Northern America: Glass Container Market Overview 2020

Glass Container Market Size in Northern America

In 2019, the North American glass container market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Glass Container Production in Northern America

In value terms, glass container production declined to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018, and then reduced in the following year.

Production By Country in Northern America

The country with the largest volume of glass container production was the U.S. (X units), comprising approx. X% of total volume.

In the U.S., glass container production remained relatively stable over the period from 2007-2019.

Glass Container Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2019, the amount of bottles, jars and other containers of glass exported in Northern America rose slightly to X units, with an increase of X% against 2018 figures. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, glass container exports dropped slightly to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. The level of export peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The U.S. was the main exporting country with an export of around X units, which resulted at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X units), committing a X% share of total exports.

The U.S. experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of bottles, jars and other containers of glass. Canada (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Canada (-X p.p.) significantly weakened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) remains the largest glass container supplier in Northern America, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Canada ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In the U.S., glass container exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2007-2019.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the glass container export price in Northern America amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2018, and then contracted in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per unit), while Canada amounted to $X per unit.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S..

Glass Container Imports

Imports in Northern America

For the fourth year in a row, Northern America recorded growth in overseas purchases of bottles, jars and other containers of glass, which increased by X% to X units in 2019. Total imports indicated tangible growth from 2007 to 2019: its volume 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. Based on 2019 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2009 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The volume of import peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, glass container imports declined slightly to $X in 2019. Total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

The U.S. represented the key importer of bottles, jars and other containers of glass in Northern America, with the volume of imports accounting for X units, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2019. It was distantly followed by Canada (X units), mixing up a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, average annual rates of growth with regard to glass container imports into the U.S. stood at +X%. At the same time, Canada (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2019. From 2007 to 2019, the share of the U.S. and Canada increased by +X% and +X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported bottles, jars and other containers of glass in Northern America, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Canada ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In the U.S., glass container imports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2019.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the glass container import price in Northern America amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2010 to 2019, the growth in terms of the import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per unit), while Canada amounted to $X per unit.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S..

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

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

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The U.S. (33B units) remains the largest glass container consuming country in Northern America, comprising approx. 87% of total volume. Moreover, glass container consumption in the U.S. exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Canada (5B units), sevenfold.

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

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The country with the largest volume of glass container production was the U.S. (31B units), accounting for 87% of total volume.

What are the leading suppliers of bottles, jars and other containers of glass in Northern America?

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In value terms, the U.S. ($308M) remains the largest glass container supplier in Northern America, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Canada ($109M), with a 26% share of total exports.

What are the leading importers of bottles, jars and other containers of glass in Northern America?

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In value terms, the U.S. ($1.6B) constitutes the largest market for imported bottles, jars and other containers of glass in Northern America, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Canada ($365M), with a 19% share of total imports.

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

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The glass container export price in Northern America stood at $0.9 per unit in 2019, dropping by -7.6% against the previous year.

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

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The glass container import price in Northern America stood at $0.8 per unit in 2019, reducing by -11% against the previous year.