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

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

After five years of growth, the EU market for bottles, jars and other containers of glass decreased by -38.6% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, recorded a strong expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Production of Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass in the EU

In value terms, glass bottle, jar and container production contracted markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 19%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Exports of Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass

Exports in the EU

Glass bottle, jar and container exports surged to X units in 2021, picking up by 60% against the year before. In general, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 72%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, glass bottle, jar and container exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X units), followed by Portugal (X units), Spain (X units), Italy (X units), France (X units), Poland (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) were the main exporters of bottles, jars and other containers of glass, together committing 70% of total exports. The Czech Republic (X units), Bulgaria (X units), Austria (X units), Hungary (X units), Belgium (X units) and Croatia (X units) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +30.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest glass bottle, jar and container supplying countries in the European Union were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 50% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, Portugal, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Croatia and Hungary, which together accounted for a further 42%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +9.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -26.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by 3.6% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while Hungary ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (-6.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass

Imports in the EU

For the tenth consecutive year, the European Union recorded growth in supplies from abroad of bottles, jars and other containers of glass, which increased by 59% to X units in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, glass bottle, jar and container imports soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +59.1% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X units), distantly followed by Italy (X units), Belgium (X units), Spain (X units), Germany (X units), Poland (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) represented the largest importers of bottles, jars and other containers of glass, together constituting 72% of total imports. The following importers - Romania (X units), Portugal (X units), Austria (X units), Ireland (X units), Greece (X units) and Slovenia (X units) - together made up 17% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +26.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported bottles, jars and other containers of glass in the European Union, comprising 26% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in France amounted to +4.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (+5.8% per year) and Belgium (+6.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2021, waning by -24.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 8.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per unit), while Romania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (-4.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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