
Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Product Type (Straight Stem, Open Funnel, Closed Funnel and Other Product Types), Capacity, Application and By Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market is accounted for $8.1 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $18.4 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 12.5% during the forecast period. Glass ampoules are tiny, hermetically sealed containers used for preserving and storing liquids like medicines and vaccinations. They shield the item inside from outside gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide. Additionally, the majority of chemicals are inert to these ampoules. As a result, they offer secure and dependable packaging alternatives that safeguard contents from contamination and deterioration and stop products from getting oxidized or hydrolyzed. Pharmaceutical glass ampoules are portable, environmentally friendly, and sterile. This makes it possible for drugs, vaccines, and other pharmaceutical materials or chemicals to be transported and stored safely.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 422 million people have diabetes. According to the IBEF, the packaging industry in the country constitutes about 4% of the global packaging industry.
Market Dynamics:
Driver:
Increased use of glass in pharmaceutical packaging
Glass ampoules are corrosive-resistant and suitable for a variety of chemical compositions. Additionally, they provide additional transparency, making it simpler to inspect and keep an eye on their contents. Glass packaging is a recyclable and green packaging choice. Amber and red tinted glass can shield contents from UV rays. The use of PET materials for pharmaceutical packaging is restricted by the governments of various nations. As a result, the pharmaceutical sector is anticipated increase during the forecast period.
Restraint:
Rising use of substitute packaging materials
In the pharmaceutical sector, plastic packaging is progressively taking the place of glass packaging. Plastics offer benefits like cost effectiveness, impact resistance, ease of molding, flexibility, and other protective qualities. Compared to those constructed of glass, plastic bottles and cartridges are less expensive, lighter, and easier to transport. Because plastic has a great impact resistance, using it for pharmaceutical packaging eliminates the possibility of inadvertent fracture. The aforementioned elements are limiting market expansion.
Opportunity:
Eco-friendly glass ampoules are available
A key development in the packaging sector is the rise in demand for environmentally friendly and sustainable packaging materials. The exposure and accessibility of these products are anticipated to improve if eco-friendly glass ampoules are offered on e-commerce platforms. Glass ampoules are protected from breaking using a variety of packing options, including cartons, shrink films, and foam. As more people become aware of the advantages of utilizing eco-friendly packaging materials, demand for these products is predicted to rise.
Threat:
High cost associated with the packaging and transportation
The high cost of packaging and shipping has placed a heavy burden on the market's expansion, making things tough for new businesses and hindering their development significantly. However, the recalls have escalated as a result of the growing problems related to syringe use, and this has become a substantial barrier to the market's expansion.
Covid-19 Impact:
The new corona virus pandemic caused significant harm and cast a dark shadow throughout the globe. There were significant negative effects from high fatality rates and rising transmission rates. In order to stop the spread of the unique corona virus outbreak, many nations enacted stringent lockdown restrictions, but the market was excluded. The production of the glass ampoules, however, was resumed due to the pharmaceutical industry's persistent demand during the development of the Covid-19 vaccine and other life-saving medications. Consequently, the pandemic had no effect on the market's expansion.
The straight stem segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The straight stem segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period due to increasing demand for such medical equipment in the healthcare industry due to the various advantages that it provides the sector with. They are sterile on the inside as a result of the high temperatures in the manufacturing process, which means the customer can open them with a sharp flame, fill them and then re-seal them. Ampoules are best for storing unstable elements as the seal protects the compound from contamination.
The 6 to 8 milliliters segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The 6 to 8 milliliters segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period. This is attributed by the rise in popularity of glass ampoules in this particular size. Its constant increase can be attributed to the fact that it is the glass ampoule size that is most frequently used in the healthcare industry.
Region with largest share:
North America is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period. The market participants' presence in this sector will contribute to raising knowledge of the advantages of using glass ampoules, which stop the pharmaceuticals from becoming contaminated. In these areas, as the consumers are very conscious about their health, several blood tests. Market expansion will result from an increase in the number of tests performed to identify various diseases and minimize the dangers connected with their future progression.
Region with highest CAGR:
Asia Pacific is projected to hold the highest CAGR over the forecast period, due to the demand for glass ampoules will continue to grow. The packaging of these vaccines will substantially increase the consumption of glass ampoules in this area. One important growth factor could be the expanding role of the pharmaceutical industry in terms of manufacturing. An important factor influencing market dynamics in the Asia Pacific region is the simple availability of affordable raw resources.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules market include Cang Zhou Four-star Glass Co. Ltd., Accu-Glass, Nipro Pharma Packaging, Lutz Packaging GmbH, Borosil Limited, SGD Pharma, Stevanato Group, Gerresheimer AG, Corning Pharmaceutical Glass S.p.A. (Corning Inc.), Shandong Pharmaceutical Glass Co. Ltd., Bellco Glass, Schott AG, Sisecam, Adelphi Healthcare Packaging and Birgimefar Group.
