Glass ampoules for the conveyance or packing of goods market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The market for glass ampoules in Italy experienced notable swings in physical volume between 2020 and 2024. After falling to 3 084 million units in 2021, consumption recovered strongly to 4 040 million units in 2022. This rebound coincided with glass packaging regaining market share from plastic in segments like non-alcoholic beverages, alongside steady demand from the non-food sector, including cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, which represents a significant part of the hollow glass packaging market.

Market volume then declined to 3 481 million units in 2023, reflecting a broader 5.3% contraction in Italy's total hollow glass production that year. In 2024, volume jumped sharply to 4 810 million units. This growth was primarily driven by the impending ADR 2025 regulations, which introduced stricter packaging and transport requirements for dangerous goods in glass, increasing demand for compliant ampoules. Innovations in lightweight glass packaging, reducing material use by up to 15%, also contributed to market activity.

In monetary terms, the market value showed consistent growth from $430 million in 2020 to $574 million in 2024, suggesting a move toward higher-value products or rising unit prices even amid fluctuations in physical volume.

Production glass ampoules for the conveyance or packing of goods in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Italy's production of glass ampoules for the conveyance or packing of goods was valued at 436.7 million US dollars, remaining broadly stable compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 49.5%, which equates to an annualized growth rate of 14.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Italy in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, M unit

In 2020, Italy produced 3 909 million units of glass ampoules for the conveyance or packing of goods, showing little change from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 28.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Italy in kind, 2017-2020, M unit

Exports glass ampoules for the conveyance or packing of goods from Italy

Exports in kind, M unit

In 2020, Italy's export volume of glass ampoules for the conveyance or packing of goods reached 157.7 million units, marking a 4.2% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 6.4%, translating to an annualized decline of 2.2%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 151.3 million units, while the peak occurred in 2018 at 216.5 million units. The largest year-over-year decline of 30.1% was observed in 2019, whereas the highest increase of 28.5% took place in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2017-2020, M unit

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy's export landscape for glass ampoules in kind was diverse. Switzerland accounted for 14.7% of exports, Spain for 13.4%, and Israel for 9.2%, collectively representing 37.3% of total flows. The remaining 62.7% was distributed among numerous other countries.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Italy's exports of glass ampoules for the conveyance or packing of goods amounted to 9 546 thousand US dollars, up by 19.9% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 10.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 7 959 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 15.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During 2017-2020, Italy traded glass ampoules for the conveyance or packing of goods with a wide range of countries. Even the top three destinations—France, Spain, and Switzerland—collectively accounted for only 40.6% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Italy in value, 2017-2020

Imports glass ampoules for the conveyance or packing of goods to Italy

Imports in kind, M unit

The import market for glass ampoules in Italy exhibited volatility from 2017 to 2020. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, import volume stood at 40.3 million units, reflecting a sharp increase of 28.6% compared to 2019. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 40.6 million units. The largest decline of 22.9% occurred in 2019, while the most significant increase of 86.9% was observed in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2017-2020, M unit

From 2017 to 2020, Germany contributed 24.1% of Italy's imports in kind of glass ampoules, Slovakia 20.4%, and Mexico 18.3%. Together, these three countries accounted for 62.8% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Italy's imports of glass ampoules for the conveyance or packing of goods were valued at 2 715 thousand US dollars, showing a slight increase of 2.3% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 16.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The peak import value was recorded in 2018 at 2 948 thousand US dollars. The largest decline of 10.0% took place in 2019, while the highest increase of 26.5% occurred in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany held 29.0% of Italy's import value for glass ampoules, the United States 14.3%, and Austria 11.9%. These three countries consistently led the import structure, jointly representing 55.2% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Italy in value, 2017-2020