- In June 2020, Saint Louis introduces its Tommy crystalware collection. The range includes lights and vases
- In October 2018, Merck, the vibrant science and technology company, launched their new product brand eyrise™ and announced the commercial availability of eyrise™ s350 in the EU and North America. eyrise™ s350 provides a light wellness experience, as well as exceptional design freedom
The growing popularity of dining is a prime factor influencing the growth of the global crystalware and glassware market. Improving the standard of living due to the growing disposable income of the consumer across developing economies is again propelling the growth of the market. Increasing use of Crystalware and glassware products in emerging applications such as ornamental and decorative products, functional drinking vessels, collectibles, and tableware is again expected to augment the growth of the market. Robust growth in the food &beverage industry due to the increasing population which is creating demand for food is projected to offer lucrative growth opportunities in the near future. Moreover, the growing demand for these products from the cosmetic industry, laboratories, and other industrial applications is further expected to stimulate the global crystalware and glassware market size over the forecast period.
The Asia Pacific is expected to gain significant growth over the forecast period and this is attributed to the growing demand for glassware and crystalware from emerging economies such as China and India. The increasing population in the region is again playing a significant role in the overall development of the crystalware and glassware market. According to the UNFPA Asiapacific, the Asia and the Pacific region is home to 60 percent of the world's population – some 4.3 billion people – and includes the world's most populous countries, China and India.
The history of crystalware and glassware goes back hundreds of years. They were initially used to store light in temples and palaces. However, they soon became popular with common people who wanted items that were unusual and beautiful at the same time. Today, they still have the same purposes as they did on ancient tables. In fact, even though crystalware and glassware are mostly used for special occasions, they are now often seen in everyday living rooms, too, as they make beautiful decorations.
There are different types of crystalware and glassware, depending on their use. Some of the most common include China or teacup glasses, which can be used to serve tea, coffee, or other beverages, and dinner wine or champagne cups, which are ideal to be used to serve alcoholic drinks. Other types include shot glasses and champagne flutes, which can be used to serve very fine champagne or wine as well as other bubbly beverages.