Global Pharmaceutical Contract Packaging Market Size & Outlook

The global pharmaceutical contract packaging market size was estimated at USD 33,873.0 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 55,784.7 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2025 to 2033.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$33,873.0
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$55,784.7
CAGR, 2025 - 2033
5.8%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global pharmaceutical contract packaging market, 2021-2033 (US$M)

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Global pharmaceutical contract packaging market highlights

  • The global pharmaceutical contract packaging market generated a revenue of USD 33,873.0 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 55,784.7 million by 2033.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2033) of 5.8% by 2033.
  • In terms of segment, plastic accounted for a revenue of USD 13,651.7 million in 2024.
  • Glass is the most lucrative material segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2033.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 33,873.0 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 55,784.7 million
Growth rate5.8% (CAGR from 2025 to 2033)
Largest segmentPlastic
Fastest growing segmentGlass
Historical data covered2021 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPlastic, Paper & Paperboard, Glass, Aluminum Foil

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 36.8% of the global pharmaceutical contract packaging market in 2024.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • By country, China is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 7,085.2 million by 2033.

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Pharmaceutical Contract Packaging Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Celestica, Inc. View profile - - -
Baxter BioPharma Solutions View profile - - -
Patheon View profile 5001-10000 Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, North America http://www.patheon.com
Westrock Company View profile 51-100 Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, North America https://www.westrockusa.com/en/#
Pfizer CentreOne View profile - New York, New York, United States, North America https://www.pfizercentreone.com
Ball Corporation View profile 10001+ Broomfield, Colorado, United States, North America http://ball.com
Daito Pharmaceutical Co Ltd View profile 1060 326 Yokamachi, Toyama, Japan, 939-8567 http://www.daitonet.co.jp
Nipro Corp View profile 39713 3-9-3 Honjo-Nishi Kita-ku, Osaka, Japan, 531-8510 http://www.nipro.co.jp
Amcor PLC View profile 41000 83 Tower Road North, Warmley, Bristol, United Kingdom, BS30 8XP https://www.amcor.com
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc View profile 10600 530 Herman O. West Drive, Exton, PA, United States, 19341-1147 https://www.westpharma.com

Global pharmaceutical contract packaging market outlook

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Plastic was the largest segment with a revenue share of 40.3% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global pharmaceutical contract packaging market based on plastic, paper & paperboard, glass, aluminum foil covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


  • Global Pharmaceutical Contract Packaging Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Plastic
    • Paper & Paperboard
    • Glass
    • Aluminum Foil
    • Others
  • Global Pharmaceutical Contract Packaging Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Primary Packaging
      • Bottles
      • Vials
      • Ampoules
      • Blister Packs
      • Others
    • Secondary Packaging
    • Tertiary Packaging

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