Market Overview
| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
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| Market Volume (2025) | 4.98 Million tons |
| Market Volume (2030) | 6.30 Million tons |
| Growth Rate (2025 - 2030) | 4.81% CAGR |
| Fastest Growing Market | Africa |
| Largest Market | Middle East |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players
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Middle East And Africa Glass Bottles Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence
The Middle East and Africa Glass Bottles Market size is estimated at 4.98 million tons in 2025, and is expected to reach 6.30 million tons by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.81% during the forecast period (2025-2030). Momentum stems from plastic-substitution mandates, rising pharmaceutical output, and premiumization waves sweeping beverages, cosmetics, and perfumery. National single-use plastic bans across the GCC compel brand owners to pivot toward endlessly recyclable glass, while large-scale furnace upgrades improve cost positions for early adopters. Growing urban affluence fuels packaged goods consumption, especially among Gen Z cohorts who equate glass with authenticity and eco-consciousness.[1]Carla Seipp, “Gen Z Redefining the Middle East Consumer Landscape,” BeautyMatter, beautymatter.com Pharmaceutical clusters in Egypt, Morocco, and the UAE widen demand for amber and flint containers that satisfy stringent regulatory norms. Meanwhile, energy-efficient cold-top electric furnaces and rooftop solar arrays cut operating costs and carbon exposure, providing a hedge against volatile fuel prices.
Key Report Takeaways
- By end-user, beverages captured 63.38% of the Middle East and Africa glass bottles market share in 2024.
- By color, the Middle East and Africa glass bottles market for amber glass is projected to grow at a 5.68% CAGR between 2025-2030.
- By geography, the Middle East captured 53.65% of the Middle East and Africa glass bottles market share in 2024.
Middle East And Africa Glass Bottles Market Trends and Insights
Drivers Impact Analysis
| Driver | (~) % Impact on CAGR Forecast | Geographic Relevance | Impact Timeline |
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| Urbanization and Lifestyle Shifts Increase Packaged Goods Consumption | +1.2% | Global, with concentration in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt | Medium term (2-4 years) |
| Investment in Lightweighting and Furnace Upgrades Enhances Efficiency | +0.8% | Middle East core, expanding to North Africa | Long term (≥ 4 years) |
| Pharmaceutical Expansion in Egypt, Morocco, and UAE Spurs Glass Demand | +0.9% | Egypt, Morocco, UAE with spillover to broader MENA | Medium term (2-4 years) |
| Surging Beverage Consumption Boosts Demand for Glass Bottles | +1.1% | Global, strongest in Middle East urban centers | Short term (≤ 2 years) |
| Premiumization in Cosmetics and Perfumery Fuels Glass Demand | +0.6% | UAE, Saudi Arabia, with expansion across GCC | Medium term (2-4 years) |
| Sustainability Push and Plastic Substitution Favor Glass Packaging | +1.3% | UAE, Dubai leading, cascading across GCC and North Africa | Short term (≤ 2 years) |
| Source: Mordor Intelligence | |||
Urbanization and lifestyle shifts increase packaged-goods consumption
Rapid urban migration increases per-capita purchases of branded food, beverages, and personal-care items that routinely employ glass packaging. In the UAE, expatriate populations spur demand for premium imports presented in flint bottles, while 71% of Saudi Gen Z shoppers actively seek eco-friendly packaging. The region’s e-commerce value is projected to touch USD 50 billion in 2025, magnifying the need for robust, tamper-evident glass that withstands last-mile logistics.
Investment in lightweighting and furnace upgrades enhances efficiency
Manufacturing efficiency gains through advanced furnace technology and lightweighting initiatives are reshaping cost structures and competitive positioning across the region. Electroglass cold-top electric furnaces demonstrate thermal efficiencies exceeding 80% at 100 tonnes/day capacity, compared to traditional fuel-fired furnaces operating below 50% efficiency. Emirates Glass's installation of 1.20MWp solar rooftop systems, generating over 1,900 MWh annually and covering 19% of energy needs, exemplifies how regional manufacturers are integrating renewable energy to reduce operational costs.
Pharmaceutical expansion in Egypt, Morocco, and the UAE spurs glass demand
Hikma Pharmaceuticals is adding injectable capacity in Morocco and Algeria while deepening supply ties in Jordan and Saudi Arabia, each requiring sterile amber vials and syringes. United Glass Company’s dedicated pharma line in Cairo positions the firm as a regional one-stop shop that meets EU-equivalent GSO 839/1997 and 2231/2012 food-contact rules. These projects underwrite multi-year offtake volumes, lowering revenue volatility for local glassmakers.
Surging beverage consumption boosts glass bottle demand
Dubai's hospitality sector, hosting 18.8 million tourists annually with 86.5% staying in hotels, creates concentrated demand for premium beverage packaging. Hotel industry initiatives to eliminate single-use plastic bottles, with over 50 properties completing transitions by May 2023, directly translate to increased glass bottle procurement. Consumer preference studies indicate 92% positive sentiment toward glass packaging in beverage applications, driven by perceptions of quality preservation and recyclability.
