Blister packaging is a form of plastic packages that is primarily used for food packaging & beverages, consumer goods, and pharmaceutical products. Durability, transparency, along with high temperature proofing are some of the prime features offered by the product. The product utilizes a lidding cover of plastic or aluminum foil or a back-up of paperboard. It further protects packed item from external environments such as contamination, humidity, and dirt. As a result, blister packaging is widely used to cover products including consumer goods, electronic items, and toys.
Blister packages are used to shield goods and products from external factors, including pollution and moistness, and further provides protection to light-sensitive materials from UV rays. It has long shelf life and is portable in nature.
The value of the Blister Packaging market is projected to grow to US$ 22.9 Bn with an estimated CAGR of 6.4% by 2031
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It is improved type of packaging in comparison to conventional packaging additives as it sustains production & tamper proofing, product integrity, compact resistance along with patient compliance.
Blister Packaging Market Scope
| Metrics | Details |
| Base Year | 2023 |
| Historic Data | 2018-2022 |
| Forecast Period | 2024-2031 |
| Study Period | 2018-2031 |
| Forecast Unit | Value (USD) |
| Revenue forecast in 2031 | US$ 22.9 Bn |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 6.4% during 2021-2031 |
| Segment Covered | by Product Type, By Technology, by Material Type, by End-Use, Regions |
| Regions Covered | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East and Africa |
| Key Players Profiled | Amcor, Dowdupont, Westrock, Sonoco Products, Constantia Flexibles, Klockner Pentaplast, Honeywell, Tekni-Plex, CPH GROUP, Pharma Packaging Solutions, Shanghai Haishun |
Key Segment Of The Blister Packaging Market
by Product Type (USD Billion)
• Clamshell
• Carded
by Technology Type, (USD Billion)
• Cold Forming Technology
• Thermoforming Technology
by Material Type, (USD Billion)
o Plastic
• PVC/Vinyl
• PET
• PE
• Others
o Aluminum
o Paper & Paperboard
o Others
by End-Use, (USD Billion)
• Food
• Pharmaceuticals
• Veterinary & Nutraceuticals
• Medical Devices
• Electronics & Electricals
• Industrial Goods
• Consumer Goods
Regional Overview, (USD Billion)
North America
• US
• Canada
Europe
• Germany
• France
• UK
• Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Rest of Asia Pacific
South America
• Mexico
• Brazil
• Rest of South America
Middle East and South Africa
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :
the blister packaging market is growing at a CAGR of 6.4% during the forecast period
North America dominated the market for blister packaging market and accounted for the largest revenue share.
The major contenders in the global blister packaging market Amcor, Dowdupont, Westrock, Sonoco Products, Constantia Flexibles, Klockner Pentaplast, Honeywell, Tekni-Plex, CPH GROUP, Pharma Packaging Solutions, Shanghai Haishun.
Blister packaging industry operates through backward integration and functions in tandem with raw material suppliers. The raw material is utilized to develop blister packages through cold forming and thermoforming processes, which is then molded in different shape and design according to the customization. End users of the product include pharmaceutical, toy manufacturer, consumer goods, electronic items, and cosmetic industry.
Increasing awareness for packaged products along with ongoing technological advancements across the packaging industry is escalating the product demand. The blister packaging has witnessed a large scale adoption owing to its capabilities to avoid contamination, protection from moisture, oxygen, temperature, light, and gas. The product offers wide a range of shape and design flexibility along with its appealing appearance features, which in turn has expanded its applications. The product has witnessed its applications across consumer good, electronic products, household application, and food & beverage industry that in turn is driving the industry size.
Material Segment
On the basis of the insulation type segment, the market is categorized paper & paperboard, plastic films, and aluminum segment. Plastic segment dominates the global Blister Packaging market in 2018 and is anticipated to dominate the industry for the forecast period 2019-2025.
Technology Segment
Blister Packaging market is segmented into thermoforming and cold forming. In this segment, thermoforming segment is anticipated to hold a substantial share in the coming years.
Application Segment
On the basis of application segment, the market is segmented into consumer goods, food & beverages, healthcare, industrial goods, and others. The healthcare segment is analyzed to hold a significant share across the regions.
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Propulsion Type Segment
The solution segment is bifurcated into clamshell and carded. The clamshell segment is poised to witness substantial growth over the forecast timeframe on account of the rising adoption of product across the healthcare sector.
Rising disposable income along with cost effectiveness has escalated the demand from developing countries. Although, environmental impact associated with disposal of the product is hampering the industry growth. However, growing demand from end-user industry along with ongoing technological development to improve its recyclable characteristics will drive the industry growth in the coming years.
In 2018, Asia Pacific is analyzed to hold a major share in terms of regional size, and is projected to witness the same pattern over the forecast timeframe. Positive government outlook toward establishment of product manufacturing facilities owing to a large consumer base. Abundant availability of raw material along with cheap labor cost and is further fueling the fund flow in the region. In addition, the presence of the multiple industries production center including electronic, consumer goods, in turn is positively impacting industry landscape.
The major players operating across the global Blister Packaging market include Dow Chemical Company, Bemis Company, Inc., WestRock Company, Sonoco Products Company, DuPont, Constantia Flexibles and Klockner Pentaplast Group, including others. The industry for Blister Packaging is integrated with the participation of established global players across the globe. In addition, these companies are focusing on expanding their footprint through implementation of inorganic as well as organic strategies which in turn is proliferating the business outlook.