To: David R who wrote (26725 ) 12/13/1997 12:56:00 AM From: shades Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 55532
You misconstrued my message. I certainly would not assert that there is no market for bottled water. I never drink tap water. We are talking about from whence Asia will buy its water. THere are plenty of clean sources of water in Asia fas.usda.gov With heavy media exposure over the recent findings of contamination of several locally produced mineral waters, it is currently an opportune time for importers to emphasize the freshness and purity of foreign produced brands. You are looking PATHETICALLY FOOLISH NOW NAY, you scare me, I am glad you do not control any fools money but your own, I can't say the same for Mr. Secrets though, (the point I was making in my post). Does anybody have any figures on the approximate Asian water import estimates over the next few years, and the likely suppliers of this water? Table 2. Taiwan Total Water Market Size, 1989-93 ------------------------------------------------------------ 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 ------------------------------------------------------------ Market Value 33 40 50 62 76 (US$ Millions) Yearly Growth - 21% 25% 24% 23% Market Volume 108 130 164 206 248 (Liters-Millions) Volume Growth- 20% 26% 26% 20% ============================================= Water imports saw a sharp increase beginning in 1992 with both the introduction of EVIAN brand mineral water to the Taiwan market and the expansion of VOLVIC's distribution channels. Imports have continued to experience significant yearly increases. Discussions with key industry players revealed that total consumption of mineral water is expected to increase 15% annually over the next five years. Consumption of carbonated is expected to increase an estimated 10% annually over the same period. As locally produced mineral waters have repeatedly been found to be contaminated, imported waters hold a much higher image in terms of purity, freshness, and overall quality. Nevertheless, significantly higher prices, on average 100% more than local brands, are still a major deterrent to increased sales. Lastly, RMIL says they have $30,000,000 in backorders for their water from. Is this information currently verifiable? I would bet it is higher .You are too biased to see any criticism of RMIL as valid. Or any question warranted. DavidR Your DD is too PATHETIC to provide any WORTHY criticism.