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Romania - Bottles, Jars and Other Containers of Glass - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Executive Summary

The Romanian market for glass bottles, jars, and other containers has experienced significant changes from 2020 to 2024, with notable shifts in trade dynamics and pricing trends. The country has been actively engaged in both importing and exporting these products, with key trading partners in the region. Despite fluctuations in prices, Romania remains a crucial player in the glass container market, with expectations for continued evolution through 2035.

Market Context (2020-2024)

Globally, China leads in both consumption and production of glass bottles, jars, and containers, with 38 billion units consumed and 49 billion units produced, respectively. This positions China as a dominant force in the market, significantly outpacing other major players like Russia and the United States. In Romania, the market has been shaped by its strategic import and export relationships, with Bulgaria, Moldova, and Ukraine being the primary suppliers. These countries together account for 63% of Romania's imports, highlighting the regional interdependence in the glass container market.

Trade and Price Signals

Romania's export market for glass containers is primarily directed towards Greece, Italy, and Bulgaria, which together represent 59% of the total export value. Despite a robust export framework, the average export price in 2024 saw a significant decline to $144 per thousand units, marking a decrease of 54.4% from the previous year. This downturn follows a period of price volatility, with a notable increase in 2023. Similarly, the average import price fell to $135 per thousand units in 2024, a reduction of 30.3% compared to the previous year. These price trends reflect broader market dynamics and the competitive pressures within the industry.

Outlook to 2035

Looking ahead to 2035, Romania's glass container market is poised for further transformation. The ongoing developments in global production and consumption, particularly in dominant markets like China, will likely influence Romania's strategic positioning. The country's established trade relationships with neighboring suppliers and export destinations will continue to be pivotal. As the market adapts to changing economic conditions and consumer preferences, Romania is expected to maintain its role as a significant player in the regional glass container industry, with potential for growth and increased competitiveness in the coming years.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

China constituted the country with the largest volume of glass bottle, jar and container consumption, accounting for 16% of total volume. Moreover, glass bottle, jar and container consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Russia, threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States, with a 4.5% share.
China constituted the country with the largest volume of glass bottle, jar and container production, accounting for 19% of total volume. Moreover, glass bottle, jar and container production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Russia, fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain, with a 3.6% share.
In value terms, Bulgaria, Moldova and Ukraine were the largest glass bottle, jar and container suppliers to Romania, together comprising 63% of total imports. Turkey, Austria, Italy, Poland, France, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.
In value terms, the largest markets for glass bottle, jar and container exported from Romania were Greece, Italy and Bulgaria, together comprising 59% of total exports. Hungary, France, Spain, Serbia, Poland, the UK and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.
In 2024, the average export price for bottles, jars and other containers of glass amounted to $144 per thousand units, which is down by -54.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2023 when the average export price increased by 32%. The export price peaked at $500 per thousand units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
The average import price for bottles, jars and other containers of glass stood at $135 per thousand units in 2024, declining by -30.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2023 an increase of 26%. The import price peaked at $540 per thousand units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, import prices remained at a lower figure.

This report provides a comprehensive view of the glass container industry in Romania, tracking demand, supply, and trade flows across the national value chain. It explains how demand across key channels and end-use segments shapes consumption patterns, while also mapping the role of input availability, production efficiency, and regulatory standards on supply.

Beyond headline metrics, the study benchmarks prices, margins, and trade routes so you can see where value is created and how it moves between domestic suppliers and international partners. The analysis is designed to support strategic planning, market entry, portfolio prioritization, and risk management in the glass container landscape in Romania.

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Key findings

  • Domestic demand is shaped by both household and industrial usage, with trade flows linking local supply to imports and exports.
  • Pricing dynamics reflect unit values, freight costs, exchange rates, and regulatory shifts that affect sourcing decisions.
  • Supply depends on input availability and production efficiency, creating a distinct national cost curve.
  • Market concentration varies by segment, creating different competitive landscapes and entry barriers.
  • The 2035 outlook highlights where capacity investment and demand growth are most aligned within the country.

