Pressed and Blown Glass Market - By Type, By Glass Type, By Manufacturing Process, By End Use Industry, By Distribution Channel - Global Forecast, 2025 - 2034

Pressed and Blown Glass Market Size

The global pressed and blown glass market size was estimated at USD 326.3 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2025 to 2034, owing to advancements in glass molding technologies, increasing aesthetic and structurally driven applications in construction, as well as greater utilization for home décor and packaging. Emerging economies in the Asia-Pacific region are expected to greatly sustain the market momentum. 
 

Demand for blown glass products increased sharply in recent years driven by the premiumization trend, which features a consumer shift towards bespoke interior design. At the same time, pressed glass has become important in the packaging and container making industries for beverages, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Pressed glass’s role in industrial production chains has been reinforced due to the demand for chemically resistant, reusable, and aesthetically appealing containers.
 

Automated pressing and blowing techniques hold promise for further transforming output efficiency and consistency in quality, thus reducing costs and expanding manufacturers' profit margins. Key industry players are focusing on meeting new performance and design benchmarks with investments in digital modeling, robotic forming, and AI-driven quality control systems. Even as of this year, adoption of automated forming technologies has surpassed 35% in production lines across Europe and North America, streamlining deal turnaround times and customization.
 

Impressively sustainability is transforming the market too. In relation to the circular economy transition, pressed and blown glass is favored due to its ability to be 100% recyclable as well as reusable without degradation. Governments and industry advocates are strengthening the push for glass in lieu of plastic due to its packaging environmental advantages, legislative backing, and consumer demand. Coupled with continuous investments in green manufacturing alongside recycling infrastructure, this is poised to unlock profound opportunities in long-term growth.
 

Pressed and Blown Glass Market Trends

• Automation and smart manufacturing: The glass forming industry is witnessing one of its most remarkable shifts with the integration of Industry 4.0 technologies. Automation, robotics, and AI are now being deployed in the forming as well as quality control processes. As highlighted in the 2023 Glass International report, over 40% of large-scale manufacturers in Europe and the U.S. have adopted semi or fully automated production lines, which improved quality and productivity. 
   
• Demand for sustainable alternatives: Amid the global challenge of plastic waste, glass is positioned to replace other materials as a more sustainable alternative, particularly in packaging. The European Union’s Green Deal, and similar policies in Canada and Japan, are forcing industries to adopt more sustainable materials. Pressed and blown glass is gaining market share due to its 100% recyclability. Between 2020 and 2024, the demand for glass packaging grew at a CAGR of 6.1%, fueled primarily by the beverage and cosmetics industries.
   
• Growing customization and design flexibility: The increasing customer inclination towards personalized and artisan glassware is driving the demand for blown glass within the interior décor and luxury segments. To meet this demand, manufacturers are adopting short-run, high variability production systems facilitated by digital mold creation and modern forming tools.
   
• Localization and resilience of the supply chain: The COVID-19 pandemic’s global disruptions have resulted in Asia-Pacific regions glass manufacturers sourcing and producing locally. Countries within Asia Pacific and North America have been subsidizing the domestic production of glass which is fortifying regional supply chains while expanding local competitiveness.
   

Pressed and Blown Glass Market Analysis

Based on type, the market is divided into tableware, containers, decorative glass, lighting products, technical and industrial glass, and others. Tableware segment generated a revenue of USD 121.2 billion in 2024 and is set to reach USD 229.8 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 6.7% from 2025 to 2034.
 

• The tableware segment sustains the largest share of the market in pressed and blown glass industry due to its use in industrial and commercial environments. Plates, bowls, drinkware, and serving dishes are considered glass tableware. Their beauty, hygiene, heat resistance, and reusability make glass tableware especially preferred.
   
• Furthermore, the shift in consumer dining toward sustainable practices has increased preference for glass over plastic or ceramic. Through their influence, minimal serve ware, transparent serve ware, and artisan-crafted glassware are driving sales in North America and Europe.

Based on end use industry, the market is divided into food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and personal care, household and interior décor, hospitality and foodservice, others. The household and interior décor segment held around 37.1% market share in 2024.
 

• Household and interior decor segment leads to the pressed and blown glass market because of the custom-ordered and multifunctional glass products. There has been higher consumer demand for vases, chandeliers, lamps, figurines, and decorative panels with urban expansion as well as lifestyle-focused interior design developments.
   
