Ampoule packaging market is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR of 9.7% during the forecast period (2024-2031). The market growth is attributed to the presence of favorable government policies, rising demand from consumers, and technological innovations. The market offers a broad range of goods and services to meet the demands of many industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and retail driving the growth of the market. According to the World Integrated Trade Solution (WITS), in 2023, the top importers of ampoules of glass conveyance or packing US were Japan ($1,782.14K, 1,861 Kg), European Union ($610.91K, 14,340 Kg), Ireland ($168.47K, 848 Kg), Germany ($167.93K, 9,833 Kg), Canada ($156.02K).

Market Dynamics

Increasing Demand for Smart Packaging

Smart technologies, such as RFID tags and QR codes, are being incorporated into ampoule packaging to improve traceability, ensure authenticity, and give end-users more information. Medical packaging needs to safeguard the product and prevent product penetration or diffusion while not altering the composition of the pharmaceutical preparation. New medications demand new packaging, and the pharmaceutical industry's requirements are always expanding. Systems that monitor and notify patients about the product's quality are being employed in increasing numbers; they are known as intelligent packaging or smart packaging systems. 

Growing Adoption of Serialization and Anti-Counterfeiting Measures

Advanced features are being integrated into ampoule packaging because of growing regulatory requirements for serialization and anti-counterfeiting procedures. This directive mandates that the outer packaging have safety features that allow wholesale distributors and other authorized parties to supply medical products to the public to confirm the legitimacy of the product and identify individual packs, as well as a device that allows verification of whether the outer packaging has been tampered with, pharmaceutical companies will need to rely more heavily on packaging manufacturers.

Market Segmentation

• Based on the material, the market is segmented into glass and plastic.

• Based on the end-users, the market is segmented into pharmaceuticals, personal care, and cosmetics.

Glass is Projected to Hold the Largest Share

The pharmaceutical and personal care industries primarily use glass for packaging as it restricts the alkalinity and hydrolytic resistance of glass ampoules. Although they are chemically resistant to the majority of pharmaceutical goods and a bit impermeable to air and moisture, they offer higher protection as well as high transparency, making it simple to inspect their contents. The introduction of Velocity Vials contributes to the ongoing evolution of offerings and services and expands the portfolio of high-quality tubular glass packaging. For instance, in June 2023, Corning and SGD Pharma announced a joint venture to open a new glass tubing facility and expand access to Corning Velocity Vial technology in India. The collaboration enables faster, more efficient delivery of vital medicines and supports India's growing pharmaceutical industry.

Pharmaceuticals Segment to Hold a Considerable Market Share

The glass ampoules are airtight and tamper-evident, they ensure the sterility and integrity of the contents and are widely used in the pharmaceutical industry for the packaging of vaccines and injectable drugs. Immunization against diseases including polio, chicken pox, TB, and hepatitis B fosters the market's expansion and necessitates appropriate vaccine storage. Glass ampoules are used in the chemical and cosmetics sectors in addition to the pharmaceutical sector to package sensitive formulations and high-purity materials. Market players are offering specialty glass for the pharma industry with improved glass tubing to the global pharma sector. For instance, in October 2023, SCHOTT AG introduced FIOLAX Pro glass tubing. Pharmaceutical converters to produce high-quality vials, ampoules, syringes, or cartridges to store both simple and even highly complex drugs use SCHOTT’s pharmaceutical glass tubing. Especially in the latter category, the company sees rising demand for biotech pharmaceuticals in the future, which will need to meet stricter requirements and regulations for packaging and materials. T

Regional Outlook

The global ampoules packaging market is further segmented based on geography including North America (the US, and Canada), Europe (the UK, Italy, Spain, Germany, France, and the Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America). 

Growing Demand for Ampoules Packaging in Asia-Pacific

Ampoule packaging is predicted to see development potential as the pharmaceutical industry in the Asia-Pacific region expands. Pharmaceutical packaging firms in China and India are encouraged to form autonomous research and development teams to investigate novel, safe, functional, sustainable, and environmentally friendly packaging materials and products. The market has grown because of increased innovation, cooperation, acquisition, and output in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector. According to the World Integrated Trade Solution (WITS), in 2022, the top exporters of ampoules of glass conveyance or packing are China ($30,314.07K, 17,464,200 Kg), India ($16,194.10K, 2,439,850 Kg).

Global Ampoules Packaging Market Growth by Region 2024-2031

Europe Holds Major Market Share

The market growth is attributed to the increasing demand for vaccination against diseases that call for appropriate vaccine storage, such as polio, chicken pox, TB, and Hepatitis B. Glass ampoules are used in the chemical and cosmetics sectors in addition to the pharmaceutical sector to package sensitive formulations and high-purity materials. According to the World Integrated Trade Solution (WITS), European Union imports of ampoules of glass conveyance or packing was $11,389.33K and quantity 1,388,500Kg. In 2023, the Top importers of Ampoules of glass conveyance or packing from the UK were the European Union ($529.06K, 77,544 Kg), Greece ($154.98K, 46,219 Kg), Ireland ($135.42K, 9,943 Kg), France ($69.07K, 7,367 Kg). The increasing demand for bio-based closures for ampoule packaging containers with the global movement towards reducing single-use plastics. For instance, in October 2023, Gerresheimer partnered with Rezemo for bio-based closures. The collaboration includes offering innovative and sustainable closures for primary packaging solutions in the cosmetic field, food and beverages, and the pharmaceutical industry. This partnership marks a significant step towards advancing environmentally friendly packaging solutions in the industry, combining endlessly recyclable glass containers with bio-based closures.

Market Players Outlook

*Note: Major Players Sorted in No Particular Order.

The major companies serving the ampoules packaging market include Amcor Group GmbH, Gerresheimer AG, Hindustan National Glass & Industries Ltd., Nipro Europe Group Co., and Schott AG among others. The market players are increasingly focusing on business expansion and product development by applying strategies such as collaborations, mergers, and acquisitions to stay competitive in the market. 

Recent Development

• In March 2022, SGD Pharma introduced the industry’s first ready-to-use sterile 100 ml molded glass vials in SG EZ-fill packaging technology. The addition of 100 ml molded glass vials to the Sterinity platform is pioneering, with SGD Pharma being the first global molded glass manufacturing company to offer this size of solution in the RTU market. The 100 ml vials, available in both clear and amber molded glass, are powered by the Stevanato Group’s EZ-fill platform.

The Report Covers

• Market value data analysis of 2023 and forecast to 2031.
• Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
• Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
• Key companies operating in the global ampoules packaging market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new products, and relevant news is also available in the report.
• Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
• Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.
• Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who-stands-where’ in the market.