Pharmaceutical Processing and Packaging Equipment Market Size, Share, Forecast, & Trends Analysis by Formulation (Oral, Parenteral) Secondary Packaging (Cartoning, Labelling) End-of-Line Packaging (Palletizing, Case Packaging) - Global Forecast to 2031

Pharmaceutical Processing and Packaging Equipment Market Size, Share, Forecast, & Trends Analysis by Formulation (Oral, Parenteral) Secondary Packaging (Cartoning, Labelling) End-of-Line Packaging (Palletizing, Case Packaging) - Global Forecast to 2031

Pharmaceutical Processing and Packaging Equipment Market Size, Share, Forecast, & Trends Analysis by Formulation (Oral, Parenteral) Secondary Packaging (Cartoning, Labelling) End-of-Line Packaging (Palletizing, Case Packaging)—Global Forecast to 2031

The pharmaceutical processing and packaging equipment market is expected to record a CAGR of 4.2% from 2024 to 2031 to reach $28.75 billion by 2031.

Succeeding extensive secondary and primary research and in-depth analysis of the pharmaceutical processing and packaging equipment market scenario, the report comprises the analysis of key industry drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities. The growth of this market is primarily driven by the growth in the pharmaceutical market, the increasing need to comply with stringent regulations, the increasing burden of chronic & infectious diseases, the rise in geriatric population, and the increasing demand for flexible manufacturing.

The expansion of manufacturing capacities of domestic pharmaceutical companies in various countries such as China, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, and UAE and the increase in pharma R&D spending offer growth opportunities for the pharmaceutical processing and packaging market.

The report offers a competitive landscape based on an extensive assessment of the product portfolio offerings, geographic presences, and key strategic developments adopted by leading market players in the industry over four years. The key players operating in the global pharmaceutical processing and packaging equipment market are ACIC Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Canada), Bausch+Ströbel (Germany), IDEX Corporation (U.S.), JEKSON VISION (India), Kevin Process Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (India), KIKUSUI SEISAKUSHO LTD. (Japan), Korber AG (Germany), KORSCH AG (Germany), M.A.R. Macchine Automatiche Riempitrici S.p.A(Italy), MAQUINARIA INDUSTRIAL DARA, SL (Spain), Marchesini Group S.p.A. (Italy), OPTEL GROUP (Canada), OPTIMA packaging group GmbH (Germany), Syntegon Technology GmbH (Germany), Wenzhou Trustar Machinery Technology Co., Ltd (China), Sainty Co (China), ACG (India), ANTARES VISION S.p.A. (Italy), BREVETTI CEA S.P.A (Italy), Cadmach Machinery Co. Pvt. Ltd (India), CAM Packaging IT (Italy), Coesia S.p.A (Italy), Fette Compacting (Germany), Freund Corporation (Japan), GEA GROUP (Germany), Glatt GmbH (Germany), LINXIS GROUP (France), Harro Höfliger Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH (Germany), I.M.A INDUSTRIA MACCHINE AUTOMATICHE S.P.A (Italy), Uhlmann Pac-Systeme GmbH & Co. KG (Germany), Truking Technology Limited (China), and Tecnomaco Italia SRL (Italy).

Based on formulation, the pharmaceutical processing & primary packaging equipment market is segmented into oral formulations, parenteral formulations, topical formulations, and other formulations. In 2024, the oral formulations segment is expected to account for the largest share of 50.8% of the pharmaceutical processing & packaging equipment market. Oral formulations do not require skilled personnel for the administration of the drugs. The administration of oral formulations is relatively painless and is more convenient and cost-effective, leading to their high preference. Oral formulations include oral sold dosages and oral liquid dosages.

Based on product type, the pharmaceutical secondary packaging equipment market is segmented into cartoning equipment, wrapping equipment, carton labeling and serialization equipment, and other equipment, which includes checkweigher, pneumatic robotic pick and place, packaging conveyor lines, and other equipment types. In 2024, the cartoning equipment segment is expected to account for the largest share of the pharmaceutical secondary packaging equipment market. Cartons are considered ideal secondary packaging in terms of product handling. Cartoning equipment is used to pack the primarily packaged pharmaceuticals to provide an extra level of protection. It helps protect the products during shipment in a cost-effective & efficient way, thus increasing their adoption.

Among all the product types for end-of-line packaging studied in this report, the case packaging equipment segment is expected to hold the largest share in 2024. Integrated case packaging systems have a high preference as they offer greater compliance with serialization regulations. This demand is a key factor for the segment’s large market share.

An in-depth analysis of the geographical scenario of the global pharmaceutical processing and packaging equipment market provides detailed qualitative and quantitative insights into the five major geographies (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa) along with the coverage of major countries in each region. In 2024, North America is expected to account for the largest share of 35.9% of the pharmaceutical processing & packaging equipment market. The large share of this regional market is attributed to increased healthcare spending on drugs and initiatives by public organizations to increase domestic manufacturing and R&D on drugs. Additionally, the increasing demand for generic drugs across the region is increasing the demand for processing and packaging equipment. According to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, prescription drug spending in the U.S. amounted to $633.5 billion in 2023, compared to $535.3 billion in 2020.

Scope of the Report:

Pharmaceutical Processing and Primary Packaging Equipment Market—by Formulation

Oral Formulations
Oral Solid Dosages
Processing Equipment
Blending Equipment
Fluidized Bed Machines
Milling Equipment
Compression/Press Equipment
Capsule Making Equipment
Capsule Filling Equipment
Other Oral Solid Dosages Processing Equipment

Note: Other Oral Solid Dosages Processing Equipment includes inspection machines, dust extractors, and polishing machines.

Primary Packaging Equipment
Tablet Counting Equipment
Blister Packaging Equipment
Strip Packaging Equipment
Powder Sachet Filling & Packaging Equipment
Bottle Filling & Capping Equipment
Bottle Labelling Equipment
Oral Liquid Dosages
Processing Equipment
Sugar Charging/Transfer Systems
Preparation Vessels, Melting Vessels, and Storage Tanks
Stirrers and Homogenizers
Filtration Units
Other Oral Liquid Dosages Processing Equipment

Note: Other Oral Liquid Dosages Processing Equipment includes transfer pumps and interconnecting pipelines.

Primary Packaging Equipment
Bottle Filling & Capping Equipment
Bottle Labelling Equipment
Parenteral Formulations
Processing Equipment
Mixing Equipment, Preparation Tanks, and Other Containers
Process Systems (SVP, LVP)
Filtration Units
Sterilization Tunnels
Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Steam-in-Place (SIP) System
Aseptic Inspection Systems
Other Parenteral Formulations Equipment

Note: Other Parenteral Formulations Equipment for parenteral formulations majorly includes debagging machines, nest unpackers, tray unpackers, tray-loading systems, buffering systems, and barrier systems.

Primary Packaging Equipment
Aseptic Filling Equipment
Washing & Drying Equipment
Nested Filling Systems
Blow-Fill-Seal (BFS) Equipment
Parenteral Labeling Equipment
Topical Formulation
Processing Equipment
Planetary and Homogenizer Mixers
Preparation Vessels, Reactors, and Storage Tanks
Colloid Mills
Agitator–Stirrer
Other Topical Formulation Processing Equipment

Note: Other Topical Formulation Processing Equipment for topical formulations majorly include milling equipment and sifters

Primary Packaging Equipment
Tube Filling Equipment
Cream Filling Equipment
Sachet Packaging Equipment
Other Formulations
Processing Equipment
Primary Packaging Equipment
Blow-Fill-Seal (BFS) Equipment
Pharmaceutical Spray Filling Equipment
Other Primary Packaging Equipment

Note: Other Primary Packaging Equipment for other formulations majorly include bottle filling and sealing equipment, blister packaging equipment, and support packaging equipment.

Note: Other Formulations majorly include trans-mucosal and inhalation drugs.

Pharmaceutical Secondary Packaging Equipment Market—by Product Type

Cartoning Equipment
Wrapping Equipment
Carton Labeling & Serialization Equipment
Other Equipment

Note: Other Pharmaceutical Secondary Packaging Equipment includes checkweigher, pneumatic robotic pick and place, packaging conveyor lines, and other equipment.

Pharmaceutical End-of-Line Packaging Equipment Market, by Product Type

Case Packaging Equipment
Palletizing and De-Palletizing Equipment
Other Equipment

Note: Other pharmaceutical end-of-line packaging equipment majorly includes stretch wrappers and stretch-banding.

Pharmaceutical Processing and Packaging Equipment Market, by Geography

North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Switzerland
Italy
Germany
U.K.
France
Ireland
Spain
Denmark
Belgium
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific (APAC)
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Rest of APAC (RoAPAC)
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Rest of Latin America (RoLATAM)
Middle East & Africa