British Bottled Water Producers (BBWP), which represents medium and small bottled water suppliers, says that in addition to UK sales of home-produced water, exports have increased.
UK production stood at over 1.6bn litres in 2010, according to Zenith International, with 1,557m litres consumed in this country. Exports accounted for 60m litres – an increase over the previous year.
Jo Jacobius of British Bottled Water Producers, says: “UK bottled water consumption per person exceeded 33 litres in 2010, up from 26.9 litres in 2001. Longer-term growth is expected to continue, with bottled water consumption projected to reach 40 litres by 2020 according to Zenith International.
“Convenience seems to be a main driver for growth, with significant increases in sales of 50cl and 1.5-litre PET packs. Bottled water is now accepted as an essential. In 2010, and for the first time, the UK government’s Office of National Statistics included bottled water as an item in the standard shopping basket. It is to be welcomed that this healthy option, which is good for adults and children alike (as it’s tooth-kind and calorie free), is now accepted as a shopping essential.”
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Source: British Bottled Water Producers
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