Market Size of North America Glass Packaging Industry
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2024 - 2029 |
| Historical Data Period | 2019 - 2022 |
| CAGR | 3.51 % |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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North America Glass Packaging Market Analysis
The North America Glass Packaging Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.51% during the forecasted period of 2021 to 2026. COVID-19 outbreak created a growing necessity for industries in the F&B sector to focus more on hygiene and sanitization, and given the current situation, people nowadays are opting for a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. As most of the products in this sector are included in essential services, it becomes crucial for the packaging sector to follow conservative practices.
- Alcoholic beverages dominated the glass bottles segment in the United States. A high percentage of distilled spirits and wines are packaged using glass containers, while in the beer segment, the percentage of glass containers has decreased significantly. On the other hand, in the non-alcoholic segment, glass holds a tiny percentage and is used in CSDs, milk, and newer ready-to-drink beverages.
- In 2020, 82% of all beer was domestically produced, and 18% was imported from more than 100 different countries around the world (source: U.S. TTB and U.S. Commerce Department, 2021). The alcohol beverage marketplace and the three-tier system have evolved rapidly over the years. Since 2012, over 2,300 alcohol beverage laws have been passed around the country (Source: NBWA Industry Affairs, 2021). Such instances address the major adoption of glass packaging.
- Glass packaging has a significant share in the overall alcoholic beverage market, and hence, with the ongoing increase in demand for alcoholic beverages, the market for glass bottles is expected to increase in the forecast period. In November 2020, Hybrid packaging supplier Berlin Packaging expanded its Canadian presence with the acquisition of packaging supplier Consolidated Bottle. The combined businesses are expected to offer even more packaging solutions and value-added services to their customers, thereby catering to the growing demand for glass bottles in the country.
- The consumer drinks about 50% more than the worldwide average, and about 78% of Canadian adults report having consumed alcohol in the past year. Men drink more than women, and young adults are more likely to be past-year drinkers than older adults. The total volume of alcohol sold increased by 0.2% to 3,116 million liters in 2019/2020, which is equivalent to 9.5 standard drinks per week per person over the legal drinking age in Canada as per the data from Statistics Canada.
