Recycled Glass Procurement Intelligence: Insights and Trends

The recycled glass category is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2023 to 2030. The demand for the category is mainly driven by its usage in food and beverages, construction, healthcare, automotive, and various other industries. Additionally, the rising demand for glass product manufacturing, such as bottles, beads, and countertops, is driving the growth of the category. Around 95% of the raw materials can be substituted with recycled glass while producing glass. Recycling glass allows manufacturers to decrease emissions as well as minimize the use of raw materials which in turn helps them in prolonging the lifespan of plant equipment like furnaces, and conserves energy. The rising focus on sustainability across various sectors to reduce environmental impact and carbon footprint is fueling the demand for recycled glass products. This is attributed to the environmentally friendly way of collecting, reusing, and repurposing the waste to create new products.

Recycling companies are advancing their processes such as glass sorting processes. Utilizing advanced glass separation technologies such as X-ray fluorescence and LED camera systems, recycling facilities can achieve recycling rates exceeding 75%. Despite ongoing efforts, a significant portion of viable cullet is still being lost within the CSP reject stream, which consists of more than 80% glass.

Food & beverage companies are partnering with recycling companies to enhance their usage of recycled glass. For instance, in May 2022 Coca Cola UNITED partnered with O-I Glass to use more recycled glass for creating new glass bottles. As glass is 100% and infinitely recyclable, food and beverage companies are focusing on increasing their use of recycled glass for packaging to create low-waste and support circular economy. In July 2023, O-I Glass partnered with FX Matt Beverage Company to provide innovative glass packaging solutions. This would help O-I Glass to supply recycled glass to the company for packaging.

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Europe region is the major market with 80% of the glass recycling rate in 2023 whereas North America has a 31% recycling rate. Countries such as Sweden, Belgium, and Slovenia are among the countries with efficient collection systems and achieve around 95% recycling rate.

The category is fragmented, with the presence of numerous players in the processing of glass. Buyers of recycled glass such as packaging manufacturers and beverage companies, may have moderate bargaining power. However, the presence of various recycling companies may reduce the power of the suppliers.

Labor, collection vehicles, recycling/collection bins and containers, sorting and processing equipment cost, storage facilities, and others are some of the cost components incurred in processing the category. Other costs include transportation, licensing and permits, purchasing of safety gear, and facility maintenance costs. The cost of processing glass can be between USD 70 to USD 90 per ton. Purchasing of recycling collection vehicle can cost around USD 50,000 to USD 100,000. The bins can cost between USD 20 to USD 150 per bin. The sorting and processing equipment cost varies based on the complexity and scale of recycling operations. For instance, a small to medium-sized recycling business may be required to invest around USD 50,000 to USD 150,000 in equipment.

In terms of sourcing recycled glass, recycling companies usually have a complete in-house recycling facility from collection of waste to processing and converting them for use in manufacturing for various products. However, buyers, on the other hand, such as food and beverage companies, packaging, and other companies, outsource their glass reusing process to reduce the burden of managing waste and processing it. When looking for recycling glass companies, buyers look for the recycling capacity of the companies and the quality of recycled glass, and whether they maintain long-term relationships with its clients. Buyers usually enter into long-term contracts with recycling companies instead of searching for different companies for each batch.

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Recycled Glass Procurement Intelligence Report Scope

• Recycled Glass Category Growth Rate: CAGR of 6.3% from 2023 to 2030

• Pricing growth Outlook: 3% - 5% (annual)

• Pricing Models: Volume-based pricing; Competition based pricing

• Supplier Selection Scope: Cost and pricing, past engagements, productivity, geographical presence

• Supplier Selection Criteria: Quality of the recycled glass, recycling capacity, end-use, contract terms, delivery option, technology used, safety and environmental compliance, location and presence of supplier, and others

• Report Coverage: Revenue forecast, supplier ranking, supplier matrix, emerging technology, pricing models, cost structure, competitive landscape, growth factors, trends, engagement, and operating model

Key companies 

• O-I

• Dlubak Glass

• Ardagh Group

• Gallo Glass

• Strategic Materials Inc.

• Momentum Recycling

• Ripple Glass

• Reiling Group

• Ace Glass Recycling, GRL.

Brief about Pipeline by Grand View Research:

A smart and effective supply chain is essential for growth in any organization. Pipeline division at Grand View Research provides detailed insights on every aspect of supply chain, which helps in efficient procurement decisions.

