Global Blister Packaging Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Growing Geriatric Population Driving the Market for Blister Packaging

Europe and the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) is one of the leading blister packaging markets, accounting for about 44% of its global demand in 2017. North America, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America follow Europe and the Middle East and Africa as the other major regional markets for blister packaging. Western Europe is the largest consumer market for blister packaging, owing to an increase in the ageing population in the region. The United States accounts for the majority of the market within North America due to the rapid adoption of blister packaging by the pharmaceutical industry. In emerging regions such as Latin America, the Asia Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa, the market is strengthening due to the developments in the healthcare system. The market in the Middle East and Africa is exhibiting a significant growth due to rising sales of OTC drugs and developments in the healthcare sector in the region.

Rising Use of Blister Packaging in Various Applications to Aid the Market

The blister packaging market is being aided by the rising demand for pharmaceutical packaging. Rising trends associated with blister packaging like senior-friendly features, RFID chip-enabled medication compliance, pressure-sensitive push-through blisters (AOF), and CR packaging with the anti-lock mechanism are enhancing the market growth of blister packaging. Based on components, films account for a significant market share owing to the growing preference for high-barrier materials. Meanwhile, compartment packs account for a considerable market share on the basis of types, which can be attributed to their surging demand for packaging of pharmaceuticals and small consumer goods.

Increasing Focus on Sustainability Augmenting the Market for Blister Packaging

With the growing focus on sustainability, the demand for paper blisters as an alternative to conventional thermoformed blister packaging is rising. Several advantages such as cost-effectiveness, recyclability, and shelf stability of paper blisters are bolstering their demand. As such blisters can be customised in accordance with one’s requirements and provide product visibility, their demand in packaging applications in various industries ranging from personal care to battery is expected to rise. The surging launches of innovative paper-based blisters are also likely to invigorate the market’s expansion. Furthermore, the enhanced convenience and safety associated with blister packaging are surging its demand in the pharmaceutical industry, which is anticipated to drive the blister packaging market in the forecast period.

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