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Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing in Australia Industry Data and Analysis
The Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing industry has remained resilient amid shifting market dynamics and global disruptions. Over the five years through 2024-25, industry revenue is expected to rise at an annualised 1.9% to $4.9 billion, including a 2.4% boost in 2024-25 driven by stronger pricing power in the flat glass segment and increased wine and beer bottling. Major companies like Visy Glass and Orora dominate the container glass segment, supplying bottles and jars to key beverage and food manufacturers. Meanwhile, flat glass processing is led by Viridian Glass, with smaller fabricators contributing to niche and regional supply. Although commercial and institutional construction activity has supported demand for glass panels, doors and façades, declining multi-unit and new house construction has weighed on residential demand. The container glass segment has seen marginal gains, supported by renewed bottled wine exports following the removal of Chinese tariffs in March 2024. Rising demand for sustainable packaging has encouraged innovation in design and production, further boosting domestic manufacturing. Local producers have benefited from high global freight costs and reshoring efforts, making domestic glass more competitive. Profitability has improved as input cost pressures eased, including stabilising prices for soda ash and silica sand and falling energy costs.In the coming years, the industry will face challenges and opportunities. The growing competition from alternative materials like plastics, metals and composites – particularly lightweight polymers – poses a threat to market share, especially in sectors like automotive glazing and construction. As imports of flat glass rise, local producers will face increased pricing pressure and potential supply uncertainties. However, demand for smart glass technologies and environmentally sustainable solutions presents an avenue for growth, particularly in the construction and building sectors. Technological innovations like solar-integrated glass and advancements in manufacturing efficiency will be key differentiators. Also, increasing consumer preferences for environmentally responsible products will spur further investments in green production methods. Although rising imports and pricing pressures from overseas suppliers may challenge local manufacturers, their capacity for innovation and focus on premium, value-added products will be critical in maintaining competitive advantages. Overall, industry revenue is forecast to grow 4.1% through the end of 2029-30 to $6.0 billion, with steady demand growth in construction and an increasing focus on sustainability driving future market expansion.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing industry in Australia includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2015-2030. The most recent publication was released July 2025.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing industry in Australia operates under the ANZSIC industry code C2010. Manufacturers produce glass or glass-based products. Related terms covered in the Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing industry in Australia include flat glass, float glass process, cullet, laminated glass, toughened glass, insulated glass unit (igu), polyethylene terephthalate (pet), beneficiation plant , unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (upvc) and premium positioning.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing industry in Australia include Glass containers , Flat glass and Safety glass.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing industry in Australia include Visy, Crescent Capital Partners and Orora.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing industry in Australia.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed product and service segmentation, analysis of major markets and international trade data for the for the Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing industry in Australia.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing industry in Australia.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing industry in Australia. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing industry in Australia. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing industry in Australia. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing industry in Australia. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing industry in Australia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing industry in Australia in 2026?
The market size of the Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing industry in Australia is $4.9bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing industry in Australia in 2025?
There are 636 businesses in the Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing industry in Australia, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.4 % between 2020 and 2025.
How may import tariffs affect the Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing industry in Australia?
The Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing industry in Australia is likely to be impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a moderate share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing industry in Australia?
The Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing industry in Australia is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
Has the Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing industry in Australia grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing industry in Australia has been growing at a CAGR of 1.9 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing industry in Australia over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing industry in Australia is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing industry in Australia?
The biggest companies operating in the Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing industry in Australia are Visy, Crescent Capital Partners and Orora
What does the Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing industry in Australia include?
Glass containers and Flat glass are part of the Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing industry in Australia.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing industry in Australia?
The company holding the most market share in the Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing industry in Australia is Visy.
How competitive is the Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing industry in Australia?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing industry in Australia.
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