Southern Asia: Glass Container Market Overview 2020

Glass Container Market Size in Southern Asia

In 2019, the South Asian glass container market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked in 2019 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Glass Container Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, glass container production stood at $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production By Country in Southern Asia

The countries with the highest volumes of glass container production in 2019 were Bangladesh (X units), Pakistan (X units) and Afghanistan (X units), with a combined X% share of total production. These countries were followed by Nepal and Sri Lanka, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Sri Lanka, while glass container production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Glass Container Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2019, the amount of bottles, jars and other containers of glass exported in Southern Asia expanded modestly to X units, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, exports saw a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, glass container exports shrank slightly to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

India prevails in glass container exports structure, recording X units, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2019. Sri Lanka (X units) occupied an X% share (based on tonnes) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Pakistan (X%).

Exports from India increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2019. At the same time, Sri Lanka (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sri Lanka emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2019. Pakistan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of India (+X p.p.) and Sri Lanka (+X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest glass container supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Sri Lanka ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In India, glass container exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2019. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Sri Lanka (+X% per year) and Pakistan (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The glass container export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per unit in 2019, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the last twelve-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2018, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was India ($X per unit), while Pakistan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Glass Container Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2019, glass container imports in Southern Asia soared to X units, rising by X% on 2018 figures. In general, imports showed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2019 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, glass container imports soared to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2019 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

India (X units) and Nepal (X units) dominates glass container imports structure, together achieving X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Sri Lanka (X units), Pakistan (X units) and Bangladesh (X units), together achieving a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Nepal, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported bottles, jars and other containers of glass in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Nepal ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a X% share.

In India, glass container imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2019. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Nepal (+X% per year) and Bangladesh (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the glass container import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per unit, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($X per unit), while Nepal ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sri Lanka, while the other leaders 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 Southern Asia?

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The countries with the highest volumes of glass container consumption in 2019 were Bangladesh (12B units), Pakistan (11B units) and Afghanistan (2.3B units), with a combined 87% share of total consumption. Nepal, Sri Lanka and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

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

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The countries with the highest volumes of glass container production in 2019 were Bangladesh (12B units), Pakistan (11B units) and Afghanistan (2.3B units), with a combined 86% share of total production. Nepal and Sri Lanka lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.9%.

What are the leading suppliers of bottles, jars and other containers of glass in Southern Asia?

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In value terms, India ($234M) remains the largest glass container supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Sri Lanka ($20M), with a 7.5% share of total exports.

What are the leading importers of bottles, jars and other containers of glass in Southern Asia?

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In value terms, India ($78M) constitutes the largest market for imported bottles, jars and other containers of glass in Southern Asia, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Nepal ($29M), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a 10% share.

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

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The glass container export price in Southern Asia stood at $0.9 per unit in 2019, falling by -3.4% against the previous year.

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

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In 2019, the glass container import price in Southern Asia amounted to $0.6 per unit, growing by 2.9% against the previous year.