Our services include (not limited to):

• Market Intelligence involving – market size and forecast, growth factors, and driving trends

• Price and Cost Intelligence – pricing models adopted for the category, total cost of ownerships

• Supplier Intelligence – rich insight on supplier landscape, and identifies suppliers who are dominating, emerging, lounging, and specializing

• Sourcing / Procurement Intelligence – best practices followed in the industry, identifying standard KPIs and SLAs, peer analysis, negotiation strategies to be utilized with the suppliers, and best suited countries for sourcing to minimize supply chain disruptions

Emerging Trends in Finance and Accounting Outsourcing Procurement Intelligence

The finance and accounting outsourcing category is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6% from 2023 to 2030. Companies are concerned about data security and depend more on outsourcing partners for their financial operations. In 2023, the companies emphasized a strong focus on cybersecurity protection and severe attention to data privacy guidelines. Modern security protocols are being used by outsourcing service providers to protect sensitive financial data from online attacks. The demand for data security in this category is driving the market growth.

There is a growing emphasis on regulations and compliance, which has an impact on the financial and accounting landscape. Outsourcing providers put significant focus on ensuring the competence of national and international financial regulations such as ISO 27001, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), etc. while remaining fully compliant with compliance standards like Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), etc. Following these regulations helps companies and their outsourcing providers prevent potential fines and damage to their reputations.

The growing trend of remote work and digital collaboration has increased the market scope of BPO services for finance and accounting. As a result of exposure to a large pool of global talent, businesses will be able to acquire the necessary talent. The digitalization trend encourages diversity, innovation, and cost-effectiveness because it gives businesses access to a variety of highly qualified individuals around the world.

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Companies’ emphasis on collaborating and incorporating new technology to develop new products/services. For instance,

• In August 2023, Capgemini's AI-enabled Frictionless Finance platform offers professional financial insights, cutting-edge tech integration, and process optimization that promote operational efficiency and value realization for its clients.

• In February 2023, GI Outsourcing, a UK-based outsourcing provider announced a corporate training and development partnership with the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). GI Outsourcing has incorporated qualifications from the AICPA and CIMA in its employee training and development program for the employees who are assisting their international clients to keep them educated on various international accounting standards.

Finance and Accounting Outsourcing Sourcing Intelligence Highlights

• Because few service providers can compete with market leaders in terms of end-to-end service delivery capabilities and geographic reach for global/regional engagements, buyers in the finance and accounting outsourcing category have limited negotiating power.

• The average cost of outsourcing one of the finance and accounting services, i.e., accounting and bookkeeping services, ranges from USD 500 to USD 5,000 per month.

• The global finance and accounting outsourcing category is fragmented. The industry encompasses a wide range of services, including accounting and bookkeeping, payroll processing, tax return preparation, auditing, and many more.

• The category can be described as mature with several active players equipped with advanced technologies and global talent pool capabilities.

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List of Key Suppliers

• Accenture Ltd.

• Capgemini SA

• Conduent Inc.

• Fusion Business Solutions (P) Limited.

• Genpact Ltd.

• Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

• Infosys BPO Limited

• Meru Accounting

• International Business Machines Corporation

• Steria Limited

• Wipro BPO

• WNS Global Services

Finance and Accounting Outsourcing Procurement Intelligence Report Scope

• Finance and Accounting Outsourcing Category Growth Rate: CAGR of 6% from 2023 to 2030

• Pricing Growth Outlook: 4% - 5% (Annually)

• Pricing Models: Fixed pricing model and volume-based pricing

• Supplier Selection Scope: End-to-end service, cost and pricing, compliance, service reliability, and scalability

• Supplier Selection Criteria: Range of services, technology usage, certification, regulatory compliance, and others

• Report Coverage: Revenue forecast, supplier ranking, supplier positioning matrix, emerging technology, pricing models, cost structure, competitive landscape, growth factors, trends, engagement, and operating model

Brief about Pipeline by Grand View Research:

A smart and effective supply chain is essential for growth in any organization. Pipeline division at Grand View Research provides detailed insights on every aspect of supply chain, which helps in efficient procurement decisions.

Our services include (not limited to):

• Market Intelligence involving – market size and forecast, growth factors, and driving trends

• Price and Cost Intelligence – pricing models adopted for the category, total cost of ownerships

• Supplier Intelligence – rich insight on supplier landscape, and identifies suppliers who are dominating, emerging, lounging, and specializing

• Sourcing / Procurement Intelligence – best practices followed in the industry, identifying standard KPIs and SLAs, peer analysis, negotiation strategies to be utilized with the suppliers, and best suited countries for sourcing to minimize supply chain disruptions