• Due to their distinctive qualities, eco-friendliness, and durability, hand-blown or custom-pressed glass items are gaining popularity among consumers. These global artisanal and minimalist trends, alongside sustainable décor, are reinforcing demand throughout North America, Europe, and certain regions in the Asia-Pacific.
   

China pressed and blown glass market generated a revenue of USD 52.7 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.7% reaching USD 100 billion by 2034 as it is driven by increased the consumption.
 

• This growth stems from the adoption of mechanized and intelligent manufacturing systems that improve production efficiency and product quality. Diligence toward ecological sustainability is growing as manufacturers shift towards using more recycled cullet and less virgin raw materials in glass production to suppress production costs. Younger consumers are driving the popularity of personalized glassware, leading to innovations like bespoke designs and digitally printed logos.
   
• Additionally, China continues to strengthen its position as one of the leading global exporters of glassware, with the ability to manufacture high-quality goods at low prices, serving major markets like the U.S. and Germany.
   

The pressed and blown glass market in the U.S. is expected to experience promising growth from 2025 to 2034 due to growth of increasing consumption within the country.
 

• For the pressed and blown glass products, the market in the U.S. is changing with technology advancement and consumer demand of environmental concern. However, the pressed and blown glass segment faces some challenges. Their sales are predicted to drop slightly in the nearest term; this indicates that innovation towards the use of alternative materials is essential. To respond to these issues, various industries have started investing in sustainable measures such as developing electric powered furnaces with lowered carbon emission.
   
• Nonetheless, infrastructure limitations have hampered widespread electrification due to concerns of scalability. Furthermore, the glass used in automotive, and electronics has an elastic as well as inelastic demand. With respect to these industries, the manufacturers are focusing on advanced coatings as well as glass to meet industry demands.
   

Pressed and Blown Glass Market Share

Top 5 companies in the pressed and blown glass industry are Libbey Inc., Arc Holdings, Bormioli Rocco, Pasabahce (Sisecam Group), and Krosno Glass S.A. The global market is moderately consolidated, with the top five players accounting for approximately 35-40% of the global market share. These firms possess significant brand equity and have well-established distribution channels spanning diverse segments such as tableware, packaging, and décor. For example, Arc Holdings is a volume production leader and has an extensive presence in over 150 countries, while Libbey Inc. dominates the North American market focused on commercial glassware for the foodservice and hospitality industry.
 

Fueling competition are factors such as innovation, pricing, market expansion, design distinctiveness, and diversification. Meeting modern consumer demands, firms implement sustainable materials, eco-friendly automated production lines, and digital design tools. Strategic alliances, joint ventures, as well as mergers and acquisitions are commonplace; Bormioli Rocco, for instance, enhanced its footprint in the high-margin pharmaceutical glassware sector with the recent acquisition of a specialty packaging firm. Moreover, competitors such as Pasabahce are diversifying into eco-conscious collections and smart glass products to gain a competitive advantage. The focus continues to be the delicate balance between cost control, robust innovation and catering to both the premium and mass market segments.
 

Pressed and Blown Glass Market Companies

Libbey Inc: Advancing the foodservice glassware industry, Libbey Inc. stands as America’s glassware champion with a stronghold in pressed glass items. Libbey's accuracy in manufacturing enables greater efficiency in cost-effective production and careful logistical delivery throughout the US and Canada. Libbey’s focus on low-cost durable glassware aimed at restaurants and catering businesses are well serviced through lines like Master’s Reserve and Duratuff.
 

Arc Holdings: Arc Holdings, located in France, dominates the market with names like Luminarc, Arcoroc, and Cristal d'Arques. The company is known for its novelty products and innovative designs with over 200 patents under its name. Arc is also venturing into sustainability and smart manufacturing with the use of recycled glass along with eco-friendly production systems in France, the UAE and China.
 

Bormioli Rocco: Renowned Italian company Bormioli Rocco manufactures elegant tableware and glass packaging. The company is active in both the consumer and pharma markets with notable spending on its design and specialty packaging. The company is able to serve the luxurious and practical markets at the same time because of their blend of traditional artisanal skill and modern automation.
 

