Glass Product Manufacturing in the US

Glass Is No Clear Winner

The prospects for local manufacturers will continue to be constrained by the ongoing trend towards the substitution of glass-based products with alternatives, in a relatively globalized environment. The glass container segment of this industry competes directly with metal containers for a share of the processed food and beverages packaging market, while bottles and kitchenware and rigid plastic products such as perspex used in building and construction applications easily substitute other glass products.

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing glass or glass products by melting silica sand or cullet. The industry is comprised of four segments, including: Flat Glass Manufacturing (NAICS 327211) which comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing flat glass or (2) manufacturing both flat glass and laminated glass; Other Pressed or Blown Glass and Glassware (NAICS 327212) which comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing pressed, blown, or shaped glass or glassware (except glass packaging containers); Glass Container Manufacturing (NAICS 327213) which comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing glass packaging containers (e.g. bottles and jars); and Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass (NAICS 327215) which comprises establishments primarily engaged in remelting, pressing, blowing, or shaping purchased glass. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are three year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.