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

Earlier Report Observations

The Spanish glass ampoules market was reshaped from 2020 onward by the COVID-19 pandemic, which sharply increased demand for safe, inert packaging from the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. This surge affected supply chains and logistics, contributing to shifts in import and export flows as the market adapted to new needs for medicines and medical supplements.

Market volume expanded to 538.7 million units in 2022 and 552.5 million units in 2023. This growth was driven by a rising consumer preference for sustainable and recyclable packaging, coupled with European regulatory policies promoting sustainability. Major companies like Vidrala S.A. and Ardagh Group S.A. focused on innovation in lightweight and recycled glass. However, domestic production faced pressure from increasing energy and raw material costs, while exports declined significantly.

In the latter part of the period, capacity investments intensified with companies such as O-I Glass building new production facilities in Europe. Stricter European regulations on labeling and traceability for packaging were implemented, and demand from pharmaceutical and cosmetic sectors remained strong, supported by new product segments like ready-to-use (RTU) glass ampoule solutions.

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

According to Faostat, there is no production of glass ampoules for the conveyance or packing of goods in Spain.

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

Exports in kind, M unit

Exports of foreign glass ampoules for the conveyance or packing of goods from Spain have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 220.7 million units, marking an 18.4% year-on-year rise. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 46.9%, which translates to an annualized rate of 13.7%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 145.3 million units, with the largest decline that year of 3.3%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 28.3% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy was the dominant market for exports in kind, accounting for 82.2% of total flows, while other countries made up the remaining share.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of exported glass ampoules for the conveyance or packing of goods from Spain has risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, Spain exported 6 745 thousand US dollars worth of these goods, showing a 37.4% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 57.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 16.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 3 700 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year of 13.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Algeria, and France were the main destinations for glass ampoules for the conveyance or packing of goods from Spain in value terms. Italy accounted for 59.9% of exports, Algeria for 16.3%, and France for 6.2%, together making up 82.3% of total export value.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, M unit

In 2020, Spain's imports of glass ampoules for the conveyance or packing of goods amounted to 591.9 million units, representing a robust 15.0% gain compared to 2019. However, between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 18%, equating to an annualized decline of 6.4%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 514.6 million units, with the largest decline that year of 31.5%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 751.1 million units.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and Poland were the leading suppliers of glass ampoules for the conveyance or packing of goods to Spain in kind. Germany accounted for 33.8% of imports, France for 29.2%, and Poland for 14.6%, jointly representing 77.6% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Spain imported 21 386 thousand US dollars worth of glass ampoules for the conveyance or packing of goods, marking a substantial 24.1% year-on-year rise. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 3.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 17 230 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year of 35.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 26 833 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year of 30.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and Italy continued to be the top suppliers of glass ampoules for the conveyance or packing of goods to Spain in value terms. Germany accounted for 26.1% of imports, France for 23.2%, and Italy for 17.5%, together making up 66.8% of total import value.

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

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