India: Glass Container Market Overview 2021

Glass Container Market Size in India

The Indian glass container market reached $X in 2019, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a measured increase from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Glass container consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Glass Container Production in India

In value terms, glass container production stood at $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Glass container production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, production failed to regain the momentum.

Glass Container Exports

Exports from India

In 2019, approx. X units of bottles, jars and other containers of glass were exported from India; flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, glass container exports contracted slightly to $X in 2019. Overall, exports recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2018, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Nepal (X units), the U.S. (X units) and the United Arab Emirates (X units) were the main destinations of glass container exports from India, together accounting for X% of total exports. Zambia, Nigeria, Spain, Mozambique, Mexico, Rwanda, Malawi, France, Italy and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Mozambique (+X% per year), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Nepal ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest markets for glass container exported from India worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Mexico, Spain, Italy, Zambia, Brazil, Nigeria, Mozambique, Malawi and Rwanda, which together accounted for a further X the main countries of destination, Mozambique (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average glass container export price stood at $X per unit in 2019, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the last twelve years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Rwanda ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Glass Container Imports

Imports into India

For the third consecutive year, India recorded growth in overseas purchases of bottles, jars and other containers of glass, which increased by X% to X units in 2019. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, glass container imports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. In general, imports saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2019, China (X units) constituted the largest glass container supplier to India, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, glass container imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X units), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the U.S. (X units), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+X% per year) and the U.S. (-X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of glass container to India, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average glass container import price stood at $X per unit in 2019, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per unit), while the price for Thailand ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for bottles, jars and other containers of glass in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of glass container consumption was China (99B units), accounting for 21% of total volume. Moreover, glass container consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S. (37B units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Italy (27B units), with a 5.7% share.

What are the largest producers of bottles, jars and other containers of glass in the world?

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China (101B units) constituted the country with the largest volume of glass container production, comprising approx. 21% of total volume. Moreover, glass container production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the U.S. (35B units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Italy (27B units), with a 5.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of bottles, jars and other containers of glass to India?

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In value terms, China ($50M) constituted the largest supplier of glass container to India, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy ($5M), with a 6.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 6.1% share.

What are the leading importers of bottles, jars and other containers of glass from India?

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In value terms, the U.S. ($28M), Nepal ($24M) and the United Arab Emirates ($19M) appeared to be the largest markets for glass container exported from India worldwide, with a combined 30% share of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Mexico, Spain, Italy, Zambia, Brazil, Nigeria, Mozambique, Malawi and Rwanda, which together accounted for a further 36%.

What is the average export price for bottles, jars and other containers of glass in India?

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In 2019, the average glass container export price amounted to $0.9 per unit, which is down by -3.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for bottles, jars and other containers of glass in India?

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In 2019, the average glass container import price amounted to $2.3 per unit, rising by 37% against the previous year.