
Italy - Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingItaly's Glass Container Export Soars 9%, Reaching $1.4 Billion in 2023
Italy Glass Container Exports
In 2023, shipments abroad of bottles, jars and other containers of glass decreased by -5.1% to 4.9B units for the first time since 2016, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at 5.1B units in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.
In value terms, glass bottle, jar and container exports expanded sharply to $1.4B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by +88.6% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the near future. Glass Container Exports By Country (Million USD)">
COUNTRY | Export Value of Glass Container in Italy (million USD) | ||||||||||
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2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
France | 284 | 290 | 256 | 246 | 269 | 310 | 320 | 295 | 411 | 436 | 512 |
Spain | 47.4 | 50.8 | 43.4 | 47.5 | 61.8 | 70.3 | 68.4 | 70.2 | 105 | 179 | 161 |
United States | 50.0 | 53.9 | 57.0 | 60.0 | 58.5 | 74.1 | 69.3 | 86.9 | 108 | 119 | 110 |
Germany | 78.7 | 80.0 | 73.3 | 65.5 | 65.2 | 82.6 | 86.6 | 95.2 | 106 | 105 | 108 |
United Kingdom | 37.6 | 41.3 | 36.7 | 34.3 | 30.6 | 26.7 | 40.8 | 27.8 | 34.0 | 32.1 | 43.0 |
Switzerland | 24.1 | 24.8 | 23.8 | 23.8 | 26.2 | 25.0 | 25.0 | 32.7 | 32.9 | 37.8 | 35.0 |
Poland | 18.6 | 17.6 | 15.8 | 17.7 | 19.1 | 20.7 | 20.3 | 20.5 | 26.9 | 28.5 | 33.4 |
Others | 253 | 256 | 223 | 225 | 234 | 260 | 256 | 256 | 293 | 307 | 358 |
Total | 793 | 814 | 729 | 720 | 764 | 869 | 886 | 884 | 1,117 | 1,245 | 1,359 |
Exports by Country
France (1.3B units), Germany (764M units) and Spain (330M units) were the main destinations of glass bottle, jar and container exports from Italy, with a combined 49% share of total exports.
From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +21.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, France ($512M) remains the key foreign market for bottles, jars and other containers of glass exports from Italy, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($161M), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with an 8.1% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to France stood at +6.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+13.0% per year) and the United States (+8.2% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the glass container price stood at $0.3 per unit (FOB, Italy), increasing by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $0.4 per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($0.6 per unit), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($0.1 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for glass bottle, jar and container in Italy. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 23131120 - Containers made from tubing of glass (excluding preserving jars)
- Prodcom 23131130 - Glass containers of a nominal capacity . 2,5 litres (excluding preserving jars)
- Prodcom 23131140 - Bottles of colourless glass of a nominal capacity < 2,5 litres, f or beverages and foodstuffs (excluding bottles covered with leather or composition leather, infant
- Prodcom 23131150 - Bottles of coloured glass of a nominal capacity < 2,5 litres, for beverages and foodstuffs (excluding bottles covered with leather or composition leather, infant
- Prodcom 23131160 - Glass containers for beverages and foodstuffs of a nominal capacity < 2,5 litres (excluding bottles, flasks covered with leather or composition leather, domestic glassware, vacuum flasks and vessels)
- Prodcom 23131170 - Glass containers for pharmaceutical products of a nominal capacity < 2,5 litres
- Prodcom 23131180 - Glass containers of a nominal capacity < 2,5 litres for the conveyance or packing of goods (excluding for beverages and foodstuffs, for pharmaceutical products, containers made from glass tubing)
Country coverage:
- Italy
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Italy
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024