Pharmaceutical Packaging Market by Raw Material (Plastic, Paper & Paperboard, Glass, Metal), Type (Plastic Bottles, Blisters, Caps & Closures, Labels & Accessories, Prefilled Syringes), Drug Delivery, and Region - Global Forecast to 2030

The pharmaceutical packaging market is projected to reach USD 364.11 billion by 2030 from USD 174.85 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 15.8% during the forecast period.

The pharmaceutical packaging market is witnessing significant growth opportunities, partly fueled by increasing demand for safe, reliable, and patient-centric packaging solutions across a variety of sectors, including hospitals, retail pharmacies, and e-pharmacies. Pharmaceutical packaging maintains the integrity of the product, stops it from becoming contaminated, and allows for convenient and safe delivery of the drug. In addition, as regulatory- and safety-motivated concerns mount, the US. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) will push for greater requirements around materials, serialization, and anti-counterfeiting. Manufacturers of vehicles will begin increasing the conceptual development of good packaging systems, like those that are tamper-evident, child-resistant, and smart packaging. Safety, regulatory compliance, and packaging systems for children will push the industry to introduce digital and track-and-trace technologies, such as packaging enabled with RFID or QR codes. Pharmaceutical packaging will be moveable and influential in the ongoing evolution of investment in drug safety, product authenticity, and patient-specific features for a system of healthcare delivery in the future.

“By packaging type, primary packaging is projected to be the fastest-growing packaging type during the forecast period.”

In the forecast period, primary packaging is projected to be the fastest-growing type of pharmaceutical packaging. This segment will grow because primary packaging is directly responsible for drug stability, sterility, and patient safety, particularly for more sensitive drugs, such as biologics and injectables. For example, the increasing demand for prefilled syringes, blister packs, vials, and ampoules indicates the manufacturing growth of pharmaceuticals and the desire for patients to have drugs packaged in more convenient formats ready for use. In addition, primary packaging is important in meeting regulatory challenges and serialization requirements. It also addresses concerns regarding tamper evidence and counterfeiting. Advances in barrier coatings, smart labels, and child-resistant closures will enhance functionality and product demand in global health care markets.

“By drug delivery, oral drugs are estimated to account for the second-largest market during the forecast period.”

Oral drug delivery is estimated to account for the largest portion of the pharmaceutical packaging market in 2024 among the delivery methods for drug delivery systems. The packaging formats related to oral drug delivery are tablets, capsules, and oral liquids, primarily because of their convenience, affordability, and ability to promote adherence, or compliance, among patients. The packaging formats for oral solid doses will include blister packs and bottles, due to their portability, ability for unit dose, and ability to protect the dose from moisture and other contaminants. Increasing trend towards self-medication, in particular in the over-the-counter self-medication market, is also driving the demand for user-friendly oral drug delivery packaging. In addition, manufacturers continue to enhance oral drug packaging with sustainable aspects and easier access for older adults (e.g., easy-to-open and clearly labeled dosage designs).

“By raw material, paper & paperboard is set to account for the second-largest market share during the forecast period.”

For the duration of the forecast period, paper & paperboard packaging is estimated to account for the second biggest market share in the pharmaceutical packaging market because this packaging type is mostly relevant to the secondary and tertiary packaging applications. The recyclable qualities of paper and paperboard materials, price advantage, and support for sustainability goals come to the forefront as pharmacy manufacturers respond to both societal and legislative pressures to limit plastic usage. The use of paperboard cartons, leaflets, and labels plays a key role in product identification, such as dose direction and legislative requirements for serialization and anti-counterfeiting, and tracking sustainability disposal practices. The sustainable focus on limited usage of plastics and overall desire to conform to the principles of a circular economy will continue to be drivers of the paper-based pharmaceutical packaging markets in developed regions, especially where sustainability initiatives are a priority.

“Asia Pacific is projected to account for the second-largest market share in the pharmaceutical packaging market during the forecast period.”

