Report
Blister Packaging Market In The US 2025-2029
US Blister Packaging Market Size (2025–2029)
The US blister packaging market is projected to grow by USD 15.66 billion at a CAGR of 8.05% from 2024 to 2029.
- Growth is driven by increasing demand from industries such as healthcare, food & beverage, cosmetics, electronics, OTC drugs, nutraceuticals, and vitamins.
- The market benefits from cost-effective, safe, and durable packaging, as well as extended shelf life and tamper resistance.
- Trends such as the adoption of carded blisters and smart technologies (e.g., RFID tags, sensors) are reshaping packaging practices.
- However, volatility in raw material prices, especially those derived from crude oil, presents a significant challenge.
This market continues to offer strong opportunities for packaging companies through innovation, contract packaging services, and sustainability-focused solutions.
Market Dynamics
The analysis uses 2023 as the base year and identifies the following drivers, trends, and challenges impacting the US blister packaging market:
Key Market Driver
- Cost Benefits of Blister Packaging
- Blister packaging offers a cost-effective alternative across the entire supply chain—from packaging line operations to distribution.
- In the pharmaceutical industry, packaging can represent over 11% of product costs, making blister packs a strategic solution.
- Blister packs generate less waste, making them more sustainable than plastic bottles, aligning with the push for eco-friendly practices.
Market Trends
- Emergence of Contract Packaging
- Regulatory pressures (e.g., Drug Quality and Security Act of 2013) are pushing pharma companies to outsource packaging to certified contract manufacturers.
- These providers offer added services like barcoding, RFID integration, and smart blister packs, enhancing product safety and traceability.
- Cosmetics and food & beverage industries are adopting blister packs for their convenience, hygiene, and visual appeal.
Market Challenges
- Volatility in Raw Material Prices
- Blister packaging heavily relies on plastic films (PVC, PVDC, PP) and aluminum, both sensitive to crude oil price fluctuations.
- Production costs are influenced by factors like moisture, gas, temperature, and light barriers.
- While cold-forming technology and eco-friendly alternatives (paper, paperboard) are emerging, ensuring performance while containing costs remains a challenge.
Applications by Industry
- Healthcare & OTC Drugs: Ensures patient compliance, child resistance, and tamper evidence.
- Food & Beverage: Preserves freshness in snacks, confectionery, and perishable goods.
- Cosmetics: Enhances aesthetic presentation, hygiene, and ease of use.
- Electronics: Protects and displays sensitive components.
- Retail & Consumer Goods: Carded blisters are used to organize and promote multiple items efficiently.
Key Companies & Market Insights
Market players are pursuing strategic alliances, geographic expansion, product launches, and acquisitions to maintain competitive advantage.
Notable Companies Include:
- Amcor Plc – Offers Formpack® cold-form pharmaceutical blister packaging with superior barrier protection.
- AmerisourceBergen Corp.
- Andex Industries Inc.
- Carton Service Inc.
- Combined Technologies Inc.
- Constantia Flexibles Group GmbH
- Deufol SE
- Dow Inc.
- Honeywell International Inc.
- KP Holding GmbH and Co. KG
- Lafayette Industries
- Omnicell Inc.
- Rohrer Corp.
- Sinclair and Rush Inc.
- Sonoco Products Co.
- Southpack
- Tekni-Plex Inc.
- Walter Drake Inc.
- WestRock Co.
- Winpak Ltd.
Company Analysis:
- Qualitative classification: Companies are grouped into pure play, category-focused, industry-focused, or diversified.
