Blister Packaging Market

Blister Packaging Market Size By Technology (Thermoforming, Cold-forming), By Type (Carded, Clamshell), By Material (Aluminum Foil, Paper & Paperboard, Plastic Substrate), By Application (Pharmaceutical, Food, Consumer Goods, Industrial Goods), Industry Analysis Report, Regional Outlook, Growth Potential, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast, 2021 - 2027

Published Date: June - 2025 | Publisher: MIR | No of Pages: 240 | Industry: Packaging | Format: Report available in PDF / Excel Format

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Blister Packaging Market Size

The global blister packaging market was worth $24.4 billion in 2020 and is expected to increase at a rate of about 6.2% per year from 2021 to 2027. The blister packaging sector will rise because more people want medical tablets and new packaging options are being made. The industry is predicted to rise because of the fast industrialization in developing countries and the rising demand for packaged meat and fruit products.

Blister packaging solutions are molded pieces of plastic that are mostly sealed to a sheet of paper or aluminum. They are used to package things like tablets or a lot of cheap consumer electronics. This kind of packaging mostly uses three kinds of materialsplastic substrates as a forming film and paper and paperboard or aluminum as lidding materials. This kind of packaging has many benefits over other types of packing, such as being cost-effective, easy to handle, and protecting each small item inside.

In the healthcare business, blister packs are used to package pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Also, blister solutions are commonly used to package food and other consumer goods. Also, making blisters doesn't take a lot of resources, and the solutions take up less shelf space, are easy to handle, protect against environmental factors well, and have a fantastic hang hook display feature. The blister packaging market share grew because packaging makers could offer low-cost solutions to a wide range of consumers. This was possible since they needed few resources, could easily get raw materials, and could produce a lot of packaging quickly.

Hey! People in the U.S. and Europe are getting older and older, and they will need more healthcare. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which is in charge of keeping track of this kind of thing, says that by 2027, we'll be spending about 20% of our money on healthcare. That's a lot more than the 15% we spent in 2016. This means that a lot of older individuals will need medical care and a lot of medicines. Blister packs are one way to package these medications. They are plastic sheets with the pills pushed through them. A lot of people like them because they're simple to use and keep track of. We're going to need more and more blister packs as more and more people get older and need medicine. This is why there will be more and more need for blister packing in the years to come.

Blister Packaging Market Report Attributes
Report Attribute Details
Base Year 2020
Blister Packaging Market Size in 2020 24.45 Billion (USD)
Forecast Period 2021 to 2027
Forecast Period 2021 to 2027 CAGR 6.2%
2027 Value Projection 36.73 Billion (USD)
Historical Data for 2017 to 2020
No. of Pages 195
Tables, Charts & Figures 299
Segments covered Technology, Type, Material, Application, Region
Growth Drivers
  • Increasing demand for blister packs from pharmaceutical sector
  • Proliferating consumer goods & food industry
Pitfalls & Challenges
  • Price fluctuation and waste generation

A lot of pharmaceutical items need to be very well protected from moisture because they are very sensitive to it and the intense tropical temperatures in Asia Pacific economies need improved blister packs. The industry is improving its packaging and making high-protection packaging solutions thanks to ongoing research and development and working with pharmaceutical companies. For example, in June 2019, Amcor plc made new Formpack Dessiflex Ultra blister packs to package antibiotics made by GSK. GSK was able to offer easy-to-carry packaging that protected against moisture in tropical weather in the Asia Pacific region thanks to new packaging.

The blister packaging industry is predicted to develop a lot during the recent COVID-19 epidemic because there is a lot of need for packaging for pharmaceutical items. The increased demand for additional medical products, like syringes and medical blisters trays, together with the skyrocketing demand for multivitamin tablets, will fuel the need for blister packaging. Also, new COVID-19 hospitals are being built all over the world, and the number of new COVID-19 patients is rising quite quickly in various European and Asian economies.

Blister Packaging Market Analysis

Thermoforming is the most important thing in the world of packaging! It took up an astonishing 85% of the blister packaging industry in 2020, leaving its competitors far behind. Businesses love thermoforming, and it's easy to see why. It makes things like a pro, is easy to use, and doesn't cost a lot. In reality, almost all polymers used for packaging are treated using thermoforming. You may find thermoformed items all over the place! They're everywhere, from the things you use every day to heavy-duty industrial goods and even the food you eat. And you know what? Businesses are always coming up with new ideas in this area. For example, Aptar came out with the Activ-Blister Packaging. This neat idea helps drug companies maintain their drugs safe and sound for longer periods of time. Because of this, thermoforming products like these are likely to stay popular, whereas cold-forming products will fall behind.

