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 global pharmaceutical processing and packaging equipment market is projected to reach $30.8 billion by 2031 at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2024 to 2031.

Succeeding extensive secondary and primary research and in-depth analysis of the market scenario, the report comprises the analysis of key industry drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.

The pharmaceutical processing and packaging equipment market is anticipated to grow due to several factors: the escalating prevalence of chronic and infectious diseases, the rising demand for generic and biopharmaceutical products, and an increasing geriatric population. Pharmaceutical companies are also facing more stringent regulations and a need for more adaptable manufacturing solutions, coupled with a trend toward outsourcing manufacturing operations. However, the market's expansion may be constrained by the increasing adoption of refurbished equipment.

Additionally, the expansion of domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing capacities, growing pharmaceutical R&D expenditures, and the rising adoption of personalized medicines & self-medication are expected to create market growth opportunities. However, the changing industry needs due to the constantly evolving pharmaceutical space challenge impeding the market’s growth.

This 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 (2021–2024). 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.), JECKSON VISION (India), Kevin Process Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (India), KIKUSUI SEISAKUSHO LTD. (Japan), Körber AG (Germany), KORSCH AG (Germany), Mettler-Toldeo International, Inc. (U.S.), 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), SaintyCo (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 Group Holding Gmbh & Co. KG (Germany), Truking Technology Limited (China), and Tecnomaco Italia SRL (Italy).

Among the types studied in this report, the packaging equipment segment is expected to register the highest CAGR of over 5.6% during the forecast period. This segment's growth is driven by the increasing demand for advanced primary packaging solutions that preserve the efficacy and stability of formulations. Additionally, there is a rising preference for packaging topical pharmaceutical products in stick packs and flat sachets for ease of transport. Ensuring dosing accuracy and enhancing consumer compliance are also contributing factors to this growth.

An in-depth analysis of the pharmaceutical processing and packaging equipment market's geographical scenario provides detailed qualitative and quantitative insights into the five major geographies (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa). It covers the major countries in each region.

In 2024, North America is expected to account for the largest share of over 35.9% of the pharmaceutical processing and packaging equipment market. Furthermore, the U.S. is projected to hold the largest share of the North American pharmaceutical processing and packaging equipment market. Increased healthcare spending on drugs and investment initiatives by various public organizations to propel domestic manufacturing R&D on drugs in the country drive the growth of this market in the U.S.

Scope of the Report:

Pharmaceutical Processing and Packaging Equipment Market Assessment—by Type

Pharmaceutical Processing and Primary Packaging Equipment
Oral Formulations
Oral Solid Dosages
Processing Equipment
Capsule Making Equipment
Blending Equipment
Fluidized Bed Machines
Coating Equipment
Milling Equipment
Capsule Filling Equipment
Compression/Press Equipment
Other Processing Equipment
Primary Packaging Equipment
Blister Packaging Equipment
Bottle Filling & Capping Equipment
Bottle Labeling Equipment
Powder Sachet Filling & Packaging Equipment
Strip Packaging Equipment
Tablet Counting Equipment
Oral Liquid Dosages
Processing Equipment
Stirrers and Homogenizers
Preparation Vessels, Melting Vessels, and Storage Tanks
Filtration Units
Sugar Charging/Transfer Systems
Other Equipment
Primary Packaging Equipment
Bottle Filling & Capping Equipment
Bottle Labeling 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 Processing Equipment
Primary Packaging Equipment
Blow-Fill-Seal (BFS) Equipment
Aseptic Filling Equipment
Parenteral Labeling Equipment
Washing & Drying Equipment
Nested Filling Systems
Topical Formulations
Processing Equipment
Planetary and Homogenizer Mixers
Agitators-Stirrers
Preparation Vessels, Reactors, and Storage Tanks
Colloid Mills
Other Processing Equipment
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 Packaging Equipment
Pharmaceutical Secondary Packaging Equipment
Cartoning Equipment
Carton Labeling & Serialization Equipment
Wrapping Equipment
Other Secondary Packaging Equipment
Pharmaceutical End-Of-Line Packaging Equipment
Case Packaging Equipment
Palletizing And De-Palletizing Equipment
Other End-of-Line Packaging Equipment

Note: Other processing equipment includes inspection machines, dust extractors, and polishing machines.

Note: The other equipment used in the pharmaceutical processing of liquid oral dosages include transfer pumps and interconnect pipelines.

