Europe Pharmaceutical Plastic Packaging Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2031
Europe Pharmaceutical Plastic Packaging Market Insights
- According to Packaging Market Insights analysis, the Europe Pharmaceutical Plastic Packaging Market size stood at USD 5.57 Billion in 2025 and is forecasted to reach USD 9.74 Billion by 2031.
- The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.73% between 2026 and 2031.
- By segment, Blister Packs was the leading By product type in terms of market size in 2025.
- Containers & Jars is expected to be the most lucrative By product type segment, exhibiting the fastest growth throughout the forecast period.
Source: PIAnalysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Other Key Findings
- Europe held 22.73% share of the global Pharmaceutical Plastic Packaging Market size in 2025.
- United States is expected to remain the largest contributor to the global market size by 2031.
- By 2031, Nordic is anticipated to record the highest growth in Europe, with the market size expected to reach USD 0.52 Billion.
Report Summary
| Report Scope | Details |
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| Base Year for Study | 2025 |
| Study Period | 2022-2031 |
| Historical Period | 2022-2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2031 |
| Market Size In 2025 | USD 5.57 Billion |
| Market Size In 2031 | USD 9.74 Billion |
| Largest segment | Blister Packs |
| Units | Revenue in USD Billion |
| CAGR | 9.73% (2026-2031) |
| Segmnetation Covered | |
| Europe |
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| By product type |
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| By Material |
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| By Drug Delivery Mode |
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| By End User |
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| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Environment & Regulatory Landscape and Trends |
Europe Pharmaceutical Plastic Packaging Market Country 2026-2031 (USD Billion)
| Europe | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 1.44 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| United Kingdom | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| France | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Italy | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Spain | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Russia | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Nordic | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Benelux | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: PIAnalysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Europe Pharmaceutical Plastic Packaging Market By product type 2026-2031 (USD Billion)
| By product type | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blister Packs | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 1.55 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Plastic Bottle | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| By Product Type | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Pre-fillable Inhalers | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Syringes & Cartridges | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Ampoules & Vials | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Tubes | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Containers & Jars | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Others | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: PIAnalysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Europe Pharmaceutical Plastic Packaging Market By Material 2026-2031 (USD Billion)
| By Material | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polyethylene (PE) | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 1.79 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Polystyrene (PS) | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Polycarbonate (PC) | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Others | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: PIAnalysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Europe Pharmaceutical Plastic Packaging Market By Drug Delivery Mode 2026-2031 (USD Billion)
| By Drug Delivery Mode | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Drug Packaging | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 1.23 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Injectable Drug Packaging | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Topical Drug Packaging | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Inhalation Drug Packaging | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Ophthalmic Drug Packaging | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| By Packaging Type | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Primary Packaging | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Secondary Packaging | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Tertiary Packaging | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: PIAnalysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Europe Pharmaceutical Plastic Packaging Market By End User 2026-2031 (USD Billion)
| By End User | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Companies | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 2.55 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Contract Packaging Organizations (CPOs) | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Hospitals & Clinics | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Retail Pharmacies | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: PIAnalysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.