Sales of clamshell packaging, the clear plastic cases that keep your favorite things safe, are predicted to reach a huge $7.40 billion by 2027. Usually composed of thermoformed plastic, these packaging keep everything from toys to food safe and sound. Not only do they preserve your items, but they also look attractive, which makes them stick out on store shelves. Also, they can be made to fit the shape of any item. Clamshell packaging also includes smart ways to fit things together, such friction fitting and self-locking, to make sure your items stay in place. But there are some problems. It may cost more to make clamshells than other kinds of packaging. And if you're not careful, you could get a paper cut while trying to open them!

North America region

Here's the deal with aluminum foilIt's a huge deal in medicine since it keeps all kinds of medicines safe. That's because it keeps moisture out and can be used again and again. And get thisthey are always coming up with new and better methods to use aluminum foil. For example, in 2020, Uflex received a patent for their really cool Alu-Alu blister packs. They're popular because they're easy to open, keep kids out of trouble, and have a lot of other good things about them. So, the need for aluminum foil is likely to keep going up over the next few years. It's a flexible, eco-friendly material that is having a huge impact on the pharmaceutical business.

Consumer goods applications are predicted to develop at a pace of about 7% per year from 2021 to 2027 because more and more electronics, toys, and other sectors need blister packaging. The consumer products sector uses blister packaging because it is cheap to make in large quantities and looks better than other types of packaging. The electronics industries in South Korea, Japan, and China are growing quickly, and there is a growing need for thermoformed clamshell products to package electronic parts. This will help the segment grow over the next few years.

It's not surprising that Asia Pacific is the leader in the blister packaging business, with a huge 45% of the world's market share in 2020. And do you know what's behind this power? The region's amazing economic growth, as well as the expanding pharmaceutical business, are what it all comes down to. Asia Pacific is a hotbed for blister packaging because it has a huge population and a lot of drug companies. That's not all, though. About 60% of the world's people live in this area, which is also a center for electronics and other consumer items. A lot of people could buy blister packaging! Disposable incomes are going through the roof in nations like India, South Korea, and China, which means people are spending more on health care. And let's be honestblister packaging is really important for keeping medicines safe.

Asia Pacific Region

Blister Packaging Market Share

Key participants in the blister packaging industry include

  • Amcor plc
  • Uhlmann
  • Sonoco Products Company
  • Constantia Flexibles
  • WestRock Company
  • Klöckner Pentaplast
  • Honeywell International Inc

Industry payers are engaged in mergers & acquisitions, facility expansion, product launches, and R&D investments to enhance their market shares. For instance, in February 2020, Sonoco Products Company launched a new all-paper retail blister package, which is a good ecofriendly alternative to thermoformed plastic blister packaging. Further, in January 2019, Constantia Flexibles flexible launched blister packaging solution for dietary supplements, personal care, and oral dosage pharmaceutical pills application.

Global blister packaging market report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of volume in Kilo Tons & revenue in USD million from 2017 to 2027 for the following segments

By Technology

  • Thermoforming
  • Cold forming

By Type

  • Carded
  • Clamshell

By Material

  • Aluminum Foil
  • Paper & Paperboard
  • Plastic substrate

By Application

  • Pharmaceutical
  • Food
  • Consumer Goods
  • Industrial Goods

By Region

  • North America

    • U.S.
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • France
    • Spain
    • Italy
    • Russia
  • Asia pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • Australia
    • Indonesia
    • Malaysia
    • South Korea
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Mexico
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • South Africa
       

Table of Content

  1. Executive Summary

  2. Market Overview

    • Definition & Scope

    • Market Dynamics

      • Drivers

      • Restraints

      • Opportunities

      • Challenges

  3. Blister Packaging Market – By Type

    • Thermoformed Blister Packaging

    • Cold Form Blister Packaging

    • Carded Blister Packaging

    • Clamshell Packaging

    • Customized Blister Packaging

  4. Blister Packaging Market – By Application

    • Pharmaceuticals

    • Food & Confectionery

    • Consumer Goods

    • Electronics

    • Industrial Goods

    • Others

  5. Blister Packaging Market – By Material

    • PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)

    • PVDC (Polyvinylidene Chloride)

    • PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)

    • Aluminum

    • Others

  6. Blister Packaging Market – By Technology

    • Thermoforming

    • Cold Forming

  7. Regional Analysis

    • North America

    • Europe

    • Asia-Pacific

    • Latin America

    • Middle East & Africa

  8. Competitive Landscape

    • Market Share Analysis

    • Key Strategies Adopted

    • Recent Developments

  9. Key Players

    • Amcor plc

    • Sonoco Products Company

    • Constantia Flexibles

    • Rohrer Corporation

    • WestRock Company

    • Honeywell International Inc.

    • Klöckner Pentaplast Group

    • Tekni-Plex Inc.

  10. Future Outlook & Market Forecast (2025–2032)

  11. Appendix

  • Research Methodology

  • Acronyms & Abbreviations

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