Child Resistant Packaging Market Size, Share, and Industry Analysis By Material (Plastic, Glass, Metal, and Paper & Paperboard), By Product Type (Caps & Closures, Bags & Pouches, Blister & Clamshells, Boxes & Cartons, and Others), By End-use Industry (Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Homecare, Chemicals & Fertilizers, Tobacco, and Others), and Regional Forecast till 2032

The global child resistant packaging (CRP) market is growing with a surge in product demand considering the increasing incidence of accidental poisoning among children, particularly due to household chemicals and pharmaceuticals. The market refers to the segment of the packaging industry dedicated to designing and producing packaging solutions that prevent children from accessing potentially harmful substances while still allowing easy access for adults. This type of packaging is primarily used for pharmaceuticals, household chemicals, and certain consumer goods to ensure safety and prevent accidental ingestion by children. The has heightened the demand for effective child-resistant packaging.

• According to the fact sheet developed by the Children’s Safety Network to show unintentional poisoning deaths in the U.S., in 2020, unintentional poisoning was the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths for children and adolescents ages 1-19. Drug poisoning was related to 73% of the unintentional poisoning deaths in children ages 0-9 and 96% of the unintentional poisoning deaths in adolescents ages 10-19.

Child Resistant Packaging Market Driver

Stringent Regulatory Requirements to Become one of the Significant Market Drivers

Governments worldwide have imposed strict regulations requiring child-resistant packaging for specific product categories, especially pharmaceuticals and hazardous household chemicals. In the U.S., the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) mandates child-resistant packaging for certain drugs and household substances. Similar regulations exist in Europe and other regions, driving the demand for compliant packaging solutions.

• Enacted in 1970, the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) requires certain substances to be in special packaging. “Special packaging” is defined as a package that is designed or constructed to be significantly difficult for children under five years of age to open within a reasonable time and not difficult for adults to use properly.

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Child Resistant Packaging Market Restraint

High Cost of Design and Manufacturing May Hinder the Market Growth

Developing and producing child resistant packaging (CRP) involves specialized design, tooling, and manufacturing processes, which can be more expensive than standard packaging. The added costs associated with CRP often lead to higher prices for end consumers, which can affect product competitiveness, especially in price-sensitive markets.

Child Resistant Packaging Market Opportunity

Rising Demand for Consumer Goods and Pharmaceuticals to Open Doors to New Opportunities

As emerging markets such as India, China, and Brazil continue to develop, there is an increasing demand for pharmaceuticals and consumer goods, driving the need for effective CRP solutions. With rising incomes and greater access to healthcare, these regions represent significant growth opportunities for CRP manufacturers.

Segmentation

Key Insights

The report covers the following key insights:

• Recent Advancements in the Market
• Key Industry Trends
• Regulatory Landscape for Market
• Key Industry Developments (Mergers, Acquisitions, and Partnerships)
• Impact of COVID-19 on the Market

Analysis by Material

Based on material, the market is subdivided into plastic, glass, metal, and paper & paperboard.

Plastic has emerged as the leading material in the global child resistant packaging (CRP) market, driven by a combination of its versatility, durability, cost-effectiveness, and adaptability to various CRP designs.

Analysis by Product Type

On the basis of product type, the market is divided into caps & closures, bags & pouches, blister & clamshells, boxes & cartons, and others.

The caps & closures segment accounts for the largest share of the child resistant packaging market. In the pharmaceutical sector, child-resistant caps and closures are essential for packaging prescription and over-the-counter medications. This is especially crucial for products such as pain relievers, cough syrups, and vitamins, which, if ingested in large quantities by children, can be harmful or even fatal.

• Child resistant closures include both re-closeable and non re-closeable packaging. Non-recloseable closures are packages such as aluminum foil (strip packaging) or opaque/clear laminated plastic (blister packaging) that generally contain a single tablet (such as a medicine or dishwasher tablet).

Analysis by End-use Industry

Based on end-use industry, the market is fragmented into pharmaceuticals, cosmetics & personal care, homecare, chemicals & fertilizers, tobacco, and others.

The pharmaceutical segment stands as the dominant segment in the global child-resistant packaging (CRP) market. Several critical factors, including stringent regulatory requirements, the increasing demand for safe medication packaging, the growth of the pharmaceutical sector, and heightened consumer awareness about the dangers of accidental ingestion by children, drive this leadership.

• According to the 2016 annual report of the American Association of Poison Control Centers’ National Poison Data System, the top 5 substance classes most frequently involved in all human exposures are analgesics (11.2%), household cleaning substances (7.54%), cosmetics/personal care products (7.20%), sedatives/hypnotics/antipsychotics (5.84%), and antidepressants (4.74%).

Regional Analysis

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Based on region, the market has been studied across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.

North America accounted for the largest share of the global child resistant packaging market in 2023. North America, particularly the U.S., has some of the most rigorous regulations regarding child-resistant packaging. The Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) of 1970 mandates child-resistant closures for specific household substances and medications, making the U.S. one of the largest markets for CRP.

• Using data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS), an estimated 58,200 children under five years of age were treated for poisonings in hospital emergency rooms in the U.S. in 2020.

Europe is the second-largest market based on the demand for child resistant packaging. Europe has a strong regulatory framework for CRP, particularly under the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for pharmaceuticals and the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) for chemicals.

• In the European Union (EU), poisoning is the fifth leading cause of unintentional death among children and adolescents.

Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region in the global CRP market, driven by rapid industrialization, rising healthcare spending, and increasing awareness of child safety.

Key Players Covered

The global child-resistant packaging market is fragmented, with a large number of group and standalone providers.

The report includes the profiles of the following key players:

• Amcor plc (Switzerland)
• ALPLA Group (Austria)
• Sonoco Products Company (U.S.)
• Berry Global Inc. (U.S.)
• Constantia Flexibles (Austria)
• Smurfit Kappa (U.S.)
• Gerresheimer AG (Germany)
• Kaufman Container (U.S.)
• Tecnocap S.p.A. (Italy)
• Origin Pharma Packaging (U.K.)

Key Industry Developments

• In October 2022, Rieke®, a TriMas Packaging brand, launched a new two-piece child-resistant cap designed to meet both requirements with sustainability in mind. With Rieke’s latest innovation, Child Resistant Caps, manufacturers and distributors of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products can contribute to protecting future generations from accidental access to harmful products while advancing their own sustainability goals.
• In November 2021, ALPLApharma presented its latest developments in the field of packaging for the pharmaceutical sector. A highlight is the innovative yet simple child-resistant closure CRC justONE.