U.S. consumption share of beverages 2020, by segment

In 2020, bottled water accounted for roughly 24 percent of beverage consumption in the United States, making it the most consumed type of beverage that year. Value-added water and energy drinks were among the least favorite beverages that year.

Bottled water consumption worldwide

The average American consumer drinks roughly 40 gallons of bottled water. In countries, such as Mexico and Thailand, it is very common to drink bottled water, as tap water is often considered unsafe for consumption. Both of these countries 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. Nearly 53 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.