France: Glass Closure Market 2025

Glass Closure Market Size in France

The French glass closure market rose slightly to $X in 2022, increasing by 4.1% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -3.6% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Glass Closure Production in France

In value terms, glass closure production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -3.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 87% against the previous year. Glass closure production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Glass Closure Exports

Exports from France

Glass closure exports from France contracted notably to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -37.4% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 18%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, glass closure exports declined sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 20%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of glass closure exports from France, with a combined 44% share of total exports. Poland, India, Germany, Japan, Russia, the United States, Slovakia, Spain, Algeria and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +177.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X), the United States ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest markets for glass closure exported from France worldwide, together accounting for 40% of total exports. Italy, Slovakia, Germany, Turkey, Poland, India, Russia, Spain, the UK and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

Among the main countries of destination, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +158.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average glass closure export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, 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 Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Glass Closure Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, approx. X tons of glass stoppers, lids and other closures were imported into France; which is down by -22.8% on the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +13.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 47%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, glass closure imports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 46%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of glass closure to France, with a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, glass closure imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Czech Republic (X tons), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at -2.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+44.2% per year) and the Czech Republic (+42.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest glass closure suppliers to France were the Czech Republic ($X), China ($X) and Vietnam ($X), together comprising 79% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +44.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average glass closure import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 20% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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