COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Agua Planeta Azul leads a fragmented market
Bottled water remains a fragmented market in the Dominican Republic in 2025, with numerous brands operating at regional levels. According to 2024 records from the Ministry of Public Health, 194 water bottling companies held health registrations; however, the market also includes a wide range of informal brands.
Industrias San Miguel del Caribe gains ground, strengthening its presence in colmados
Industrias San Miguel del Caribe SA is gaining ground in the Dominican bottled water market, focusing on strengthening its presence in traditional grocery outlets, or colmados, with its Cool Heaven brand. The brand emphasises single-serve packaging for on-the-go consumption and highlights that its water comes from 100% natural sources, with purification through ozone treatment.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Bottled Water industry in Dominican Republic with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Bottled Water industry in Dominican Republic, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Bottled Water in Dominican Republic report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Bottled Water in Dominican Republic?
- To what extent are health considerations impacting consumption of Bottled Water in Dominican Republic?
- How are changing social attitudes and legislation (eg sugar tax) reshaping demand and consumption?
- How are changing demographics (for example, an ageing or predominantly young population) determining consumption of Bottled Water in Dominican Republic?
- Which are the leading brands in Bottled Water in Dominican Republic?
- What potential exists for multinational or domestic soft drinks companies to expand in Dominican Republic?
- How are products distributed in Bottled Water in Dominican Republic?
- How is the rise of e-commerce changing the retail and competitive landscape?
- How have home seclusion and social distancing measures following COVID-19 impacted sales of Bottled Water?
- How are sustainability issues, such as environmentally-friendly packaging, legislation on recyclability, or the amount of plastic in bottles, impacting the soft drinks industry?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Bottled Water in Dominican Republic - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Rising demand as bottled water is seen as essential in many homes
Bottled water is a priority for Dominicans amid tap water quality concerns
Sparkling flavoured waters appeal as lower-calorie alternatives to carbonates
Drinking water deficiencies and more extreme weather conditions to drive demand
Private label to gain ground with value offerings and expanding geographic coverage
Anticipated expansion of functional waters
Agua Planeta Azul leads a fragmented market
Industrias San Miguel del Caribe gains ground, strengthening its presence in colmados
Small local grocers lead, playing a key role in supplying low-cost water brands
Improved infrastructure and competitive pricing drives growth of convenience stores and discounters
Soft Drinks in Dominican Republic - Industry Overview
Volume sales of soft drinks continue to perform well in 2025
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Many consumers continue to prioritise indulgence over health considerations
Rising demand for soft drinks offering targeted functional benefits
Energy-boosting properties increasingly desired
Steady growth anticipated over the forecast years
Rising demand for rapid rehydration and functional properties
Younger consumers increasingly value environmental responsibility
Traditional “colmados” will remain a key channel due to their significant cultural importance
Industrias San Miguel del Caribe leads, offering competitive prices and products that appeal to local taste preferences
Coca-Cola’s distinctive flavour profile resonates with consumers
Refrescos Nacionales performs strongly
Small local grocers, "colmados", lead with their widespread presence throughout the country
Supermarkets benefit from new stores, and private label development
Steady growth of e-commerce
Foodservice vs retail split
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Bottled Water
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- Carbonated Natural Mineral Bottled Water
- Carbonated Spring Bottled Water
- Carbonated Purified Bottled Water
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- Still Flavoured Bottled Water
- Sparkling Flavoured Bottled Water
- Functional Bottled Water
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- Still Natural Mineral Bottled Water
- Still Spring Bottled Water
- Still Purified Bottled Water
Bottled Water
This category is the aggregation of still bottled water (spring, mineral & purified), carbonated bottled water (spring, mineral & purified), flavoured bottled water and functional bottled water. Bulk bottled water is split out separately. It is defined as packaged drinking water – purified, spring or mineral – that is packaged in a container of 8 litres or larger. The bulk bottled water data types apply to Still Bottled Water and Carbonated Bottled Water but do not apply to functional or flavoured bottled water. Bulk water is classified according to the new Bulk retail volume and Bulk retail value data type regardless of channel of sale: bulk water sold via retail locations and bulk water delivered direct to a consumer’s home is included. Bulk water sold to institutions (offices, schools etc.) remains excluded.
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This report originates from Passport, our Bottled Water research and analysis database.
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