Blister Packaging Market (2025-2032)
The Blister Packaging Market was valued at $17.55 billion in 2024. This market is expected to reach $34.11 billion by 2032, from an estimated $19.15 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 8.6% during the forecast period 2025-2032. Blister Packaging Market Size & Forecast The growth of this market is attributed
- Published
- May 2024
- Pages
- 300
- Format
- PDF + Excel
- Report ID
- MRHC - 1041151
- Base year
- 2024
- 2024 · BASELINE
- $17.55B
- 2032
- $34.11B
- CAGR 2025–2032
- 8.6%
2024 baseline · 2025–2032 forecast at 8.6% CAGR · hover a bar for the value
Key highlights
By Product: In 2025, the Clamshell Blisters Segment to Dominate the Blister Packaging Market
By Material: In 2025, the Polymer Segment to Dominate the Blister Packaging Market
By Technology: In 2025, the Thermoforming Blister Packaging Segment to Dominate the Blister Packaging Market
By Application: In 2025, the Pharmaceutical Industry Segment to Dominate the Blister Packaging Market
Report summary
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of Pages | 300 |
| Format | |
| Forecast Period | 2025-2032 |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| CAGR | 8.6% |
| Estimated Market Size (Value) | $34.11 billion by 2032 |
| Segments Covered | By Product · Clamshell Blisters · Trapped Blisters · Face Seal Blisters · Blister Cards · By Material · Polymer · Polypropylene · Polyvinyl Chloride · Polyethylene Terephthalate · Polyethylene · Other Polymers · Aluminum · Paper & Paperboard · Clay-coated board (C1S/C2S) · Solid bleached sulfate (SBS) · Other Paper & Paperboards · (Note 1: Other polymers include COP, PVDC, and PCTFE. · Note 2: Other paper & paperboard include recycled paperboard, tear-resistant board, laminated board, and chipboard.) · By Technology · Thermoforming Blister Packaging · Cold Forming Blister Packaging · By Application · Pharmaceutical · Tablets · Capsules · Powders · Medical Devices · Food · Electronics · Consumer Goods · Other Applications |
| Countries Covered | North America (U.S. and Canada), Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Denmark, Ireland, Belgium, Switzerland, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Rest of Latin America), and Middle East & Africa |
| Key Companies | The key players operating in the global blister packaging market are Amcor plc (Switzerland), AptarGroup, Inc. (U.S.), Constantia Flexibles (Austria), UFLEX LIMITED (India), Honeywell International Inc. (U.S.), Sonoco Products Company (U.S.), Tekni-Plex, Inc. (U.S.), Ecobliss Pharmaceutical Packaging (Netherlands), Rohrer Corporation (U.S.), Schreiner MediPharm L.P. (Germany), Perlen Packaging (Switzerland), and Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Germany) |
Report overview
Segments covered: product. Regions: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America.
The growth of this market is attributed to the growth in the pharmaceutical industry, environmental policies to limit packaging waste, rising demand for OTC drugs, and rising adoption of blister packaging in food, electronics, and consumer goods. Furthermore, the shift from bottles to blister packaging, the rising number of clinical trials, and advancements in blister packaging are expected to offer growth opportunities.
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Market dynamics
5 factors across 3 forcesGrowth in the Pharmaceutical Industry
The pharmaceutical industry has witnessed rapid growth over the years. According to the India Brand Equity Foundation (India), the pharmaceutical industry in India is expected to reach USD 130 billion by 2032 from USD 42 billion in 2021. The rising need for novel therapies, increasing pharmaceutical R&D expenditures, the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, and increasing funding for drug discovery are some of the factors driving the growth of the pharmaceutical industry.
In June 2024, the Commonwealth Government’s Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) (Australia) invested USD 9.75 million in establishing MedChem Australia, a new national medicinal chemistry initiative, to accelerate the identification of early-stage drug candidates. Similarly, in July 2022, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) (India) invested USD 6.73 million in R&D activities for drug discovery and development. Increasing funding for drug discovery & development is expected to accelerate the manufacturing of newer medicines, boosting the demand for pharmaceutical blister packaging.