- Quantitative assessment: Market position rated as dominant, leading, strong, tentative, or weak.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Executive Summary
1.1 Market overview
- Executive Summary - Chart on Market Overview
- Executive Summary - Data Table on Market Overview
- Executive Summary - Chart on Country Market Characteristics
- Executive Summary - Chart on Market Segmentation by Technology
- Executive Summary - Chart on Market Segmentation by Component
- Executive Summary - Chart on Company Market Positioning
2 Market Landscape
2.1 Market ecosystem
- Parent Market
- Data Table on - Parent Market
2.2 Market characteristics
- Market characteristics analysis
2.3 Value chain analysis
- Value Chain Analysis
3 Market Sizing
3.1 Market definition
- Offerings of companies included in the market definition
3.2 Market segment analysis
- Market segments
3.3 Market size 2023
3.4 Market outlook: Forecast for 2023-2028
- Chart on US - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
- Data Table on US - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
- Chart on US: Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
- Data Table on US: Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
4 Historic Market Size
4.1 Blister Packaging Market in US 2018 - 2022
- Historic Market Size - Data Table on Blister Packaging Market in US 2018 - 2022 ($ million)
4.2 Technology segment analysis 2018 - 2022
- Historic Market Size - Technology Segment 2018 - 2022 ($ million)
4.3 Component segment analysis 2018 - 2022
- Historic Market Size - Component Segment 2018 - 2022 ($ million)
5 Five Forces Analysis
5.1 Five forces summary
- Five forces analysis - Comparison between 2023 and 2028
5.2 Bargaining power of buyers
- Bargaining power of buyers - Impact of key factors 2023 and 2028
5.3 Bargaining power of suppliers
- Bargaining power of suppliers - Impact of key factors in 2023 and 2028
5.4 Threat of new entrants
- Threat of new entrants - Impact of key factors in 2023 and 2028
5.5 Threat of substitutes
- Threat of substitutes - Impact of key factors in 2023 and 2028
5.6 Threat of rivalry
- Threat of rivalry - Impact of key factors in 2023 and 2028
5.7 Market condition
- Chart on Market condition - Five forces 2023 and 2028
6 Market Segmentation by Technology
6.1 Market segments
- Chart on Technology - Market share 2023-2028 (%)
- Data Table on Technology - Market share 2023-2028 (%)
6.2 Comparison by Technology
- Chart on Comparison by Technology
- Data Table on Comparison by Technology
6.3 Thermoforming - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
- Chart on Thermoforming - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
- Data Table on Thermoforming - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
- Chart on Thermoforming - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
- Data Table on Thermoforming - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
6.4 Cold forming - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
- Chart on Cold forming - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
- Data Table on Cold forming - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
- Chart on Cold forming - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
- Data Table on Cold forming - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
6.5 Market opportunity by Technology
- Market opportunity by Technology ($ million)
- Data Table on Market opportunity by Technology ($ million)
7 Market Segmentation by Component
7.1 Market segments
- Chart on Component - Market share 2023-2028 (%)
- Data Table on Component - Market share 2023-2028 (%)
7.2 Comparison by Component
- Chart on Comparison by Component
- Data Table on Comparison by Component
7.3 Forming film - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
- Chart on Forming film - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
- Data Table on Forming film - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
- Chart on Forming film - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
- Data Table on Forming film - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
7.4 Lidding material - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
- Chart on Lidding material - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
- Data Table on Lidding material - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ million)
- Chart on Lidding material - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
- Data Table on Lidding material - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
7.5 Market opportunity by Component
- Market opportunity by Component ($ million)
- Data Table on Market opportunity by Component ($ million)
