Bottle Blowing Machine Market Size, Share, and Industry Analysis, By Technology Type (Extrusion Blowing, Injection Blowing, and Injection Stretch), By Mode of Operation (Automatic and Semi-automatic), By Material (PVC, PET, PP, PE, and Others), By Filling Capacity (Low (up to 500 bottles/hour), Mid (500-1,100 bottle/hour), and High (More than 1,100 bottle/hour)), By End User (Food & Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Chemical, and Others), and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

A bottle blowing machine is an industrial machine used to manufacture hollow glass containers, such as bottles and jars, from molten glass. A bottle blowing machine is an automated system that forms bottles or other hollow glass containers from a gob (molten glass portion) through a process known as glass blowing. Bottle blowing machines can produce a wide range of bottle sizes and shapes at high speeds, making them essential for large-scale glass container production in industries such as food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.

There is an increasing demand for glass containers in the food and beverage industry, driven by consumer preferences for sustainable and premium packaging solutions. The growth of the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, which rely heavily on glass containers for preserving product integrity and maintaining shelf life, propels industry expansion. The surge in urban population and rising disposable income of end users, which in turn, increases the spending on packaged water and packaged food products is poised to drive the growth of the market. For instance, the net disposable income in Spain increased by 2.4% in 2022 compared to 2021. According to the International Bottled Water Association, the U.S. bottled water market grew by 12.8% in 2022 compared to 2021.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the bottle blowing machine market, primarily due to disruptions in manufacturing operations, supply chain challenges, and demand fluctuations across various industries. The pandemic accelerated the adoption of digital technologies and remote services in the bottle blowing machine industry. All such factors positively influenced the market growth.

Key Insights

The report covers the following key insights:

• Micro Macro Economic Indicators


• Drivers, Restraints, Trends, and Opportunities


• Business Strategies Adopted by Key Players


• Consolidated SWOT Analysis of Key Players

Segmentation

Analysis by Technology Type

Based on technology type, the market is segmented into extrusion blowing, injection blowing, and injection stretch.

The extrusion blowing segment is anticipated to dominate the market as the technology is commonly used for producing bottles with relatively simple shapes such as milk bottles, household cleaners, and personal care products. It is a cost effective solution for producing high volume bottled water.

The injection blowing segment is projected to exhibit moderate growth as the technology is suitable for producing bottles with more complex designs and shapes, such as those used for automotive fluids, detergents, and some beverage bottles.

The injection stretch segment is anticipated to record decent growth driven by the rising demand for such technology for producing bottles for carbonated soft drinks, bottled water, and tetra pak products. All such factors drive the market growth.

Regional Analysis

The global bottle blowing machine market has been studied across five regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and South America.

The Asia Pacific bottle blowing machine market has seen significant growth in recent years due to various factors such as the rising demand for packaged beverages, increasing disposable incomes, and expanding population in countries such as China and India. Rapid urbanization and changing consumer preferences, which drives the demand for such machines, pushing market growth.

The North America bottle blowing machine market has been experiencing steady growth, driven by the demand for PET bottles in various industries such as beverages, pharmaceuticals, personal care, and household products. Additionally, growth in the food and beverages sector in the U.S. and Canada fuels the industry expansion.

The Europe market is projected to exhibit moderate growth during the forecast period. This is owing to stringent regulations related to food safety, recycling, and environmental protection.

The Middle East & Africa and South America markets are experiencing decent growth rates owing to the expansion of the food and beverages sector and technological advancements in bottle blowing machines.

Distribution of the Global Bottle Blowing Machine Market, By Region of Origin:

• North America – 22%


• Europe  – 26%


• Asia Pacific – 36%


• Middle East & Africa – 11%


• South America – 5%

Key Players Covered

The key players in this market include Krones AG, Sacmi Imola S.C., KHS GmbH, SMI S.p.A., Nissei ASB Machine Co. Ltd, Sidel, Parker Plastic Machinery Co. Ltd., SIPA S.p.A., KENPLAS Industry Ltd, and Golfang Mfg. & Development Co. Ltd.

Key Industry Developments

• March 2024: Krones AG acquired Nestal Maschinen AG (Nestal) based in Nafes, Switzerland. The main aim of the acquisition was to improve the injection molding machine portfolio for bottle blowing application. This machine is used for the food and beverages sector.


• September 2023: Sidel, a subsidiary of Tetra Laval, introduced a new EvoBlow XL bottle blowing machine for filling PET containers. These new machines have the capability to fill up to 10 liters in a PET bottle. The bottles are particularly used for edible oil, food, and water products.