Report Overview

Growing demand for glass packaging products from various industries, such as food & beverages, pharmaceuticals, and personal care; and increasing preference for glass packaging due to its durability and versatility could boost the growth of North America glass packaging market during the forecast period between 2023 and 2029.

North America Glass Packaging Market - Industry Trends & Forecast Report, 2029

North America glass packaging market size was estimated at USD 3.39 billion in 2022. During the forecast period between 2023 and 2029, North America glass packaging market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.12% reaching a value of USD 4.44 billion by 2029. Major growth drivers of North America glass packaging market include a rising consumer demand for safer and healthier packaging. Also, innovative technologies for embossing, shaping, and adding artistic finishes to glass make it more appealing to end users. Increasing popularity of environmentally friendly packaging products and a spurring demand for glass packaging from the food and beverages industry are also expected to boost the growth of North America glass packaging market during the period in analysis.

North America Glass Packaging Market - Overview

Glass packaging is a type of rigid packaging that uses various densities, sizes, and shapes of glass packaging products to cover the contents and protect them. The various forms of glass packaging materials that are offered on the market include containers and bottles, among others. The texture, makeup, and flavor of the stuff already in the jar are unaffected by these materials. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, food, pharmaceuticals, personal care, beauty goods, and other products all use this form of packaging widely.

Growth Drivers

High Demand for Glass Packaging from Food and Beverages Industry

The use of glass packaging is expanding across a variety of industries owing to growing consumer demand for secure and healthy packaging. Also, cutting-edge techniques for shaping, embossing, and adding artistic finishes to glass increase consumer demand for glass packaging. Factors like the increased demand from the food and beverage industry and the demand for environmentally friendly products both contribute to the market's expansion. Growing demand for glass packaging in the food and beverage industry due to its durability, recyclability, and ability to preserve product quality

Restraints

Intensifying Competition from Substitutes

Increased competition from alternative forms of packaging, such as aluminum cans and plastic containers, is one of the challenges for glass packaging market in North America. As aluminum cans and plastic containers are lighter in weight than bulky glass, they are becoming more popular among manufacturers and customers due to the lower cost of carriage and transportation.

Impact of COVID-19 on North America Glass Packaging Market

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant positive impact on the North America glass packaging market during the first of 2020. The lockdowns and restrictions imposed to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus led to a surge in demand for glass packaging, especially for products, such as hand sanitizers, disinfectants, and pharmaceuticals. As people spent more time at home during lockdowns, there was an increase in the consumption of packaged foods and beverages, leading to a rise in demand for glass bottles and jars. However, the pandemic also disrupted supply chains, resulting in delays in raw material deliveries and production shutdowns. This, coupled with the increased demand, led to supply shortages and price hikes for glass packaging in the North American market. Despite the challenges faced by the industry, the glass packaging market in North America is expected to recover and continue to grow in the coming years.

North America Glass Packaging Market

Segmental Coverage

North America Glass Packaging Market - By Product

On the basis of product, North America glass packaging market is divided into Bottles, Jars, Vials, Ampoules, and other segments. In terms of market share, the bottles segment accounts for the highest market share. The ampoules, bottles, vials, syringes, and cartridges product categories have been used to segment the pharmaceutical glass packaging industry. Vials are expected to grow at the second-fastest rate after ampoules due to their strong analytical performance and excellent sustainability. The vials segment’s market share is expected to increase during the projected period.

North America Glass Packaging Market - By Glass Type

On basis of glass type, North America glass packaging market is divided into Type I (borosilicate), Type II (soda lime), Type III (soda lime oxide), Type IV (borate), and other segments. The borosilicate segment accounts for the highest market share, due to the material's exceptional endurance and excellent resilience to chemical composition; borosilicate has ten times the strength of soda-lime glass. Borosilicate glass can withstand a range of temperatures, which makes it perfect for packaging purposes, particularly for the pharmaceutical industry's need to store medicines at low temperatures. This quality also helps it gain a lot of traction in the food and cosmetics industries.

North America Glass Packaging Market – By Size

The North America glass packaging market by size is categorized into Small (less than 8 oz.), Medium (8 oz. to 16 oz.), and Large (more than 16 oz.) segments.

North America Glass Packaging Market – By End Use

On the basis of end use, North America glass packaging market is divided into Alcoholic Beverages, Non-alcoholic Beverages, Food & Dairy Products, Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Products, and other segments. The alcoholic beverages segment holds the highest market share, due to the increasing alcohol consumption in the region. Glass is a highly favored raw material for alcohol packaging. It is employed in the beverages industry because of the availability of bottles in a variety of sizes and shapes in the retail market. Innovation in product design and chemical composition, which has reduced glass container weight, is another important factor boosting demand for the product. During the forecast period, the glass packaging market for the pharmaceutical industry will record significant growth.

North America Glass Packaging Market – By Country

The report on the North America glass packaging market covers two major countries in the region: United States and Canada. The use of this packaging for alcoholic beverages, as well as the growing consumption of alcohol, is driving the glass packaging market in the United States. Glass is a popular raw material for alcohol packaging.

Competitive Landscape

Major players in the North America Glass Packaging Market include Ardagh Group, O-I Glass, Inc., Vitro Packaging, LLC, Gerresheimer Glass, Inc., Anchor Glass Container Corporation, Nampak Glass North America, Piramal Glass USA Inc., Stölzle Glass USA, Berlin Packaging, Verallia North America, Glasswerks Inc., and Rocky Mountain Bottle Company. The key strategies used by these market leaders are new product launches, mergers & acquisitions, and alliances. To grow their market share, these companies are also focusing on investing in innovations, collaborations, and expansions.

Recent Developments

• In January 2022 - Gerresheimer announced the expansion of its capacities for glass vials at the Wertheim site and two other locations in the United States and China. The company was investing in production in Wertheim to increase vial capacity by 150 million units per year.

Scope of the Report

By Product

• • Bottles

  • Jars

  • Vials

  • Ampoules

  • Others

By Glass Type

• • Type I (borosilicate)

  • Type II (soda lime)

  • Type III (soda lime oxide)

  • Type IV (borate)

  • Others

By Size

• • Small (less than 8 oz.)

  • Medium (8 oz. to 16 oz.)

  • Large (more than 16 oz.)

By End Use

• • Alcoholic Beverages

  • Non-alcoholic Beverages

  • Food & Dairy Products

  • Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Products

  • Others

By Country

• • United States

  • Canada