Austria Container Glass Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Austria Container Glass Market Report is Segmented by End-User Industry ((Beverages (Alcoholic Beverages (Beer and Cider, Wines, and Spirits) and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (Carbonated Soft Drinks, Water, Dairy-Based, and Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages)), Food, Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical, and Other End-User Industries). The Market Sizes and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Volume (Tons) for all the Above Segments.

Austria Container Glass Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Austria Container Glass Market Size

Austria Container Glass Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Volume (2025) 427.78 Thousand tons
Market Volume (2030) 467.23 Thousand tons
CAGR 1.78 %
Market Concentration High

Major Players

Austria Container Glass Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Austria Container Glass Market Analysis

The Austria Container Glass Market size in terms of shipment volume is expected to grow from 427.78 thousand tons in 2025 to 467.23 thousand tons by 2030, at a CAGR of 1.78% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

  • Glass containers are widely used for beverages, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and food products. Austria's strong beer and wine culture significantly contributes to this demand. Many brands use glass containers to enhance the perceived value of their products, particularly in the cosmetics, beverages, and gourmet food sectors.
  • The container glass market in Austria is experiencing steady growth, driven by several factors. Key drivers include the rising demand for eco-friendly packaging, pushing the adoption of glass packaging over alternatives like plastic. The beverage and FMCG sectors are major contributors, as glass offers superior protection and is highly recyclable.
  • Austria's largest sorting facility for household packaging waste is scheduled to commence regular operations in Ennshafen in May 2024. The new plant, a joint venture between ARA, Bernegger, and Germany's Green Dot group, represents an investment exceeding EUR 65 million (USD 70.3 million). The Austrian government has provided EUR 18 million (USD 19.4 million) in funding, with the three partners equally sharing the remaining investment costs.
  • Furthermore, the new sorting facility will streamline the recycling process for packaging materials, including glass. Efficiently separating glass from other waste ensures higher-quality glass for reuse in producing new containers, reducing the need for raw materials and supporting sustainable manufacturing practices.
  • Despite being a sustainable option, the heavy weight of glass containers increases transportation costs and environmental impact related to logistics. This concern, coupled with the challenges of recycling glass in certain regions, can limit the broader adoption of glass packaging.

Austria Container Glass Industry Overview

The Austria container glass packaging market is consolidated, with players operating in it with a huge market share. Players such as Vetropack Holding Ltd, Stoelzle Oberglas GmbH, Cristallo Glas GmbH, and others are focusing on innovating and entering into strategic partnerships to retain their market share and undergo capacity expansion, mergers, acquisitions, and collaboration.

Austria Container Glass Market Leaders

  1. Vetropack Holding Ltd

  2. Stoelzle Oberglas GmbH

  3. Cristallo Glas GmbH

  4. Etivera Verpackungstechnik GmbH

  5. Muller Glas & Co Handelsgesellschaft mbH

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Austria Container Glass Market Concentration
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Austria Container Glass Market News

  • September 2024: Coca-Cola HBC has invested EUR 12 million (USD 12.9 million) in a new high-speed line for returnable glass bottles at its Edelstal plant. This expansion supports the company's goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2040. The Austrian government has contributed a EUR 4 million (USD 4.32 million) grant to support Coca-Cola's initiative. This funding is intended to promote a circular economy for packaging among beverage companies and retailers.
  • February 2024: European glass manufacturer Vetropack has launched a 0.33-litre returnable bottle as a standardized solution for the Austrian brewing industry. This new bottle is one-third lighter than traditional reusable bottles and incorporates over two-thirds recycled glass in its production. Vetropack has made these bottles available to all breweries in Austria, aiding them in meeting the mandatory returnable quota implemented at the beginning of this year.

Austria Container Glass Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET INSIGHTS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Export-Import Data of Container Glass
  • 4.3 PESTEL ANALYSIS - Container Glass Industry in Austria
  • 4.4 Industry Standard and Regulation for Container Glass Use for Packaging
  • 4.5 Raw Material Analysis and Material Consideration for Packaging
  • 4.6 Sustainability Trends for Glass Packaging
  • 4.7 Container Glass Furnace Capacity and Location in Austria

5. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 Rising Environmental Awareness and Preference for Sustainable Packaging
    • 5.1.2 Health Consciousness and Safety of Glass Packaging
  • 5.2 Market Challenge
    • 5.2.1 High Energy and Production Costs of Glass Manufacturing
  • 5.3 Analysis of the Current Positioning of Austria in the Europe Container Glass Market
  • 5.4 Trade Scenerio - Analysis of the Historical and Current Export Import Paradigm for Container Glass Industry in Austria

6. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 6.1 By End-user Vertical
    • 6.1.1 Beverages
    • 6.1.1.1 Alcoholic Beverages
    • 6.1.1.1.1 Beer and Cider
    • 6.1.1.1.2 Wine and Spirits
    • 6.1.1.2 Non-alcoholic Beverages
    • 6.1.1.2.1 Carbonated Soft Drinks
    • 6.1.1.2.2 Water
    • 6.1.1.2.3 Dairy-based
    • 6.1.1.2.4 Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages
    • 6.1.2 Cosmetics
    • 6.1.3 Pharmaceutical
    • 6.1.4 Other End-user Verticals

7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 7.1 Company Profiles
    • 7.1.1 Vetropack Holding Ltd
    • 7.1.2 Stoelzle Oberglas GmbH
    • 7.1.3 Cristallo Glas GmbH
    • 7.1.4 Etivera Verpackungstechnik GmbH
    • 7.1.5 Muller Glas & Co Handelsgesellschaft mbH
    • 7.1.6 Glaspack Verpackungsgesellschaft mbH
  • *List Not Exhaustive

8. FUTURE OUTLOOK OF THE MARKET

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Austria Container Glass Industry Segmentation

Container glass is used in the alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage industries due to its ability to maintain chemical inertness, sterility, and non-permeability. Glass packaging is valued for its unique properties, including its transparency, inertness, and ability to preserve the quality and integrity of its contents. It is often chosen for products where purity, safety, and environmental sustainability are paramount concerns.

The Austria container glass market is segmented by end-user industry ((beverages (alcoholic beverages (beer and cider, wines, and spirits) and non-alcoholic beverages (carbonated soft drinks, water, dairy-based, and other non-alcoholic beverages)), food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and other end-user industries). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of volume (tons) for all the above segments.

By End-user Vertical Beverages Alcoholic Beverages Beer and Cider
Wine and Spirits
Non-alcoholic Beverages Carbonated Soft Drinks
Water
Dairy-based
Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Cosmetics
Pharmaceutical
Other End-user Verticals
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Austria Container Glass Market Research FAQs

How big is the Austria Container Glass Market?

The Austria Container Glass Market size is expected to reach 427.78 thousand tons in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 1.78% to reach 467.23 thousand tons by 2030.

What is the current Austria Container Glass Market size?

In 2025, the Austria Container Glass Market size is expected to reach 427.78 thousand tons.

Who are the key players in Austria Container Glass Market?

Vetropack Holding Ltd, Stoelzle Oberglas GmbH, Cristallo Glas GmbH, Etivera Verpackungstechnik GmbH and Muller Glas & Co Handelsgesellschaft mbH are the major companies operating in the Austria Container Glass Market.

What years does this Austria Container Glass Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Austria Container Glass Market size was estimated at 420.17 thousand tons. The report covers the Austria Container Glass Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Austria Container Glass Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Austria Container Glass Industry Report

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