Pharmaceutical Packaging Market To Reach $353.09 Billion By 2033

Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Growth & Trends

The global pharmaceutical packaging market size is expected to reach USD 353.09 billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 9.9% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The increasing prevalence of chronic diseases coupled with the growth of the pharmaceutical industry is anticipated to augment the consumption of pharmaceutical packaging products.

Ban on counterfeit products in North America and Europe is expected to be a major driver for the market as major companies are likely to invest heavily in anti-counterfeit packaging products. Blow-Fill-Seal (BFS) technology allows customized design for high-quality containers with tamper-evident closures in multiple shapes and sizes. Therefore, the growing demand for anti-counterfeiting packaging along with the advent of technology is likely to support the growth of tamper-evident pharmaceutical packaging.

Companies are focusing on using sustainable materials for packaging owing to the rising concerns about the generation of packaging waste that is difficult to degrade. Bioplastic is likely to gain traction in the market as it is derived from renewable plant-based sources and is biodegradable unlike plastics and polymers derived from fossil fuels. In May 2022, SGD Pharma has launched the industry’s first Ready-to-Use sterile 100 ml molded glass vials. It is manufactured with SG EZ-fill packaging technology. Such novel sustainable packaging solutions are expected to boost the growth of the market.

Pharmaceutical manufacturers are likely to prefer blister packaging for tablets and capsules as these are more sustainable with minimal usage of packaging material as compared to rigid bottles. In addition, the transparency of blister packs provides a clear product display and provides tamper-resistant features. The outbreak of COVID-19 has significantly increased the demand for various pharmaceutical drugs across the world, thereby propelling the demand for pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging. Rapid development and production of the vaccine in the year 2020 are anticipated to increase pharmaceutical manufacturing considerably, primarily benefitting the manufacturers of packaging vials in the near future.

Market players have been trying to increase their production capabilities as well as expand their geographic reach. In addition, companies are introducing and investing in high-tech packaging solutions in the changing environment. For instance, In April 2021, Amcor plc announced the development of recyclable Polyethylene-based thermoform blister packaging under the brand name AmSky. The development is aimed at sustainable packaging that can reduce carbon footprint. The product is expected to reduce carbon footprint up to 70%. Companies are expected to invest significantly in such developments in the coming years to strengthen their market position.

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Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Report Highlights

• Based on material, the market is bifurcated into plastics & polymers, paper & paperboard, glass, aluminum foil, and others. Plastics & polymers held the highest revenue share of 36.62% in 2025

• Pharmaceutical packaging is segmented into primary, secondary, and tertiary. The primary segment accounted for the major share of the market in 2026.

• Pharma manufacturing is the key end use segment that accounted for the highest share of 49.46% in 2025 and is expected to witness strong growth from 2026 to 2033

• North America dominated the market with a revenue share of 33.80% in 2025.

Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global pharmaceutical packaging market on the basis of product, material, end use, and region:

Pharmaceutical Packaging Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• Plastics & Polymers

  • Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

  • Polypropylene (PP)

    • Homo

    • Random

  • Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

  • Polyethylene (PE)

    • HDPE

    • LDPE

    • LLDPE

  • Polystyrene (PS)

  • Others

• Paper & Paperboard

• Glass

• Aluminium Foil

• Others

Pharmaceutical Packaging Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• 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

Pharmaceutical Packaging End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• Pharma Manufacturing

• Contract Packaging

• Retail Pharmacy

• Institutional Pharmacy

Pharmaceutical Packaging Region Outlook (Revenue, USD Million 2021 - 2033)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • Germany

  • France

  • UK

  • Italy

  • Spain

  • Russia

  • Turkey

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • India

  • Japan

  • South East Asia

  • South Korea

• Latin America

  • Brazil

  • Argentina

• Middle East & Africa

  • Egypt

  • GCC

List of Key Players in the Pharmaceutical Packaging Market

• Amcor plc

• Becton, Dickinson, and Company

• AptarGroup, Inc.

• Drug Plastics Group

• Gerresheimer AG

• Schott AG

• Owens Illinois, Inc.

• West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

• Berry Global, Inc.

• WestRock Company

• SGD Pharma

• International Paper

• Comar, LLC

• CCL Industries, Inc.

• Vetter Pharma International