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Market Research Future (MRFR) has published a cooked research report on the “Global Hollow Glass Market” that contains the information from 2019 to 2035.
The Global Hollow Glass Market is estimated to register a CAGR of 4.1% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2035.
MRFR recognizes the following companies as the key players in the Global Hollow Glass Market— Owens-Illinois, Ardagh Group S.A, Verallia, Sisecam, Vetropack Group, PGP Glass, Saverglass, Zignago Vetro, PauPack, Kandil, Razi Glass Group (Takestan Packaging Glass), Isanti Glass, Saudi Arabian Glass Company (SAGCO), National Factory for Glass Bottles (Zoujaj), Beijing Glass Group Corporation, Middle East Glass (MEG)
Hollow Glass Market Highlights
The Hollow Glass Market is accounted for to register a CAGR of 4.1% during the forecast period and is estimated to reach USD 50,901.76 million by 2035.
The growing global emphasis on sustainability, circular economy practices, and packaging safety is creating strong growth opportunities for the hollow glass market. Increasing regulatory pressure to reduce plastic waste and improve recyclability is encouraging brand owners and packaging manufacturers to shift toward glass containers, which offer near-infinite recyclability without quality degradation. Governments across Europe, North America, and parts of Asia are implementing extended producer responsibility (EPR) norms, deposit-return schemes, and packaging waste regulations, directly supporting the adoption of hollow glass in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical applications.
Rising consumer awareness regarding product purity, chemical inertness, and health safety is further accelerating demand for hollow glass packaging, particularly in alcoholic beverages, premium non-alcoholic drinks, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Glass is increasingly preferred for its non-reactive nature, superior barrier properties, and ability to preserve taste, aroma, and product integrity. Premiumization trends in spirits, wine, gourmet foods, and personal care products are driving demand for high-quality, aesthetically differentiated glass bottles and jars.
Technological advancements in lightweighting, furnace efficiency, and recycled cullet usage are improving cost competitiveness and lowering the carbon footprint of hollow glass production. Manufacturers are investing in energy-efficient furnaces, electric and hybrid melting technologies, and higher recycled content to meet corporate sustainability targets and reduce emissions. Lightweight hollow glass containers are gaining traction as they reduce transportation costs and energy consumption while maintaining structural strength.
Opportunities are also emerging in pharmaceutical and healthcare packaging, where stringent safety, contamination control, and regulatory compliance requirements favor glass vials, ampoules, and bottles. Growth in injectable drugs, vaccines, biologics, and specialty medicines is supporting steady demand for high-purity borosilicate and neutral glass containers. In addition, expanding healthcare infrastructure in emerging economies is strengthening long-term demand for pharmaceutical hollow glass.
Distribution and consumption patterns are evolving, with large beverage and pharmaceutical companies increasingly forming long-term supply agreements with glass manufacturers to ensure quality consistency and supply security. At the same time, local and regional glass producers are benefiting from growing demand in emerging markets, supported by urbanization, rising disposable incomes, and increased consumption of packaged food and beverages. Overall, sustainability mandates, premium packaging trends, and expanding pharmaceutical applications are expected to remain key growth drivers for the global hollow glass market over the forecast period.
Segment Analysis
The Global Hollow Glass Market has been segmented based on Product Type, Capacity, End-Use Industry, and Distribution Method. Based on Product Type, the market is segmented into Bottles, Jars, Vials & Ampoules, and Others. Among these, the Bottles segment is projected to dominate the global hollow glass market revenue through the forecast period, driven by strong demand from the beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries due to durability, recyclability, and product safety. By Capacity, the Global Hollow Glass Market is segmented into Small Capacity, Medium Capacity, and Large Capacity. Among these, the Medium Capacity segment is expected to hold the largest market share, supported by its widespread use across food & beverage packaging, pharmaceuticals, and household applications. Based on End-Use Industry, the market is segmented into Food & Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Chemicals, and Others. Among these, the Food & Beverages segment is projected to dominate the global hollow glass market revenue throughout the forecast period, owing to increasing consumption of packaged beverages and preference for glass as a safe and sustainable packaging material.
Based on Distribution Method, the Global Hollow Glass Market is segmented into Direct Sales and Distributor/Wholesaler Channels. Among these, the Direct Sales segment is anticipated to account for a significant share of market revenue, driven by long-term supply contracts between manufacturers and large end-use industries seeking consistent quality and bulk supply.
Region Analysis
By Region, the Global Hollow Glass Market is segmented into North America, South America, Europe, APAC and MEA. The Asia- Pacific Global Hollow Glass Market holds considerable market share and is also forecasted to hold the largest share during the forecast period. Asia Pacific has a strong industrial database and widespread adoption across various sectors.
Key Findings of the Study
- The Global Hollow Glass Market is expected to reach 50,901.76 million by 2035, at a CAGR of 4.1% during the forecast period.
- Asia-Pacific accounted for the fastest-growing market.
- Based on Product Type, the Vials & Ampoules segment was attributed to holding the largest market in 2024.
- Based on Capacity, the <200 ml segment was attributed to holding the largest market in 2024.
- Based on End Use Industry, the Cosmetics & Personal Care segment was attributed to holding the largest market in 2024.
- Based on Distribution Process, the Online B2B Platforms segment was attributed to holding the largest market in 2024.
- Owens-Illinois, Ardagh Group S.A, Verallia, Sisecam, Vetropack Group, PGP Glass, Saverglass, Zignago Vetro, PauPack, Kandil, Razi Glass Group (Takestan Packaging Glass), Isanti Glass, Saudi Arabian Glass Company (SAGCO), National Factory for Glass Bottles (Zoujaj), Beijing Glass Group Corporation, Middle East Glass (MEG) are the key market players.