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Glass containers and closures market in the United States

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2019, the US glass containers and closures market expanded from $5 947 million to $6 031 million, with production rising from $4 626 million to $4 742 million. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused supply chain disruptions and temporary reductions in manufacturing capacity, leading to a decline in production to $4 446 million and a market contraction to $5 707 million.

The market recovered in 2021, reaching $5 977 million, as consumer preference for sustainable packaging and health-conscious products drove demand. Innovations such as AB InBev's lightweight beer bottle aimed at broadening the consumer base also supported growth. By 2022, the market surged to $8 380 million, with production jumping to $6 660 million, reflecting strong underlying demand.

Import value peaked at $2 226 million in 2022 before falling to $1 849 million in 2023 and edging up to $1 865 million in 2024. Exports followed a similar pattern, dropping from $506 million in 2022 to $350 million in 2024. During this period, the industry focused on capacity expansion and technological advancements, such as Arglass's $230 million furnace investments and Owens-Illinois' MAGMA technology, to enhance production efficiency and meet the growing demand for eco-friendly glass packaging.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2022
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2022
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in the United States, 2018–2022
  1. 5.1.1. Production - total information
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production the United States in value, 2018–2022, M $ US
  3. 5.1.3. Annual dynamics of production the United States in kind, 2018–2022, K t
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production glass containers and closures in the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Production of glass containers and closures in the United States has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, output reached 5 094 K t, representing a significant drop of 11.4% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 22.4%, which translates to an annualized decrease of 8.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.5%)	(5.4%)	(11.4%)	(8.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of glass containers and closures produced in the United States was 4 446 M $ US, showing a modest decline of 6.2% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 7.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -2.4%. The highest increase occurred in 2019, at 2.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.3%)	2.5%	(6.2%)	(2.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports glass containers and closures from the United States

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of decline, exports of glass containers and closures from the United States increased in 2020. The country exported 413 K t, marking a moderate rise of 9.0% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 23.7%, equivalent to an annualized rate of -8.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 379 K t, while the largest drop occurred in 2018, at 18.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.0%)	(14.7%)	9.0%	(8.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Canada and Mexico together accounted for 84.8% of total exports in volume, with other countries making up a diverse but smaller portion.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Following two years of reduction, the value of glass containers and closures exported from the United States rose in 2020. Exports totaled 360 M $ US, reflecting a solid increase of 15.3% over 2019. From 2017 to 2020, export value fell by 8.6%, corresponding to an annualized rate of -3.0%. The minimum value was in 2019 at 312 M $ US, and the largest decline was in 2018, at 14.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.3%)	(7.6%)	15.3%	(3.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Canada and Mexico remained the primary destinations for exports in value terms, jointly representing 84.2% of total flows, while other partners contributed individually in much smaller amounts.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports glass containers and closures to the United States

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of glass containers and closures into the United States declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 1 903 K t, showing a slight decrease of 1.7% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 7.5%, with a CAGR of 2.4%. The peak volume was in 2018 at 2 117 K t, the largest drop was in 2019 at 8.5%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 19.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.5%	(8.5%)	(1.7%)	2.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, China (27.4% of imports in volume), Mexico (26.7%), and Asia, not elsewhere specified (7.5%) were the main suppliers of glass containers and closures to the United States, together accounting for 61.6% of total imports in volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the United States imported 1 621 M $ US worth of glass containers and closures, up by 1.3% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 6.5%, with a CAGR of 2.1%. The highest value was in 2018 at 1 658 M $ US, the largest decline was in 2019 at 3.5%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 9.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.0%	(3.5%)	1.3%	2.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China (28.0% of imports in value), Mexico (26.3%), and Asia, not elsewhere specified (7.3%) continued to be the leading sources in the import structure by value, with a combined share of 61.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io