Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing in Australia - Industry Market Research Report

Empty glass: Falling demand from downstream markets has reduced industry revenue

The Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing industry comprises firms that produce glass containers, flat glass products and other consumer and specialty glassware. The glass container segment is dominated by Visy Glass and Orora Limited, which manufacture bottles and jars for packaging beverages and food products. The flat glass manufacturing segment mainly comprises small- and medium-scale glass fabrication firms, with Crescent Capital Partners, through the businesses Viridian and Oceania Glass, being the largest company. The industry's performance is influenced by trends in the building, beverages and food product markets. In addition, the industry is exposed to competition from glass product imports and substitute packaging containers, such as plastic or cardboard.

Industry companies manufacture glass or glass products.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.