People pay more for water in a bottle than fuel for a car. That’s not madness—it’s trust. Bottled water isn’t just about H₂O. It’s about hygiene, convenience, and brand power. In Bangladesh, demand for safe drinking water is booming—urban, rural, and export markets included.
Why Bottled Water Is a Smart Business
Bangladesh has growing health awareness, but shrinking access to clean water. That gap drives the demand for packaged water—especially in urban areas, schools, offices, and retail stores.
Besides that:
- Climate change increases bottled demand in dry seasons
- Local brands dominate, and barriers to entry are low
- 5-gallon jars serve residential and corporate sectors
- Tourist hubs and hotels demand premium branded water
Market Size and Scope
- Daily bottled water consumption: Over 1 crore liters/day
- Industry growth rate: 12–14% per year
- Top players: Mum, Spa, Fresh, Jibon—but 90% of the market is local & regional brands
This is a high-volume, brand-sensitive, fast-moving business.
Budget for 5000 LPH (Liters Per Hour) Water Bottling Plant
| Item | Estimated Cost (BDT) |
|---|---|
| Land & Building (RCC, 3000 sft) | 90,00,000 |
| Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant (5000 LPH) | 55,00,000 |
| Bottle Blowing Machine (Fully Auto) | 45,00,000 |
| Rinsing, Filling & Capping Unit (Auto) | 60,00,000 |
| Labeling & Shrink Packing Machine | 25,00,000 |
| Generator + Electrical Setup | 20,00,000 |
| Raw & Treated Water Storage Tanks | 12,00,000 |
| Lab Equipment + Water Testing Setup | 10,00,000 |
| Initial Inventory & Working Capital | 30,00,000 |
| Marketing & Branding (Packaging, Design) | 20,00,000 |
| Total Project Cost | 3,67,00,000 |
Daily Production Capacity: ~40,000 liters
Unit Selling Price (avg): BDT 10–14 per liter (retail + corporate mix)
Monthly Revenue: 1.2–1.6 crore BDT
Net Monthly Profit: 8–10 lakh BDT
Break-even Period: 2.5–3 years
Water Products You Can Offer
| Product Type | Container | Market Use |
|---|---|---|
| 500ml PET Bottle | Pack of 12 | Retail shops, events |
| 1.5L Bottle | Single use | Restaurants, commuters |
| 5-Gallon Jar | Refillable | Homes, offices, mosques |
| Custom Branding | Contract-based | Schools, corporate clients |
You can also add flavored water, soda, or mineral water options later.
Licensing & Approvals Needed
- BSTI License (mandatory)
- Department of Environment NOC
- Water test reports (biochemical & microbial)
- Trade License, Fire License, Factory Registration
We prepare the full application set, from lab layout to licensing documents.
Why Choose RAYHANS for Your Water Plant?
We offer turnkey project development for bottled water plants, including:
- Location planning based on water source
- RO system design based on TDS & source data
- Plant layout (AutoCAD with water flow logic)
- High-speed, food-grade machine sourcing
- Branding support (bottle, label, carton design)
- Full project profile for bank loan & investor pitch
Our systems are already running in Dhaka, Bogura, Cumilla, Sylhet, and Chattogram.
Final Thoughts
Water is free. Bottled water sells because of trust, taste, and presentation. With the right machinery and brand, a water plant becomes liquid gold. You’ll be selling what everyone needs—every single day.
At RAYHANS, we make that business clean, scalable, and certified for growth.