Dubai drank 51,228 litres; Hilly Aqua popular across seas too

KOCHI: Kerala's Hilly Aqua bottled water became a hit in the Dubai market also. The first 51,228 litres of bottled water exported a month ago have all sold out. The company is importing it from the UAE's Arona General Trading LLC. Dubai Municipal representatives will soon arrive in Kerala ahead of the next order.

The Kerala Irrigation Infrastructure Development Corporation and Arona Company signed a memorandum of understanding last October to distribute Hilly Aqua bottled water in six GCC countries. Subsequently, Dubai Municipal representatives visited the Hilly Aqua plants a month ago and ensured the quality of the water.

1.5 litres and 1 litre bottled water were exported. Entrepreneurs who had come to the international trade fair in Thiruvananthapuram were the ones who expressed interest in exporting Hilly Aqua abroad. Dubai produces drinking water by purifying seawater at present.

First state

Kerala is the first state in India to export bottled water to the UAE. With the Dubai Municipality license, bottled water can be supplied to other countries in the UAE also. Hilly Aqua is preparing for this.

11.40 crore

Hilly Aqua's turnover for the period 2024-25 is 11.40 crore. The current production is 78,000 litres of bottled water (2,500 cases) per day in one shift at the Thodupuzha and Aruvikkara plants. The production will increase fivefold with the coming up of new plants.

"Hilly Aqua is ready to export bottled water as per the demand. It is expected that more companies will come forward.

-V Saji

Senior General Manager

Hilly Aqua