United Kingdom Glass Packaging Market Size (2024 - 2029)

United Kingdom Glass Packaging Market Analysis

The United Kingdom Glass Packaging Market size is estimated at USD 3.20 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 3.77 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 3.30% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

• Growing consumer demand for safer and healthier packaging is driving the expansion of glass packaging across various categories. Innovative technologies, such as embossing, shaping, and artistic finishes, are enhancing the appeal of glass packaging to end users. In addition, the surging demand for eco-friendly products, particularly from the food and beverage sector, is propelling market growth. As consumers increasingly gravitate toward beer and wine, glass packaging manufacturers are adapting their production accordingly. Premium food and beverage brands favor container glass over alternatives like plastic, citing glass's chemical inertness, non-porous nature, and impermeability.
• In recent years, the food packaging industry has witnessed a growing trend toward transparency. Glass containers house a diverse array of foods, from instant coffee and processed baby foods to dairy products and sugar preserves. Beyond just ingredients, consumers want to see the product physically before buying. To leverage this trend, many companies, especially in the dairy sector, are transitioning to transparent glass containers. The push for sustainable and eco-friendly packaging bolsters the glass packaging market. Research by Trivium Packaging highlights that about 74% of consumers are willing to pay a premium for sustainable packaging.
• The glass bottles and containers market in the country seeks a stable policy framework for decarbonization, enabling manufacturers to invest in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In August 2023, the French government, in a move contrasting with the European Union, allocated GBP 171.6 million (USD 211.5 million) to destroy surplus wine and bolster producers. This initiative aims to stabilize prices, ensuring winemakers regain revenue sources. A similar trend termed the "bullwhip effect," is anticipated in the United Kingdom, potentially benefiting the studied market.
• In June 2024, Aegg unveiled its new spirit bottle, 'Gediz,' as part of its food and drink packaging lineup. Building on the success of the 'Yenice' spirit bottle, the Gediz boasts an eye-catching design with a spacious panel for printing or labeling, making it ideal for various spirit-based products.
• Anticipated fluctuations in energy prices are pushing businesses to secure long-term contracts to shield against volatile raw material and energy costs. This is especially crucial for those in the food and beverage sector, where sudden price shifts can drive consumers to rival brands. The UK wine industry, for example, is grappling with a glass shortage, leading to steep price increases for bottlers. Beyond these challenges, many UK bottlers have been stockpiling in anticipation of Brexit, and a notable shift from plastic to glass bottles by brand owners has further strained the market.

United Kingdom Glass Packaging Industry Segmentation

The scope of the study characterizes the glass packaging market based on the product type, including bottles, jars, vials, and others used across various end-user industries such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, toiletries, and more across the country. The research also examines underlying growth influencers and significant industry vendors, all of which help to support market estimates and growth rates throughout the anticipated period. The market estimates and projections are based on the base year factors and arrived at top-down and bottom-up approaches.

The United Kingdom glass packaging market is segmented by product type (bottles, vials, ampoules, jars, and other product types (pre-filled syringes, phials, and flacons, among others), and by end-use vertical (beverages [alcoholic (beer and cider, wine and spirit, and other alcoholic beverages)], non-alcoholic (carbonated soft drinks, milk, water, and other non-alcoholic beverages)], food, personal care and cosmetics, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, and other end-use vertical). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD) for all the above segments.