Soda Water Prices in the United States from 2020 to 2025

Soda Water Prices (2020–2025)

Prices are estimated per 12 oz can in a 12-pack, a common retail format, with ranges reflecting supermarket (e.g., Walmart, Kroger) vs. premium brands (e.g., LaCroix, Perrier). 

2020: 

• Average price: ~$0.33–$0.50 per 12 oz can (12-pack: $4.00–$6.00). 

• Supermarket brands (e.g., store-brand seltzer) were around $3.50–$4.50/12-pack ($0.29–$0.38/can), while premium sparkling waters like LaCroix ranged $4.50–$6.00 ($0.38–$0.50/can). The pandemic spurred demand for shelf-stable beverages, but soda water prices remained stable due to low production costs and competition. Inflation was minimal (CPI ~1.2%), and Nielsen data reported sparkling water sales at $4.3 billion, indicating strong volume growth without sharp price hikes.

2021: 

• Average price: ~$0.35–$0.53 per 12 oz can (12-pack: $4.20–$6.35). 

• Supermarket 12-packs rose to $4.00–$4.75 ($0.33–$0.40/can), and premium brands hit $5.00–$6.35 ($0.42–$0.53/can). Inflation climbed (CPI ~4.7%), raising packaging (aluminum) and shipping costs. Web sources note sparkling water’s popularity grew as a soda alternative, with brands maintaining competitive pricing despite cost pressures.

2022: 

• Average price: ~$0.38–$0.58 per 12 oz can (12-pack: $4.55–$6.95). 

• Supermarket brands reached $4.25–$5.00 ($0.35–$0.42/can), while premium options like LaCroix or San Pellegrino rose to $5.50–$6.95 ($0.46–$0.58/can). Inflation peaked (CPI ~9.1%), driven by aluminum shortages and energy costs post-Ukraine war. 12-packs are nearing $7.00 at some retailers, though sales kept averages lower.

2023: 

• Average price: ~$0.40–$0.61 per 12 oz can (12-pack: $4.80–$7.30). 

• Supermarket 12-packs likely ranged $4.50–$5.25 ($0.38–$0.44/can), with premium at $5.75–$7.30 ($0.48–$0.61/can). Inflation cooled (CPI 3.2%), but cumulative food price rises (23.6% from 2020–2024, per USDA) kept upward pressure. Sparkling water’s market growth continued, with Statista projecting bottled water revenue (including soda water) at $63.87 billion in 2025, suggesting sustained demand.

2024: 

• Average price: ~$0.42–$0.64 per 12 oz can (12-pack: $5.00–$7.70). 

• Supermarket brands likely hit $4.75–$5.50 ($0.40–$0.46/can), and premium options reached $6.00–$7.70 ($0.50–$0.64/can). BLS data shows a 2.9% CPI rise, with food-at-home up 1.8%. Web reports note flavored seltzer’s premiumization (e.g., new flavors, eco-packaging), pushing prices higher for some brands, though store brands stayed affordable.

2025: 

• Average price (as of March 2): ~$0.44–$0.67 per 12 oz can (12-pack: $5.25–$8.00). 

• Early 2025 estimates suggest supermarket 12-packs at $5.00–$5.75 ($0.42–$0.48/can), with premium brands at $6.25–$8.00 ($0.52–$0.67/can). USDA predicts a 3.3% food-at-home price rise for 2025 (range -0.2% to 7.0%). In early 2025 Walmart seltzer are at ~$5.50/12-pack and LaCroix at $7–$8, reflecting inflation and premium trends.

Key Factors

• Inflation: Cumulative CPI increase of ~20–25% from 2020–2025 drove prices up.

• Aluminum Costs: Spikes in 2022 (post-Ukraine war) raised can prices, with lingering effects.

• Demand: Soda water’s rise as a healthier soda alternative (Statista: 69.17 billion liters combined volume in 2025) kept prices competitive but trending upward for premium brands.

• Premiumization: Flavored and sustainable options (e.g., LaCroix, Spindrift) command higher prices.