Blister Packaging Market is anticipated to rise at a value CAGR of 6.7% over 2019-2028. According to a study published by Insure Insights on the Blister Packaging Market, Blister Pack are mostly used in pharmaceutical in the packaging process. It consists of a backing of paperboard or a lidding seal of aluminum foil or plastic tat folds itself into a clamshell. The growing popularity of attractive and convenient packaging for consumer goods is driving the market.

Top Driver: Rise in the demand of blister pack in pharmaceutical is driving the market

Healthcare and Pharmaceutical industries require blister packaging to protect dosage forms like tablets and capsules. For instance, Jones Healthcare Group in June 2020 had invested in new packaging services offering, including a new, fully integrated two-lane Uhlmann blister packaging line. This automated equipment will enhance the firm’s capacity to manage surging demand for complex pharmaceutical dosage forms and unique blister combinations, as more complex pharmaceutical dosage forms and regimes evolve clinically and commercially.

The increased awareness for packaged products and goods, technological advancements especially in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, and an intention to a reduce package wastage, are the other factors boosting the market growth

Clamshell type of blisters to Make Crucial Contribution to Growth of Global Blister Packaging Market

Clamshell blisters are widely used mainly in the pharmaceutical industry, especially for dosage forms like tablets and Capsules. Tablets and Capsules are the most preferred dosage forms used primarily by the pharmaceutical companies and thus have improved the demand for blister packages.

Based on the technology segment, thermoforming is widely used technology for blister packaging, as it provides cleanliness and also provides compartmentalization that is necessary for the medical products. It is designed to hold parts in place and provide external protection and safety. In terms of material, aluminum foils are used for blister packaging to seal the dosage form as it acts as a complete barrier to the water and oxygen, and therefore extends the product expiry date. In terms of End, User Blister packaging is widely used in the healthcare industry, especially in the pharmaceutical industry for the manufacturing of tablets and capsule dosage form.

 Europe will continue to Rule the global blister packaging market

The food and pharmaceutical industries in the region are the boon for the regional growth of the market growth. The surge in demand for packed products, package wastage reduction, healthcare awareness, and innovation and technological developments in the medical and pharmaceutical industries is further driving the market growth. Asia Pacific is anticipated to have high potential growth. Countries like India and China are at the forefront, as they have shown as incredible growth global pharmaceuticals market. India is regarded as the third-largest in terms of volume. These factors are likely to boost the market in the APAC region.

Strategic  collaboration and acquisition are the major strategies of the competitors

The key competitors of the global Blister Packaging are The Dow chemical company Bemis, Amcor, Owens-Illinois, Sonoco, West rock, Klockner Pentaplast Group, Tekni Plex, Honeywell International, and Constantia

Amcor: Amcor is a giant competitor of the packaging industry; for instance, in the year 2019, Amcor had announced the complete acquisition of Bemis Company Inc., this acquisition Bemis as it would provide additional scale, capabilities, and footprint to strengthen Amcor.

Owens-Illinois:  Owens-Illinois are popular in the global blister packaging market. In June 2019 Owens-Illinois, Inc had announced that it had completed the acquisition of Nueva Fanal. For USD 188 million, the acquisition was made by Owens-Illinois to expand its product portfolio.

Tekni Plex: Tekni-Plex, in June 2019 had announced the acquisition of Amcor Flexible Packaging, which is involved in the packaging of medical devices. The acquisition was made to provide a broad portfolio of sterilizable medical device packaging substrates that include coated and uncoated Tyvek, heat-seal and cold-seal coated paper and films, medical-grade laminates, and die-cut lids and labels. 

Scope of the Report

By Type

• Carded
• Clamshell

By Technology

• Thermoforming
• Cold forming

By Material

• Plastic films
• Paper & paperboard
• Aluminum

By End-User

• Healthcare
• Consumer goods
• Industrial goods
• Food

By Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• LAMEA