8 Customer Landscape
8.1 Customer landscape overview
- Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria
9 Drivers, Challenges, and Opportunity/Restraints
9.1 Market drivers
9.2 Market challenges
9.3 Impact of drivers and challenges
- Impact of drivers and challenges in 2023 and 2028
9.4 Market opportunities/restraints
10 Competitive Landscape
10.1 Overview
10.2 Competitive Landscape
- Overview on criticality of inputs and factors of differentiation
10.3 Landscape disruption
- Overview on factors of disruption
10.4 Industry risks
- Impact of key risks on business
11 Competitive Analysis
11.1 Companies profiled
- Companies covered
11.2 Market positioning of companies
- Matrix on companies position and classification
11.3 Amcor Plc
- Amcor Plc - Overview
- Amcor Plc - Business segments
- Amcor Plc - Key news
- Amcor Plc - Key offerings
- Amcor Plc - Segment focus
11.4 AmerisourceBergen Corp.
- AmerisourceBergen Corp. - Overview
- AmerisourceBergen Corp. - Business segments
- AmerisourceBergen Corp. - Key news
- AmerisourceBergen Corp. - Key offerings
- AmerisourceBergen Corp. - Segment focus
11.5 Dow Inc.
- Dow Inc. - Overview
- Dow Inc. - Business segments
- Dow Inc. - Key news
- Dow Inc. - Key offerings
- Dow Inc. - Segment focus
11.6 Honeywell International Inc.
- Honeywell International Inc. - Overview
- Honeywell International Inc. - Business segments
- Honeywell International Inc. - Key news
- Honeywell International Inc. - Key offerings
- Honeywell International Inc. - Segment focus
11.7 KP Holding GmbH and Co. KG
- KP Holding GmbH and Co. KG - Overview
- KP Holding GmbH and Co. KG - Product / Service
- KP Holding GmbH and Co. KG - Key offerings
11.8 Omnicell Inc.
- Omnicell Inc. - Overview
- Omnicell Inc. - Product / Service
- Omnicell Inc. - Key news
- Omnicell Inc. - Key offerings
11.9 Sonoco Products Co.
- Sonoco Products Co. - Overview
- Sonoco Products Co. - Business segments
- Sonoco Products Co. - Key news
- Sonoco Products Co. - Key offerings
- Sonoco Products Co. - Segment focus
11.10 Tekni Plex Inc.
- Tekni Plex Inc. - Overview
- Tekni Plex Inc. - Product / Service
- Tekni Plex Inc. - Key offerings
11.11 WestRock Co.
- WestRock Co. - Overview
- WestRock Co. - Business segments
- WestRock Co. - Key news
- WestRock Co. - Key offerings
- WestRock Co. - Segment focus
11.12 Winpak Ltd.
- Winpak Ltd. - Overview
- Winpak Ltd. - Business segments
- Winpak Ltd. - Key offerings
- Winpak Ltd. - Segment focus
Research Methodology
All our research reports employ a mixed-methods approach, leveraging both primary and secondary research techniques to develop a comprehensive and well-informed analysis. The methodology ensures a balanced perspective by combining data-driven insights with expert opinions.
1. Secondary Research
Secondary research formed the foundation of the study, offering a contextual understanding of the market landscape, historical trends, and existing data. This phase involved gathering and analyzing information from:
- Industry reports and whitepapers (e.g., McKinsey, Deloitte, Statista)
- Academic journals and case studies
- Company reports, investor presentations, and press releases
- Government databases and regulatory publications
- Trade publications, industry blogs, and news articles
2. Primary Research
To validate and complement secondary findings, extensive primary research was conducted. This included both quantitative data collection and qualitative insights, particularly through expert consultations.
a. Expert Consultations (Qualitative Primary Research)
In-depth interviews were conducted with a wide range of industry stakeholders, including:
- Industry experts and consultants
- Senior executives and decision-makers
- Product managers and supply chain professionals
- Academic researchers and analysts
b. Surveys and Questionnaires (Quantitative Primary Research)
Structured surveys were distributed among:
- End-users/consumers
- Retailers and distributors
- Business-to-business (B2B) buyers
3. Data Validation and Triangulation
Findings from secondary and primary sources were cross-validated through data triangulation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability. This process involved comparing insights from different sources and reconciling discrepancies through expert feedback.
4. Analytical Tools and Frameworks
Various analytical models were applied to interpret the collected data:
- SWOT Analysis for understanding strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
- Porter’s Five Forces to assess market competitiveness
- PESTLE Analysis to evaluate external macroeconomic influences
- Forecasting Models using historical data trends and regression analysis
Conclusion
The combination of comprehensive secondary research and robust primary data collection—enhanced by expert consultations—ensured the development of a well-rounded and in-depth analysis. This approach enables strategic decision-making backed by both empirical evidence and industry expertise.
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