Note: Other processing equipment used in parenteral formulations include debagging machines, nest unpackers, tray unpackers, tray-loading systems, buffering systems, and barrier systems.

Note: Blenders, milling equipment, and sifters are other processing equipment used in the manufacturing of topical formulations.

Note: Other formulations include trans-mucosal and inhalation drugs. The trans-mucosal drug administration route includes nasal, vaginal, urethral, buccal, and others.

Note: Other packaging equipment for trans-mucosal and inhalation drugs includes bottle filling and sealing equipment, blister packaging equipment, and suppository packaging equipment.

Note: The other pharmaceutical secondary packaging equipment market segment includes checkweighers, pneumatic robotic pick-and-place systems, and packaging conveyor lines.

Note: The other end-of-line packaging equipment segment includes cleaning equipment, stretch wrappers, shrink wrappers, and stretch banding machines.

Pharmaceutical Processing and Packaging Equipment Market Assessment—by Geography

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

Pharmaceutical Processing and Packaging Equipment Market - Report Summary

Report Metrics	Details
Years Considered	2022 - 2031
Base Year	2023
Forecast Period	2024-2031
Page Count	629
Units Referenced	Value (USD Billion)
Segments/Key Topics	Market by Type and Geography
Regions Covered	North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa
Key Companies Mentioned	ACIC Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Canada), Bausch+Ströbel (Germany), IDEX Corporation (U.S.), JECKSON VISION (India), Kevin Process Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (India), KIKUSUI SEISAKUSHO LTD. (Japan), Körber AG (Germany), KORSCH AG (Germany), Mettler-Toldeo International, Inc. (U.S.), 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), SaintyCo (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 Group Holding Gmbh & Co. KG (Germany), Truking Technology Limited (China), and Tecnomaco Italia SRL (Italy).

FAQs About the Report

What is the focus of the pharmaceutical processing & packaging equipment market study?

This study offers a detailed assessment of the pharmaceutical processing & packaging equipment market sizes & forecasts based on type and geography. This report also involves the value and volume analysis of various segments and subsegments of the pharmaceutical processing & packaging equipment market at the regional and country levels.

What is the size of the pharmaceutical processing & packaging equipment market, and at what CAGR is this market projected to grow during 2024–2031?

The pharmaceutical processing & packaging equipment market is projected to reach $30.8 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period.

Which type segment is expected to hold the major share of the market in 2024?

Among the types covered in this report, in 2024, the devices segment is expected to account for the largest share of the market. This segment’s large market share can be attributed to the growing adoption of capsule formulations among geriatric & pediatric populations due to their ease of consumption, and technological advancements in the production of ultrafine drug particles, reaching micron and even sub-micron dimensions increase the demand for the processing equipment.

What are the key factors supporting the growth of this market? What are the major opportunities for existing market players and new entrants in the pharmaceutical processing & packaging equipment market?

The growth of this market is driven by the increasing burden of chronic & infectious diseases, the growing demand for generic medicines, the rising geriatric population, and the growing demand for biopharmaceuticals; pharmaceutical companies need to comply with increasingly stringent regulations, the rising demand for flexible manufacturing, and pharmaceutical companies’ increasing outsourcing of manufacturing operations.

Additionally, the expansion of domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing capacities, growing pharmaceutical R&D expenditures, and the rising adoption of personalized medicines & self-medication are expected to create market growth opportunities.

Who are the major players operating in the pharmaceutical processing & packaging equipment market?

The key players profiled in the pharmaceutical processing & packaging equipment market report are ACIC Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Canada), Bausch+Ströbel (Germany), IDEX Corporation (U.S.), JECKSON VISION (India), Kevin Process Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (India), KIKUSUI SEISAKUSHO LTD. (Japan), Körber AG (Germany), KORSCH AG (Germany), Mettler-Toldeo International, Inc. (U.S.), 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), SaintyCo (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 Group Holding Gmbh & Co. KG (Germany), Truking Technology Limited (China), and Tecnomaco Italia SRL (Italy).

Which regions/countries are likely to offer significant growth opportunities for the vendors in this market during the analysis period?

Emerging economies, such as China and India, are expected to provide significant growth opportunities for market players due to the healthcare needs of people in Japan, Australia, India, China, Indonesia, and the Philippines continuously increasing, also due to the burden of chronic diseases. A large population pool and government initiatives to improve the healthcare system in countries are also supporting the growth of the market in the region.