Growing Demand for Blister Packaging in the Food Industry
The food & beverage industry plays a crucial role in the distribution, production, retailing, and marketing of foods consumed by millions globally. This industry has experienced exponential growth. For instance, the European food & beverage sector generated an annual turnover of USD 1.15 trillion (EUR 1.1 trillion) and USD 242 billion (EUR 230 billion) value added in 2022, making it one of the largest manufacturing industries in Europe (Source: Eurostat).
Food Blister Packaging is an excellent and efficient solution for protecting food products such as cakes, fruits, sushi, vegetables, chocolates, salads, meat, fish, and meals. Blister packs are economical and adhere to required regulatory compliance. Additionally, blister packaging protects food from airborne contaminants and keeps the food fresh and visually appealing. According to Ecobliss Retail Packaging (Netherlands), the most common type of food packaging is a blister pack.
Table of contents
12 chapters · 115 sections · 300 pages · click to expandSegmental analysis
| Segment | Largest share (2025) | Fastest growth (2025–2032) |
|---|---|---|
| By Product | Clamshell Blisters | — |
| By Material | Polymer | Paper & paperboard |
| By Technology | Thermoforming Blister Packaging | — |
| By Application | Pharmaceutical Industry | Medical devices industry |
By Product
- The clamshell blisters segment is expected to account for the largest share of 46% of the blister packaging market.
- The high adoption of clamshell containers in the food industry for packaging food products and the shifting trend from trapped to clamshell in pharmaceuticals supports the large market share.
- Clamshell packaging is durable and resistant to damage.
- The clamshell can extend the shelf life and improve the quality of products.
- Furthermore, to improve the supply chain integrity in the pharmaceutical industry, manufacturers are shifting to clamshells, as the signs of tampering are easily noticeable.
By Material
- The Polymer Segment to Dominate the Blister Packaging Market
- The polymer segment is expected to account for the largest share of 43% of the blister packaging market.
- Polymers play an important role in the packaging of products.
- The properties of plastic packaging materials, such as controllability, permeability, flexibility, and transparency, make the material an ideal choice for packaging.
- Additionally, polymers are lightweight in nature which makes the material ideal for transportation by decreasing the shipping cost.
- Polymers such as PET, PE, and PP are recyclable; hence, key market players are increasingly using polymers for the manufacturing of blister packaging to maintain compliance with regulatory policy, contributing to the large market share of the segment.
- For instance, in April 2024, SÜDPACK (Germany) launched a recyclable, mono-polypropylene blister packaging solution for the pharmaceutical, medical goods, and life science industries.
- However, the paper & paperboard segment is projected to witness the highest growth rate of 8.6% during the forecast period of 2025–2032.
- The consumption and production of paper are increasing for packaging applications owing to its properties, such as flexibility in design, sustainability, and barrier properties.
- Paper packaging is relatively cheaper than other types of packaging materials, making it a cost-effective option.
- Paper-based laminate composites enhance the storage time of packaged products, making them suitable for packaging that requires a modified atmosphere.
By Technology
- The thermoforming blister packaging segment is expected to account for the largest share of 65% of the blister packaging market.
- The thermoforming technology majorly uses PVC material to create the blister packs.
- According to Ascend Packaging Systems LLC (U.S.), the cost of thermoform blister packs is less than the cold form.
- Thus, the cost-effectiveness of the thermoform technology is contributing to the largest share of the segment.
- Additionally, thermoform blister packaging is strong, resilient, and resistant to tampering.
- It protects the product during transportation and provides a variety of sealing choices, depending on the packaging requirements, thus increasing the product's shelf life.
By Application
- The pharmaceutical industry segment is expected to account for the largest share of 54% of the blister packaging market.
- The pharmaceutical segment is further segmented into tablets, capsules, and powders.
- The tablet segment is expected to account for the largest share of the pharmaceutical application.
- The largest share of the segment is attributed to the higher preference for oral solid drugs.
- Oral drugs are commonly packaged in blister packaging, which protects the drug from external environmental conditions, prevents contamination, and maintains drug stability.
- The packaging also provides precise dosing, subsequently increasing overall treatment efficiency.
- The rising approval for oral drugs is further contributing to the largest share of the segment.
- The U.S. FDA approved 23 oral drugs, an increase from 14 oral drugs in 2022.
- Additionally, the advancements in blister packaging, rising R&D expenditure by pharmaceutical companies, and facility expansions for tablets are further supporting the largest share of the segment.