Report scope

The report combines market sizing with trade intelligence and price analytics for Romania. It covers both historical performance and the forward outlook to 2035, allowing you to compare cycles, structural shifts, and policy impacts.

  • Market size and growth in value and volume terms
  • Consumption structure by end-use segments
  • Production capacity, output, and cost dynamics
  • Trade flows, exporters, importers, and balances
  • Price benchmarks, unit values, and margin signals
  • Competitive context and market entry conditions

Product coverage

  • Prodcom 23131110 - Glass preserving jars, stoppers, lids and other closures (including stoppers and closures of any material presented with the containers for which they are intended)
  • Prodcom 23131120 - Containers made from tubing of glass (excluding preserving jars)
  • Prodcom 23131130 - Glass containers of a nominal capacity . 2,5 litres (excluding preserving jars)
  • Prodcom 23131140 - Bottles of colourless glass of a nominal capacity < 2,5 litres, f or beverages and foodstuffs (excluding bottles covered with leather or composition leather, infant
  • Prodcom 23131150 - Bottles of coloured glass of a nominal capacity < 2,5 litres, for beverages and foodstuffs (excluding bottles covered with leather or composition leather, infant
  • Prodcom 23131160 - Glass containers for beverages and foodstuffs of a nominal capacity < 2,5 litres (excluding bottles, flasks covered with leather or composition leather, domestic glassware, vacuum flasks and vessels)
  • Prodcom 23131170 - Glass containers for pharmaceutical products of a nominal capacity < 2,5 litres
  • Prodcom 23131180 - Glass containers of a nominal capacity < 2,5 litres for the conveyance or packing of goods (excluding for beverages and foodstuffs, for pharmaceutical products, containers made from glass tubing)

Country coverage

  • Romania

Country profile and benchmarks

This report provides a consistent view of market size, trade balance, prices, and per-capita indicators for Romania. The profile highlights demand structure and trade position, enabling benchmarking against regional and global peers.

Methodology

The analysis is built on a multi-source framework that combines official statistics, trade records, company disclosures, and expert validation. Data are standardized, reconciled, and cross-checked to ensure consistency across time series.

  • International trade data (exports, imports, and mirror statistics)
  • National production and consumption statistics
  • Company-level information from financial filings and public releases
  • Price series and unit value benchmarks
  • Analyst review, outlier checks, and time-series validation

All data are normalized to a common product definition and mapped to a consistent set of codes. This ensures that comparisons across time are aligned and actionable.

Forecasts to 2035

The forecast horizon extends to 2035 and is based on a structured model that links glass container demand and supply to macroeconomic indicators, trade patterns, and sector-specific drivers. The model captures both cyclical and structural factors and reflects known policy and technology shifts in Romania.

  • Historical baseline: 2012-2025
  • Forecast horizon: 2026-2035
  • Scenario-based sensitivity to income growth, substitution, and regulation
  • Capacity and investment outlook for major producing companies

Each projection is built from national historical patterns and the broader regional context, allowing the report to show where growth is concentrated and where risks are elevated.

Price analysis and trade dynamics

Prices are analyzed in detail, including export and import unit values, regional spreads, and changes in trade costs. The report highlights how seasonality, freight rates, exchange rates, and supply disruptions influence pricing and margins.

  • Price benchmarks by country and sub-region
  • Export and import unit value trends
  • Seasonality and calendar effects in trade flows
  • Price outlook to 2035 under baseline assumptions

Profiles of market participants

Key producers, exporters, and distributors are profiled with a focus on their operational scale, geographic footprint, product mix, and market positioning. This helps identify competitive pressure points, partnership opportunities, and routes to differentiation.

  • Business focus and production capabilities
  • Geographic reach and distribution networks
  • Cost structure and pricing strategy indicators
  • Compliance, certification, and sustainability context

How to use this report

  • Quantify domestic demand and identify the most attractive segments
  • Evaluate export opportunities and prioritize target destinations
  • Track price dynamics and protect margins
  • Benchmark performance against leading competitors
  • Build evidence-based forecasts for investment decisions

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, wholesalers, investors, and advisors who need a clear, data-driven picture of glass container dynamics in Romania.

