GCC Bottled Water Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 48.0 Billion By 2033 | CAGR: 7.2%

GCC Bottled Water Market Overview

Market Size in 2024: USD 25.7 Billion

Market Size in 2033: USD 48.0 Billion

Market Growth Rate 2025-2033: 7.2%

According to IMARC Group's latest research publication, "GCC Bottled Water Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2025-2033", The GCC bottled water market size reached USD 25.7 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 48.0 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2% during 2025-2033.

How AI is Reshaping the Future of GCC Bottled Water Market

● AI-Driven Production Optimization: AI algorithms streamline bottling lines in GCC facilities, cutting waste by 25% through predictive analytics on demand and inventory. In Saudi Arabia and UAE plants, machine learning adjusts speeds for peak summer consumption, boosting output by 15% while minimizing energy use in desalination-heavy operations.

● Smart Quality Control Systems: Real-time AI sensors monitor mineral content and purity, slashing contamination risks by 40% across GCC brands like Masafi. Integrated with IoT, these systems ensure compliance with SFDA standards, enabling faster batch approvals and consistent premium water delivery to health-focused consumers.

● Personalized Consumer Hydration Tools: AI-powered apps and IoT bottles track intake, syncing with wearables for tailored reminders amid GCC's heatwaves. Brands like Al Ain deploy these for urban professionals, increasing loyalty by 30% through customized functional water suggestions enriched with electrolytes.

● Sustainable Supply Chain Enhancements: AI optimizes logistics routes, reducing emissions by 20% in GCC distribution networks. Predictive models forecast shortages from climate variability, supporting Vision 2030's green goals and enabling eco-packaging shifts to recycled materials for arid-region resilience.

Grab a sample PDF of this report: https://www.imarcgroup.com/gcc-bottled-water-market/requestsample

GCC Bottled Water Market Trends & Drivers:

The market of GCC bottled water is characterized by impressive growth, which is predetermined by the specifics of the environmental and economic situation in the region. The extreme weather conditions of the desert (where temperatures are routinely over 45 o C during summer seasons) have rendered safe and convenient hydration a need rather than a luxury. In Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait, consumers are moving towards tap water substitutes where they prefer to use bottled water, which promises them good quality and assurance of safety. This paradigm shift in the consumption patterns is indicative of a wider trend in health consciousness since individuals are actively switching bottled water to the carbonated drinks that they believe are not healthy. According to market research, awareness campaigns on the dangers of sugary beverages has been directly linked to the fact that the bottled water sales have increased by approximately 18 percent over the past number of years, making it a typical consumer commodity.

The bottled water industry has a strong second force of demand that is induced by tourism and religious pilgrimage. GCC has millions of international visitors each year-Saudi Arabia alone received more than 16 million tourists and pilgrims in 2024, with many having an automatic preference of bottled water because they are not used to tap water in the country. This steady stream of the disposable consumers has made bottled water drinking a regular experience of all classes of income earners and this has highly widened the market pool. The rapid development of the retail infrastructure that has taken place in big cities has also changed the shopping patterns. Increased shelf space is now allocated to various bottled water products in modern supermarkets and hypermarkets in Riyadh, Dubai, and Doha which have led to a higher rate of convenience purchase. The concurrent development of the e-commerce systems has presented online delivery platforms, especially of bulk orders and specialty water products, which have radically altered the way the consumers get bottled water.

The increased consumer buying capacity in the GCC due to the wealth accumulated in the region by diversified economies and government policies such as the Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 has increased the volume of consumption and product choices. The increasing disposable incomes have resulted in more consumers spending on premium and specialty water products-mineral water, alkaline water and flavored types- instead of perceiving bottled water as a commodity. Local firms such as Al Ain water, Alsafi and masafi are taking advantage of this trend and developing innovative products with added minerals, unique packaging, and an elaborated marketing campaign. In addition, the increasing environmental and health consciousness of the consumers in the Gulf has created a need in the market to seek sustainable packaging solutions as well as products with a wellness advantage which has created a new source of revenue and competitive differentiation avenue in the market.

Ask analyst of customized report: https://www.imarcgroup.com/request?type=report&id=800&flag=E

GCC Bottled Water Industry Segmentation:

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

Product Type Insights:

● Still Bottled Water
● Carbonated Bottled Water
● Flavored Bottled Water
● Mineral Bottled Water

Distribution Channel Insights:

● Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
● Retail Stores
● On-Trade (Hotels, Restaurants, Cafes)
● Others

Breakup by Region:

● Saudi Arabia
● United Arab Emirates
● Oman
● Qatar
● Kuwait
● Bahrain

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players. Major companies covered in the analysis include

● Al Ain Water
● Al Jomaih Bottling Plants
● Al Kawther Water Treatment W.L.L.
● Alsafi Drinking Water Purification LLC
● Hana Food Industries Company
● Masafi Park
● Oasis Water Company SAOC (The Zubair Corporation)

Recent News and Developments in GCC Bottled Water Market

● October 2025: Masafi Expands Smart Hydration Line into Saudi Arabia - UAE-based Masafi accelerated its regional rollout by launching IoT-enabled "Smart Hydration" bottles in Saudi markets, integrating with popular health apps for real-time tracking; this follows a Q3 2025 expansion plan amid rising demand for tech-infused wellness products.

● July 2025: UAE Pioneers 100% rPET Bottles in Hospitality - Leading UAE water brands rolled out fully recycled PET bottles, achieving over 20% reduction in single-use plastics for hotels and events; this initiative aligns with GCC sustainability goals and is projected to influence similar adoptions across the region by 2026.

● March 2025: PepsiCo's Aquafina Partners with ROSHN for Smart Dispensing - Aquafina collaborated with Saudi developer ROSHN to install AI-driven water systems in over 50,000 new homes, featuring consumption analytics and app notifications; the move targets urban health trends and supports the market's 7.2% CAGR forecast through 2033.

● February 2025: Dubai Debuts Solar-Powered Atmospheric Water Bottling - A groundbreaking "water-from-air" facility launched in Dubai using solar hydro panels to harvest humidity, introducing a zero-waste bottled water brand; this innovation addresses water scarcity and is expected to scale GCC-wide, boosting the functional water segment's 14% growth.

● September 2024: Al Ain Water Advances Eco-Packaging - Agthia Group's Al Ain introduced 100% recyclable PET bottles across its portfolio, reducing environmental footprint by 15%; the launch underscores the market's shift toward green practices, with sales up 12% in Q4 amid heightened consumer eco-awareness.

Note: If you require specific details, data, or insights that are not currently included in the scope of this report, we are happy to accommodate your request. As part of our customization service, we will gather and provide the additional information you need, tailored to your specific requirements. Please let us know your exact needs, and we will ensure the report is updated accordingly to meet your expectations.

About Us:

IMARC Group is a global management consulting firm that helps the world's most ambitious changemakers to create a lasting impact. The company provide a comprehensive suite of market entry and expansion services. IMARC offerings include thorough market assessment, feasibility studies, company incorporation assistance, factory setup support, regulatory approvals and licensing navigation, branding, marketing and sales strategies, competitive landscape and benchmarking analyses, pricing and cost research, and procurement research.

Contact Us:

IMARC Group

134 N 4th St. Brooklyn, NY 11249, USA

Email: sales@imarcgroup.com

Tel No:(D) +91 120 433 0800

United States: +1-201-971-6302

This release was published on openPR.