Brazil: Market for Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass 2024

Market Size for Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass in Brazil

The Brazilian market for bottles, jars and other containers of glass expanded sharply to $X in 2021, surging by 5.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass in Brazil

In value terms, glass bottle, jar and container production dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 5.3%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass

Exports from Brazil

In 2021, shipments abroad of bottles, jars and other containers of glass increased by 24% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, total exports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +48.3% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, glass bottle, jar and container exports amounted to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X units) was the main destination for glass bottle, jar and container exports from Brazil, with a 61% share of total exports. Moreover, glass bottle, jar and container exports to Argentina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uruguay (X units), fivefold. Colombia (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Argentina stood at +12.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uruguay (-1.3% per year) and Colombia (-1.6% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) remains the key foreign market for bottles, jars and other containers of glass exports from Brazil, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Paraguay, with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Argentina totaled +8.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Colombia (-2.5% per year) and Paraguay (-3.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for bottles, jars and other containers of glass stood at $X per unit in 2021, waning by -16.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 24% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2020, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Uruguay ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Paraguay (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass

Imports into Brazil

In 2021, the amount of bottles, jars and other containers of glass imported into Brazil surged to X units, with an increase of 29% on 2020. In general, imports saw a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 219% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, glass bottle, jar and container imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a measured increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 80%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Argentina (X units), Costa Rica (X units) and Chile (X units) were the main suppliers of glass bottle, jar and container imports to Brazil, with a combined 47% share of total imports. Mexico, China, Paraguay, India, France, the United Arab Emirates, Germany, Russia, Egypt and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +927.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Argentina ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest glass bottle, jar and container suppliers to Brazil, together accounting for 39% of total imports. These countries were followed by Costa Rica, France, Chile, India, Paraguay, Spain, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, Russia and Egypt, which together accounted for a further 46%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +764.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for bottles, jars and other containers of glass amounted to $X per unit, surging by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 30%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the price for Argentina ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Paraguay (+12.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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