Restraints Impact Analysis
| Restraint | (~) % Impact on CAGR Forecast | Geographic Relevance | Impact Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Competition from Plastic and Aluminum Packaging in Mass SKUs | -0.7% | Global, particularly affecting food and mass beverage segments | Short term (≤ 2 years) |
| Logistics and Breakage Risks Limit Glass Adoption in Remote Areas | -0.5% | Rural Africa, remote GCC areas, island territories | Medium term (2-4 years) |
| Limited Cullet Collection Infrastructure in Africa and GCC | -0.4% | Sub-Saharan Africa, select GCC markets excluding UAE | Long term (≥ 4 years) |
| Energy-Intensive Production Raises Cost and Carbon Exposure | -0.6% | Global, with acute impact in energy-import dependent markets | Medium term (2-4 years) |
| Source: Mordor Intelligence | |||
Competition from plastic and aluminum packaging in mass SKUs
Budget-conscious consumers gravitate to PET and aluminum cans that offer lower unit economics. Mohinani Group’s rPET capacity in Ghana and Nigeria hit 30,000 t/yr after a USD 37 million IFC-backed expansion, intensifying competition for soft-drink and water contracts.[2]CNS Media, “Mohinani Group Collaborates with Norfund to Advance rPET Packaging Material in West Africa,” Packaging Insights, packaginginsights.comGlass maintains a premium aura but often loses in high-volume, price-sensitive channels lacking regulatory restraints.
Logistics and breakage risks limit glass adoption in remote areas
Poor road conditions in rural Africa lead to 3-5% breakage losses, eroding cost advantages and deterring bottlers from specifying glass. Rwanda’s plastic ban exposed these constraints, forcing manufacturers to rely on imported bottles that elevated working-capital needs. Without investment in regional float lines or cullet networks, penetration outside urban centers will lag.
Segment Analysis
By End-user: Beverages dominate, cosmetics accelerate
Beverages accounted for 63.38% of the Middle East and Africa glass bottles and containers market size in 2024. Craft breweries and premium juice brands continue to adopt flint and green formats to reinforce authenticity. The cosmetics and personal-care segment, although smaller, will grow at 5.73% CAGR, propelled by Gen Z’s appetite for sustainable luxury and the Gulf’s status as a global perfume capital. Verescence’s glass flacons for Bvlgari’s 2025 Allegra line underscore rising demand for intricate lacquer work in extra-flint substrates.[3]Packaging, “Verescence Creates ‘Gem-Like’ Bottles for Bvlgari,” Cosmetics Business, cosmeticsbusiness.com
The food category remains a steady volume consumer for condiments, honey, and spreads, while pharmaceutical packaging rides North African production expansion. Perfumery, although niche, commands high margins; unit prices exceed beverages by more than 5×, enticing manufacturers to invest in small-batch decoration technologies.
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By Color: Flint retains leadership, amber races ahead
Flint represented 57.89% of the Middle East and Africa glass bottles and containers market share in 2024. Transparency allows consumers to inspect fill levels and product clarity, making flint indispensable for juices, sauces, and color-sensitive creams. Amber will post a 5.68% CAGR through 2030 as pharmaceutical lines seek UV protection and premium spirits pursue an artisanal aesthetic.
Green glass remains entrenched in beer and select wine applications, buoyed by tradition rather than functional superiority. Customized hues such as cobalt blue and frosted tints differentiate boutique perfumes and craft gins, albeit at smaller volumes, pointing to a market where value creation hinges on design flexibility as much as tonnage.
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Geography Analysis
Middle Eastern demand led with 53.65% share in 2024 on the strength of dense urban centers, strict plastic bans, and world-scale furnace capacity at Şişecam’s 2.6 million t/yr Turkish hub. Dubai Investments’ solar-powered Emirates Glass plant yields 2,800 MWh and abates 1,200 t of CO₂ annually, adding ESG luster for regional buyers. Harmonized GSO standards facilitate cross-border flows of food-contact containers.
Africa, however, will clock a 5.56% CAGR to 2030. Nigeria’s Beta Glass posted NGN 15.2 billion pre-tax profit in Q1 2025, a 638.6% leap that propelled its share price 133% by May 2025. Egypt leverages pharma build-outs and strategic Suez logistics, while Morocco attracts export-oriented investors eyeing EU proximity.
Still, many African states struggle with cullet scarcity; South Africa’s 41% recycling rate is an outlier supported by 4,000 bottle banks. Rwanda’s plastic-ban experiment highlighted the fragility of supply chains dependent on imported flint, illuminating the need for localized float capacity before regulatory ambitions can fully translate into glass uptake.
Competitive Landscape
Global majors coexist with agile regional specialists. Ardagh Glass's Europe and Africa revenue slipped to USD 644 million in Q1 2024, and adjusted EBITDA plunged 55% amid energy-price volatility and under-utilized furnaces. Conversely, Beta Glass's local scale, captive cullet, and currency hedging delivered outsized margins despite similar inflationary pressures.
