[188 Pages Report] The Pharmaceutical Packaging Equipment Market size was estimated at USD 9.60 billion in 2023 and expected to reach USD 10.34 billion in 2024, at a CAGR 8.01% to reach USD 16.47 billion by 2030.

The pharmaceutical packaging equipment market comprises a range of machinery, technology, and systems used for the enclosing and protection of pharmaceutical products such as tablets, capsules, and liquids, among others. This market is essential in ensuring the safe storage, transportation, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals throughout their lifecycle through the production and supply of efficient and reliable pharmaceutical packaging equipment. The constantly increasing pharmaceutical industry worldwide has created an increased need for effective packaging of drug delivery devices and blister packaging for pharmaceutical formulations. The improved health awareness and adoption of new regulatory standards for pharmaceutical packaging have also enhanced the adoption of advanced pharmaceutical packaging equipment. However, the rising packaging costs due to dynamic regulatory policies have limited the market demand for pharmaceutical packaging equipment. Additionally, safeguarding against counterfeit products has also emerged as a challenging factor for the market’s growth. Moreover, the surging demand for primary pharmaceutical packaging and technological advancements in pharmaceutical packaging equipment are expected to create attractive opportunities for market growth in upcoming years.

Type: Exponential need for advanced primary packaging equipment to maintain drug potency and minimize contamination risks

Labeling and serialization equipment is essential in pharmaceutical packaging as it ensures accurate identification, traceability, and compliance with global regulations. These systems, mainly bottle & ampoule labeling equipment and carton labeling, are designed to apply unique product identifiers to each package, enabling secure tracking of products throughout the supply chain. Primary packaging equipment plays a crucial role in protecting pharmaceutical products from contamination or damage during transportation and storage. Some popular primary packaging types include blister packs, bottles, ampoules, vials, prefilled syringes, and pouches. Blister packaging equipment, one of the most used packaging equipment, forms pockets or cavities within a plastic film for housing individual dosage units such as tablets or capsules. Counting equipment automates the counting process for solid dosage forms, such as tablets or capsules before packaging. Precision in counting ensures accurate dispensation of medicines to patients without compromising safety standards. Secondary packaging equipment is used to assemble and secure primary packages into larger units for efficient distribution and handling. This includes cartoning, case packing, palletizing, tray packing, and wrapping equipment that ensures safe transportation and storage of pharmaceuticals. Palletizing & depalletizing equipment deals with assembling multiple secondary packages onto a pallet for streamlined transportation. Tray packing equipment arranges products on trays before further packaging or shipment processes. It enhances product organization within secondary packages while facilitating quick handling in the supply chain.

Product: Need for cost-effective packaging equipment to pack liquid medications for precise dosing

Liquid packaging equipment is primarily used for filling, capping, labeling, and sealing liquid pharmaceutical products such as syrups, injectables, and suspensions. The need for liquid packaging equipment is driven by the use of liquid medications owing to their ease of administration to pediatric and geriatric populations. Semi-solid packaging equipment is designed for the accurate dosing and packaging of semi-solid substances such as creams, gels, ointments, and pastes. The equipment ensures that products are filled without air pockets or contamination while ensuring consistent product texture throughout the batch. Solid packaging equipment is utilized for the filling, sealing, and labeling of solid dosage forms such as tablets, capsules, and powders.

Automation: Preference for automatic packaging equipment as an ideal choice in the pharmaceutical industry

Pharmaceutical packaging is critical in ensuring product quality and safety, and it comprises automatic, semi-automatic, and manual equipment. Each category caters to specific needs based on production volume, budget constraints, and product complexity. Automatic pharmaceutical packaging equipment provides high-speed precision with minimal human intervention, making it ideal for large-scale manufacturing facilities. Semi-automatic equipment combines automated components with manual operations to balance productivity and flexibility in smaller-scale or specialized applications. Manual pharmaceutical packaging equipment relies on human operators for cost-effective solutions for small-scale or start-up operations. Moreover, the selection of the appropriate type of packaging equipment within the automation segment is vital for pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. Factors such as scale, budget availability, and product complexity must be considered when evaluating automatic, semi-automatic, or manual systems advantages and disadvantages.

