The India glass containers market size reached USD 2.08 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 2.82 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.44% during 2025-2033. The market is driven by increasing demand for sustainable and recyclable packaging, growth in the food and beverage industry, rising health awareness favoring non-toxic packaging, and expanding pharmaceutical and cosmetics sectors requiring safe, durable, and visually appealing container solutions.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024 |
Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024 | USD 2.08 Billion |
Market Forecast in 2033 | USD 2.82 Billion |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 3.44% |
Rising Demand for Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Packaging
As environmental awareness increases, both consumers and industries in India are shifting toward sustainable packaging solutions, thus contributing to the India glass containers market growth. Glass containers are 100% recyclable, non-toxic, and reusable, making them an eco-friendly alternative to plastic. This aligns with government initiatives to reduce plastic waste and promote green packaging. Consumers are increasingly favoring products that come in recyclable or biodegradable containers, particularly in urban markets, creating a positive India glass containers market outlook. This trend is driving companies in sectors like food, beverages, and cosmetics to adopt glass containers, boosting demand and supporting the long-term growth of the glass packaging industry in India. For instance, in July 2024, the National Mission on Sustainable Packaging Solutions initiative was started by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), a national research and development (R&D) organization in India. Through integrated, advanced, and indigenous inventions, the program aims to reach a net-zero future by using the combined resources of eight cooperating CSIR labs and industry partners. This mission, led by the CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST), was announced by Dr. N Kalaiselvi, the CSIR's director general and secretary of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research.
Increasing Health and Safety Awareness
Consumers in India are becoming more health-conscious and increasingly aware of the potential risks associated with plastic packaging, such as chemical leaching. Glass is considered inert, non-toxic, and safer for storing consumables, especially food, beverages, and medicines. It doesn’t react with contents or alter taste, making it ideal for sensitive products. This growing preference for health-safe packaging has led both consumers and manufacturers to choose glass over alternatives, especially in premium product segments. As health awareness continues to rise, the demand for hygienic and chemical-free packaging like glass containers is expected to grow significantly which is further fueling the India glass containers market share. For instance, in September 2024, Borosil Glass Lunch Boxes, recognized for their stylish appearance and food preservation, introduced a funny yet relatable campaign in partnership with Sideways. The initiative emphasizes how Borosil lunch boxes can elevate even the most basic meals to something extraordinary. The advertisement amusingly highlights the experiences of two office workers who each bring the identical dish, Karela Sabzi, for their lunch. One employee uses a standard plastic container, while the other prepares his meal in a Borosil Glass Lunch Box. Their supervisor is repulsed upon noticing the Karela in the plastic container but feels thrilled and eager when observing the same meal in the Borosil lunch box.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the regional level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on end user industry.
End User Industry Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end user industry. This includes alcohol, beer, FMCG, cosmetics and perfumery, pharmaceutical and others.
Regional Insights:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North India, South India, East India, and West India.
The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.
Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Billion USD |
Scope of the Report |
Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:
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End User Industries Covered | Alcohol, Beer, FMCG, Cosmetic And Perfumery, Pharmaceutical, Others |
Regions Covered | North India, South India, East India, West India |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
Delivery Format | PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |