The year 2024 remained difficult for the European container glass industry, marked by sustained economic pressures and geopolitical uncertainty. Yet the sector continues to demonstrate resilience and a strong commitment to serving customer and consumer demand, ensuring a secure supply of safe, sustainable and circular glass packaging made in Europe.
Glass remains recognised as a strategic material: fully recyclable, trusted for product protection and aligned with long-term environmental expectations as well as brand value and identity imperatives. The industry is actively investing and adapting to maintain its contribution to Europe’s manufacturing base and meet evolving market requirements.
A full overview of the industry’s economic contribution, trade performance, sustainability leadership and market dynamics is available in the FEVE’s Executive Abstract of the Annual Report 2024.