In 2024, the Asia Pacific region accounted for the second largest share within the global pharmaceutical packaging market. The sustained strength of the region is principally based upon its growing pharmaceutical manufacturing base, particularly in emerging markets such as China, India, and Japan, which are prime markets for the development of generic and branded drug products. Growth in healthcare expenditures, a growing middle-class population, and improved access to healthcare services are increasing demand for pharmaceuticals, which is also driving demand for advanced pharmaceutical packaging offerings. This trend is also supported by an increase in chronic diseases and governmental policies aimed at establishing an effective domestic supply chain for medications, both for driving the need for safe and effective pharmaceutical packaging. The growth of contract manufacturing and pharmaceutical packaging services continues to expand in the Asia Pacific region, with attendant levels of investment from established companies, allowing these players to benefit from lower-cost production capabilities and scaled efficiencies. The combination of the previously outlined trends will substantiate the Asia Pacific region as a major contributor to the accelerated growth associated with the global pharmaceutical packaging market.

By Company Type: Tier 1: 25%, Tier 2: 42%, and Tier 3: 33%

By Designation: C-level Executives: 20%, Directors: 30%, and Other Designations: 50%

By Region: North America: 20%, Europe: 10%, Asia Pacific: 40%, South America: 10%, and Middle East & Africa: 20%

Notes: Other designations include sales, marketing, and product managers.

Tier 1: Greater than USD 1 Billion; Tier 2: Between USD 500 million and USD 1 Billion; and Tier 3: Less than USD 500 million

Companies Covered: Amcor PLC (Switzerland), Gerresheimer AG (Germany), Schott AG (Germany), Aptar Group, Inc. (US), BD (US), WestRock Company (US), NIPRO Corporation (Japan), Catalent Inc. (US), Sealed Air (US), and West Pharmaceutical Services (US) are covered in the report.

The study includes an in-depth competitive analysis of these key players in the pharmaceutical packaging market, with their company profiles, recent developments, and key market strategies.

Research Coverage

This research report categorizes the pharmaceutical packaging market based on type (plastic bottles, blister packs, caps & closures, prefilled syringes, pouches & strips, prefilled inhalers, vials, ampoules, cartridges, labels & accessories, medical specialty bags, temperature-controlled packaging, medication tubes, and jars & canisters), drug delivery (oral drugs, pulmonary, transdermal, injectables, topical, nasal, ocular/ophthalmic and iv drugs), packaging type (primary and secondary) by raw material (plastics, paper & paperboard, and glass, metal) and region (Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East & Africa). The report’s scope covers detailed information regarding the drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities influencing the growth of the pharmaceutical packaging market. A detailed analysis of the key industry players has been done to provide insights into their business overview, products offered, and key strategies, such as partnerships, collaborations, mergers, acquisitions, product launches, and expansions, associated with the pharmaceutical packaging market. This report covers a competitive analysis of upcoming startups in the pharmaceutical packaging market ecosystem.

Reasons to Buy the Report

The report will offer the market leaders/new entrants with information on the closest approximations of the revenue numbers for the overall pharmaceutical packaging market and the subsegments. This report will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape, gain more insights into positioning their businesses better, and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report will help stakeholders understand the pulse of the market and provide them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.

The report provides insights into the following points:

• Assessing the major drivers (growing healthcare expenditure and pharmaceutical industry in emerging economies, increasing demand for drug delivery devices and blister packaging, and technological advancements contributing to the growth of pharmaceutical packaging), restraints (increasing overall packaging costs owing to dynamic regulatory policies and lack of access to proper healthcare), opportunities (growing demand for primary pharmaceutical packaging and expansion of personalized medicine), and challenges (safeguarding against counterfeit products and balancing innovations with cost efficiency).
• Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights into upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and product & service launches in the pharmaceutical packaging market.
• Market Development: Comprehensive information about profitable markets – the report analyzes the pharmaceutical packaging market across varied regions.
• Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products & services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the pharmaceutical packaging market.
• Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and service offerings of leading players such as Amcor plc (Switzerland), Gerresheimer AG (Germany), Schott AG (Germany), Aptar Group, Inc. (US), BD (US), WestRock Company (US), NIPRO (Japan), Catalent Inc. (US), Sealed Air (US), and West Pharmaceutical Services (US), among others.

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