United Kingdom Glass Packaging Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Material (Borosilicate, De-alkalized Soda Lime Glass, and Soda Lime Glass), By Product (Bottles, Jars & Containers, Vials, Ampoules, and Catridges & Syringes), By Application (Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Food, Personal Care & Cosmetics, and Others), and United Kingdom Glass Packaging Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2033

United Kingdom Glass Packaging Market Insights Forecasts to 2033

• The U.K. Glass Packaging Market Size was valued at USD 3.11 Billion in 2023.
• The U.K. Glass Packaging Market Size is Growing at a CAGR of 3.27% from 2023 to 2033
• The U.K. Glass Packaging Market Size is expected to reach USD 4.29 Billion by 2033

The United Kingdom Glass Packaging Market Size is Anticipated to exceed USD 4.29 Billion By 2033, Growing at a CAGR of 3.27% from 2023 to 2033. The growing need for glass packaging in the beverage industry and integration in the premium packaging market are driving the growth of the glass packaging market in the UK.     

Market Overview

Glass packaging market refers to the industry encompassing the production, distribution, and utilization of glass containers such as bottles, jars, and vials for various products including food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Glass packaging offers benefits of recyclability, inertness, and preservation. It is used for ready-to-eat meals and snacks due to its sustainability, inertness, and ability to be reused and refilled. Sustainability initiatives driving innovations in recycling and reuse practices of glass material promoting the glass packaging market. Further, there are smart packaging technologies integration and the development of novel glass formulations. Trends towards personalized medicine and biologics in the pharmaceutical industry propel the growth opportunities for glass packaging.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the UK 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 United Kingdom 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 UK glass packaging market.

Driving Factors

The widespread use of packaging material in food & beverage industries owing to its ability to preserve favors, non-reactivity, oxygen impermeability, and ease of cleaning and sterilization is driving the glass packaging market. The integration of glass for premium packaging as glass remains a crucial material for luxury packaging, especially in the premium beverages and fragrances sectors, propelling the market growth. In addition, the increasing disposable income, urbanization, and rising consumption of food and beverages fueling the market for glass packaging.

Restraining Factors

The availability of alternative forms of packaging other than glass packaging is hindering the market growth of glass packaging. Further, the increased production and transportation costs of glass materials due to their fragility are challenging the market growth.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom glass packaging market share is classified into material, product, and application.  

• The soda lime glass segment dominated the market with the largest revenue share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the projected period.

The United Kingdom glass packaging market is segmented by material into borosilicate, de-alkalized soda lime glass, and soda lime glass. Among these, the soda lime glass segment dominated the market with the largest revenue share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the projected period. Soda lime glass is the most commonly used glass for packaging in the form of bottles and jars for beverages, foods, and other items. Sodalime glass is ideally used in the production of light bulbs, windowpanes, bottles, and artistic creations due to its ability to be reheated multiple times.

• The vials segment held the largest share of the UK glass packaging market in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the projected period.

The United Kingdom glass packaging market is segmented by product into bottles, jars & containers, vials, ampoules, and catridges & syringes. Among these, the vials segment held the largest share of the UK glass packaging market in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the projected period. The growing use of injectable drugs, and demand for individualized treatment along with the trend towards the use of prefilled glass vials for sensitive drug formulations and awareness about green practices are propelling the market in the vials segment. Further, the use of glass packaging in the cosmetics and food industries is propelling the market growth.

• The beverages segment accounted for the largest share of the UK glass packaging market in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the projected period.

The United Kingdom glass packaging market is segmented by application into beverages, pharmaceuticals, food, personal care & cosmetics, and others. Among these, the beverages segment accounted for the largest share of the UK glass packaging market in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the projected period. Glass packaging is used to store various types of beverages and is used by producers of alcohol, juices, and carbonated & non-carbonates mineral and spring waters. The preferable use of glass packaging in alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks due to its taste and quality preserving property drives the market.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the U.K. 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

• Berlin Packaging LLC
• Ardagh Packaging Group
• Owens-Illinois Inc.
• Origin Pharma Packaging
• Vidrala SA
• Beatson Clark
• Ciner Glass Ltd
• Stoelzle Flaconnage Ltd
• Beatson Clark
• Glassworks International Limited
• Others

Key Target Audience

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

Recent Developments

• In August 2024, SINA Medical Glass signed a lease for an industrial site in St Helens, UK, where it plans to build a pharmaceutical glass manufacturing facility. SINA Medical Glass has signed a 15-year lease on an industrial building to the rear of Glass Futures' Global Centre of Excellence.
• In May 2024, Lanchester’s ‘super lightweight’ 300g bottle launched in Aldi. Lanchester Wines has become the first UK wine importer to launch a wine in a super lightweight 300g wine bottle, in partnership with a major discounter. 

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at U.K., regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom glass packaging market based on the below-mentioned segments

UK Glass Packaging Market, By Material

• Borosilicate
• De-alkalized Soda Lime Glass
• Soda Lime Glass

UK Glass Packaging Market, By Product

• Bottles
• Jars & Containers
• Vials
• Ampoules
• Catridges & Syringes

UK Glass Packaging Market, By Application

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