End-User: High emphasis on automated, highly efficient, and sustainable equipment from CMOs and pharmaceutical packaging equipment companies

In the pharmaceutical industry, packaging equipment is crucial for maintaining product quality and safety. The end-users comprise pharmaceutical contract manufacturing companies (CMOs) and pharmaceutical packaging equipment companies, each with distinct need-based preferences. CMOs are responsible for manufacturing drugs on behalf of other pharmaceutical firms and require efficient, flexible, and regulatory-compliant packaging equipment. Pharmaceutical packaging equipment companies demand innovative, sustainable packaging solutions that ensure protection from external factors. Moreover, both CMOs and pharmaceutical packaging equipment companies require efficient and regulatory-compliant equipment, and their priorities differ regarding flexibility versus innovation and sustainability.

Regional Insights

The advanced landscape of the pharmaceutical packaging equipment market in the Americas is driven by their immense adoption by major pharmaceutical companies and stringent regulatory standards set by agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Health Canada. Asia is projected to witness rapid growth in the pharmaceutical packaging equipment market in the upcoming years due to the growing pharmaceutical manufacturing base and government initiatives investing in pharma production. Countries such as China, India, and Japan are at the forefront of this growth with their highly skilled workforce along with affordable labor costs driving production capabilities in these countries, and several international players are setting up manufacturing facilities in Asia owing to its strategic advantages. Europe has a long-standing history of innovation in pharmaceuticals that extends into its approach toward pharmaceutical packaging equipment as well. The region’s focus on quality and safety has attracted numerous pharmaceutical packaging equipment manufacturers owing to the strict regulatory requirements enforced by agencies such as the European Medicines Agency (EMA), ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices(GMP). Key players operating in the European market portray a strong emphasis on research and development.

FPNV Positioning Matrix

The FPNV Positioning Matrix is pivotal in evaluating the Pharmaceutical Packaging Equipment Market. It offers a comprehensive assessment of vendors, examining key metrics related to Business Strategy and Product Satisfaction. This in-depth analysis empowers users to make well-informed decisions aligned with their requirements. Based on the evaluation, the vendors are then categorized into four distinct quadrants representing varying levels of success: Forefront (F), Pathfinder (P), Niche (N), or Vital (V).

Market Share Analysis

The Market Share Analysis is a comprehensive tool that provides an insightful and in-depth examination of the current state of vendors in the Pharmaceutical Packaging Equipment Market. By meticulously comparing and analyzing vendor contributions in terms of overall revenue, customer base, and other key metrics, we can offer companies a greater understanding of their performance and the challenges they face when competing for market share. Additionally, this analysis provides valuable insights into the competitive nature of the sector, including factors such as accumulation, fragmentation dominance, and amalgamation traits observed over the base year period studied. With this expanded level of detail, vendors can make more informed decisions and devise effective strategies to gain a competitive edge in the market.

Key Company Profiles

The report delves into recent significant developments in the Pharmaceutical Packaging Equipment Market, highlighting leading vendors and their innovative profiles. These include ACG Group, ACIC Pharmaceuticals Inc., Aesus Inc., AIPAK Pharma, Antares Vision Group, Atlas Vac Machine, LLC, Bausch+Str?bel SE + Co. KG, CAM Automatic Packaging Machines, Coesia SpA, CVC Technologies, Inc., Delta ModTech, Enercon Industries Corporation, Fabrima Automatic Machines, Farmadosis Group, FujiMachinery Co., Ltd., Heino Ilsemann GmbH, I.M.A .Industria Macchine Automatiche S.p.A, Jornen Machinery Co., Ltd., K?rber AG, LF of America, Lodha International LLP, Maquinaria Industrial Dara, SL, Marchesini Group S.p.A., MG2 S.R.L., Omag S.p.A., Optel Group, OPTIMA Packaging Group GmbH, Pro Mach, Inc, Prodo-Pak Corporation, Romaco Pharmatechnik GmbH, Royal Pharmaceutical Machinery Limited, Slideways, Inc., Sonoco Products Company, Syntegon Technology GmbH, The ULMA Group, and Uhlmann Pac-Systeme GmbH & Co. KG.

