Sustainable Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Size is valued at USD 91.28 billion in 2024 and is predicted to reach USD 372.46 billion by the year 2034 at a 15.2% CAGR during the forecast period for 2025-2034.
Sustainable Pharmaceutical packing (also known as medication packing) refers to the containers and techniques used in packaging pharmaceutical preparations. Medication distribution networks encompass all operations, from medication production to the final user. The worldwide Sustainable Pharmaceutical Packaging market is expected to expand substantially during the projected period. The pharmaceutical industry's huge growth is one of the primary drivers of growth for the Sustainable Pharmaceutical Packaging market. Scientific and technological advances have resulted in tremendous growth in the pharmaceutical business in recent years.
However, the Covid-19 pandemic benefited the industry. Investments in medication development, as well as increased pharmaceutical production and consumption, resulted in an increase in demand for packaging. Another issue brought on by the disease outbreak was concern over the virus's ability to thrive on packing surfaces, which boosted the creation of high-performance and ecologically friendly packaging.
The sustainable pharmaceutical packaging market is segmented on the basis of material, packaging type, product type, and process. Material segment includes paper & amp; paperboard, glass, metal, and others. The packaging type segment includes primary packaging and secondary packaging. The product type segment includes plastic bottles, blister, labels & accessories, caps & closures, pre-filled syringes, medical specialty bags, temp-controlled packaging, pouches & strip packs, pre-filled inhalers, vials, ampoules, medication tubes, jars & canisters, cartridges, and others. The process segment includes recyclable, reusable, and biodegradable.
The primary packaging category is expected to hold a major share of the global sustainable pharmaceutical packaging market in 2022. Primary packaging, such as bottles, tubes, or blister packs, has direct contact with the drug and encloses it to keep it safe from contamination. Furthermore, it is typically responsible for dosing and distributing prescription ingredients. Packaging manufacturers are emphasizing the inclusion of dispensing systems that provide the correct amount at the right time and easy-to-open closures that can assist the senior population with medicine administration.
The glass segment is projected to grow at a rapid rate in the global Sustainable Pharmaceutical Packaging Market. Due to it being impervious to gases, moisture, odors, and germs, glass is commonly employed in the packaging of liquid and semisolid pharmaceutical compositions. Glass is used to make syringes, syrup jars, cartridges, injection vials, and other products. Amber-colored. Glass is commonly used for pharmaceutical packaging because it absorbs harmful UV rays and prevents pharmaceuticals from becoming contaminated.
The North America Sustainable Pharmaceutical Packaging Market is expected to register the highest market share in terms of revenue in the near future. The presence of a considerable number of pharmaceutical plastic bottle manufacturers in the country, such as AptarGroup Inc., Gerresheimer AG, Amcor Ltd., and Berry Plastics Group, Inc., is expected to boost demand for pharmaceutical plastic bottles over the projection period. The rise in health awareness among consumers in the Asia Pacific, particularly in developing nations such as China and India, along with rising disposable income levels, is expected to promote pharmaceutical sector growth throughout the forecast period, enhancing demand for its packaging.
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Report Attribute |
Specifications |
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Market size value in 2024 |
USD 91.28 Bn |
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Revenue Forecast in 2034 |
USD 372.46 Bn |
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Growth rate CAGR |
CAGR of 15.2% from 2025 to 2034 |
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Quantitative units |
Representation of revenue in US$ Billion, Volume (KT) and CAGR from 2025 to 2034 |
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Historic Year |
2021 to 2024 |
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Forecast Year |
2025-2034 |
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Report Coverage |
The forecast of revenue, the position of the company, the competitive market statistics, growth prospects, and trends |
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Segments Covered |
Material, Packaging Type, Product Type, And Process |
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Regional scope |
North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa |
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Country scope |
U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; China; India; Japan; Brazil; Mexico; France; Italy; Spain; South Korea; Southeast Asia |
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Competitive Landscape |
Berry Global Inc., Gerresheimer AG, Amcor Plc., Schott AG, Aptargroup, Inc., Becton, Dickinson and Company, Westrock Company, Nipro Corporation, Catalent, Inc., Sealed Air Corporation, West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc and Other Market Players |
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Customization scope |
Free customization report with the procurement of the report, Modifications to the regional and segment scope. Particular Geographic competitive landscape. |
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Pricing and available payment methods |
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Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Research Methodology
1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
Chapter 3. Global Sustainable Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Snapshot
Chapter 4. Global Sustainable Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Variables, Trends & Scope
4.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
4.2. Drivers
4.3. Challenges
4.4. Trends
4.5. Investment and Funding Analysis
4.6. Industry Analysis – Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.7. Competitive Landscape & Market Share Analysis
4.8. Impact of Covid-19 Analysis
Chapter 5. Market Segmentation 1: by Material Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. by Material & Market Share, 2024 & 2034
5.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following by Material:
5.2.1. Plastics
5.2.2. Paper & paperboard
5.2.3. Glass
5.2.4. Metal
5.2.5. Others
Chapter 6. Market Segmentation 2: by Packaging Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. by Packaging Type & Market Share, 2024 & 2034
6.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following by Packaging Type:
