Blister Packaging Market

Blister Packaging Market: By Materia, Type, Technology, End User, and Region

Market Synopsis:

The global Blister Packaging Market is valued at USD 28.07 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach a value of USD 42.7 Billion by 2035 at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 3.90% between 2025 and 2035. Blister packs are seeing increased use as the need arises to effectively package products that require protection from external factors. They can be used for injection vials, inhalers, capsules, tablets and other medical devices. Blister Packaging is also popular for storing consumables such as pills, tobacco, sweets, seeds and other foodstuffs.

Cost Effective Sterile Packaging Drive the Growth of Blister Packaging Market

In the medical field, Blister Packaging is used to create a sterile seal around items such as injections and capsules. This makes them ideal for storing pharmaceuticals, as they ensure that the contents are safe from any harmful environmental factors. The same benefits of a sterile environment can be seen in their application within foodstuffs, where they prevent contamination from external sources. The use of Blister Packaging for consumables is becoming more prevalent, as it enables the consumer to buy smaller amounts of goods at one time and also protects them from external factors. Blister packs are also popular for selling seeds, as they protect the contents from moisture, light and air. In addition to protecting products from these elements, Blister Packaging also provides consumers with a convenient and hygienic way to dispense their products.

The ability of Blister Packaging to create a sterile seal makes it an ideal choice in the medical field, where the contents must be protected from external factors such as contamination and moisture.

Market Segmentation:

Global Blister Packaging Market is segmented by material (paper & paperboard, plastic, aluminum), type (carded, clamshell), technology (thermoforming, cold forming), end-use sector (healthcare, consumer goods industrial goods, food), and region.

By Type, Carded segment to Dominate Blister Packaging Market

The key factors driving this market include increasing demand from healthcare industry and growing demand from the food & beverage industry. The increasing focus on hygiene has led to a rise in demand of carded Blister Packaging due to their antimicrobial properties. In addition, healthcare associated infections have been a cause behind growing demand for blister packing as it provides protection from external contaminations and enables medication safety. Growing consumer preference for convenient packaging that requires less handling is another factor driving the growth of the market.

One of the major restraints for this market can be attributed to concerns related to environmental friendliness and recyclability. Consumers are also concerned about allergens getting trapped in these products, which could potentially cause harm to them. Furthermore, their high cost can act as a restraint for this market.

By Technology, Thermoforming to Dominate Blister Packaging Market

Blister Packaging is a common type of thermoformed package, due to its special structure and convenience in use. Thermoforming blister pack is widely used as the main packaging of cosmetics, medicine and daily necessities such as toothpaste, shampoo, body lotion and household chemicals. Most of the end user prefer thermoforming Blister Packaging because it is easy to tear, packaging requirements are simple, concise and not wasteful. Also, it protects the product from environmental impact to a certain extent, necessary for the production of Blister Packaging itself is relatively simple process, can be used at high speeds, but also play a better security guarantee role.

Asia Pacific is the Largest Blister Packaging Market

Asia Pacific is projected to dominate Global Blister Packaging Market due to various factors such as growing consumer awareness about pharmaceutical products, rising pharmaceutical industry, growing aging population in the region, increasing focus on generating new drug delivery technology for various chronic conditions, and rising demand for innovative Blister Packaging systems across food and beverages and consumer goods. Apart from this, changing consumer lifestyles are also boosting the demand for Blister Packaging.

Key Players:

Some of the key players in Blister Packaging Market are DOW (US), Amcor Plc (Switzerland), Sonoco Products Company (US), WestRock Company (US), Klockner Pentaplast Group (Germany), Constantia Flexibles (Austrai), Honeywell International Inc. (US), E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (US), Display Pack (US), and Tekni-Plex (US).

Blister Packaging Market is segmented as follows:

Blister Packaging Market is tabulated as follows: