United Kingdom: Market for Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass 2025

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

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the UK market for bottles, jars and other containers of glass, when its value decreased by -5% to $X. Overall, the total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +44.2% against 2017 indices. Glass bottle, jar and container consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

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

In value terms, glass bottle, jar and container production contracted slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 23%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Exports of Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass

Exports from the UK

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of bottles, jars and other containers of glass, when their volume increased by 36% to X units. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% 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 attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, glass bottle, jar and container exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% 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 attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X units) was the main destination for glass bottle, jar and container exports from the UK, accounting for a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, glass bottle, jar and container exports to Ireland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X units), more than tenfold. The Dominican Republic (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ireland stood at +7.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-2.0% per year) and the Dominican Republic (+14.1% per year).

In value terms, Ireland ($X) remains the key foreign market for bottles, jars and other containers of glass exports from the UK, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 7.5% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Ireland amounted to +6.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+1.9% per year) and the United States (+13.6% 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, standing approx. at 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 an increase of 18%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 France (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass

Imports into the UK

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of bottles, jars and other containers of glass decreased by -0.5% to X units in 2021. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, glass bottle, jar and container imports stood at $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +78.3% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

France (X units), Turkey (X units) and Ireland (X units) were the main suppliers of glass bottle, jar and container imports to the UK, together comprising 47% of total imports. Bulgaria, Germany, China, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, Russia, the Netherlands, Austria, Belgium and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +194.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest glass bottle, jar and container suppliers to the UK were France ($X), China ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 48% share of total imports. Turkey, Italy, Ireland, Bulgaria, the United Arab Emirates, Poland, Belgium, Russia, Austria and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Russia, with a CAGR of +144.0%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average import price for bottles, jars and other containers of glass amounted to $X per unit, surging by 14% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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