FAQ

What is included in the glass container market in Romania?

The market size aggregates consumption and trade data, presented in both value and volume terms.

How are the forecasts to 2035 built?

The projections combine historical trends with macroeconomic indicators, trade dynamics, and sector-specific drivers.

Does the report cover prices and margins?

Yes, it includes export and import unit values, regional spreads, and a pricing outlook to 2035.

Which benchmarks are included?

The report benchmarks market size, trade balance, prices, and per-capita indicators for Romania.

Can this report support market entry decisions?

Yes, it highlights demand hotspots, trade routes, pricing trends, and competitive context.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2025
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2025
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2025
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2025
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2025
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2025
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2025
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Market Volume
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Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2013-2025) and Forecast (2026-2036)
Market Value
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Market Value: Historical Data (2013-2025) and Forecast (2026-2036)
Consumption by Country
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Consumption, by Country, 2025
Top consuming countries Share, %
Market Volume Forecast
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Market Volume Forecast to 2036
Market Value Forecast
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Market Value Forecast to 2036
Market Size and Growth
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Market Size and Growth, by Product
Segment Growth, %
Per Capita Consumption
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Per Capita Consumption, by Product
Segment Kg per capita
Per Capita Consumption Trend
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Per Capita Consumption, 2013-2025
Production Volume
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Production, in Physical Terms, 2013-2025
Production Value
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Production Value, 2013-2025
Production by Country
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Production, by Country, 2025
Top producing countries Share, %
Export Price
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Export Price, 2013-2025
Import Price
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Import Price, 2013-2025
Export Price by Country
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Export Price, by Country, 2025
Top export price USD per ton
Import Price by Country
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Import Price, by Country, 2025
Top import price USD per ton
Price Spread
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Export-Import Price Spread, 2013-2025
Average Price
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Average Export Price, 2013-2025
Import Volume
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Import Volume, 2013-2025
Import Value
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Import Value, 2013-2025
Imports by Country
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Imports, by Country, 2025
Top importing countries Share, %
Import Price by Country
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Import Price, by Country, 2025
Top import price USD per ton
Export Volume
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Export Volume, 2013-2025
Export Value
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Export Value, 2013-2025
Exports by Country
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Exports, by Country, 2025
Top exporting countries Share, %
Export Price by Country
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Export Price, by Country, 2025
Top export price USD per ton
Export Growth by Product
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Export Growth, by Product, 2025
Segment Growth, %
Export Price Growth by Product
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Export Price Growth, by Product, 2025
Segment Growth, %
Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass - Romania - Supplying Countries
Leader in Production
India
Within 50 Countries
Leader in Exports
Ecuador
Within TOP 50 Producing Countries
Leader in Prices
Malawi
Within TOP 50 Exporting Countries
Romania - Top Producing Countries
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Production Volume vs CAGR of Production Volume
Romania - Top Exporting Countries
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Export Volume vs CAGR of Exports
Romania - Low-cost Exporting Countries
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Export Price vs CAGR of Export Prices
Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass - Romania - Overseas Markets
Largest Importer
United States
Within TOP 50 Importing Countries
Fastest Import Growth
Vietnam
CAGR 2017-2025
Highest Import Price
Japan
USD per ton, 2025
Largest Market Value
Germany
2025
Romania - Top Importing Countries
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Import Volume vs CAGR of Imports
Romania - Largest Consumption Markets
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Consumption Volume vs CAGR of Consumption
Romania - Fastest Import Growth
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Import Growth Leaders, 2025
Romania - Highest Import Prices
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Import Prices Leaders, 2025
Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass - Romania - Products for Diversification
Top Diversification Option
Segment A
High synergy with core demand
Fastest Growth
Segment B
CAGR 2017-2025
Highest Margin
Segment C
Premium pricing tier
Lowest Volatility
Segment D
Stable demand trend
Products with the Highest Export Growth
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Export Growth by Product, 2025
Products with Rising Prices
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Price Growth by Product, 2025
Products with High Import Dependence
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Import Dependence Index, 2025
Diversification Shortlist
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