Şişecam's new Eskişehir furnace, opened in May 2024, raised consolidated capacity to nearly 1 million t and created 375 jobs, strengthening its bargaining power with beverage giants across the Levant. Energy-efficiency races intensify: Emirates Glass signed a 5-year pact with ClearVue Technology.
In September 2025, Emirates Glass and ClearVue Technology agreed to fabricate solar-integrated glazing for architectural markets, a move that bolsters ESG credentials and diversifies revenue. Emerging contenders focus on niche value. United Glass Company targets pharma-grade flint and amber, while Verescence courts luxury perfume houses with gem-like flacons.
Middle East And Africa Glass Bottles Industry Leaders
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RAK Ghani Glass LLC
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Ardagh Group S.A.
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Hotpack Packaging Industries LLC
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Global Packaging FZC
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Saverglass LLC
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Recent Industry Developments
- September 2025: Emirates Glass signed a five-year manufacturing and distribution agreement with ClearVue Technologies to produce solar-integrated glazing, with production slated for late 2025.
- August 2025: Ciner Glass secured EUR 504 million (USD 584 million) financing for a 1,300 t/day Belgian plant to come online in Q2 2026.
- June 2025: The UAE announced a nationwide ban on single-use plastic cups, lids, cutlery, and plates effective Jan 2026.
- May 2025: Beta Glass became Nigeria’s best-performing stock with 133% returns after reporting NGN 41.1 billion revenue (USD 92.7 million) and NGN 15.2 billion profit (USD 34.3 million) for Q1 2025.
Middle East And Africa Glass Bottles Market Report Scope
Glass Containers refer to clean bottles and jars made from glass. The scope excludes windows and other non-container glass products. Container glass is used in the alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage industries due to its ability to maintain chemical inertness, sterility, and non-permeability. Glass packaging is valued for its unique properties, including its transparency, inertness, and ability to preserve the quality and integrity of its contents.
Middle East and Africa glass bottles market is segmented by end-user vertical (beverages [alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits, and other alcoholic beverages {cider and other fermented drinks}), non-alcoholic beverages (juices, carbonated drinks (CSDs), dairy product-based drinks, other non-alcoholic beverages)], food [jam, jelly, marmalades, honey, sausages and condiments, oil, pickles], cosmetics and personal care, pharmaceuticals (excluding vials and ampoules), and perfumery), by color (green, amber, flint and other colors), and by country (United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria, Kuwait, and Rest of the Middle East and Africa). The report offers market forecasts and size in volume (kilotons) for all the above segments.
By End-user
| Beverages | Alcoholic | Beer |
| Wine | ||
| Spirits | ||
| Other Alcoholic Beverages (Cider and Other Fermented Drinks) | ||
| Non-Alcoholic | Juices | |
| Carbonated Drinks (CSDs) | ||
| Dairy Product Based Drinks | ||
| Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages | ||
| Food (Jam, Jelly, Marmalades, Honey, Sausages and Condiments, Oil, Pickles) | ||
| Cosmetics and Personal Care | ||
| Pharmaceuticals (excluding Vials and Ampoules) | ||
| Perfumery | ||
By Color
| Green |
| Amber |
| Flint |
| Other Colors |
By Country
| Middle East | United Arab Emirates |
| Saudi Arabia | |
| Turkey | |
| Rest of Middle East | |
| Africa | Egypt |
| Nigeria | |
| Morocco | |
| South Africa | |
| Rest of Africa |
| By End-user | Beverages | Alcoholic | Beer |
| Wine | |||
| Spirits | |||
| Other Alcoholic Beverages (Cider and Other Fermented Drinks) | |||
| Non-Alcoholic | Juices | ||
| Carbonated Drinks (CSDs) | |||
| Dairy Product Based Drinks | |||
| Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages | |||
| Food (Jam, Jelly, Marmalades, Honey, Sausages and Condiments, Oil, Pickles) | |||
| Cosmetics and Personal Care | |||
| Pharmaceuticals (excluding Vials and Ampoules) | |||
| Perfumery | |||
| By Color | Green | ||
| Amber | |||
| Flint | |||
| Other Colors | |||
| By Country | Middle East | United Arab Emirates | |
| Saudi Arabia | |||
| Turkey | |||
| Rest of Middle East | |||
| Africa | Egypt | ||
| Nigeria | |||
| Morocco | |||
| South Africa | |||
| Rest of Africa | |||
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Key Questions Answered in the Report
How large is the Middle East and Africa glass bottles and containers market in 2025?
The market totals 4.81 million tonnes in 2025 and is projected to reach 6.30 million tonnes by 2030.
Which segment is growing fastest?
Cosmetics and personal care will advance at a 5.73% CAGR through 2030, eclipsing other end-user categories.
Why is amber glass demand rising?
Pharmaceutical expansion in Egypt, Morocco, and the UAE and premium beverage positioning drive a 5.68% CAGR for amber containers.
What regulations are shaping demand?
GCC-wide plastic bans and GSO 839/1997 standards for food-contact materials are accelerating glass adoption across packaged goods.
Which companies lead the regional landscape?
Ardagh Glass, Şişecam, and Beta Glass collectively hold more than 45% volume share, with Beta Glass posting standout profitability in 2025.
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