Malaysia is arguably the most efficient glass container glass producing country in the region. The State is well regarded for its efficient production management and aggressive approach to export to the neighbouring countries. According to industry observers, Malaysia maintains a competitive edge over others in the region through its inherent quality and consistency in almost all areas of production and trade. However, in spite of possessing such a modern industry, its potential cannot be fully exploited simply because the domestic market is limited, in much the same way as Indonesia, because of the lower per capita consumption of alcoholic beverages. On the cost front, there are also a number of problems emerging with container companies being forced to spend more and more on rising raw material prices and what is, for the region, expensive energy.