Key Developments:
In May 2023, Schott AG announced the launch of its new range of pharmaceutical glass vials for injectables. The vials are made from borosilicate glass and are designed to provide high levels of protection for injectable drugs.
In May 2022, Gerresheimer boosted global production capabilities with new state-of-the-art facilities in India. By adding capacities in India, Gerresheimer intends to ensure consistent supply for critical pharma and healthcare facilities supporting increased packaging demand and public health.
In January 2022, Schott AG plans to inaugurate a production site for prefillable high-quality polymer syringes in Germany. Further, the company will add modules to its production network of 16 global plants. The company recently broke ground in China for an additional module designed to triple the production capacity.
Product Types Covered:
• Straight Stem
• Open Funnel
• Closed Funnel
• Other Product Types
Capacities Covered:
• Above 8 Milliliters
• 6 to 8 Milliliters
• 3 to 5 Milliliters
• Up to 2 Milliliters
Applications Covered:
• Vaccines
• Insulin
• Biopharma
• Other Applications
Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan
o China
o India
o Australia
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa
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- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
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Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Preface
2.1 Abstract
2.2 Stake Holders
2.3 Research Scope
2.4 Research Methodology
2.4.1 Data Mining
2.4.2 Data Analysis
2.4.3 Data Validation
2.4.4 Research Approach
2.5 Research Sources
2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
2.5.3 Assumptions
3 Market Trend Analysis
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Drivers
3.3 Restraints
3.4 Opportunities
3.5 Threats
3.6 Product Analysis
3.7 Application Analysis
3.8 Emerging Markets
3.9 Impact of Covid-19
4 Porters Five Force Analysis
4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
4.3 Threat of substitutes
4.4 Threat of new entrants
4.5 Competitive rivalry
5 Global Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market, By Product Type
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Straight Stem
5.3 Open Funnel
5.4 Closed Funnel
5.5 Other Product Types
6 Global Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market, By Capacity
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Above 8 Milliliters
6.3 6 to 8 Milliliters
6.4 3 to 5 Milliliters
6.5 Up to 2 Milliliters
7 Global Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market, By Application
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Vaccines
7.3 Insulin
7.4 Biopharma
7.5 Other Applications
8 Global Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market, By Geography
8.1 Introduction
8.2 North America
8.2.1 US
8.2.2 Canada
8.2.3 Mexico
8.3 Europe
8.3.1 Germany
8.3.2 UK
8.3.3 Italy
8.3.4 France
8.3.5 Spain
8.3.6 Rest of Europe
8.4 Asia Pacific
8.4.1 Japan
8.4.2 China
8.4.3 India
8.4.4 Australia
8.4.5 New Zealand
8.4.6 South Korea
8.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
8.5 South America
8.5.1 Argentina
8.5.2 Brazil
8.5.3 Chile
8.5.4 Rest of South America
8.6 Middle East & Africa
8.6.1 Saudi Arabia
8.6.2 UAE
8.6.3 Qatar
8.6.4 South Africa
8.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
9 Key Developments
9.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
9.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
9.3 New Product Launch
9.4 Expansions
9.5 Other Key Strategies
10 Company Profiling
10.1 Cang Zhou Four-star Glass Co. Ltd.
10.2 Accu-Glass
10.3 Nipro Pharma Packaging
10.4 Lutz Packaging GmbH
10.5 Borosil Limited
10.6 SGD Pharma
10.7 Stevanato Group
10.8 Gerresheimer AG
10.9 Corning Pharmaceutical Glass S.p.A. (Corning Inc.)
10.10 Shandong Pharmaceutical Glass Co. Ltd.
10.11 Bellco Glass
10.12 Schott AG
10.13 Sisecam
10.14 Adelphi Healthcare Packaging
10.15 Birgimefar Group
List of Tables
1 Global Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Region (2021-2030) ($MN)
2 Global Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Product Type (2021-2030) ($MN)
3 Global Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Straight Stem (2021-2030) ($MN)
4 Global Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Open Funnel (2021-2030) ($MN)
5 Global Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Closed Funnel (2021-2030) ($MN)
6 Global Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Other Product Types (2021-2030) ($MN)
7 Global Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Capacity (2021-2030) ($MN)
8 Global Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Above 8 Milliliters (2021-2030) ($MN)
9 Global Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By 6 to 8 Milliliters (2021-2030) ($MN)
10 Global Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By 3 to 5 Milliliters (2021-2030) ($MN)
11 Global Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Up to 2 Milliliters (2021-2030) ($MN)
12 Global Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Application (2021-2030) ($MN)
13 Global Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Vaccines (2021-2030) ($MN)
14 Global Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Insulin (2021-2030) ($MN)
15 Global Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Biopharma (2021-2030) ($MN)
16 Global Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2021-2030) ($MN)
17 North America Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Country (2021-2030) ($MN)
18 North America Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Product Type (2021-2030) ($MN)
19 North America Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Straight Stem (2021-2030) ($MN)
20 North America Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Open Funnel (2021-2030) ($MN)
21 North America Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Closed Funnel (2021-2030) ($MN)
22 North America Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Other Product Types (2021-2030) ($MN)
23 North America Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Capacity (2021-2030) ($MN)
24 North America Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Above 8 Milliliters (2021-2030) ($MN)
25 North America Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By 6 to 8 Milliliters (2021-2030) ($MN)
26 North America Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By 3 to 5 Milliliters (2021-2030) ($MN)
27 North America Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Up to 2 Milliliters (2021-2030) ($MN)
28 North America Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Application (2021-2030) ($MN)
29 North America Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Vaccines (2021-2030) ($MN)
30 North America Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Insulin (2021-2030) ($MN)
31 North America Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Biopharma (2021-2030) ($MN)
32 North America Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2021-2030) ($MN)
33 Europe Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Country (2021-2030) ($MN)
34 Europe Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Product Type (2021-2030) ($MN)
35 Europe Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Straight Stem (2021-2030) ($MN)
36 Europe Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Open Funnel (2021-2030) ($MN)
37 Europe Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Closed Funnel (2021-2030) ($MN)
38 Europe Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Other Product Types (2021-2030) ($MN)
39 Europe Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Capacity (2021-2030) ($MN)
40 Europe Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Above 8 Milliliters (2021-2030) ($MN)
41 Europe Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By 6 to 8 Milliliters (2021-2030) ($MN)
42 Europe Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By 3 to 5 Milliliters (2021-2030) ($MN)
43 Europe Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Up to 2 Milliliters (2021-2030) ($MN)
44 Europe Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Application (2021-2030) ($MN)
45 Europe Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Vaccines (2021-2030) ($MN)
46 Europe Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Insulin (2021-2030) ($MN)
47 Europe Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Biopharma (2021-2030) ($MN)
48 Europe Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2021-2030) ($MN)
49 Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Country (2021-2030) ($MN)
50 Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Product Type (2021-2030) ($MN)
51 Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Straight Stem (2021-2030) ($MN)
52 Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Open Funnel (2021-2030) ($MN)
53 Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Closed Funnel (2021-2030) ($MN)
54 Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Other Product Types (2021-2030) ($MN)
55 Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Capacity (2021-2030) ($MN)
56 Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Above 8 Milliliters (2021-2030) ($MN)
57 Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By 6 to 8 Milliliters (2021-2030) ($MN)
58 Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By 3 to 5 Milliliters (2021-2030) ($MN)
59 Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Up to 2 Milliliters (2021-2030) ($MN)
60 Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Application (2021-2030) ($MN)
61 Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Vaccines (2021-2030) ($MN)
62 Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Insulin (2021-2030) ($MN)
63 Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Biopharma (2021-2030) ($MN)
64 Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2021-2030) ($MN)
65 South America Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Country (2021-2030) ($MN)
66 South America Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Product Type (2021-2030) ($MN)
67 South America Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Straight Stem (2021-2030) ($MN)
68 South America Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Open Funnel (2021-2030) ($MN)
69 South America Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Closed Funnel (2021-2030) ($MN)
70 South America Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Other Product Types (2021-2030) ($MN)
71 South America Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Capacity (2021-2030) ($MN)
72 South America Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Above 8 Milliliters (2021-2030) ($MN)
73 South America Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By 6 to 8 Milliliters (2021-2030) ($MN)
74 South America Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By 3 to 5 Milliliters (2021-2030) ($MN)
75 South America Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Up to 2 Milliliters (2021-2030) ($MN)
76 South America Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Application (2021-2030) ($MN)
77 South America Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Vaccines (2021-2030) ($MN)
78 South America Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Insulin (2021-2030) ($MN)
79 South America Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Biopharma (2021-2030) ($MN)
80 South America Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2021-2030) ($MN)
81 Middle East & Africa Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Country (2021-2030) ($MN)
82 Middle East & Africa Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Product Type (2021-2030) ($MN)
83 Middle East & Africa Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Straight Stem (2021-2030) ($MN)
84 Middle East & Africa Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Open Funnel (2021-2030) ($MN)
85 Middle East & Africa Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Closed Funnel (2021-2030) ($MN)
86 Middle East & Africa Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Other Product Types (2021-2030) ($MN)
87 Middle East & Africa Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Capacity (2021-2030) ($MN)
88 Middle East & Africa Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Above 8 Milliliters (2021-2030) ($MN)
89 Middle East & Africa Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By 6 to 8 Milliliters (2021-2030) ($MN)
90 Middle East & Africa Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By 3 to 5 Milliliters (2021-2030) ($MN)
91 Middle East & Africa Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Up to 2 Milliliters (2021-2030) ($MN)
92 Middle East & Africa Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Application (2021-2030) ($MN)
93 Middle East & Africa Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Vaccines (2021-2030) ($MN)
94 Middle East & Africa Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Insulin (2021-2030) ($MN)
95 Middle East & Africa Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Biopharma (2021-2030) ($MN)
96 Middle East & Africa Pharmaceutical Glass Ampoules Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2021-2030) ($MN)
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