Glass containers and closures market in United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The U.S. glass containers and closures market saw moderate growth from USD 5 947 million in 2018 to USD 6 031 million in 2019, before declining to USD 5 707 million in 2020.

Market size recovered to USD 5 977 million in 2021 and then surged by 40% to reach USD 8 380 million in 2022, marking a period of significant expansion.

Subsequent market dynamics were shaped by strategic moves such as Berlin Packaging's acquisition of United Bottles & Packaging, O-I Glass's launch of innovative bottle designs, and Revino's introduction of a refillable glass bottle system, alongside sustained consumer demand for sustainable and premium packaging driven by the craft beverage boom.

Production glass containers and closures in United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Glass container and closure production in the United States, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, production totaled 5 094 K t, marking an 11.4% year-over-year decrease. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 22.4%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 8.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output value of glass containers and closures in the United States, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, was 4 446 M $ US, reflecting a moderate 6.2% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value declined by 7.1%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 2.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports glass containers and closures from United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of decline, glass container and closure exports from the United States, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, increased in 2020. Exports reached 413 K t, showing a 9.0% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 23.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -8.6%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 379 K t, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 18.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Canada and Mexico were the leading markets for exports in kind, together accounting for 84.8% of total flows. The remaining exports were distributed among other destinations.

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

World map of product's exports from United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year drop, the value of glass container and closure exports from the United States, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, increased in 2020. Exports totaled 360 M $ US, representing a 15.3% year-over-year growth. Between 2017 and 2020, export value decreased by 8.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 312 M $ US, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 14.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

During 2017-2020, Canada and Mexico dominated as destinations for exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 84.2% of total flows. The remainder was split among smaller markets.

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

World map of product's exports from United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in value, 2017-2020

Imports glass containers and closures to United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

Imports in kind, K t

Glass container and closure imports into the United States, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume amounted to 1 903 K t, down 1.7% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 7.5%, with a CAGR of 2.4%. The peak import volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 117 K t, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 8.5%. The largest increase was in 2018 at 19.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, China (27.4% of imports in kind), Mexico (26.7% of imports in kind), and Asia, not elsewhere specified (7.5% of imports in kind) were the principal sources for imports in kind, together representing 61.6% of total flows.

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

World map of product's imports to United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, glass container and closure imports into the United States, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, totaled 1 621 M $ US, a 1.3% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value rose by 6.5%, with a CAGR of 2.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 658 M $ US, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 3.5%. The largest increase was in 2018 at 9.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Throughout 2017-2020, China (28.0% of imports in value terms), Mexico (26.3% of imports in value terms), and Asia, not elsewhere specified (7.3% of imports in value terms) formed the core group of markets for imports in value terms, together accounting for 61.6% of total flows.

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

World map of product's imports to United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in value, 2017-2020