Glass Ampoules Market

The global glass ampoules market is projected to see growth in both volume and value from 2022 to 2030, driven by increasing demand for packing of goods worldwide. Market performance is forecasted to have a CAGR of +0.8% for volume and +2.9% for value during this period, with market volume expected to reach 184B units and market value to reach $10.2B by 2030. Consumption and production volumes have been on the rise, with some fluctuations, and major consuming countries include China, the United States, and Italy. Import and export trends show variations in volume and value, with China being the major exporter. Overall, the glass ampoules market is expected to retain its growth pattern in the immediate term.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for glass ampoules for packing of goods worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +0.8% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 184B units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +2.9% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $10.2B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Glass Ampoules For Packing Of Goods

Global glass ampoules consumption totaled 173B units in 2022, increasing by 8% against the year before. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, global consumption attained the peak volume in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

The global glass ampoules market revenue expanded remarkably to $8.1B in 2022, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (33B units), the United States (21B units) and Italy (14B units), together accounting for 39% of global consumption.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +21.8%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest glass ampoules markets worldwide were the United States ($1.3B), Italy ($991M) and Japan ($764M), with a combined 38% share of the global market.

Italy, with a CAGR of +20.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to market size in terms of the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the highest levels of glass ampoules per capita consumption was registered in Italy (231 units per person), followed by the UK (65 units per person), the United States (62 units per person) and Japan (60 units per person), while the world average per capita consumption of glass ampoules was estimated at 22 units per person.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of the glass ampoules per capita consumption in Italy stood at +21.9%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of per capita consumption growth: the UK (-6.3% per year) and the United States (+3.8% per year).

Production

World Production of Glass Ampoules For Packing Of Goods

In 2022, approx. 170B units of glass ampoules for packing of goods were produced worldwide; with an increase of 8.7% against 2021 figures. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 9.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production reached the peak volume in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, glass ampoules production totaled $7.5B in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at $7.7B in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were China (36B units), the United States (21B units) and Italy (14B units), with a combined 41% share of global production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +21.2%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports

World Imports of Glass Ampoules For Packing Of Goods

In 2022, global imports of glass ampoules for packing of goods contracted to 9.4B units, reducing by -12.5% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports saw a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs at 14B units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, glass ampoules imports shrank slightly to $223M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, global imports reached the maximum at $270M in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports By Country

In 2022, Spain (1.5B units), India (1.3B units) and Mauritania (0.9B units) was the main importer of glass ampoules for packing of goods in the world, generating 40% of total import. It was distantly followed by Russia (541M units), committing a 5.8% share of total imports. The following importers - Brazil (313M units), Chile (296M units), Iran (246M units), Germany (246M units), Kyrgyzstan (203M units), Algeria (191M units), Austria (175M units), Turkey (164M units) and Kazakhstan (149M units) - together made up 21% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kyrgyzstan (with a CAGR of +154.0%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest glass ampoules importing markets worldwide were Germany ($17M), Spain ($13M) and India ($11M), together accounting for 18% of global imports. Algeria, Austria, Turkey, Russia, Brazil, Kazakhstan, Iran, Chile, Mauritania and Kyrgyzstan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

Among the main importing countries, Kyrgyzstan, with a CAGR of +40.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average glass ampoules import price amounted to $24 per thousand units, growing by 11% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 33% against the previous year. Global import price peaked at $28 per thousand units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($68 per thousand units), while Kyrgyzstan ($0.4 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+6.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Glass Ampoules For Packing Of Goods

In 2022, shipments abroad of glass ampoules for packing of goods decreased by -8.4% to 6.4B units, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 19%. The global exports peaked at 9.4B units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, glass ampoules exports contracted to $177M in 2022. Overall, exports saw a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 18%. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the maximum at $210M in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports By Country

China was the major exporting country with an export of about 2.9B units, which finished at 45% of total exports. Tanzania (462M units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 7.2% share, followed by India (6.9%), Hungary (6.8%) and Croatia (5.1%). France (212M units), Germany (204M units), Slovakia (144M units), Ukraine (137M units), Italy (118M units), Poland (118M units) and Russia (101M units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +12.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tanzania (+91.9%), India (+4.5%), Croatia (+4.3%), France (+1.7%) and Poland (+1.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +91.9% from 2012-2022. Hungary experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Slovakia (-1.2%), Russia (-5.8%), Germany (-7.0%), Italy (-8.0%) and Ukraine (-12.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+36 p.p.), Tanzania (+7.2 p.p.), India (+3.9 p.p.), Croatia (+2.8 p.p.) and Hungary (+2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Ukraine saw its share reduced by -3.3% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($30M), Hungary ($19M) and India ($16M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for 37% of global exports. Germany, Croatia, France, Italy, Poland, Slovakia, Ukraine, Russia and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

Tanzania, with a CAGR of +59.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average glass ampoules export price amounted to $27 per thousand units, leveling off at the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $31 per thousand units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($70 per thousand units), while Tanzania ($4.2 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+11.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform