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Japan Bottled Water Market Size, Share, Industry Growth & Forecast 2025-2033

Posted by Jackleen on December 26, 2025 - 9:31am

Japan Bottled Water Market Size and Growth Overview (2025-2033)

Market Size in 2024: USD 15.5 Billion

Market Forecast in 2033: USD 23.7 Billion

Market Growth Rate 2025-2033: 4.5%

According to the latest report by IMARC Group, the Japan bottled water market size reached USD 15.5 billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 23.7 billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5% from 2025 to 2033.

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Japan Bottled Water Market Trends & Drivers

The Japanese bottled water industry is predicted to continue its growth based on the changing lifestyles and health awareness among consumers, with bottled water being favored over sugar-sweetened and artificially flavored beverages in the changing consumer preference towards health-oriented beverages. Health concerns relate to hydration in Japanese consumers, especially the young and elderly. The concerns have led to sustained demand for functional bottled water products. People use the products to supplement mineral and electrolyte intake or functional additives like vitamins and herbal extracts. People also use the products for better skin appearance, physical performance, and digestive health support.

In the market, businesses and consumers increasingly feature environmental sustainability because they demand environmentally friendly products and practices. Leading bottled water companies invest in biodegradable plastic. They increase recycled content in water bottles. They create refillable bottled water programs rather than single-use programs. The government regulates plastic waste with ambitious recycling targets; this brings a model shift in the industry toward a circular economy. Sustainable brand differentiation strategies are driven by consumer demand for environmentally friendly products to achieve green packaging and carbon reduction initiatives. This shift toward online shopping is also affecting bottled water sales. City families, older consumers, and workplace buyers are adopting e-commerce and bottled water subscription services to suit their increasingly busy lives. Home delivery also avoids the problem of transporting heavy water bottles purchased in stores and gives customers the ability to purchase a broader range of products, such as premium, flavored, or functional waters that may not be available in retail grocery or convenience stores.

Japan Bottled Water Industry Segmentation

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

Breakup by Product Type:

  • Still
  • Carbonated
  • Flavored
  • Mineral

Breakup by Distribution Channel:

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

Breakup by Packaging Type:

  • PET Bottles
  • Metal Cans
  • Others

Breakup by Region:

  • Kanto Region
  • Kinki Region
  • Central/Chubu Region
  • Kyushu-Okinawa Region
  • Tohoku Region
  • Chugoku Region
  • Hokkaido Region
  • Shikoku Region

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Competitive Landscape

The market research report offers an in-depth analysis of the competitive landscape, covering market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, a competitive dashboard, and a company evaluation quadrant. Additionally, detailed profiles of all major companies are included.

Recent News and Developments in Japan Bottled Water Market

November 2024: Neste, Indorama Ventures, ENEOS, Mitsubishi Corporation, Suntory, and Iwatani unveiled a bio-PET bottle made from used cooking oil to reduce CO2 emissions. The ISCC+-certified product represents a significant advancement in sustainable packaging technology, demonstrating the industry's commitment to environmental responsibility. This collaborative initiative highlights the convergence of energy, chemical, and beverage companies working together to create circular economy solutions for packaging materials.

 Key highlights of the Report

  • Market Performance (2019-2024)
  • Market Outlook (2025-2033)
  • COVID-19 Impact on the Market
  • Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • Strategic Recommendations
  • Historical, Current, and Future Market Trends
  • Market Drivers and Success Factors
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Structure of the Market
  • Value Chain Analysis
  • Comprehensive Mapping of the Competitive Landscape

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