6.2.1. Primary Packaging
6.2.2. Secondary Packaging
Chapter 7. Market Segmentation 3: by Product Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. by Product Type & Market Share, 2024 & 2034
7.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following by Product Type:
7.2.1. Plastic bottles
7.2.2. Blister
7.2.3. Labels & accessories
7.2.4. Caps & closures
7.2.5. Pre-filled syringes
7.2.6. Medical specialty bags
7.2.7. Temp controlled packaging
7.2.8. Pouches & strip packs
7.2.9. Pre-filled inhalers
7.2.10. Vials
7.2.11. Ampoules
7.2.12. Medication tubes
7.2.13. Jars & Canisters
7.2.14. Cartriges
7.2.15. Others
Chapter 8. Market Segmentation 4: by Process Estimates & Trend Analysis
8.1. by Process & Market Share, 2024 & 2034
8.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following by Process:
8.2.1. Recyclable
8.2.2. Reusable
8.2.3. Biodegradable
Chapter 9. Sustainable Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Segmentation 5: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
9.1. North America
9.1.1. North America Sustainable Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Material, 2021-2034
9.1.2. North America Sustainable Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Packaging Type, 2021-2034
9.1.3. North America Sustainable Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Product Type, 2021-2034
9.1.4. North America Sustainable Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Process, 2021-2034
9.1.5. North America Sustainable Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2021-2034
9.2. Europe
9.2.1. Europe Sustainable Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Material, 2021-2034
9.2.2. Europe Sustainable Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Packaging Type, 2021-2034
9.2.3. Europe Sustainable Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Product Type, 2021-2034
9.2.4. Europe Sustainable Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Process, 2021-2034
9.2.5. Europe Sustainable Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2021-2034
9.3. Asia Pacific
9.3.1. Asia Pacific Sustainable Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Material, 2021-2034
9.3.2. Asia Pacific Sustainable Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Packaging Type, 2021-2034
9.3.3. Asia-Pacific Sustainable Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Product Type, 2021-2034
9.3.4. Asia-Pacific Sustainable Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Process, 2021-2034
9.3.5. Asia Pacific Sustainable Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2021-2034
9.4. Latin America
9.4.1. Latin America Sustainable Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Material, 2021-2034
9.4.2. Latin America Sustainable Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Packaging Type, 2021-2034
9.4.3. Latin America Sustainable Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Product Type, 2021-2034
9.4.4. Latin America Sustainable Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Process, 2021-2034
9.4.5. Latin America Sustainable Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2021-2034
9.5. Middle East & Africa
9.5.1. Middle East & Africa Sustainable Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Material, 2021-2034
9.5.2. Middle East & Africa Sustainable Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Packaging Type, 2021-2034
9.5.3. Middle East & Africa Sustainable Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Product Type, 2021-2034
9.5.4. Middle East & Africa Sustainable Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Process, 2021-2034
9.5.5. Middle East & Africa Sustainable Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2021-2034
Chapter 10. Competitive Landscape
10.1. Major Mergers and Acquisitions/Strategic Alliances
10.2. Company Profiles
10.2.1. Berry Global Inc.
10.2.2. Gerresheimer Ag
10.2.3. Amcor Plc
10.2.4. Schott Ag
10.2.5. Aptargroup, Inc.
10.2.6. Becton, Dickinson and Company
10.2.7. Westrock Company
10.2.8. Nipro Corporation
10.2.9. Catalent, Inc.
10.2.10. Sealed Air Corporation
10.2.11. West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
10.2.12. Other Prominent Players
10.2.12.1. Alpla Werke Alwin Lehner Gmbh & Co Kg
10.2.12.2. Ardagh Group S.A.
10.2.12.3. CCL Industries Inc.
10.2.12.4. Frank Noe Egypt Ltd.
10.2.12.5. Gaplast Gmbh
10.2.12.6. Lonza Group Ltd.
10.2.12.7. Mondi Group
10.2.12.8. Nolato Ab
10.2.12.9. Origin Pharma Packaging
10.2.12.10. Comar
10.2.12.11. Bilcare Limited
10.2.12.12. SGD Pharma
10.2.12.13. Silgan Holdings Inc.
10.2.12.14. Vetter Pharma International Gmbh
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InsightAce Analytic follows a standard and comprehensive market research methodology focused on offering the most accurate and precise market insights. The methods followed for all our market research studies include three significant steps – primary research, secondary research, and data modeling and analysis - to derive the current market size and forecast it over the forecast period. In this study, these three steps were used iteratively to generate valid data points (minimum deviation), which were cross-validated through multiple approaches mentioned below in the data modeling section.
Through secondary research methods, information on the market under study, its peer, and the parent market was collected. This information was then entered into data models. The resulted data points and insights were then validated by primary participants.
Based on additional insights from these primary participants, more directional efforts were put into doing secondary research and optimize data models. This process was repeated till all data models used in the study produced similar results (with minimum deviation). This way, this iterative process was able to generate the most accurate market numbers and qualitative insights.
Secondary research
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The paid sources for secondary research like Factiva, OneSource, Hoovers, and Statista
Primary Research:
Primary research involves telephonic interviews, e-mail interactions, as well as face-to-face interviews for each market, category, segment, and subsegment across geographies
The contributors who typically take part in such a course include, but are not limited to:
Data Modeling and Analysis:
In the iterative process (mentioned above), data models received inputs from primary as well as secondary sources. But analysts working on these models were the key. They used their extensive knowledge and experience about industry and topic to make changes and fine-tuning these models as per the product/service under study.
The standard data models used while studying this market were the top-down and bottom-up approaches and the company shares analysis model. However, other methods were also used along with these – which were specific to the industry and product/service under study.
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