The EU is the world's largest glass market in terms of production and consumption. The industry is highly consolidated and around a dozen multinationals control 80% of production. In 2001 the total EU glass production reached a volume of 28.12m/tonnes, compared to 28.09m tonnes in 2000.
Origin
Wbb Minerals, Uk
Journal Title
Glass Aug/2002 210-211
Sector
Container glass
Class
C 1956