Pharmaceutical Packaging Market to Grow at a CAGR of 6.16% over 2025 to 2032; Growing Uptake of Affordable Generic Drugs to Drive Market Growth

The global pharmaceutical packaging market size was valued at USD 110.55 billion in 2024. It is projected to be worth USD 116.58 billion in 2025 and reach USD 177.12 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.16% during the forecast period. Fortune Business Insights™ presents this information in its report titled “Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Material (Plastic, Glass, Metals, Paper & Paperboard, and Others), By Product Type (Bottles, Caps & Closures, Pre-Fillable Inhalers, Pre-Fillable Syringes, Vials & Ampoules, Blister Packs, Bags & Pouches, Jars & Canisters, Cartridges, and Others), By Drug Delivery Mode (Oral Drug Delivery Packaging, Injectable Packaging, Topical Drug Delivery Packaging, Pulmonary Drug Delivery Packaging, Transdermal Drug Delivery Packaging, Ocular Drug Delivery Packaging, Nasal Drug Delivery Packaging, and Others), By Packaging Type (Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary), and Regional Forecast, 2025-2032”.

Pharmaceutical packaging protects and preserves drug products, ensuring they remain secure from environmental factors such as light, temperature, and moisture. It includes both the physical and necessary operations from production to distribution, while providing vital information such as expiration dates, regulatory compliance, and dosage instructions to maintain products safety and efficacy. The soaring adoption of affordable generic drugs, especially in developing countries, is driving the need for product to ensure safe storage and product.

The COVID-19 pandemic boosted the market as the industry continued manufacturing essential healthcare products. Government support for medicines and generics further fueled growth. Key market players automated their operations to meet the soaring need for COVID-19-related packaging.

Arcor Launched a Sustainable High Shield Laminate to Meet Industry Needs

Arcor introduced a sustainable High Shield laminate in April 2022 for pharmaceutical packaging. This eco-friendly, recyclable solution aligns with the industry’s performance standards while advancing pharmaceutical companies’ recycling efforts.

Development of Novel Drug Packaging Systems to Elevate Market Growth

The development and adoption of novel drug packaging systems, such as prefilled inhalers and prefilled syringes, are driven by their ability to protect drugs from contamination, reduce wastage, and improve patient compliance. This is fueled by increasing diseases such as diabetes and asthma and the aging population. The incorporation of digital interfaces and sensors in packaging to track drug adherence and provide real-time data to healthcare providers is gaining momentum, enhancing the functionality of product and driving market growth. 

However, counterfeit drugs containing false ingredients and potential contamination can undermine trust in pharmaceutical products, restricting pharmaceutical packaging market growth.

Key Players Focus on Introducing New Products to Expand their Customer Base

The pharmaceutical packaging market is competitive and fragmented, with key players such as Gerresheimer AG, SCHOTT AG, Westrock, AptarGroup, Inc., Berry Global, Inc., and Amcor Plc leading the way. These companies are focusing on expanding their customer base and innovating their product offerings. Their efforts are driving market growth and product diversification.

List of Key Players Mentioned in the Report

• Amcor Plc (Switzerland)
• Gerresheimer AG (Germany)
• SCHOTT AG (Germany)
• Westrock (U.S.)
• AptarGroup, Inc. (U.S.)
• Berry Global, Inc. (U.S.)
• NIPRO (Japan)
• CCL Industries Inc. (Canada)
• West Pharmaceutical Services (U.S.)
• SGD Pharma (France)
• Ardagh Group S.A. (Luxembourg)
• International Paper (U.S.)
• Comar LLC (U.S.)
• Vetter Pharma (Germany)
• Nolato AB (Sweden)
• Origin Pharma Packaging (U.K.)
• Huhtamäki Oyj (Finland)
• Parekhplast India Limited (India)
• Regent Plast Pvt. Ltd. (India)
• Graham Blow Pack Pvt. Limited (India)

Key Industry Development

• July 2024-  Aluflexpack introduced a recyclable pharmaceutical packaging solution, replacing traditional plastics with a lacquered aluminum blister pack that is infinitely recyclable.

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Further Report Findings

• The North America market captures the key pharmaceutical packaging market share, with the U.S. as the primary contributor. Growth is driven by the pharmaceutical sector’s expansion, rising demand for primary packaging, and increasing healthcare spending, with U.S. expenditures to surpass USD 4.5 trillion in 2023.
• The European market, second in size globally, witness growth from increasing pharmaceutical sales and the demand for packaging solutions such as vials and prefilled syringes. Europe accounted for 23.4% of pharmaceutical sales in 2021, with 16.4% of new medicines sales from 2015-2021. 

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