Glass Cosmetic Bottle Market Report

Sustainable packaging initiatives are seen as an opportunity by various manufacturers. According to World Wild Life, the search for sustainable goods has grown by 71%, and the name for this growth is given as ‘Eco-Wakening’. As the concerns regarding the environment are driving customer preference, the cosmetic glass bottle market may benefit from embracing sustainable packaging solutions. Various big brands have a great opportunity to innovate new eco-friendly products, which will reduce the carbon footprint. By integrating options like biodegradable packaging, recycled glass, and sustainable manufacturing practices, the company can directly target eco-conscious customers while reducing product waste and enhancing brand image.

This will result in customer loyalty and will place the brand above the competitive brand. Manufacturers can also look for opportunities in customizing and personalizing the product according to their will. Cosmetic glass bottle manufacturers may take advantage and may provide customizable packaging solutions. This feature will allow customers to personally choose what they want to do with their bottle design, its color, size, etc. By integrating customization trends, the company can cater to diverse needs, stay ahead of competitors, and enjoy brand loyalty.

A major challenge that is faced by various manufacturers is fragility and transportation challenges. Glass bottles are fragile and break during transportation, which creates a loss, and an additional expense needs to be borne by the manufacturer. This fragility adds a complex problem for logistical and supply chain management, and to prevent this, a special precaution is expected to ensure the safe delivery of glass bottles, which affects the overall cost and results in a price rise of the product. Also, the need for insurance against breaking or protecting glass bottles may result in an increase in transportation costs when firms are looking for a cost-effective option.

Another problem faced by manufacturers is regarding the limited design function. Glass offers various features for making unique designs to attract customers, but it also has some limitations. Compared to other packaging solutions, such as plastic, the flexibility provided by glass bottles is less, which makes the process of customization, shaping, and sizing more complex and restrains the company from making certain designs or functionalities. This limited design limitation may limit the company from doing innovation and creativity in packaging for brands seeking unconventional or ergonomic bottle designs.

In March 2023, Glass Score was launched by Verescence Luxury glass packaging for perfume and cosmetics. Glass Score was a tool that helped Verescence’s customers measure the amount of weight reduction in their products, regardless of the size of the container. Glass Score helped Verescence reduce the environmental footprint of glass bottles, from the design to the conception stage. In April 2023, Baralan, an expert in primary packaging for cosmetic and personal care products, launched a new glass bottle series, the Lilibet series, which combined a circular shape with a square profile. The seven-bottle series featured various capacities and neck sizes, making it suitable for a variety of cosmetic products.

In October 2023, Vitro Sab de CV inaugurated its new glass coating oven, “Coater 8,” at its Mexican plant in Mexicali. Coater 8 was a USD 60 million investment that added to Vitro’s production capacity of over 6 million sq.m. of coated glass. Coater 8 used nanotechnology coatings to control solar radiation and improve thermal insulation and abilities that were in high demand in architecture and automotive glass, among others. In November 2023, primary glass packaging manufacturer SGD Pharma launched a new lightweight glass bottle, NOVA, which reduced CO2 emissions by 20% compared to the standard Dorado bottle. The new bottle had a low weight-to-volume ratio of 0.65 and was designed to minimize greenhouse gas emissions.

List of companies operating in glass cosmetic bottle market include Lumson spa, Heinz-Glas, Apg Group, Pochet, Vitro SAB De CV, SGD-Pharma, Consol Glass (Pty) Ltd, Verescence Inc., La Glass Vallee, SKS Bottle & Packaging Inc, Bormioli Luigi, Roma International Plc, Gerresheimer Group, Vidraria Anchieta, Pragati Glass, Stoelzle Glass Group, Saver Glass and SGB Packaging Group

For the glass cosmetic bottle market, Europe is considered a promising market, as according to Cosmetic Europe, in 2023 the sale of cosmetic goods in Europe was valued at US$ 104 billion, making Europe a flagship market for cosmetic and personal care products. Further in Europe, Germany was holding the rank one position, where the total sale of cosmetic goods amounted to US$16 billion, followed by France recording sales of US$14 billion. Hence growth in the European market regarding the sale of glass cosmetic bottles can be forecasted.

After Europe, Asia Pacific is considered a growing market, as currently, China’s cosmetic packaging is in high demand and experiencing significant growth in the cosmetic market. According to the International Trade Administration, sales of personal care and beauty products in China have reached US$88 billion in 2021, showing a 10% increase compared to last year. Also, South Korea is considered one of the top ten beauty markets in the world. The total exports of South Korea in 2021, according to the International Trade Administration, amounted to US$ 9,182 million. The reason behind this growth is due to the products South Korea makes as well as the ingredients, innovation, and pleasing packaging. Also, according to IBEF in India, the overall market share of cosmetic products is expected to grow to US$ 20 billion by 2025 with a CAGR of 25%. The growth is expected due to the entry of various multinational brands and raising the disposable income of consumers.