Global Sterile Medical Packaging Market Size By Type (Thermoform Trays, Sterile bottles & Containers, Vials & Ampoules, Pre-fillable Inhalers), By Application (Pharmaceutical & Biological, Surgical, In-Vitro Diagnostic Products, Medical Implants), By Material (Plastics, Metals, Glass, Paper & paperboard), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Sterile Medical Packaging Market Size And Forecast

Sterile Medical Packaging Market size was valued at USD 39.08 Billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 86.48 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9.21% from 2023 to 2030.

With increased investment in healthcare infrastructure because of a growing population and demand for healthcare, continued efforts by consumers, manufacturers, and governments to improve infection control, an increase in chronic diseases, and the expansion of favorable healthcare policies are the factors driving the market growth of the global Sterile Medical Packaging Market. The Global Sterile Medical Packaging Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Sterile Medical Packaging Market Definition

The medical devices are designed and tested and approved before being dispatched. Packaging material design is a critical stage in product development. The packaging must physically protect the product during distribution and, in some circumstances, maintain product sterility. The sterile medical devices do not contain live bacteria. Bacteria may be present in medical devices manufactured under conventional manufacturing conditions (non-sterile devices) according to quality control system standards before sterilization.

Sterilization is intended to inactivate microbiological contaminants so that instruments can transition from non-sterile to sterile. Specific medical devices used by paramedics in the field must be kept sterile throughout the transportation and storage. These products are designed to be used out of the box. The packaging of these devices must not only protect against physical damage but also from contamination. Clean room facilities are essential for the development of aseptic plastic packaging.

Cleanrooms provide an atmosphere free of external contamination for packaging manufacturing, resulting in safe and clean designs for medical and pharmaceutical applications. Top-class cleanroom operations are certified to ISO Class 8, and the quality level offered to major packaging plants guarantees safe and sterile packaging. The facility should have a positive pressure HVAC system supporting HEPA filters to prevent allergies and other particulate contamination.

Global Sterile Medical Packaging Market Overview

The primary factor driving the market growth is the rising healthcare and pharmaceutical industries of sterile medical packaging. The increasing demand for sterile medical packaging is because of the expansion of the healthcare business in the market. For instance, according to a report by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, healthcare expenditures in the US are increasing at an average annual rate of 5.8%, 1.3 % faster than the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and are expected to increase in the future.

With increasing health awareness and concerns about infection control, the sterile medical packaging industry is anticipated to grow in the coming years. It is easy to handle sterile medical packaging products, which drives its popularity. The increase in consumer preference and spending towards healthcare services with an increase in income levels propelled the market growth of sterilized medical packaging products and the expansion of healthcare infrastructure across the globe.

The increase in the prevalence of chronic diseases across the globe has appeared as a critical concern among the world’s population. The rise in infection risks connected with invasive and noninvasive medical and surgical instruments can be reduced through sterilizing methods. The increase in demand for medical pharmaceuticals and devices, with the rise in sterile medical packaging, will boost market growth. Yet, Manufacturers’ use of stringent requirements and materials in packaging is projected to hamper the market growth of the Sterile Medical Packaging Market.

Global Sterile Medical Packaging Market Segmentation Analysis

The Global Sterile Medical Packaging Market is Segmented on the basis of Type, Application, Material, And Geography.

Sterile Medical Packaging Market, By Type

• Thermoform Trays
• Sterile bottles & Containers
• Vials & Ampoules
• Pre-fillable Inhalers
• Sterile Closures
• Pre-filled Syringes
• Blister & Clamshells

Based on Type, the market is segmented into Thermoform Trays, Sterile bottles & Containers, Vials & Ampoules, Pre-fillable Inhalers, Sterile Closures, Pre-filled Syringes, and Blister & Clamshells. Thermoform trays are the fastest-growing segment in the market due to lightweight properties, easy adaptability, and ease to move. It is made of plastic and is available in various shapes and sizes. Plastic trays have a favorably adaptable packaging design because the plastics used for trays may be thermoformed to form numerous forms. The two thermoform trays used in the healthcare business are semi-rigid and flexible.

Sterile Medical Packaging Market, By Application

• Pharmaceutical & Biological
• Surgical
• In-Vitro Diagnostic Products
• Medical Implants
• Others

Based on Application, the market is segmented into Pharmaceutical & Biological, Surgical, In-Vitro Diagnostic Products, Medical Implants, and Others. The pharmaceutical and biological segment holds a large number of shares in the market because of the expanding healthcare business and the introduction of new healthcare medications. Adopting advanced technology has optimized and integrated the pharmaceutical sterile packaging process. The manufacturing and packaging of pharmaceutical and biological goods undergo several inspections and quality checks to confirm regulatory compliance with drug content and packaging material.

Sterile Medical Packaging Market, By Material

• Plastics
• Metals
• Glass
• Paper & paperboard
• Others

Based on Material, the market is segmented into Plastics, Metals, Glass, Paper & paperboard, and Others. The plastic sterile medical packaging segment holds a large number of shares in the market because of the high consumption and increasing end-user demand for plastic polymers like HDPE, polyester, and polypropylene. It is widely used in sterile medical packaging to produce bottles, vials & ampoules, and pre-filled syringes.

Sterile Medical Packaging Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Rest of the world

On the basis of Geography, the Global Sterile Medical Packaging Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world. The North American region holds a large share of the market because of the increase in government initiatives and high-quality products in the region. Also, an increase in competitors with strict FDA rules for the industries in the region boosts the growth of the Sterile Medical Packaging Market.

Key Players

The “Global Sterile Medical Packaging Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players in the market are Amcor Limited (Australia), Dupont De Nemours, Inc. (US), West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (US), Sonoco Products Company (US), 3M Company (US), Ampac Group(Australia), DuPont(US) and Oracle Packaging(US). The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

• In October 2019, 3M announced the global acquisition of Acelity, Inc. and its KCI subsidiaries. Acelity is a multinational medical technology firm focusing on improved wound care and specialty surgical applications under the KCI brand. This acquisition moved 3M to the forefront of advanced wound care, an essential and developing industry niche.
• In November 2019, Sonoco, one of the most sustainable global packaging companies, acquired Thermoform Engineered Quality, LLC, and Plastique Holdings, LTD, also known as TEQ, a global manufacturer of thermoformed packaging serving healthcare and medical devices.

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