- However, the medical devices industry segment is projected to witness the highest growth rate of 9% during the forecast period of 2025–2032.
- In medical devices blister packaging is majorly used for the packaging of syringes, stents, suture kits, surgical devices, insulin pumps, and others.
- Blister packs maintain the sterility of devices and reduce the chances of infection to the end user.
- Additionally, the blister packs protect the medical devices during transportation.
- The rising prevalence of chronic diseases coupled with growing hospital admissions are driving the growth of blister packaging for medical and surgical devices.
Geographic analysis
Europe
Largest shareIn 2025, Europe is expected to account for the largest share of 37.2% of the blister packaging market. Europe’s significant market share is attributed the supportive initiatives from governments, food industry expansion, the rising market for cosmetics & personal care, companies expanding their manufacturing capacities and operations, and advancements in blister packaging capabilities. According to Amcor plc (Switzerland), in Europe, 85% of solid dosage drugs are packaged in blister packaging and 15% in packaging bottles. Additionally, pharmaceutical production in European countries is increasing, thereby driving the demand for pharmaceutical blister packaging. According to the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations, pharmaceutical production in Belgium increased to USD 51,231.7 million in 2021 from USD 23,123.9 million in 2020. Similarly, in Switzerland, pharmaceutical production increased to USD 70,781.4 million in 2021 from USD 60,759.5 million in 2020.
Asia-Pacific
Fastest growthMoreover, the market in Asia-Pacific is slated to register the highest growth rate of 9.2% during the forecast period. The countries in Asia-Pacific, including China, India, and South Korea, are projected to offer significant growth opportunities for the vendors in this market. The expansion in the end-use industries such as pharmaceutical, food, consumer goods, and veterinary is driving the demand for blister packaging. For instance, in South Korea, the food market is expected to increase by 9.9% from 2022 to 2026. Similarly, the food processing sector in India is expected to reach USD 470 billion in 2025 from USD 263 BILLION IN 2021. Additionally, the countries in Asia-Pacific have long been recognized as low-cost hubs for pharmaceutical manufacturing, further bolstering market expansion.
Competitive landscape
- February 2025
Catalent, Inc. (U.S.) upgraded a capsule filling of Dry Powders facility for Inhalation and capsule blistering suites in Massachusetts, U.S. The upgrade includes the addition of capacity for both development and commercial spray drying.
- January 2025
Tekni-Plex, Inc. (U.S.), in partnership with Alpek Polyester USA, LLC (U.S.), launched a pharmaceutical-grade PET blister film manufactured using post-consumer recycled (PCR) monomers.
- November 2024
Schreiner MediPharm L.P. (Germany), in partnership with Keystone Folding Box Co (U.S.), introduced a smart blister pack with child-resistant, senior-friendly features. The blister packaging is manufactured using integrated electronics to convert it into a real-time e-diary for capturing dosing history data.
- May 2022
AptarGroup, Inc. (U.S.) opened a new manufacturing facility in EMEA. The new facility produces Active Blister for oral slide-dose drugs.
- Amcor plc · Switzerland
- AptarGroup, Inc. (U.S.)
- Constantia Flexibles · Austria
- UFLEX LIMITED · India
- Honeywell International Inc. (U.S.)
- Sonoco Products Company (U.S.)
- Tekni-Plex, Inc. (U.S.)
- Ecobliss Pharmaceutical Packaging · Netherlands
- Rohrer Corporation (U.S.)
- Schreiner MediPharm L.P. · Germany
- Perlen Packaging · Switzerland
- Henkel AG & Co. KGaA · Germany
Frequently asked questions
The global blister packaging market report covers the qualitative analysis and market sizing of the blister packaging market for various applications across end-use industries. This report involves the analysis of various segments of blister packaging, such as product, technology, material, and application, at the regional and country levels. The report also provides insights on factors impacting market growth, regulatory analysis, pricing analysis of raw materials, value chain analysis, and Porter’s five forces analysis.
Cite this report
Meticulous Research. (2024). Blister Packaging Market - Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast (2025-2032) (Report No. MRHC - 1041151). Meticulous Market Research Pvt. Ltd. https://www.meticulousresearch.com/product/blister-packaging-market-5834