Global Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Size & Outlook

The pharmaceutical packaging industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 265,702.3 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 9.7% is expected of the worldwide pharmaceutical packaging industry from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$139,371.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$265,702.3
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
9.7%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global pharmaceutical packaging market highlights

  • The global pharmaceutical packaging market generated a revenue of USD 139,371.7 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 265,702.3 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 9.7% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, plastics & polymers accounted for a revenue of USD 51,268.2 million in 2023.
  • 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 2023.
  • Country-wise, Mexico is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 139,371.7 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 265,702.3 million
Growth rate9.7% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentPlastics & polymers
Fastest growing segmentGlass
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPlastics & Polymers, Paper & Paperboard, Glass, Aluminum Foil

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 35.2% of the global pharmaceutical packaging market in 2023.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, Mexico is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 3,086.7 million by 2030.

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Global pharmaceutical packaging market outlook

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Plastics & polymers was the largest segment with a revenue share of 36.79% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global pharmaceutical packaging market based on plastics & polymers, paper & paperboard, glass, aluminum foil covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Pharmaceutical Packaging Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Plastics & Polymers
      • Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
      • Polypropylene (PP)
        • Homo
        • Random
      • Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
      • Polyethylene (PE)
        • HDPE
        • LDPE
        • LLDPE
      • Polystyrene (PS)
      • Others
    • Paper & Paperboard
    • Glass
    • Aluminum Foil
    • Others
  • Global Pharmaceutical Packaging Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Primary
      • Plastic Bottles
      • Caps & Closures
      • Parenteral Containers
        • Syringes
        • Vials & Ampoules
        • Others
      • Blister Packs
      • Prefillable Inhalers
      • Pouches
      • Medication Tubes
      • Others
    • Secondary
      • Prescription Containers
      • Pharmaceutical Packaging Accessories
    • Tertiary
  • Global Pharmaceutical Packaging End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Pharma Manufacturing
    • Contract Packaging
    • Retail Pharmacy
    • Institutional Pharmacy

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