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Global Water Industry Overview
- Nestlé Waters is the largest water company with annual sales of $104 billion.
- The global bottled water industry is worth $342 billion.
- Around 50 billion water bottles are purchased annually in the U.S.
- The industry’s growth is forecasted at 5% through 2027.
Key Players and Brands
- Nestlé, Danone, and PepsiCo are the top three bottlers with diverse global brands.
- Nalco Company generates $1.6 billion in water treatment revenue.
- Suez is the largest private water provider by population served, offering water treatment services.
- Veolia Environ, with a total revenue of $32 billion, provides solutions for water, waste, and energy.
Aquafina – Leading Bottled Water Brand
- Aquafina, owned by PepsiCo, has become the largest bottled brand since 1999.
- It refines municipal water through reverse osmosis and UV sterilization for taste enhancement.
Market Insights and Profitability
- Bottled water profit margins range from 50% to 200%.
- Popularity has grown for fashion bottle designs and vitamin water.