U.S. consumption share of beverages 2024, by segment

In 2024, bottled water accounted for roughly 28 percent of beverage consumption in the United States, making it the most consumed type of beverage that year. Value-added water and vegetable juice were among the least favorite beverages that year. 

Bottled water consumption worldwide

The average American consumer drinks roughly 45 gallons of bottled water. In countries, such as Mexico, it is very common to drink bottled water, as tap water is often considered unsafe for consumption. It accounted for over 70 gallons of bottled water consumption per capita.

Cider in the U.S. and Europe

Cider is a low-alcoholic beverage, typically made from the fermented juice of apples or pears. While the drink is regularly consumed in the United States, it is most commonly drunk in Western Europe. 48 percent of Western Europeans consumed cider, while about 11 percent of North Americans drank it. The United States imported most of its cider from countries, such as France, Ireland, and Sweden.