Pharmaceutical Plastic Packaging Market to Hit USD 265.7 B by 2030 at ~8.7% CAGR

Global Pharmaceutical Plastic Packaging Market to Grow from USD 139.4 B in 2023 to USD 265.7 B by 2030 at ~8.7% CAGR
The global Pharmaceutical Plastic Packaging Market, valued at USD 139.37 billion in 2023, is projected to reach USD 265.70 billion by 2030, growing at an 8.7% CAGR over the forecast period . Alternative forecasts include: USD 51.27 B in 2023 to USD 96.21 B by 2030 at 9.4% CAGR ; USD 56.81 B in 2024 to USD 83.19 B by 2031 at 5.6% CAGR ; and USD 56.9 B in 2024 to USD 97.65 B by 2032 at 4.85% CAGR

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Market Overview & Key Drivers
Demand is driven by increasing pharmaceutical production, rise of biologics & injectables, adoption of child-resistant & tamper-evident features, and stricter traceability/regulatory mandates (e.g. DSCSA, EU PPWR)

The market embodies both rigid packaging (blister packs, bottles, containers) and flexibles (pouches, sachets), supported by diverse materials like PE, PP, PET, PVC, COP/COC, and recycled polymers. Rigid formats held ~65% share in 2024; flexible forms are growing at ~7.5% CAGR

The rise of personalized medicines and smart packaging (RFID, NFC, QR-tracking) drives need for traceability, anti-counterfeiting, and patient-centric designs

Competitive Landscape
Leading global players include Amcor plc, Gerresheimer AG, AptarGroup Inc., Klöckner Pentaplast, Constantia Flexibles, Berry Global, Becton Dickinson, West Pharmaceutical Services, Essel Propack, and CCL Industries

Regional Demand & Highest Growth Region
Asia‐Pacific leads in growth (CAGR ~9.98-12.7%), delivering USD 16.15 B in 2023 and expected to reach USD 37.32 B by 2030; India is projected to post the fastest growth in region

North America dominates in revenue share (~35-36%) driven by biologics packaging and regulatory compliance (e.g. DSCSA)

Europe maintains steady share (~20-30%), led by Germany, UK, and France, supported by EMA regulations and sustainable packaging mandates under PPWR

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COUNTRY‐SPECIFIC INSIGHTS
Vietnam Opportunity Growth
Vietnam's booming pharma manufacturing, export-oriented growth, and regulatory reforms are increasing demand for cost‐effective, compliant plastic packaging. Local manufacturers are scaling capacity and aligning with global suppliers.

Thailand Trends Growth
Thailand's pharmaceutical production for domestic and export markets is sparking demand for prefillable syringes, bottles, and blister packaging. Local formulators prioritize affordable plastic formats.

Japan Consolidation Updation
Japanese firms like AptarGroup and Gerresheimer supply high‐precision dosing valves, nasal sprays, and inhaler closures tailored for Japan's strict standards. Material efficiency and serialization are major priorities.

South Korea Innovation Opportunity
South Korea is emerging in smart packaging, biodegradable plastic use, and serialization-ready closures, supported by government policies promoting sustainable pharma packaging.

Singapore Benchmarking Trends
Singapore acts as a regional innovation hub, piloting smart packaging technologies (NFC/RFID-enabled) and sustainable bio‐plastics for pharma exports across Asia-Pacific markets.

United States Consolidation Trends
In the U.S., Amcor, Berry Global, West Pharmaceutical, and AptarGroup dominate. Amcor's merger with Berry Global (US$8.4B) creates the largest global plastics packaging player, reinforcing dominance in pharma segment across continents

Growth in China Trends
China is expanding rapidly in pharmaceutical packaging due to rising generics output, regulatory harmonization, and domestic production scale. Local players increasingly produce high-barrier rigid and flexible packaging to meet export requirements and sustainability standards

Opportunity & Compliance in Europe
Germany, France, and the UK emphasize recyclable and bio-based plastic formats. Gerresheimer's acquisition of Bormioli Pharma Group strengthens its European capacity in both glass and plastic primary packaging. A consortium including KKR and Warburg Pincus has proposed acquiring Gerresheimer AG (pending)

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Pharmaceutical Plastic Packaging Market Segment Analysis
By packaging Type
Flexible Packaging
Rigid Packaging

By Material
Plastics & Polymers
Polyvinyl Chloride
Polypropylene
PET
PE
PS
Others
Paper & Paperboard
Glass
Aluminum Foil
Others

By End-User
Pharma Manufacturing
Contract Packaging
Retail Pharmacy
Institutional Pharmacy

Mergers, Partnerships & Technological Updation
Amcor's acquisition of Berry Global (US$8.4B) consolidates leadership in pharma closures, containers, and flexible films globally, boosting scale and R&D synergies

Gerresheimer acquired Blitz LuxCo (Bormioli Pharma) in a ~€800M deal, adding Italian plastic and glass lines and expanding European footprint

Constantia Flexibles has expanded via acquisitions across Europe and Turkey, integrating pharma packaging networks and launching sustainable film lines called "Ecolutions"

Key Recent Developments
Cabinet Health, a U.S. pharmacy startup, is pioneering reusable glass containers and compostable packaging as part of sustainability innovation in pharma delivery, signaling growing consumer demand for plastic alternatives

The EU's PPWR regulation now mandates 100% recyclability by 2030 and pushes industry transition toward recyclable/bio-based polymers, leading pharmaceutical brands to accelerate material innovation

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