The bottled water industry in Ethiopia has experienced rapid expansion, growing from just a handful of producers a decade ago to over 106 companies as of April 2026. This surge is largely driven by a significant water access gap, as approximately 60 million Ethiopians lack basic safe drinking water, and major cities like Addis Ababa face infrastructure challenges such as high leakage in piped water systems.
The industry is a mix of established local giants, international players, and emerging regional brands. Company Name Popular Brand(s) Primary Product Yes Brands Beverage S.C. Natural Mineral Water AquAddis, Ethiopicana Bottled Water, Juices Ambo Mineral Water Factory Carbonated Mineral Water Abyssinia Springs (Nestle) Still Spring Water SBG Industrial PLC Purified Mineral Water Eden Business PLC Bottled Drinking Water One Water (Abahawa Trading) Purified Spring Water Al-Akl Trading PLC Ambassador Purified Bottled Water Garamba Bottling PLC South Springs Natural Spring Water Emerging Brands to Watch Ethiopia's Bottled Water Market Proposal | PDF - Scribd list of water bottling companies in ethiopia pdf
Apex Bottling Company: Producers of Highland Spring Mineral Water, the first bottled water introduced to the Ethiopian market in 1999. The bottled water industry in Ethiopia has experienced
Asku PLC: Produces the AquAddis brand, one of the most widely available brands in urban centers. Company Name Popular Brand(s) Primary Product Yes Brands
When most people think of Ethiopia, they envision ancient rock-hewn churches, coffee ceremonies, and rugged highlands. But beneath the surface lies a rapidly industrializing secret: a booming bottled water sector driven by one of Africa’s fastest-growing urban populations.
The following companies are recognized as major players in the industry, often holding significant market share through established distribution networks.