Global Pharmaceutical Packaging Equipment Market - Strategic Insights and Forecasts (2025-2030)

Pharmaceutical Packaging Equipment Market Size:

The Pharmaceutical Packaging Equipment Market is projected to expand from USD 9.010 billion in 2025 to USD 12.637 billion by 2030, with a 7.00% CAGR.

Pharmaceutical packaging equipment includes a range of specialized machines that have a primary application to pack pharmaceutical products. The market is primarily driven by the fact that the demand for specialized packaging machinery is high since these machines comply with the approved medical standards. In the pharma industry, the requirements for safeguarding the drugs and keeping them free of contamination also necessitate the demand for pharmaceutical packaging equipment, thus playing a major role in supplementing the overall market growth during the forecast period.

Additionally, the various medical standards regarding sterilization, serialization, and tracing of drugs further support the demand as well. On the other hand, the growing pharmaceutical sector, due to a surge in the demand for OTC drugs and the growing prevalence of diseases, has further propelled the manufacturing activities in the pharma industry. This, in turn, is also projected to bolster the demand for packaging machinery.

Moreover, increasing investments by pharmaceutical companies in the form of investments in new facilities, as well as the expansion of manufacturing facilities, also expand the growth prospects for the market players. Similarly, the growing aging population also propels the business growth opportunities for the market players since older people are more susceptible to diseases; thus, a significant increase in the demand for medicines is projected in the coming years. High exports of medicines from major producing countries such as India, China, the United States, and others, coupled with a surge in exports, also positively impact the market growth in the given time frame.

Pharmaceutical Packaging Equipment Market Driver:

• Growing demand for generic medicines and growing health spending

The market is witnessing positive growth on account of the globally growing pharmaceutical industry. This is also complemented by the fact that the growing government support in both developed and developing economies has led to increased health spending across various countries. This has further supported the increasing demand for medicines, thus providing an impetus for market growth in the coming years. According to the statistics provided by the US Department of Health and Human Services in 2017, the total national health expenditure accounted for US$3.5 trillion, and around 9.5% of national health expenditures were for prescription drugs.

The global market for pharmaceutical packaging equipment has been segmented on the basis of type, product type, and geography. On the basis of type, the market has been classified on the basis of sealers, case packers, wrapping equipment, labeling equipment, and others. On the basis of product type, the classification of the market has been done as liquids, solids, and others. Geographically, the market has been distributed into North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and the Asia Pacific.

Pharmaceutical Packaging Equipment Market Geographical Outlook:

• APAC to witness healthy growth

The market in the Asia Pacific region is projected to witness a substantial CAGR during the forecast period, owing to the rising population coupled with the increasing health awareness in countries like China and India, supported by the expanding healthcare industry. China is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world and is also considered one of the leading pharmaceutical industries globally. The expanding pharmaceutical industry and increasing per capita healthcare spending owing to the rise in diseases are expected to drive the growth of the market during the forecast period.

The North American region is projected to hold a promising share in the global market since the region boasts of being one of the major regions with the presence of major pharmaceutical manufacturing companies in countries like the United States and Canada, among others. On the other hand, the European region will hold a significant share of the market and is also projected to show healthy growth since countries like the United Kingdom, Germany, and France possess globally leading biopharmaceutical companies. For example, Germany is considered one of the leading research locations for pharmaceutical companies, as numerous companies are currently running laboratories for research on active ingredients or galenic forms. The companies are focused on research on major diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, metabolic disorders (e.g., type 2 diabetes), and Alzheimer’s disease, among others, which further supports the high demand for packaging machinery in the region, thus bolstering the market growth in the European region over the forecast period.

Pharmaceutical Packaging Equipment Market Competitive Insights:

Prominent/major key market players in the global pharmaceutical packaging equipment market include Syntegon Technology, Romaco Group, and Korber AG, among others. The players in the global pharmaceutical packaging equipment market are implementing various growth strategies to gain a competitive advantage over their competitors in this market.

Major market players in the market have been covered along with their relative competitive strategies, and the report also mentions recent deals and investments of different market players over the last few years. The company profiles section details the business overview, financial performance (public companies) for the past few years, key products and services being offered, along with the recent deals and investments of these important players in the global pharmaceutical packaging equipment market.

Pharmaceutical Packaging Equipment Market Scope:

Pharmaceutical Packaging Equipment Segmentation:

• By Type

  • Sealers

  • Case Packers

  • Wrapping Equipment

  • Label Applicators

  • Others

• By Product Type

  • Liquids

  • Solids

  • Others

• By Geography

  • North America

    • USA

    • Canada

    • Mexico

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