PUBLISHER: Allied Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1344568
PUBLISHER: Allied Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1344568
According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, "Plastic Healthcare Packaging Market," The plastic healthcare packaging market was valued at $28.6 billion in 2022, and is estimated to reach $48.0 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2023 to 2032. Healthcare packaging is a process of packaging medical devices and pharmaceutical products. It involves the use of plastic materials specifically designed for the packaging of healthcare products, such as pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Plastic healthcare packaging ensure the protection, preservation, and convenience of these products throughout their lifecycle, including storage, transportation, and usage. Plastic materials are commonly utilized in healthcare packaging due to their versatility, durability, and compatibility with various healthcare products. Some of the commonly used plastic materials in healthcare packaging include polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polycarbonate, and polyethylene terephthalate (PET). These materials have various properties such as chemical resistance, moisture barrier, and physical strength, which helps to maintain the quality and integrity of healthcare products. Plastic packaging is available in a wide range of forms, such as bags, pouches, tubes, containers, and bottles.
The plastic healthcare packaging market growth is driven by rise in demand for plastic packaging in healthcare industry, increase in demand for pharmaceuticals products, and advancement in plastic packaging technology. Plastic packaging is widely used in the healthcare industry due to its versatility, durability, ease of use, and cost-effectiveness. Furthermore, increase in demand for pharmaceuticals products during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to surge in demand for drugs and medical devices, vaccines, test kits, and personal protective equipment (PPE), which propelled the growth of plastic healthcare packaging market. For instance, Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is packaged in a specialized thermal shipper, which uses a combination of dry ice and gel packs to maintain the required temperature during transport and storage. The shipper is made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), which is a type of plastic that is commonly used in healthcare packaging due to its durability and resistance to temperature extremes.
Furthermore, development of environmentally friendly packaging products propels the market growth. For instance, in October 2021, Astellas Pharma Inc., one of the global leader in pharmaceutical industry, launched blister packs made from sugarcane-derived plastic for its pharmaceutical products in Japan. The blister pack is made with polyethylene derived from sugarcane, with 50% of its raw material. In addition, in September 2021, UFlex, an India's flexible packaging company, developed a new range of recyclable pouches in collaboration with Hoffer, a packaging company based in Israel, and Mespack. This new pouch is made from a blend of polyethylene and polypropylene, which is recyclable.
In addition, advancements in plastic packaging technology to improve product protection, shelf life, and convenience of products further boost the market growth. For instance, tamper-evident packaging, child-resistant packaging, barrier packaging, and unit-dose packaging provide high level protection to the product. Furthermore, development of new biodegradable and compostable plastics and surge in demand for specialty drugs and biologics, which are highly expensive and require specialized packaging to ensure their safety and efficacy contribute toward the market growth. Increase in demand for sustainable and eco-friendly packaging solutions in the healthcare industry provides a significant opportunity for the market growth during the forecast period. Plastic healthcare packaging manufacturers are investing in R&D to create innovative and eco-friendly packaging solutions. Furthermore, various companies are engaged in developing packaging materials that are easily recyclable within existing recycling systems. For instance, Amcor, a global packaging solutions company, introduced Eco-Tite R packaging, which is designed to be fully recyclable
However, high accumulation of plastic waste in landfills and oceans due to single-use non-biodegradable and recyclable plastic negatively impacts the market growth. In addition, implementation of stringent government regulations and standards for packaging hinders the growth of the market. On the contrary, increase in development of smart packaging for patient engagement and identification and rise in adoption of biologics, which require specialized packaging solutions to maintain their efficacy and ensure patient safety are expected to create immense opportunities for the growth of plastic healthcare packaging market during the forecast period.
The global plastic healthcare packaging market is segmented into product type, material, industry, and region. On the basis of product type, the market is classified into bottles packaging, vials, pouches, and others (container, jar, cap & closure, bristle packaging, and tubes). As per material, the market is segregated into polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, and others (polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyolefin, and polyester). Depending on industry, it is bifurcated into pharmaceutical packaging and medical device packing.
Region wise, the market is analyzed across North America (the U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, and rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Australia, India, South Korea, and rest of Asia-Pacific), and LAMEA (Brazil, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, and rest of LAMEA).
The key players that operate in the global plastic healthcare packaging market are Amcor Plc, Beacon Converters, Inc, Origin Pharma Packaging, Gerresheimer AG, Constantia Flexibles Group, Nipro Europe Group Companies, TekniPlex, Comar, LLC., Mondi, and Klockner Pentaplast.