Blister Packaging Machinery Market Size, Share, and Industry Analysis, By Product Type (Thermoforming, Cold Forming, and Others), By Mode of Operation (Automatic and Semi-automatic), By Material (PVC, PET, PP, PE, and Others), By End User (Pharmaceutical, Food, Consumer Goods, Electronics, Cosmetics, Automotive, and Others), and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

Blister packaging machinery is one of the most important packaging equipment used to package materials such as tablets, capsules, electronic components, toys, and consumer goods. The machines are designed to form cavities or pockets in a plastic or aluminum material and seal them with a lidding film, providing a tamper-evident and protective packaging solution. They are found in the pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetics sectors.

There is an increasing demand for efficient and secure packaging solutions across various end-user verticals such as electronics, toys, consumer goods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. In addition, growth in the pharmaceutical and electronic sectors, which in turn, creates the demand for blister packaging machines, drives the market expansion. The demand for packaged snacks, confectionery items, and consumer products fuels the adoption of blister packaging solutions, contributing to market growth.

There is a growing focus on developing and using eco-friendly and recyclable packaging materials, driving innovation in blister packaging machinery, to drive industry expansion. For instance, the pharmaceutical industry in China is projected to grow by 7% from 2022 to 2025. All such factors enhance the demand for blister packaging machines.

The COVID-19 pandemic positively influenced the growth of the blister packaging machinery market. The production activities recorded a temporary halt and continuous demand from the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors drove the product demand. Rising e-commerce sales and the surge in the trend of online shopping cater positively to the growth of the market.

Key Insights

The report covers the following key insights:

• Micro Macro Economic Indicators


• Drivers, Restraints, Trends, and Opportunities


• Business Strategies Adopted by Key Players


• Consolidated SWOT Analysis of Key Players

Segmentation

Analysis by End User:

Based on end user, the market is segmented into pharmaceutical, food, consumer goods, electronics, cosmetics, automotive, and others.

The pharmaceutical segment is set to dominate the global market owing to the rising demand for blister packaging machines for packaging medical tablets and consumer products. Moreover, growth in pharmaceutical sector across India, China, and among others, is poised to fuel the expansion of the market.

The food, consumer goods, and electronics segments are projected to exhibit moderate growth due to the rising demand from packaging electronics and consumer goods products. Blister packaging machines are commonly used for packaging chocolates, candies, electronic products, gums, and small snack items, providing a tamper-evident and visually appealing solution.

The cosmetics and automotive segment is set to depict decent growth during the forecast period owing to the expansion of these sectors. The machines used in the automotive industry require a wide range of packaging materials, fueling the market growth.

The others segment includes the electronics sector. The machines are commonly used for packaging and distributing integrated circuits and semiconductor devices. All such factors drive the market growth. 

Regional Analysis

The global blister packaging machinery market has been studied across five regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and South America.

The Asia Pacific region dominates the market during the forecast period. This is owing to increasing consumer demand and the presence of a strong manufacturing hub across China, India, Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea for various end industries such as pharmaceuticals, electronics, and automotive.

The North America market is anticipated to exhibit significant growth due to increasing industry 4.0 and industrial automation across the pharmaceutical and electronics sectors. The stringent regulatory requirements in North America, particularly in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, have driven the need for advanced blister packaging machinery that can ensure product integrity, tamper-evidence, and compliance with industry standards.

The Europe market is anticipated to exhibit steady growth driven by the strong presence of pharmaceutical, consumer goods, electronics, and automotive industries that rely on blister packaging solutions. In addition, a strong manufacturing base and the demand for advanced and sustainable packaging solutions across various end users are poised to drive the market growth.

The Middle East & Africa and South America markets are projected to exhibit decent growth due to expansion of the pharmaceutical sector, which boosts the product demand.

Distribution of the Global Blister Packaging Machinery Market, By Region of Origin:

• North America – 28%


• Europe  – 21%


• Asia Pacific – 35%


• Middle East & Africa – 9%


• South America – 7%

Key Players Covered

The key players in this market include Jornen Machinery Co. Ltd, Romaco Group, Marchesini Group, Korber AG, Sonoco Products Company, Zed Industries Inc, IMA Industria Macchine Automatiche S.p.A., Mediseal GmbH, Uhlmann Group, and Fabrima.

Key Industry Developments

• May 2024: Marchesini Group shared plans to exhibit the INTEGRA solutions, including the INTEGRA 320, for filling solid products at the Expo Pack Santa exhibition in Mexico. The solutions comprise a cartoning machine and a blister packaging machine that would be used for packaging beauty and pharmaceutical products. These machines have been claimed to generate 100 to 500 cartons per minute and 200 to 720 blisters per minute.


• August 2023: Jornen Machinery Co. Ltd introduced a new technologically advanced alu-pvc-alu blister packaging machine. It is a fully automatic machine used for packaging medical devices and tablets and uses thermoforming technology and PVC material for blister packaging.