Europe Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Size & Outlook

The pharmaceutical packaging market in Europe is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 62,294.7 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 8.3% is expected of Europe pharmaceutical packaging market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$35,727.6
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$62,294.7
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
8.3%
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Europe

Europe pharmaceutical packaging market highlights

  • The Europe pharmaceutical packaging market generated a revenue of USD 35,727.6 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.3% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, plastics & polymers was the largest revenue generating material in 2023.
  • Glass is the most lucrative material segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, Germany is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

Europe data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 35,727.6 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 62,294.7 million
Growth rate8.3% (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
Key market players worldwideAmcor PLC, Becton Dickinson & Co, AptarGroup Inc, Gerresheimer AG ADR, Schott Pharma AG & CO KGaA, West Pharmaceutical Services Inc, Berry Global Group Inc, WestRock Co, International Paper Co, Comar, CCL Industries Inc Registered Shs -B- Non Vtg, Drug Plastics and Glass Company, O-I Glass Inc, SGD Pharma, Vetter Pharma-Fertigung

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Europe region accounted for 25.6% of the global pharmaceutical packaging market in 2023.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 103,177.4 million by 2030.

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Europe pharmaceutical packaging market outlook

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Plastics & polymers was the largest segment with a revenue share of 36.59% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Europe pharmaceutical packaging market based on plastics & polymers, paper & paperboard, glass, aluminum foil covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Europe 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
  • Europe 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
  • Europe Pharmaceutical Packaging End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Pharma Manufacturing
    • Contract Packaging
    • Retail Pharmacy
    • Institutional Pharmacy

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