The global sparkling water market is valued at over $33 billion, and is expected to grow by around 12% a year over the next few years. Bottled sparkling waters account for the largest share, at 45%. Flavored sparkling waters in particular are gaining ground. Asia leads the way with 31% of global bottled water consumption, closely followed by Europe and North America. However, on a per capita basis, Europeans consume the most bottled water, with an average of 103.3 bottles per year, while the French consume an average of 114 bottles per person per year. The French sparkling water market In France, sales of sparkling water in supermarkets alone are worth around 750 million euros. Sales of natural sparkling waters are declining, while flavored variants are on the rise. Sparkling water has established itself in the beverage industry thanks to a solid consumer base, made up mainly of affluent people over 65. Around 23% of the population, or between 15 and 20 million people, consume bottled
