Glass Packaging Demand Continues To Grow In Europe

Glass packaging production in Europe grew by 1% in volume (tonnes) and by 1% in unit terms in the first half of 2018 compared to the previous half year, according to recent data from FEVE. The growth is in line with the full year 2017 data, which recorded growth of 2% in weight and 2.4% in units and compares favourably with the historical trend since 2012. Between 2012-17, production has increased almost 1.7m/tonnes (8.3%) or some 6.4bn units (8.9%). Generally, all food and beverage market segments experienced a demand growth for glass, and the outlook is positive for the flaconnage sales sector for perfumes, cosmetics and pharmaceutical glass.