Retail Glass Packaging Market Outlook (2022 to 2032)

Glass packaging is the one of the most sustainable packaging solutions. Glass packaging is more attractive as compared to other packaging materials because of its glossy and tender appearance. Glass is the trusted and proven packaging for health, taste and the environment. Glass packaging includes all packaging formats made from glass such as jars, bottles, containers, and others.

As glass is transparent, customers can see exactly what's inside, making it easier for them to evaluate and analyse the product's key characteristics and attributes, and also compare the product with other options, and make purchasing decision easier, all these drive the growth of the retail glass packaging market.

Alcoholic beverage packaging is the most popular application in the global retail glass packaging industry. The expanding use of glass packaging in food and pharmaceutical packaging is a major driver of this market. Retail glass packaging used for the packaging of personal care and cosmetic products such as perfumes and body oils.

Glass’s inertness and impermeability make it ideal for sensitive items and long-term storage of liquids, such as spirits and alcoholic beverages. Increase in innovative technologies for embossing, shaping, and adding artistic finishes to glass make glass packaging more desirable among end-users

FMI research indicates that retail glass packaging shows great potential for not only durability but improving outcomes for buyers in different areas as retail glass packaging offers benefits like:

  • Glass is 100% recyclable and can be recycled endlessly without loss in quality or purity.
  • A glass container can go from a recycling bin to a store shelf in as little as 30 days. An estimated 80% of recovered glass containers are made into new glass bottles.
  • Glass is nonporous and impermeable, so there are no interactions between glass packaging and products to affect the flavor of food and beverages. No nasty after taste - ever.
  • Glass has an almost zero rate of chemical interactions, ensuring that the products inside a glass bottle keep their strength, aroma, and flavour.
  • When consumers choose foods or beverages that are packaged in glass, they avoid potential risks while enjoying a number of benefits.

Due to these features, retail glass packaging is extensively used in applications that require improved product visibility, such as in supermarkets and retail stores.

The manufacturer of the retail glass packaging market offers customization such as custom container designs, 3-D CAD renderings & video and flexible packaging with custom artwork, etc. in retail glass packaging, makes it one of the most suitable forms of primary packaging of the products.

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Retail Glass Packaging Market

Retail glass packaging is the primary packaging of the products in glass bottles, containers, etc. Retail glass packaging is considered greener for packaging because glass is one of the most environmentally friendly material. The packaging of the product today is one of the primary concern and component of the marketing strategy for the product, especially in food and beverage industries.

Companies nowadays have indulged in close cooperation with their customers and are also guiding their industrial suppliers, and have developed a proactive approach to developing innovative retail glass packaging solutions based on their knowledge of the terminal market. Companies are also offering a broad range of retail glass packaging products for shipping as well as display.

Glass packaging is more attractive as compared to other packaging materials because of its glossy and tender appearance. The availability of 100% customization such as custom container designs, 3-D CAD renderings & video and flexible packaging with custom artwork, etc. in retail glass packaging, makes it one of the most suitable forms of primary packaging of the products.

Retail Glass Packaging Market: Market Dynamics

The increasing demand for packaged food around the globe is fueling the growth of retail glass packaging market; this is attributed to the fact that glass is one of the most sterilized materials for packaging of eatables. The increasing consumption of beverages (alcoholic as well as non-alcoholic) is one of the primary drivers for the growth of retail glass packaging.

The demand for the colored glass to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the product is also contributing to the growth of retail glass packaging market. The use of CAD (Computer Aided Design) to efficiently support the customers throughout the process of creation of retail glass packaging till the industrialization, is one of the prominent trends in the industry.

The 100% recyclable nature of glass widens the scope for retail glass packaging market. It is because the retail glass packaging meets the demand for sustainable packaging solutions, unlike other materials. Retail glass packaging can help a company or its product attain the GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) certification because glass can be recycled endlessly.

However, when it comes to distribution, plastic containers have a better transportation footprint, which in turns becomes a restraining factor for the growth of retail glass packaging market. This can be attributed to the fact that glass is a delicate and brittle material.

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Retail Glass Packaging Market: Segmentation Overview

Retail glass packaging is widely applied in the packaging of alcoholic beverages such as wines, beer, and spirits. It is also used for the packaging of medicines such as syrups, tonics, etc. Retail glass packaging is also used for packaging of non-alcoholic beverages such as flavored milk, juices, extracts, etc.

Food items such as vinegar, pickles, jams, ketchup also require retail glass packaging. It is mostly used for the packaging of personal care and cosmetic products such as perfumes and body oils.In the pharmaceutical industry, retail glass packaging is ideal for packaging as the glass being a sterilized material, doesn’t react with the medicines and keeps their chemical nature intact.

Retail Glass Packaging Market: Regional Outlook

The global retail glass packaging market geographically is segmented as North America, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Latin America, Asia-Pacific excluding Japan, Japan, and Middle East & Africa. The APEJ holds a significant share of the retail glass packaging market owing to the increasing demand for packaged foods and alcoholic beverages.

