Glassware Market Report 2026

The glassware market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $18 billion in 2025 to $18.87 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of household consumption, growth in foodservice industry demand, increasing use of glass containers, rising popularity of home dining, expansion of organized retail channels.

The glassware market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $22.81 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for premium dining experiences, rising focus on sustainable kitchenware, growth of e-commerce glassware sales, increasing customization and design innovation, expanding hospitality sector demand. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for heat-resistant glassware, rising preference for minimalist and functional designs, expansion of premium glassware collections, increasing adoption of durable borosilicate products, enhanced focus on sustainable glass materials.

The increasing presence of cafes and bars is fueling the growth of the glassware market. Cafes and bars are distinct establishments that serve food and beverages, each offering a unique atmosphere and experience. Glassware plays a vital role in these venues by serving a diverse range of drinks, including cocktails, wines, beers, and non-alcoholic options, enhancing the sensory experience, preserving drink quality, and contributing to the overall ambiance and identity of the establishment. For example, in February 2023, reports from Starbucks Corporation, a US-based coffeehouse chain, indicated significant growth in the first quarter of fiscal year 2023, with the addition of 459 new stores, bringing its global total to 36,170 locations. By the second quarter, this number increased to 36,634, and Starbucks has set an ambitious goal to expand to 55,000 stores worldwide by 2030. Additionally, in 2024, Budget Branders, a US-based restaurant supply store, projected that there would be approximately 69,485 registered bars in the US, reflecting a 1.5% increase from 2022. Thus, the rising number of cafes and bars is expected to drive the growth of the glassware market.

Key players in the glassware industry are actively engaged in the development of innovative glassware designs, such as the Syksy Nordic autumn rain pattern glassware, to broaden their brand's table-setting offerings. Drawing inspiration from the autumn rain, this series seamlessly integrates functional shapes with a meticulously crafted pattern that mirrors the Nordic autumn rain, ranging from a gentle drizzle to intense downpours. In August 2023, Marimekko Oyk, a Finland-based fashion and lifestyle company, introduced the Syksy glassware series, featuring mouth-blown tumblers, goblets, and carafes adorned with a drawn pattern inspired by the Nordic autumn rain. These stackable and mixable pieces complement other Marimekko tableware, providing an elegant addition to the brand's table setting category.

In August 2024, Calibre Scientific, a US-based company that specializes in life science reagents, tools, instruments, and other consumables for laboratory research, diagnostics, and biopharmaceutical sectors, acquired Industrial Glassware for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is set to enhance Calibre Scientific's capacity to offer high-quality glassware for a wide range of laboratory and industrial applications. Industrial Glassware, also based in the US, manufactures and distributes laboratory supplies and consumables, including glass vials, bottles, and jars.

Major companies operating in the glassware market are Groupe SEB SA, Arc International Tableware UK Ltd., Sisecam Dis Ticaret Anonim Sirketi, Lenox Corporation, Taiwan Glass Industry Corporation, Villeroy & Boch AG, Libbey Glass LLC, Lifetime Brands Inc., The Oneida Group Inc., Anchor Hocking Group Inc., Denby Pottery Company Ltd., Anhui Deli Housedhold Glass Co. Ltd., Shandong Huapeng Glass Co. Ltd., Borosil Limited, DEGRENNE, Ocean Glass Public Company Limited, Cello World Limited, Stölzle Lausitz GmbH, Garbo Glassware, Zrike Brands, Steklarna Hrastnik d.o.o., Eagle Glass Deco Pvt. Ltd., Guangzhou Jing Huang Glassware Co. Ltd., Steelite International Ltd., Jiangsu Rongtai Glass Products Co. Ltd., Cumbria Crystal Limited.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the glassware market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the glassware market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the glassware market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The glassware market consists of sales of drinking glasses, plates and bowls, cocktail shakers, tableware, art glass, and glass jars. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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