Glass Liquor Bottles Market

Glass Liquor Bottles Market Overview

The global glass liquor bottles market is estimated to create an incremental opportunity of more than US$ 6 Bn by the end of 2032. The sales of glass liquor bottles are expected to total US$ 4 Bn by 2022, exhibiting growth at a CAGR of 4% to 5% during the forecast period 2022-2032. Rapidly expanding liquor industry and increasing adoption of premium packaging solutions, owing to the surging trend of premiumization across the industry is projected to boost the demand for glass liquor bottles in the global market.

Glass liquor bottles provide more luster as compared to others packaging materials such as plastic and metal, thus, offering an eye-catching look on the retail shelves that draws attention of the customers. Different varieties of glass liquor bottles offer antique style, unique, high-end ornamental, and classy industrial standards to liquors. Alcoholic beverages and other distilled spirits are increasingly adopting glass liquor bottles for packaging, owing to their ability to increase consumer appeal.

In recent years, product packaging material and design have gained huge importance across all consumer-centric industries, especially the beverage industry. As the use of glass bottles enhances the overall look of the beverage along with addition adding richness and providing protection from external factors, these packaging solutions are finding a wide range of usage across the alcoholic beverage sector. 

In addition to this, key players in the market are aiming at launching glass bottles with unique designs and new materials such as cosmetic flint glass to cater to this surging demand. This is estimated to bolster the growth in the glass liquor bottles market over the forthcoming years.

Which are Some Prominent Drivers Spearheading Glass Liquor Bottles Market Growth?

Rising shift of customer preference from plastics-based packaging and increasing inclination towards adopting sustainable packaging materials across the beverage industry is propelling the demand for glass bottles, owing to their recyclability and bio-degradability.

Also, with increasing disposable income and growing customer spending on leisure activities, a significant rise in the alcohol-consuming population and sales of alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, whiskey, rum, and other distilled liquor is being witnessed across the globe. This is creating strong demand for glass bottle packaging.

For instance, according to a study by the Pan American Health Organization, around 155 million adults across the U.S. consume alcohol on the regular basis. The study also states that annual per capita alcohol consumption among the population above 15 years of age was 8.0 liters in 2020.

As glass bottles are extensively used for packaging beers, distilled spirits, liquors, wine, and others, this rise in consumption of alcoholic beverages is anticipated to accelerate the sales of glass liquor bottles in the market.

What are the Challenges Faced by the Glass Liquor Bottles Market?

Increasing awareness regarding adverse effects of alcohol consumption such as stroke, cancer, dementia, liver diseases, fibrosis, and alcoholic hepatitis among others has resulted in declining the consumption of alcoholic beverages, which is in turn, hindering the sales in the market.

In addition to this, extravagant cost of glass bottles, high risk of breakage during transit, prone to sunlight, and availability of low-cost substitutes such as metal, plastics, and others are anticipated to hamper the demand for glass liquor bottles in the market.

Why is North America Emerging as an Opportunistic Glass Liquor Bottles Market?

Future Market Insights states that North America is projected to account for the lion’s share in the global glass liquor bottles market between 2022 and 2032.

Demand for clear glass liquor bottles is surging at a rapid pace driven by their product visibility and ability to highlight premium spirits such as rum, vodka, or other distilled liquors. As glass liquor bottles with new designs such as sleek stature, long neck, and others are gaining traction among the consumers, several industry players in the market are launching liquors in artistic design glass bottles.

For instance, in 2020, Crystal Head Vodka, a Canadian brand of liquor announced launching a new limited edition 750 ml human skull-shaped vodka, Pride Bottle with a complete rainbow-hued glass. A slew of such product launches is estimated to bolster the sales in the North America market.

Ismail Sutaria

Principal Consultant

Talk to Analyst

Find your sweet spots for generating winning opportunities in this market.

Talk to Analyst

How is Asia Pacific Excluding Japan Contributing to the Growth of the Glass Liquor Bottles Market?

As per FMI, Asia Pacific excluding Japan is projected to exhibit growth at a robust CAGR in the glass liquor bottles market during the forecast period 2022-2032.

As the trend of leisure activities, partying, and celebrating occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and others with alcoholic beverages have surged across Asia Pacific, a substantial rise in consumption of liquors is being witnessed across India, China, Australia, and others.

Hence, key industry players are aiming at expanding their production capacity to cater to this growing demand. For instance, in 2021, Bira91, a beer brand in India announced expanding its beer production capacity to 2.2 million cases a month, up from 600,000 to 700,000 cases in comparison to 2020. As these liquors are mostly packaged in glass bottles, such developments are estimated to bolster the growth in the Asia Pacific excluding Japan market.

Market Competition

Some of the leading players in the global glass liquor bottles market are Ardagh Group, SKS Botlle & Packaging, Inc., The Cary Company, Arglass, Owens-Illinois, Saverglass, United Bottles & Packaging, Saxco International, Hiking Glass, Rockwood & Hines Group.

Prominent manufacturers in the global market are focusing at launching glass bottles with innovative designs to gain edge in the highly competitive market.

Become a MarketNgage Insider

An unified Market Research Subscription Platform, built for today’s disparate research needs.

Sign-Up

Scope of Report

Key Segments Profiled in the Glass Liquor Bottles Market Survey

By Glass Type:

• Clear Glass
• Cosmetic Flint Glass
• Flint Glass
• Super Flint Glass

By Capacity:

• Up to 180 ml
• 180 ml – 500 ml
• 500 ml – 750 ml
• 750 ml and Above

By Application:

• Beer
• Spirits
• Ciders
• Wine
• Whiskeys
• Others

By Region:

• North America
• Latin America
• Western Europe
• Eastern Europe
• Asia Pacific excluding Japan
• Japan
• Middle East and Africa