Furthermore, the increase in R & D activities related to packaging technology, wherein retail glass packaging proved useful for retaining product freshness and quality; aids in boosting the growth of its market in the region.

The market in the North America and Europe region is more inclined towards growing demand for retail glass packaging market because of the stringent government regulations and increasing preference for sustainable manufacturing practices and recyclable packaging materials.

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Retail Glass Packaging Market: Prominent Players

Some of the prominent players in the global retail glass packaging market are:

  • Koa Glass Co. Ltd.
  • Gerreshiemer AG
  • O-I (Owens-Illinois)
  • Verallia
  • Vitro
  • SKS Bottle & Packaging
  • Ampak Inc.
  • Pioneer Packaging
  • REGINA INDUSTRIES LTD
  • All American Containers
  • HEINZ GLAS GMBH & CO. KGAA
  • Rappaport Sons Bottle Co, Inc
  • Freund Container & Supply

The research report presents a comprehensive assessment of the market and contains thoughtful insights, facts, historical data, and statistically supported and industry-validated market data. It also contains projections using a suitable set of assumptions and methodologies. The research report provides analysis and information according to categories such as market segments, geographies, type of product and applications.

The report covers exhaust analysis on

  • Market Segments
  • Market Dynamics
  • Market Size
  • Supply & Demand
  • Current Trends/Issues/Challenges
  • Competition & Companies involved
  • Technology
  • Value Chain

The regional analysis includes

  • North America (USA, Canada)
  • Latin America (Mexico. Brazil)
  • Western Europe (Germany, Italy, France, UK, Spain)
  • Eastern Europe (Poland, Russia)
  • Asia-Pacific (China, India, ASEAN, Australia & New Zealand)
  • Japan
  • The Middle East and Africa (GCC Countries, S. Africa, Northern Africa)

The report is a compilation of first-hand information, qualitative and quantitative assessment by industry analysts, inputs from industry experts and industry participants across the value chain.

The report provides in-depth analysis of parent market trends, macro-economic indicators and governing factors along with market attractiveness as per segments. The report also maps the qualitative impact of various market factors on market segments and geographies.

Retail Glass Packaging Market: Market Segmentation

The global retail glass packaging market can be segmented by end-use industries:

  • Foods& Beverages
  • Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
  • Cosmetics & Personal Care
  • Industrial Chemicals
  • Others

It can also be segmented by the type of packaging:

  • Bottles
  • Vials
  • Cases
  • Containers
  • Customized

It can also be segmented by the type of glass used for packaging:

  • Molded
  • Tubular
  • Others

The food & beverages segment can be further segmented into:

  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Non-Alcoholic Beverages
  • Cooking oil
  • Rest of the food products
Table of Content
	1. Executive Summary
	2. Industry Introduction, including Taxonomy and Market Definition
	3. Market Trends and Success Factors, including Macro-economic Factors, Market Dynamics, and Recent Industry Developments
	4. Global Market Demand Analysis and Forecast, including Historical Analysis and Future Projections
	5. Pricing Analysis
	6. Global Market Analysis and Forecast
		6.1. End-Use Industries
		6.2. Type
		6.3. Glass Used
		6.4. Food & Beverages
	7. Global Market Analysis and Forecast, By End-Use Industries
		7.1. Foods & Beverages
		7.2. Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
		7.3. Cosmetics & Personal Care
		7.4. Industrial Chemicals
		7.5. Others
	8. Global Market Analysis and Forecast, By Type
		8.1. Bottles
		8.2. Vials
		8.3. Cases
		8.4. Containers
		8.5. Customized
	9. Global Market Analysis and Forecast, By Glass Used
		9.1. Molded
		9.2. Tubular
		9.3. Others
	10. Global Market Analysis and Forecast, By Food & Beverages
		10.1. Alcoholic Beverages
		10.2. Non-Alcoholic Beverages
		10.3. Cooking oil
		10.4. Rest of the food products
	11. Global Market Analysis and Forecast, By Region
		11.1. North America
		11.2. Latin America
		11.3. Western Europe
		11.4. Eastern Europe
		11.5. Asia Pacific
		11.6. Japan
		11.7. Middle East and Africa
	12. North America Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
	13. Latin America Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
	14. Western Europe Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
	15. Eastern Europe Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
	16. Asia Pacific Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
	17. Japan Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
	18. Middle East and Africa Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
	19. Sales Forecast by End-Use Industries, Type, Glass Used, and Food & Beverages for 30 Countries
	20. Competition Outlook, including Market Structure Analysis, Company Share Analysis by Key Players, and Competition Dashboard
	21. Company Profile
		21.1. Koa Glass Co. Ltd.
		21.2. Gerreshiemer AG
		21.3. O-I (Owens-Illinois)
		21.4. Verallia
		21.5. Vitro
		21.6. SKS Bottle & Packaging
		21.7. Ampak Inc.
		21.8. Pioneer Packaging
		21.9. REGINA INDUSTRIES LTD
		21.10. All American Containers
		21.11. HEINZ GLAS GMBH & CO. KGAA
		21.12. Rappaport Sons Bottle Co, Inc
		21.13. Freund Container & Supply
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