Market Forecast by Countries (Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Russia, Spain, Rest of Europe), By Filament Type (Moulded, Tubular), By Application (Beverage, Food, Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical, Other) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC058189 | Publication Date: Feb 2021 | Updated Date: Sep 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 200 | No. of Figures: 90 | No. of Tables: 30 | |
According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the Europe Glass Bottle Market was valued at approximately USD 28.4 billion in 2024 and is estimated to reach USD 38.6 billion by 2031, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5% during the forecast period (2025-2031).
Report Name | Europe Glass Bottle Market |
Forecast Period | 2025-2031 |
CAGR | 4.5% |
Market Size | USD 38.6 billion by 2031 |
Growing Sector | Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics |
The Europe Glass Bottle Market report comprehensively covers the market by Countries, Filament Type, and Application. It provides a detailed and unbiased analysis of prevailing market trends, long-term growth opportunities, and key drivers to help stakeholders and investors align strategies with the increasing demand for sustainable, recyclable, and premium packaging solutions across Europe.
The Europe Glass Bottle Industry is witnessing consistent growth due to rising adoption of glass packaging in beverages, food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Europe being a world market into the highest end alcoholic drinks and wines triggers the high level of market share, with Germany, France, Italy and the UK as the most imbibers. Once again demand is being compounded by sustainability measures and rigorous regulations that the EU are implementing to promote recycling packaging. Lightweight glass bottle innovation and ornamental high end packaging facilitate extended use in various industries.
The Europe Glass Bottle Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% during 2025-2031. Increasing consumer preference for eco-friendly, reusable packaging, growth of the alcoholic beverage industry, and expansion in pharmaceutical and personal care products are key factors driving the Europe Glass Bottle Market Growth. There is also the improvement of penetration in Europe due to premiumization in the packaging and glass products innovations.
Despite favourable demand, challenges such as high production costs, competition from PET and metal packaging, and energy-intensive manufacturing processes may hinder growth. Balancing sustainability, cost, and performance will remain crucial to strengthen Europe Glass Bottle Market Share.
The recent dynamics which influence the Europe Glass Bottle Market are increasing demand on environmentally sustainable and recyclable packaging, the use of light-weight bottles to save on transport expenses and increasing consumption of high-end alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The further customization, ornamental labelling and extravagant packaging designs are also taking shape. The growth of e- commerce has also led to the need to have long lasting, secure and attractive packaging solutions.
The Europe Glass Bottle Market Revenue is witnessing strong demand from food, beverages, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Investment opportunities exist in developing energy-efficient production facilities, innovative lightweight bottles, and advanced recycling technologies. Companies focusing on premium decorative glass packaging and eco-friendly product lines are expected to capture a larger Europe Glass Bottle Market Share. Strategic partnerships with beverage and cosmetic brands present significant long-term growth potential.
The Europe Glass Bottle Market is similar to a competitive market where both the international and regional players emphasize on the element of sustainability, quality and innovation. Large organizations such as, Ardagh Group S.A., Vetro pack Holding AG, Owens-Illinois, Verallia SA and Stolzle Glass Group. These players are increasing the capacity, constructing recycling initiatives, developing light and multi-use glass packaging, and switching to improve the market positioning. It also takes leading drink and cosmetic firms to cooperate and this alone grows their market share in Europe in Glass Bottles.
The packaging and packaging waste field like the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive and the Circular Economy Action Plan as well as CE marking involve making their packaging more sustainable and recyclable, requiring them to use targets when recycling their products and assure product safety. The environmental policies are pro-recycling and usage of environment-friendly materials and encourage low carbon footprints during production. Manufacturers that embrace energy-efficient and circular economy operations are at a vantage position to attain increased credibility and long-term prospects.
The market in Europe Glass Bottle will keep growing as industries shift towards quality and eco- friendly packaging. Ensuring that people think more in terms of environmental benefits with the introduction of lightweight and decorative bottles will be beneficial in the adoption in the food, beverage, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. Investment in recycling facilities, highly technological manufacturing systems and product diversification will continue to maintain the growth of revenue and make Europe Glass Bottle Market Share firm in the long run.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the following market segments and their leading categories:
According to Sachin, Senior Research Analyst at 6Wresearch, Germany is projected to dominate the Europe Glass Bottle Market Share due to its strong beer and spirits industry, well-established food exports, and growing demand for recyclable, eco-friendly glass packaging solutions.
Within types, the Moulded Glass segment holds the Europe Glass Bottle Market Share owing to its cost-effectiveness, wide adoption in beverage and food industries, and suitability for large-scale production with durable and customizable designs.
Based on applications, the Beverages segment leads the Europe Glass Bottle Market Share as glass bottles are extensively used in wine, beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic drinks, supported by rising consumer preference for premium and sustainable packaging.
Within applications, the Cosmetics category holds a significant Europe Glass Bottle Market Share due to increasing demand for luxury perfumes, skincare, and personal care products, where glass packaging offers superior aesthetics and brand value.
The Market report includes the following segments:
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Europe Glass Bottle Market Overview |
3.1 Europe Regional Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Europe Glass Bottle Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Europe Glass Bottle Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Europe Glass Bottle Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Europe Glass Bottle Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Countries, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Europe Glass Bottle Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Filament Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Europe Glass Bottle Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Europe Glass Bottle Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Europe Glass Bottle Market Trends |
6 Europe Glass Bottle Market, 2021 & 2031F |
6.1 Europe Glass Bottle Market, Revenues & Volume, By Filament Type, 2021 & 2031F |
6.2 Europe Glass Bottle Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
7 Germany Glass Bottle Market, 2021 & 2031F |
7.1 Germany Glass Bottle Market, Revenues & Volume, By Filament Type, 2021 & 2031F |
7.2 Germany Glass Bottle Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
8 United Kingdom Glass Bottle Market, 2021 & 2031F |
8.1 United Kingdom Glass Bottle Market, Revenues & Volume, By Filament Type, 2021 & 2031F |
8.2 United Kingdom Glass Bottle Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9 France Glass Bottle Market, 2021 & 2031F |
9.1 France Glass Bottle Market, Revenues & Volume, By Filament Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 France Glass Bottle Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Italy Glass Bottle Market, 2021 & 2031F |
10.1 Italy Glass Bottle Market, Revenues & Volume, By Filament Type, 2021 & 2031F |
10.2 Italy Glass Bottle Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
11 Russia Glass Bottle Market, 2021 & 2031F |
11.1 Russia Glass Bottle Market, Revenues & Volume, By Filament Type, 2021 & 2031Fa |
11.2 Russia Glass Bottle Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
12 Spain Glass Bottle Market, 2021 & 2031F |
12.1 Spain Glass Bottle Market, Revenues & Volume, By Filament Type, 2021 & 2031F |
12.2 Spain Glass Bottle Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
13 Rest of Europe Glass Bottle Market, 2021 & 2031F |
13.1 Rest of Europe Glass Bottle Market, Revenues & Volume, By Filament Type, 2021 & 2031F |
13.2 Rest of Europe Glass Bottle Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
14 Europe Glass Bottle Market Key Performance Indicators |
15 Europe Glass Bottle Market - Opportunity Assessment |
15.1 Europe Glass Bottle Market Opportunity Assessment, By Countries, 2021 & 2031F |
15.2 Europe Glass Bottle Market Opportunity Assessment, By Filament Type, 2021 & 2031F |
15.3 Europe Glass Bottle Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
16 Europe Glass Bottle Market - Competitive Landscape |
16.1 Europe Glass Bottle Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
16.2 Europe Glass Bottle Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
17 Company Profiles |
18 Recommendations |
19 Disclaimer |