Italy Container Glass Market Size (2024 - 2029)

Italy Container Glass Market Analysis

The Italy Container Glass Market size is estimated at 5.17 Million tonnes in 2024, and is expected to reach 5.61 Million tonnes by 2029, at a CAGR of 1.67% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

• Glass, made from natural and sustainable raw materials, is the preferred packaging for health-conscious consumers. Italy's aging population contributes to the growth of the pharmaceutical packaging market. The Italian glass packaging industry is committed to sustainable production and collaborates with customers to develop innovative, environmentally friendly packaging solutions. This commitment includes reducing energy consumption in manufacturing processes, increasing the use of recycled glass, and developing lighter-weight glass containers without compromising strength or quality.
• The expanding beer market in Italy is driving innovation in glass bottle designs, including lightweight, eco-friendly options and unique shapes to differentiate brands. This trend encourages manufacturers to diversify their product range, creating growth opportunities for the container glass industry. Breweries are increasingly partnering with glass manufacturers to create custom bottle designs that reflect their brand identity and appeal to consumers' aesthetic preferences.
• According to ASSOBIRRA, the Association of Brewers and Maltsters, Italians consumed 21.2 million hectoliters of beer in 2023, an increase from 18.9 million hectoliters in 2020. This growth in consumption has led to increased demand for glass bottles, particularly for craft and specialty beers that often prefer glass packaging to maintain product quality and enhance brand image.
• Glass is a permanent material that can be infinitely recycled into new packaging. The quality and quantity of recycled glass production improve with increased selective collection of glass waste. In Italy, glass recycling rates have been steadily increasing, with many municipalities implementing effective collection systems and consumers becoming more aware of the importance of proper glass disposal.
• According to the International Trade Centre, Italy was the third-largest exporter of container glass in 2023. Italy's total exports of container glass (HS Code-701090) reached USD 1,314.6 thousand, an increase from USD 1,246.9 thousand in 2022. By being a leading exporter, Italy strengthens trade relationships with other countries, opening up new markets for its container glass. This increases the country’s ability to penetrate emerging markets and further boosts export opportunities, driving long-term growth in production, innovation, and investments in the container glass sector.
• Rising operational costs and increased use of substitute products, such as plastics and tin, may limit market growth. The growing popularity of plastic packaging, due to its lightweight nature, moldability, and controllable thickness, could impact the development of the glass packaging market. However, the glass industry is responding by investing in technologies to reduce production costs and improve the environmental footprint of glass manufacturing, aiming to maintain its competitive edge in the packaging market.

Italy 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 Italy container glass market is segmented by end-user vertical (beverages [alcoholic beverages (wines and spirits, beer, and cider), non-alcoholic beverages (carbonated soft drinks, juices, water, dairy-based drinks, and flavored drinks)] food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and other end-user vertical). The report offers market forecasts and size in volume (tonnes) for all the above segments.