking water, which provides 70% of water used across the Saudi Arabia.

Key Saudi Arabia Bottled Water Market Drivers

Primary factors driving Saudi Arabia bottled water market are high disposable incomes of consumers, surge in the demand for sprinkling water, and growing demand for bottled water from institutes and hospitals. In addition to this, the rapid growth in the tourism industry and the continuous expansion in the foodservice channels, including hotels and restaurants will have a positive impact on the bottled water market in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is one of the world’s largest annual pilgrimages in the world. Both Hajj and Umrah attracts millions of Muslim tourists worldwide in Saudi Arabia. Tourism sector contributed around 4% to the Saudi Arabia’s GPD in 2022, with vision 2030 in line, government is expecting, the contribution of Tourism industry to 10% by 2030, which will add additional USD 70-80 billions in country’s GPD. Since the climate in Saudi Arabia is hot and dry and government is focussing on boosting the tourism industry, resulting into construction of new restaurants and hotels, which is expected to increase the distribution of bottled water in these channels, thus accelerating the Saudi Arabia bottled water market growth.

Companies are actively adopting various marketing strategies to meet the consumer increasing demand for bottled water. This kind of strategies will increase the sales of bottled water and to attract more consumers in the near future. Additionally, consumers are aware regarding the benefits of drinking bottled water rather than consuming tap water. The bottle water are highly adopted in the Saudi Arabia as its safe and clean to consume and provides nutrition to consumers. Moreover, the market is becoming more mainstream owing to fundamental shift in the consumer’s preference towards the consumption of functional beverages and the increasing health and wellness trend on various social media platforms. All these factors are further strengthening the growth of the market.

Saudi Arabia Bottled Water Market Segment Analysis 

Type – Segment Analysis

Based on the type, the market is segmented into still water, sparkling water, and functional water. Among these, the sparkling water segment is anticipated to lead the market during the forecast period owing to the increasing concerns related to sugar and artificial sweeteners added in the carbonate drinks among the consumers in Saudi Arabia. In addition to this, the strong demand for soft drinks in Saudi Arabia will further complement the growing demand of the segment.

Distribution Channel – Segment Analysis

On the basis of the distribution channel, the market is segmented into supermarkets/hypermarkets, convenience stores, home and office deliveries, online retail stores, and others. The Supermarkets/Hypermarkets segment is projected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period. The expansion in the number of supermarkets and hypermarkets, the attractive discounts offer on bulk purchase of particular products, and the availability of wide range of products under one roof are the key drivers bringing growth to this segment.

Saudi Arabia Bottled Water Industry Major Players & Competitive Landscape

Various notable players operating in the market, include Al Jomaih Bottling Plant, Coca Cola Bottling Co., Al Manhal Water Factory Co. Ltd., Al Qassim Health Water Factory, Makkah Water Co., Aujan Soft Drinks Industries, Health Water Bottling Co., Al Hada Water Company Limited, and Abuljadayel Beverages Inc. among others.

Key Saudi Arabia Bottled Water Market Developments

• • In Jan 2024, Saudi Arabia’s National Water Company has begun supplying desalinated water to 100,000 beneficiaries in Dhahran, delivering 50,000 cubic meters daily. The company also completed major water infrastructure projects in Najran and Wadi Al-Dawasir, including network expansions and increased treatment capacity. These initiatives aim to enhance water coverage, improve operational efficiency, support growing demand, and strengthen sustainable water supply systems in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 development goals.
  • In Sep 2023, King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center signed a $5 million agreement with a Somali civil society organization to improve access to clean drinking water for drought-affected communities in Somalia. The project includes drilling 24 solar-powered artesian wells, rehabilitating 20 existing wells, and providing sanitation, hygiene, and water management training. Expected to benefit more than one million people, the initiative supports sustainable water access and forms part of Saudi Arabia’s broader humanitarian assistance efforts in Somalia.

Saudi Arabia Bottled Water Market Scope of the Report

Saudi Arabia Bottled Water Market Research Report Segmentation

The Saudi Arabia Bottled Water market has been segmented on the basis of Product Type and Distribution Channel. Based on Product Type, the market is segmented into Still Water, Sparkling Water, and Functional Water. Based on Distribution Channel, the market is segmented into Supermarket/Hypermarket, Convenience Stores, Home & Office Delivery, Online Retail Stores and Others.

Saudi Arabia Bottled Water Market by Product Type

• • Still Water
  • Sparkling Water
  • Functional Water

Saudi Arabia Bottled Water Market by Distribution Channel

• • Supermarket/Hypermarket
  • Convenience Stores
  • Home & Office Delivery
  • Online Retail Stores
  • Others

Major Players Operating the Saudi Arabia Bottled Water

• • Al Jomaih Bottling Plant

  • Coca Cola Bottling Co

  • Al Manhal Water Factory Co. Ltd.

  • Al Qassim Health Water Factory

  • Makkah Water Co

  • Aujan Soft Drinks Industries

  • Health Water Bottling Co

  • Al Hada Water Company Limited

  • Abuljadayel Beverages Inc.