Pharmaceutical Glass Packaging Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

The global pharmaceutical glass packaging market reached a value of about USD 19.60 Billion in 2024. The market for pharmaceutical glass packaging is being driven by emerging economies and growing demand for glass bottles. The market is further expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.00% in the forecast period of 2025-2034 to reach a value of approximately USD 38.56 Billion by 2034.

Emerging Economies Driving the Pharmaceutical Glass Packaging Industry Growth

The demand is being driven by the growth of the pharmaceutical industry in emerging economies. As a result of the growing opportunities provided by the pharmaceutical industry in these countries, especially in the generics market, glass packaging manufacturers and suppliers are focusing on shifting their base to China, India, and Brazil. The demand is being driven by the increased commodity value of glass as a result of its recyclability. Owing to the bulk of pharmaceutical packaging being made of glass, it accounts for a very small percentage of waste. Glass packaging is also 100% recyclable, making it an environmentally friendly packaging choice and contributing to the market growth of pharmaceutical glass packaging.

Pharmaceutical Glass Packaging: Market Segmentation

Packaging refers to the process of providing security, appearance, identification, information convenience, and compliance for goods during storage, carriage, and display. Packaging also assists in the separation of a company's goods from that of its rivals. Pharmaceutical packaging is an integral component of the industry's distribution mechanism for pharmaceutical goods and medications. Solids, semi-solids, liquids, and other pharmaceuticals can all be packaged with pharmaceutical packaging equipment. It assists in the reduction of manufacturing time for pharmaceutical products, allowing for increased development and creativity in drug delivery systems and customised drugs.

Market Breakup by Product

• Ampoules
• Bottles
• Vials
• Syringes
• Cartridges
• Others

Market Breakup by Drug Type

• Generic
• Branded
• Biologic

Market Breakup by Application

• Oral
• Injectable
• Nasal
• Others

Market Breakup by Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

Growing Demand for Glass Bottles Boosting the Growth of Pharmaceutical Glass Packaging Industry

Glass bottles are commonly used in the pharmaceutical industry for the packaging of pharmaceuticals. Since pharmaceutical glass bottles are often filled in high-speed lines, they must follow strict tolerance limits. Glass is being seen as a viable option because, when opposed to polyethylene terephthalate (PET), it has far less harmful effects on humans and the environment, making glass the most environmentally friendly packaging medium. Dropper bottles are used in the pharmaceutical industry, as well as in ophthalmic settings and for essential oils and aromatherapy. Owing to the increasing popularity of vape liquids, demand for these bottles is expected to increase over the forecast period.

Key Industry Players in the Global Pharmaceutical Glass Packaging Market

The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global pharmaceutical glass packaging market, covering their competitive landscape, capacity, and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, and investments, expansions of capacity, and plant turnarounds:

• Ardagh Group S.A.
• Bormioli Pharma S.r.l.
• Piramal Glass Private Limited
• Schott AG
• Sisecam
• Others

The comprehensive report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis.