Pharmaceutical Packaging Equipment Market by Product (Primary: Aseptic Filling and Sealing Equipment), Formulation (Liquid Packaging Equipment: Aseptic Liquid), Automation (Manual), End User (Pharma Manufacturing Companies) - Global Forecast to 2030
The pharmaceutical packaging equipment market is projected to reach USD 14.3 billion by 2030 from USD 10.6 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period.
Scope of the Report
Years Considered for the Study
2023-2030
Base Year
2024
Forecast Period
2025-2030
Units Considered
Value (USD billion)
Segments
Product, Formulation, Automation, End User, and Region
Regions covered
North America, Europe, APAC, LATAM, MEA
The pharmaceutical packaging equipment market is driven by increasing demand for safe, tamper-evident, and regulatory-compliant drug packaging, rising pharmaceutical production, and the growing need for serialization and traceability. Technological advancements in automation, robotics, and AI integration enhance efficiency and accuracy. However, high capital costs, complex validation procedures, and strict regulatory standards pose challenges, especially for small manufacturers. Despite these constraints, expanding pharmaceutical infrastructure in emerging economies and the push for sustainable, eco-friendly packaging offer substantial growth opportunities for equipment manufacturers.
In the realm of primary packaging equipment, aseptic filling and sealing equipment hold the largest market share due to the rising production of sterile drugs, biologics, and vaccines that require contamination-free environments. This equipment ensures product safety, compliance with stringent regulatory standards, and extended shelf life. The increasing demand for injectable formulations and pandemic-driven vaccine production further accelerates the adoption of aseptic technologies.
In terms of liquid packaging equipment, aseptic liquids hold the largest share in the pharmaceutical packaging equipment market due to the growing demand for sterile injectable drugs, biologics, and vaccines. These products require contamination-free packaging to maintain efficacy and safety. Stringent global regulations and the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases drive pharmaceutical manufacturers to invest in aseptic liquid packaging solutions, ensuring high-quality and compliant drug delivery.
The Asia Pacific is anticipated to experience the highest growth rate in the pharmaceutical packaging equipment market due to the rapid expansion of pharmaceutical manufacturing in countries such as China, India, and South Korea. Rising healthcare investments, supportive government policies for local drug production, and increasing demand for generics and biologics are driving equipment adoption. Furthermore, a growing emphasis on automation, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective production enhances the demand for advanced packaging solutions throughout the region.
A breakdown of the primary participants (supply-side) for the pharmaceutical packaging equipment market referred to in this report is provided below:
By Company Type: Tier 1: 45%, Tier 2: 30%, and Tier 3: 25%
By Designation: C-level: 42%, Director Level: 29%, and Others: 29%
By Region: North America: 29%, Europe: 24%, Asia Pacific: 29%, Latin America: 10%, Middle East & Africa: 5%, GCC Countries: 3%
Prominent players in the pharmaceutical packaging equipment market are Syntegon Technology GmbH (Germany), Industria Macchine Automatiche (IMA) S.p.A (Italy), Korber AG (Germany), Coesia S.p. A. (Italy), Marchesini Group S.p.A (Italy), Bausch+Strobel (Germany). Uhlmann (Germany), Maquinaria Industries Dara, SL (US), MULTIVAC Group (Germany), Vanguard Pharmaceutical Machinery, Inc. (US), OPTIMA (Germany), ACG (India), Harro Hofliger Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH (Germany), Truking Technology Limited (China), Trustar Pharma Pack Equipment, Co. Ltd. (China), MG2 s.r.l. (Italy).
Research Coverage
The report evaluates the pharmaceutical packaging equipment market. It estimates the market size and future growth potential of this market based on various segments, including product, formulation, automation, end-user, and region. The report also includes a competitive analysis of the major players in this market, along with company profiles, product offerings, recent developments, and key market strategies.
Reasons to Buy the Report
The report will assist the market leaders/new entrants with data on the nearest approximations of the revenue numbers for the overall pharmaceutical packaging equipment market and the subsegments. The report will assist stakeholders in understanding the competitive landscape and gaining further insights to place their businesses better and make appropriate go-to-market strategies. The report assists the stakeholders in understanding the market pulse and gives them data on influential drivers, hindrances, obstacles, and opportunities in the market.
This report provides insights into the following points:
Analysis of key drivers (high growth in generic & biopharmaceutical markets, rising need for flexible and integrated packaging equipment, increase in offshore pharmaceutical manufacturing, increase in number of contract manufacturers for cost-effective pharmaceuticals, high regulatory standards on packaging and stringent norms against counterfeit drugs, innovation in pharmaceutical packaging and delivery systems, increase in OTC drug sales and measures to reduce OTC counterfeiting), restraints (growing preference for refurbished equipment in low-cost manufacturing locations), opportunities (high growth opportunities in emerging economies, rising demand for automated pharmaceutical packaging solutions, higher adoption of self-medication and home care products, increasing pharmaceutical R&D investments) and challenges (uncertainties in regulations and standards of pharmaceutical packaging process, growth in personalized and precision medicine supply chains)
Product Enhancement/Innovation: Comprehensive details about product launches and anticipated trends in the global pharmaceutical packaging equipment market
Market Development: Comprehensive information on the lucrative emerging markets by type of product, application, and region
Market Diversification: Comprehensive information about newly launched products and services, expanding markets, current advancements, and investments in the global pharmaceutical packaging equipment market
Competitive Assessment: Thorough evaluation of the market shares, growth plans, offerings, and capacities of the major competitors in the global pharmaceutical packaging equipment market
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
1.3.1 MARKET SEGMENTATION & REGIONAL SCOPE
1.3.2 INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.3.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.4 STAKEHOLDERS
1.5 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.1.1 Key sources of secondary data
2.1.1.2 Key data from secondary sources
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.2.1 Key primary sources
2.1.2.2 Key objectives of primary research
2.1.2.3 Key data from primary sources
2.1.2.4 Key industry insights
2.1.2.5 Breakdown of primaries (supply- and demand-side participants)