The rising production costs caused by worldwide supply chain issues have led to an increase in the price of sachet/distillate bottled water, according to the National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers (NASPAWAP).
As a result of the rising costs of raw materials used in production, particularly the polymers used in packaging, the company created a new pricing structure, effective Monday, April 6, 2026. The ongoing war in Iran has compounded this problem, leading to a disruption in supply chains and driven up international prices for the polymers used in pouching.
30 500 ml sachets of water costs ¢8.00 at ex-factory, ¢10.00 at ex-truck, and a maximum retail price of no more than ¢15.00 per sachet.
Manufacturers are struggling to absorb the rising costs of inputs. On April 2, NASPAWAP released a statement stating that “Manufacturers are having difficulty maintaining prices due to the increases in their cost of production”
The organization has stated that these new prices are for the purpose of maintaining consistency in pricing across the entire market and providing support to the operations taking place within the industry; therefore, it suggests that retailers and distributors abide by these pricing rules as a means of achieving fairness and maintaining stability in the industry.
According to the statement, “This change is crucial in ensuring that production continues and consumers will have a reliable source of clean drinking water.”
Because sachet products are still very much a part of everyday life for many families and small businesses, this announcement is expected to directly impact these households and businesses.
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