Latin America Glass Packaging Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Latin American Glass Packaging Market Report is Segmented by Product Type (Bottles, Vials, Ampoules, Jars, and Other Product Types), End-User Industry (Beverages (Alcoholic (Beer and Cider, Wine and Spirit, and Other Alcoholic Beverages) and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (Carbonated Soft Drinks, Milk, Water, and Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages)), Food, Personal Care and Cosmetics, Healthcare and Pharmaceutical, and Other End-User Industries), and Country (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and Rest of Latin America). The Report Offers Market Sizes and Forecasts in Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

Latin America Glass Packaging Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Latin America Glass Packaging Market Size

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Latin America Glass Packaging Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 6.86 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 8.57 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 4.56 %
Market Concentration Low

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Latin America Glass Packaging Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Latin America Glass Packaging Market Analysis

The Latin America Glass Packaging Market size is estimated at USD 6.86 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 8.57 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.56% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

Glass packaging is a trusted choice for consumers prioritizing health, taste, and environmental safety. Glass packaging, valued for its premium nature, preserves product freshness and ensures protection. Additionally, the surging demand for eco-friendly products, coupled with a booming food and beverage market, propels the growth of the glass packaging market.

  • As consumers place a premium on safe and health-conscious packaging, glass packaging is experiencing growth across multiple categories. Furthermore, technological innovations, such as embossing, shaping, and artistic finishes, amplify the appeal of glass packaging for end users.
  • Driven by urbanization, shifting consumer preferences, and rising demand for beverages and alcoholic drinks, manufacturers are increasingly turning to glass packaging solutions. The United Nations reports that with 80% of its population residing in cities, Latin America and the Caribbean stand out as the most urbanized regions. Given these dynamics, the market is set for moderate growth in the coming years.
  • While glass continues to be the favored packaging material for a range of products, the rising adoption of plastics as a substitute poses a challenge to the market's growth. Moreover, plastic advancements for safer applications further limit the scope of glass as a packaging material.
  • In recent years, environmental awareness has surged. Companies and consumers are increasingly mindful of how their choices impact the planet. Concurrently, policymakers are crafting frameworks and making decisions to bolster sustainability efforts. As a result, sustainability has firmly established itself on the global agenda, influencing societal, economic, and policy discussions and subsequently driving the demand for glass packaging.
  • The market also faces challenges. Several Latin American nations need help with underdeveloped recycling infrastructures, which complicate the collection and processing of glass waste. Consequently, this often results in glass waste being diverted to landfills or incineration. Glass contends with packaging rivals like plastic, which frequently offer cost advantages and enjoy broader usage.

Latin America Glass Packaging Industry Overview

The Latin American glass Packaging Market is fragmented, with few domestic and international players such as Vitro SAB de CV, Fusión y Formas SA de CV, Gerresheimer AG, Owens-Illinois Inc., and Verallia Group. To retain their market share, companies keep on innovating and entering into strategic partnerships.

  • July 2024: Vitro Glass Containers completed the anniversary of a new furnace at its Toluca plant in Mexico, boosting its capacity to cater to the perfumery and liquor segments by over 50%. This USD 70 million investment in the new furnace is set to produce 230 tons daily. With this upgrade, Vitro's Toluca facility positions itself among the world's largest producers of glass containers, specifically targeting cosmetic products, premium liquors, and specialty items. The furnace, crafted with cutting-edge technology, aims to optimize energy consumption and significantly reduce CO2 emissions.

Latin America Glass Packaging Market Leaders

  1. Verallia Group

  2. Owens-Illinois Inc.

  3. Gerresheimer AG

  4. Fusion and Forms SA de CV

  5. Vitro S.A.B. de C.V

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Latin America Glass Packaging Market News

  • March 2024: HORN Glass Industries AG, a premium provider of glass-melting technology, established a new plant with an advanced and eco-friendly glass-melting furnace for Ambev, a Brazilian brewing company, as it is establishing a sustainable container glass plant in Carambei, located in the state of Paraná. This furnace boasts a daily output of 400 tonnes of bottles and is complemented by three forehearths for glass conditioning. The plant will produce container bottles in flint, amber, and green hues. Currently under construction, the plant will produce bottles for esteemed brands like Stella Artois, Beck’s, and Spaten.
  • November 2023: BA Glass acquired a 60% equity stake in Vidrio Formas, a Mexican glass packaging producer. This acquisition establishes BA Glass's direct foothold in Mexican and American glass packaging markets. The partnership seeks to capitalize on the group's industrial strengths, merging the talents and expertise of the newly renamed BA Glass México (formerly Vidrio Formas) and BA Glass Europe teams. Such acquisitions are expected to create opportunities for glass packaging in the region.

