In 2021, the U.A.E. packaged drinking water market generated revenue of $625.4 million, and it is projected to grow by 4.7% in the coming years, ascribed to the population explosion, rising tourism sector, and growing demand for functional and flavored water in the country. An adult consumes around 34 gallons per year in the country, signifying the proliferation of the packaged water industry in the near future. Thus, the sale of packaged drinking water in the country will reach $948.2 million by 2030.

Moreover, the U.A.E. packaged drinking water market is predicted to grow in the next few years, ascribed to the proliferation of the hospitality industry, due to major tourism and leisure destinations located in the country. For instance, the travel and tourism industry of India contributed around $49.1 billion to the economy of the country, amounting to 11.6% of the GDP.

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In addition, packaged bulk drinking water holds around 33.1% revenue share of the U.A.E. packaged drinking water market, owing to their rising consumption in offices for drinking purposes. The strict regulations for employee health drive the demand for packaged drinking water in the country. For example, the Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation has warned companies that access to drinking water must be provided to workers at all times.

There is an insufficiency of safe water for human consumption in many parts of the country, due to the presence of harmful chemicals found on the earth’s surface, resulting in contamination of water by seep or pathogenic microorganisms. The consumption of such water may lead to numerous water-borne diseases, such as major parasitic infections, therefore, to prevent such diseases, the consumption of packaged drinking water is highly preferred.

Therefore, the insufficiency of consumable water in the country leads to an increased demand for packaged drinking water and hence results in market propulsion.