North America Amber Glass Packaging Market Insights Forecasts to 2033

• The North America Amber Glass Packaging Market Size was valued at USD 2.82 Billion in 2023.
• The Market Size is Growing at a CAGR of 4.3% from 2023 to 2033
• The North America Amber Glass Packaging Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 4.30 Billion by 2033

The North America Amber Glass Packaging Market is Anticipated to Reach USD 4.30 Billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.3% from 2023 to 2033.

Market Overview

Packaging comprises containers, jars, and bottles made from amber-colored glass which ranges from light amber to dark brown and is known as amber glass packaging. Amber glass is used for packaging syrups, drinks, capsules, and tablets to protect these contents from sunlight exposure and, thereby extend their shelf life. Amber glass offers greater protection to light-sensitive products compared to other available colored glasses, such as green and blue, and is thereby expected to gain traction in the coming years. Amber glass packaging is becoming increasingly popular due to its environmental benefits, as well as government initiatives to promote the use of sustainable packaging. The benefits of amber glass, such as UV protection, are also playing an important role in its adoption in a variety of industries, including the alcohol and pharmaceutical industries, which is propelling the growth of the North America amber glass packaging market.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the North America amber glass packaging market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the North America amber glass packaging market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the North America amber glass packaging market.

Driving Factors

Government and industry initiatives promoting sustainable packaging, with rising consumer awareness of sustainability, the government and businesses are incorporating amber glass into their packaging. Amber glass is 100% recyclable, which means it can be cleaned and reused repeatedly. It can also be easily disassembled and reshaped into a new amber glass bottle or another shape. As people become increasingly opposed to plastic packaging due to its polluting and non-biodegradable nature, demand for amber glass packaging is expected to rise in North America over the upcoming years.

Restraining Factors

With companies constantly looking to reduce production costs, plastic packaging is providing stiff competition to amber glass packaging, limiting its market growth.

Market Segmentation

The North America amber glass packaging market share is classified into product and application

• The bottles segment is expected to hold the largest market share through the forecast period.

The North America amber glass packaging market is segmented by product into containers & jars, bottles, and others. Among these, the bottles segment is expected to hold the largest market share through the forecast period. Beer and wine acquire their distinct flavors during the brewing and fermentation processes, respectively. Amber glass bottles are thus commonly used for beer and wine packaging to preserve their original flavors.

• The pharmaceuticals segment is expected to dominate the North America amber glass packaging market during the forecast period.       

Based on the application, the North America amber glass packaging market is divided into pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, food & beverages, personal care & cosmetics, and others. Among these, the pharmaceuticals segment is expected to dominate the North America amber glass packaging market during the forecast period. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Office of Pharmaceutical Quality (OPQ), OPQ enabled the FDA to approve 942 generic and 3 biosimilar drug products by 2020. The increasing development of pharmaceutical products in North America is expected to boost the growth of the pharmaceutical segment.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the North America amber glass packaging market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Ardagh Group S.A.
• Piramal Enterprises Ltd.
• Gerresheimer AG
• O-I
• J.G. Finneran Associates, Inc.
• Pacific Vial
• Origin Pharma Packaging
• Silver Spur Corp.
• Kaufman Container
• Anchor Glass Container Corp.
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Developments

• In April 2022, Ardagh Glass Group introduced two new beer bottles in North America: a 12 oz long-neck bottle and a 22 oz Belgian-style bottle made of high-quality amber glass.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at France, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the North America amber glass packaging market based on the below-mentioned segments:

North America Amber Glass Packaging Market, By Product

• Containers & Jars
• Bottles
• Others

North America Amber Glass Packaging Market, By Application

• Pharmaceuticals
• Dietary Supplements
• Food & Beverages
• Personal Care & Cosmetics
• Others