Pasabahce (Sisecam Group): Pasabahce is a Turkish brand belonging to the Sisecam Group and one of the world's largest glassware manufacturers. Their production bolsters both glassware and daily use items, consisting of premium and casual glassware lines. Sustainable and recycled collections in compliance with EU green laws are some of the newest additions to their portfolio.
 

Krosno Glass S.A: Krosno from Poland is famous for its hand-made luxury glass items such as glass vessels, glass bowls, and other glass products. The company places a premium on artistry and beauty. Krosno is still expanding internationally through e-commerce and partnerships with upmarket stores among consumers looking for bespoke luxury glass items.
 

Pressed and Blown Glass Industry News:

• In February 2025, Krosno Glass S.A. had announced major environmental improvements, while reporting from Glass S.A. had shown that its modernization expenses had significantly enhanced the environmental footprint of its operations.
   
• In September 2024, Libbey Glass in Toledo, Ohio, announced its plan to modernize operations through a new investment aimed at upgrading more glass-making systems. This had included the replacement of four underperforming regenerative furnaces with two larger hybrid electric furnaces, anticipating increased efficiency and reduced carbon emissions to enhance the region’s global reputation for glass production.
   
• In October 2023, Sisecam had completed a cold repair process on the Pasabahce glassware furnace in Egypt, thereby increasing the country’s glassware production capacity to an estimated 35,000 tons per year. This funding has reinforced Sisecam’s strategic focus on strengthening manufacturing facilities globally.
   
• In March 2023, Pasabahce, a subsidiary of Turkey’s Sisecam Group, had committed USD 14.5 million toward upgrading its factory facilities in Targovishte, Bulgaria. The investments had been directed towards automation technologies and optimizing production processes with contemporary technical equipment, resulting in increased output and an expanded product portfolio.
   

The pressed and blown glass market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry, with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue (USD Billion) & volume (Tons) from 2021 to 2034, for the following segments:

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Market, By Type

• Tableware
  • Drinking glasses
    • Tumblers
    • Stemware
    • Mugs and cups
    • Shot glasses
    • Others
  • Dinnerware
    • Plates
    • Bowls
    • Serving dishes
    • Others
  • Serveware
    • Pitchers and decanters
    • Trays and platters
    • Others
• Containers
  • Bottles
  • Beverage bottles
  • Pharmaceutical bottles
  • Cosmetic and perfume bottles
  • Others
• Jars
  • Food jars
  • Cosmetic jars
  • Others
• Vials and ampoules
• Others
• Decorative glass
  • Figurines and sculptures
  • Vases and bowls
  • Ornaments
  • Others
• Lighting products
  • Lamp shades
  • Chandeliers and pendants
  • Others
• Technical and industrial glass
  • Laboratory glassware
  • Technical components
  • Others
• Others

Market, By Glass Type

• Soda-lime glass
• Borosilicate glass
• Crystal glass
  • Lead crystal
  • Lead-free crystal
• Heat-resistant glass
• Colored glass
• Others

Market, By Manufacturing Process

• Press process
  • Single gob
  • Double gob
  • Triple gob
• Blow process
  • Blow and blow
  • Press and blow
  • Narrow neck press and blow (NNPB)
• Combined processes
• Hand-crafted processes
• Others

Market, By End Use Industry

• Food and beverage
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Non-alcoholic beverages
  • Food packaging
  • Others
• Pharmaceutical
  • Packaging
  • Laboratory equipment
  • Others
• Cosmetics and personal care
  • Perfumes and fragrances
  • Skincare products
  • Others
• Household and interior décor
  • Tableware
  • Decorative items
  • Lighting
  • Others
• Hospitality and foodservice
  • Hotels and restaurants
  • Bars and pubs
  • Catering services
  • Others
• Others

Market, By Distribution Channel

• B2B/direct sales
  • Manufacturers to retailers
  • Manufacturers to wholesalers
  • Manufacturers to end-users
• Retail
  • Hypermarkets/supermarkets
  • Specialty stores
  • Department stores
  • Others
• Online retail
  • Company websites
  • E-commerce platforms
  • Others
• Others

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America 
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe 
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Spain
  • Italy
• Asia Pacific 
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
• Latin America 
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
• Middle East and Africa 
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • UAE