Market Segmentation & Coverage

This research report categorizes the Pharmaceutical Packaging Equipment Market to forecast the revenues and analyze trends in each of the following sub-markets:

  • Type
    • Labeling & Serialization Equipment
      • Bottle & Ampoule Labeling
      • Carton Labeling & Serialization Equipment
    • Primary Packaging Equipment
      • Aseptic Filling & Sealing Equipment
      • Blister Packaging Equipment
      • Bottle Filling & Capping Equipment
      • Counting Equipment
      • Sachet Packaging Equipment
      • Soft-Tube Filling & Sealing Equipment
      • Strip Packaging Equipment
    • Secondary Packaging Equipment
      • Cartoning Equipment
      • Case Packing Equipment
      • Palletizing & Depalletizing Equipment
      • Tray Packing Equipment
      • Wrapping Equipment
  • Product
    • Liquid Packaging Equipment
      • Aerosols
      • Aseptic Liquids
      • Eye/Ear Drops
      • Syrups
    • Semi-Solid Packaging Equipment
      • Creams
      • Ointments
      • Suppositories
    • Solid Packaging Equipment
      • Capsules
      • Granules
      • Powders
      • Tablets
  • Automation
    • Automatic
    • Manual
    • Semi-Automatic
  • End-User
    • Pharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing Companies
    • Pharmaceutical Packaging Companies

  • Region
    • Americas
      • Argentina
      • Brazil
      • Canada
      • Mexico
      • United States
        • California
        • Florida
        • Illinois
        • New York
        • Ohio
        • Pennsylvania
        • Texas
    • Asia-Pacific
      • Australia
      • China
      • India
      • Indonesia
      • Japan
      • Malaysia
      • Philippines
      • Singapore
      • South Korea
      • Taiwan
      • Thailand
      • Vietnam
    • Europe, Middle East & Africa
      • Denmark
      • Egypt
      • Finland
      • France
      • Germany
      • Israel
      • Italy
      • Netherlands
      • Nigeria
      • Norway
      • Poland
      • Qatar
      • Russia
      • Saudi Arabia
      • South Africa
      • Spain
      • Sweden
      • Switzerland
      • Turkey
      • United Arab Emirates
      • United Kingdom

The report offers valuable insights on the following aspects:

  1. Market Penetration: It presents comprehensive information on the market provided by key players.
  2. Market Development: It delves deep into lucrative emerging markets and analyzes the penetration across mature market segments.
  3. Market Diversification: It provides detailed information on new product launches, untapped geographic regions, recent developments, and investments.
  4. Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: It conducts an exhaustive assessment of market shares, strategies, products, certifications, regulatory approvals, patent landscape, and manufacturing capabilities of the leading players.
  5. Product Development & Innovation: It offers intelligent insights on future technologies, R&D activities, and breakthrough product developments.

The report addresses key questions such as:

  1. What is the market size and forecast of the Pharmaceutical Packaging Equipment Market?
  2. Which products, segments, applications, and areas should one consider investing in over the forecast period in the Pharmaceutical Packaging Equipment Market?
  3. What are the technology trends and regulatory frameworks in the Pharmaceutical Packaging Equipment Market?
  4. What is the market share of the leading vendors in the Pharmaceutical Packaging Equipment Market?
  5. Which modes and strategic moves are suitable for entering the Pharmaceutical Packaging Equipment Market?