United Kingdom: Glass Ampoules Market 2024

Glass Ampoules Market Size in the UK

In 2022, the UK glass ampoules market decreased by -0.6% to $X, falling for the fifth year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Glass Ampoules Production in the UK

In value terms, glass ampoules production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 64%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Glass Ampoules Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, shipments abroad of glass ampoules for packing of goods decreased by -43.7% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 368% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, glass ampoules exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 176% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Fiji (X units), the United States (X units) and Ireland (X units) were the main destinations of glass ampoules exports from the UK, together comprising 47% of total exports. The Netherlands, Australia, Italy, France, Cuba, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, New Zealand and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Australia (with a CAGR of +83.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for glass ampoules exported from the UK were the United States ($X), Ireland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 36% share of total exports. Australia, Fiji, Cuba, Italy, Germany, France, New Zealand, Hong Kong SAR and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of +52.7%, 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

In 2022, the average glass ampoules export price amounted to $X per thousand units, increasing by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 265% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per thousand units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cuba ($X per thousand units), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Glass Ampoules Imports

Imports into the UK

Glass ampoules imports into the UK contracted sharply to X units in 2022, shrinking by -80% on the previous year. Overall, imports faced a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, glass ampoules imports contracted notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports faced a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 28%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest glass ampoules supplier to the UK, accounting for a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, glass ampoules imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X units), threefold. Germany (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +9.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-35.9% per year) and Germany (-37.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest glass ampoules suppliers to the UK, together comprising 71% of total imports. The United States, the Netherlands, South Korea, Hungary and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +55.7%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the average glass ampoules import price amounted to $X per thousand units, surging by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 130% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per thousand units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, 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 ($X per thousand units), while the price for China ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+41.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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