The water cooler market - France
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Study Overview
A water cooler is a device that supplies cold, tempered or hot drinking water. It is generally used to provide fresh drinking water in public or work places, such as offices, schools and leisure areas. There are three types of water cooler on the market:
Cylinder water coolers Network water coolers Atmospheric fountains
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The global market for water coolers is enjoying sustained growth momentum, with a forecast increase of 5.62% per year between 2023 and 2032. In Europe, where 70% of consumers say they prefer alternatives to plastic bottles, environmental legislation and green initiatives are accelerating the adoption of mains-connected fountains. The French market is following this trend: although the number of carboy fountains fell by 22.2% between 2013 and 2022, network-connected fountains have seen spectacular growth, accounting for 408,000 of the 569,000 fountains in France in 2022. This increase has also been fuelled by the entry into force of the Anti-Waste for a Circular Economy (AGEC) law, which requires drinking water fountains to be installed in establishments accommodating more than 300 people from 2022 onwards. By 2024, however, only 25% of the establishments concerned had complied with this obligation, underlining a significant development potential for the sector. Major players in the international market include Primo, Oasis, Clover, Aqua Clara, Champ, Waterlogic, Honeywell and Culligan. In France, the leaders are Culligan, Waterlogic and Château d'Eau, but the market remains fragmented, with a proliferation of new companies specializing in innovative solutions such as atmospheric fountains, whose worldwide market is expected to grow from 3 to 7 billion euros between 2023 and 2030.
Key takeaways
- Growth and sector challenges
- Demand analysis
- Market structure and organization
- Supply and pricing analysis
- Player segmentation
- Latest trends and innovations
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Sommaire
1. Market overview
- 1.1 Definition and scope of study
- 1.2 A growing global market dominated by North America
- 1.3 The French market
- 1.4 The impact of Covid
2. Demand analysis
- 2.1 Application features
- 2.2 Demand drivers
- 2.3 Hydration in the workplace
- 2.4 Water cooler rentals
- 2.5 Environmental concerns boost demand for water coolers
3. Market structure
- 3.1 Market structure
- 3.2 Value chain
- 3.3 Key players
- 3.4 Water sources in France
4. Offer analysis
- 4.1 Offer overview
- 4.2 Prices
- 4.3 Innovation
- 4.4 The atmospheric fountain: A solution to water scarcity
5. Regulations
- 5.1 Regulations
- 5.2 The ACS standard
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