Pre-Sterilized/Ready to Use Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Size is valued at 8.42 Bn in 2022 and is predicted to reach 14.23 Bn by the year 2031 at an 6.13% CAGR during the forecast period for 2023-2031.
Aseptic primary packaging is a growing segment of the pharmaceutical packaging industry. Technological advancements have facilitated the development of new packaging methods that ensure product stability and patient safety. Several pharma companies have developed many new types of packaging, including pre-sterilized / ready to use containers and closures.
These packaging solutions ensure product quality, meet regulatory requirements and streamline production processes. They also provide information and instructions for usage, offer protection against contamination, ensure product integrity, and encourage safe & efficient distribution of pharmaceutical products to end users. The growth in the use of sterile vials and other aseptic containers is likely to contribute positively to the expansion of this market over the forecast period. Also, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the growth opportunities in this market.
Competitive Landscape
Some of the Key Players in the Pre-Sterilized/Ready to Use Pharmaceutical Packaging Market:
- ABB
- Afton Scientific
- ALK Life Science Solutions
- Allergy Laboratories
- AptarGroup
- Aseptic Technologies
- Becton Dickinson
- Berkshire Sterile Manufacturing
- Bharat Rubber Works
- BioPharma Solutions
- Bormioli Pharma
- Catalent
- Centor
- COLANAR
- Corning
- Credence MedSystems
- Daikyo Seiko
- Dara Pharmaceutical Packaging
- Datwyler Group
- DENSO
- Disposable-Lab (Acquired by Amatsigroup)
- DWK Life Sciences
- EMA Pharmaceuticals
- Amatsigroup (Acquired by Eurofins CDMO)
- FANUC America
- GCL Pharma (Acquired by Bormioli Pharma)
- Gerresheimer
- Huayi Isotopes Company
- IMA
- ISOLAB
- Jiangsu Hualan New Pharmaceutical Material
- Kawasaki Heavy Industries
- Klenzaids Contamination Controls
- KUKA
- Marchesini Group
- MedCision
- MedicoPack
- Merck
- Momentive Technologies
- Muller + Muller (Acquired by DWK Life Sciences)
- Nelson Labs
- Nemera
- Ningbo Zhengli Pharmaceutical Packaging
- Nipro
- OMRON Industrial Automation
- Origin Pharma Packaging
- Ott (Acquired by Datwyler Group)
- Pall
- Pfeiffer Vacuum
- Pfizer
- Philabundance
- Prince Sterilization Services
- Qingdao Huaren Medical Product
- Radpharm Scientific
- Retractable Technologies
- Sagar Rubber
- Samsung Medical Rubber
- Sartorius
- SCHOTT
- Seiko Epson
- SGD Pharma
- SiO2 Materials Science
- Sonata Rubber
- Staubli
- Steriline
- Sterisets International
- Stevanato Group
- SureCare
- SVM Automatik
- Swissfillon
- Syntegon
- Tekpak
- Terumo
- Toxikon Europe (Acquired by Sterigenics International)
- Transcoject
- Triveni Polymers (Acquired by Gerresheimer)
- Universal Medicap
- Universal Robots
- United Pharmacy Partners (UPPI)
- Vaccines Manufacturing and Innovation Centre
- Vanrx Pharmasystems
- Vetter Pharma
- VIGHNESH Rubbers
- Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group
- West Pharmaceutical Services
- YangZhong Wealth Metal
- Yaskawa Electric
- Ypsomed
Market Segmentation:
The Pre-Sterilized/Ready to Use Pharmaceutical Packaging Market is segmented into type of container, type of closure, and material of fabrication. By type of container, the market is categorized into sterile cartridges, sterile syringes, and sterile vials. The type of closure segment comprises caps, plungers, seals, stoppers, and tip caps/needle shields. By material of fabrication, the market is divided into aluminium, glass, plastic, and rubber.
The Sterile Vials segment held the largest market share in 2022.
By type of container, the sterile vials segment held the largest Pre-Sterilized/Ready to Use Pharmaceutical Packaging Market share in 2022. In the pharmaceutical sector, Sterile vials are used as packaging containers to keep the products sterile throughout their shelf life. In addition, such vials ensure product integrity and reduce contamination risks.
In terms of Material Fabrication, the Glass segment dominates the market.
In 2022, the Glass segment led the Pre-Sterilized/Ready to Use Pharmaceutical Packaging Market. Most containers are glass vials, primarily made of borosilicate glass. Many manufacturers offer glass vials to meet the rising demand for aseptic filling of drugs. In February 2023, West Pharmaceutical Services collaborated with Corning focused on distributing Corning Valor® Glass vials & West Ready Pack™; these systems employ Corning Valor® RTU vials & SG EZ-fill® technology. The West Ready Pack™ incorporates stoppers & seals provided by West Pharmaceutical Services and the Valor® RTU Vials supplied by Corning Incorporated.
Regionally, North America led the Pre-Sterilized/Ready to Use Pharmaceutical Packaging Market in 2022.
The North American Pre-Sterilized/Ready to Use Pharmaceutical Packaging Market is expected to register the highest market revenue share shortly. Factors such as the growing demand for pre-sterilized / ready to use containers and closures, the presence of leading pharmaceutical companies in the region, advancements in drug delivery systems, and rising research initiatives for improving healthcare facilities are responsible for driving the Pre-Sterilized/Ready to Use pharmaceutical packaging market in North America. Similarly, the Asia Pacific regional market is estimated to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period. Increasing demand for Ready to Use (RTU) Pharmaceutical Packaging and favourable government laws on drug safety development are projected to support the market growth.
Pre-Sterilized/Ready to Use Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Report Scope
Report Attribute |
Specifications |
Market Size Value In 2022 |
USD 8.42 Bn |
Revenue Forecast In 2031 |
USD 14.23 Bn |
Growth Rate CAGR |
CAGR of 6.13 % from 2023 to 2031 |
Quantitative Units |
Representation of revenue in US$ Bn and CAGR from 2023 to 2031 |
Historic Year |
2019 to 2022 |
Forecast Year |
2023-2031 |
Report Coverage |
The forecast of revenue, the position of the company, the competitive market structure, growth prospects, and trends |
Segments Covered |
By Type of Container, Type of Closure, Material of Fabrication |
Regional Scope |
North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa |
Country Scope |
U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; China; India; Japan; Brazil; Mexico; The UK; France; Italy; Spain; China; Japan; India; South Korea; South East Asia; South Korea; South East Asia |
Competitive Landscape |
APG Pharma Packaging, Aptar, Daikyo Seiko, Datwyler, DWK Life Sciences, Ningbo Zhengli Pharmaceutical Packaging, Nuova OMPI (a subsidiary of Stevanato), SCHOTT, and West Pharmaceutical Services. |
Customization Scope |
Free customization report with the procurement of the report, Modifications to the regional and segment scope. Particular Geographic competitive landscape. |
Pricing and Available Payment Methods |
Explore pricing alternatives that are customized to your particular study requirements. |