Bulgaria leads European production of drinking glasses other than glass-ceramics, with 489.65 million items in 2023, marking a 6.71% annual increase. Germany and Italy follow, though at a slower growth rate of 2.53% and 4.82%, respectively. France and Portugal saw declines by 1.12% and 6.36%. The UK, though small in volume, witnessed a substantial decrease of 22.71%, contrasted by Ireland's significant growth of 41.07%. Smaller markets like Spain, Finland, and Slovakia maintained steady production levels, while Hungary faced a decline.
Future trends to watch include:
- Impact of environmental regulations on production processes.
- Integration of smart technology in glass manufacturing.
- Changes in consumer preferences towards sustainable materials.
- Currency fluctuations affecting production cost and pricing.
Top countries in Sold Production of Drinking Glasses Other than of Glass-Ceramics by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Items) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Bulgaria | 489,650,000 | 2023 | +6.35% | +6.71% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 184,880,000 | 2023 | +9.54% | +2.53% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 168,950,000 | 2023 | +4.36% | +4.82% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 140,100,000 | 2023 | +11.03% | -1.12% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czechia | 119,490,000 | 2023 | |||
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 84,360,000 | 2023 | +3.53% | -6.36% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 51,834,000 | 2023 | +2.45% | +3.01% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 2,131,200 | 2023 | +2.67% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 1,820,700 | 2023 | +0.0081% | +5.1% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 1,042,100 | 2023 | -52.06% | View data |