Latin America Glass Packaging 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 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.2.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.2.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.2.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.2.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.3 Industry Ecosystem Analysis

5. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 Increasing Demand for Eco-friendly Products
    • 5.1.2 Rising Demand from the Food and Beverage Market
  • 5.2 Market Restraints
    • 5.2.1 Rising Operational Costs
    • 5.2.2 Growing Usage of Substitute Products (Plastic)

6. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 6.1 By Product Type
    • 6.1.1 Bottles
    • 6.1.2 Vials
    • 6.1.3 Ampoules
    • 6.1.4 Jars
    • 6.1.5 Other Product Type
  • 6.2 By End-user Industry
    • 6.2.1 Beverages
    • 6.2.1.1 Alcoholic**
    • 6.2.1.1.1 Beer and Cider
    • 6.2.1.1.2 Wine and Spirit
    • 6.2.1.1.3 Other Alcoholic Beverages
    • 6.2.1.2 Non-Alcoholic**
    • 6.2.1.2.1 Carbonated Soft Drinks
    • 6.2.1.2.2 Milk
    • 6.2.1.2.3 Water
    • 6.2.1.2.4 Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages
    • 6.2.2 Food
    • 6.2.3 Personal Care and Cosmetics
    • 6.2.4 Healthcare and Pharmaceutical
    • 6.2.5 Other End-user Industries
  • 6.3 By Country
    • 6.3.1 Brazil
    • 6.3.2 Mexico
    • 6.3.3 Argentina

7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 7.1 Company Profiles
    • 7.1.1 Corning Incorporated
    • 7.1.2 Heinz-Glas Gmbh & Co. KgaA
    • 7.1.3 Verallia Group
    • 7.1.4 Owens-Illinois Inc.
    • 7.1.5 Gerresheimer AG
    • 7.1.6 Fusion and Forms SA de CV
    • 7.1.7 Vitro SAB de CV
    • 7.1.8 Saverglass SAS
  • *List Not Exhaustive

8. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

9. FUTURE OF THE MARKET

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***Rest of Latin America is also considered in the final study.
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Latin America Glass Packaging Industry Segmentation

The Latin American glass packaging market study considers revenues accrued from the sales of different glass packaging products by various market vendors. The study also tracks the key market parameters, underlying growth influencers, and major vendors operating in the industry, which supports the market estimations and growth rates during the forecast period.

The Latin American glass packaging market is segmented by product type (bottles, vials, ampoules, jars, and other product types), end-user industry (beverages (alcoholic (beer and cider, wine and spirit, and other alcoholic beverages) and non-alcoholic beverages (carbonated soft drinks, milk, water, and other non-alcoholic beverages)), food, personal care and cosmetics, healthcare and pharmaceutical, and other end-user industries), and country (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and Rest of Latin America). 

The report offers market sizes and forecasts in value (USD) for all the above segments.

By Product Type Bottles
Vials
Ampoules
Jars
Other Product Type
By End-user Industry Beverages Alcoholic** Beer and Cider
Wine and Spirit
Other Alcoholic Beverages
Non-Alcoholic** Carbonated Soft Drinks
Milk
Water
Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Food
Personal Care and Cosmetics
Healthcare and Pharmaceutical
Other End-user Industries
By Country Brazil
Mexico
Argentina
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Latin America Glass Packaging Market Research FAQs

How big is the Latin America Glass Packaging Market?

The Latin America Glass Packaging Market size is expected to reach USD 6.86 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 4.56% to reach USD 8.57 billion by 2030.

What is the current Latin America Glass Packaging Market size?

In 2025, the Latin America Glass Packaging Market size is expected to reach USD 6.86 billion.

Who are the key players in Latin America Glass Packaging Market?

Verallia Group, Owens-Illinois Inc., Gerresheimer AG, Fusion and Forms SA de CV and Vitro S.A.B. de C.V are the major companies operating in the Latin America Glass Packaging Market.

What years does this Latin America Glass Packaging Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Latin America Glass Packaging Market size was estimated at USD 6.55 billion. The report covers the Latin America Glass Packaging Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Latin America Glass Packaging Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Latin America Glass Packaging Industry Report

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