Healthcare Packaging Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 4633
  • Published Date: Sep 10, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Healthcare Packaging Market Segmentation:

Material Type Segment Analysis

The global healthcare packaging market is segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by material type into glass, polyethylene, metal, plastic, paper & paperboard, and others. Out of these, the polyethylene segment is predicted to attain the largest market share over the projected time period. Polyethylene is one of the modern era's toughest polymer varieties. It is inexpensive and very chemical resistant too; this indicates that it can withstand various environmental risks. These qualities make polyethylene packaging superior to other packaging materials in most circles, including healthcare packaging. Furthermore, the rising demand for polyethylene across the globe is predicted to drive segment growth during the forecast period. For instance, in 2019, the total demand for polyethylene was estimated to be around 50 million tons. In addition to this, polyethylene packaging is more compact and lightweight than alternatives, resulting in reduced weights for vehicles and airlines and hence, lower shipping costs. Thus, this factor is also anticipated to support segment expansion throughout the forecast period.

Administration Mode Segment Analysis

The global healthcare packaging market is also segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by administration mode into dermal, inhalable, oral, injectable, and others. Among these, the oral segment is predicted to hold a notable market share over the forecast period. Owing to benefits including ease of oral drug administration, patient preference, cost-effectiveness, and simplicity of producing oral dosage forms on a wide scale, the oral route of administration is the most popular method of drug administration. Additionally, oral medication does not reach the bloodstream directly and dissolves properly through different channels, making it more adaptive for the body, and decreasing the chances of a reaction or allergy. Hence, the inclination towards oral medication is increasing, which in turn is expected to support the segment’s expansion. Moreover, the rising sales and manufacturing of oral drugs across the world is predicted to drive the segment growth over the ensuing years. It was noted that orally administered pharmaceutical medicines make up around 85% of the top-selling medications, which are currently worth about USD 35.1 billion worldwide.

Our in-depth analysis of the global healthcare packaging market includes the following segments:

          By Product

  • Vials & Ampoules
  • Bottles & Containers
  • Cartridges & Syringes
  • Caps & Closures
  • Others

           By Material Type

  • Glass
  • Polyethylene
  • Metal
  • Plastic
  • Paper & Paperboard
  • Others

         By Administration Mode

  • Dermal
  • Inhalable
  • Oral
  • Injectable
  • Others

         By Application

  • Medical Devices & Equipment
  • In-Vitro Diagnostic Products
  • Others

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of healthcare packaging is evaluated at USD 175.31 billion.

The global healthcare packaging market size exceeded USD 167.04 billion in 2025 and is set to register a CAGR of around 5.5%, exceeding USD 285.33 billion revenue by 2035.

North America healthcare packaging market will hold over 37.7% share by 2035, driven by pharma growth and aging population’s need for medications.

Key players in the market include Toray Plastics (America), Inc, Amcor Limited, Dunmore Corporation, Gerresheimer AG, CCL Industries Inc., DS Smith Plc, Winpak Ltd., Huhtamäki Oyj, Berry Global, Inc, Sealed Ai.
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