The global vaccine ampoules market is anticipated to accumulate a market value of US$ 8.11 billion in 2023 and is expected to garner a valuation of US$ 21 billion by exhibiting a CAGR of 9.9% in the forecast period 2023 to 2033. The market of temperature-controlled packaging boxes market reflected growth withan 8% CAGR in the historical period 2018 to 2022.
The flourishing growth in pharmaceutical industry is fuelling the demand for glass and plastic ampoules. Demand for pharmaceutical vials and ampoules is accelerating in densely populated countries. Rise in pharmaceutical production in these countries is further increasing the product demand.
Factors such as the constituents and drug content, require nonreactive container packaging so that the inside content does not lose effectiveness. Increasing lifestyle diseases like diabetes and consumption of biopharmaceuticals, vaccines, and insulin are also augmenting market growth.
Glass vaccine vials offer high transparency, which allows easy inspection of inside contents and optimal protection because they are relatively impermeable to air and moisture and chemically resistant to most medicinal products.
A substantial volume of glass ampoules is manufactured from borosilicate glass. The product demand is increasing at a fast pace primarily due to its inert properties, which other conventional materials do not offer. Also, tinted glass used in vaccine vials can shield the inside content from ultraviolet rays and specific wavelengths. For instance, use of amber glass and red glass is favored by the manufacturers more often. This trend will positively benefit the market growth.
On the other hand, a safer and greener workplace will result from Piramal enterprise’s incorporation of recycled glass and green power sources in their manufacturing processes. This practice will reduce energy consumption and carbon footprint, supporting industry growth.
The rising consumption of insulin, biologics and vaccine globally is also fuelling market expansion. Moreover, the increase in demand for parenteral packaging due to the rising prevalence of chronic diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes and the increasing geriatric population is further driving the market growth.
Besides this, in 2020, the demand for vaccine ampoules has increased multi-folds due to the outbreak of the pandemic. Growing demand for COVID-19 vaccines is one of the major factors for the vials and ampoules growth in the past few years.
Many pharmaceutical and parenteral packaging manufacturers have increased their production capacity to a high extent. Manufacturers are leveraging their full production capacity and manufacturing millions of vials and ampoules in a month. This practice by key producers will increase the product sales in the coming years.
Region-wise, Asia Pacific dominated the market in 2020 with 36.5% market share. It is expected to retain its dominance by accumulating over 39.7% market share by end of the forecast period. Factors such as the flourishing food pharmaceutical industry coupled with mounting government initiatives and support for the development of healthcare and pharmaceutical industry in the region is driving the market growth in this region. Countries such as Japan, India and China are the major contributors to the growth of the regional market.
Similarly, North America is projected to grow with significant CAGR of 9% during the forecast period. Due its large pharmaceutical manufacturing potential and the ability to introduce technological advancements to pharmaceutical packaging, the product demand is expected to rise in this region.
In North America, United States is expected to lead the pharmaceutical market in consumption and revenue share. The demand for ampoules is constantly increasing with the rising complexity of drugs and increasing health problems, like diabetes. Also, the vaccines and medicines needed to prevent diseases like COVID-19 is still creating demand for vials in the region. According to the STAT, prescription drug spending in the nation is estimated to be US$ 600 billion by end of 2023, which is further anticipated to drive the market growth in this region.
Data Points
Key Statistics
Expected Market Value in 2023
US$ 8.11 billion
Projected Market Value in 2033
US$ 21 billion
Growth Rate (2023 to 2033)
9.9 % CAGR
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How Competitive is the Market?
Recent developments and breakthroughs in technology, mergers, acquisitions, tie-ups, and partnerships within the companies involved in manufacturing vaccine ampoules are expected to create lucrative opportunities for market growth during the forecast period.
In May 2022, Gerresheimer boosted global production capabilities with new technologically advanced facilities in India. By adding capacities in India, Gerresheimer intends to ensure continuous supply for critical pharma and healthcare facilities supporting increased packaging demand and public health.
In January 2022, Schott AG planned to inaugurate a production site for prefillable high-quality polymer syringes in Germany. The company will add up modules to its production network of 16 global plants. The company recently started working in China for an additional module designed to triple the production capacity. The project was scheduled to get completed by the end of 2022.
Consistent advancements in the technology and increasing demand of medications in pharmaceuticals and healthcare industries have resulted into the surge of packaging of chemicals and medicines. Ampoules are used to store medicated fluids in a defined proportion in order to resist it from getting contaminated.
Vaccine ampoules are best suited for single-doses, and are widely used to preserve and store medicinal liquids which are deployed in a range of pharmaceutical applications and are also used to add shelf life of the chemical contained.
The vaccine ampoules market is witnessing a significant growth particularly in glass material, because inorganic nature of glass makes these ampoules highly resistant to chemicals and other reactive substances. Furthermore, as the vaccine ampoules are available in a variety of sizes depending upon the drug delivery measurement, the demand of the vaccine ampoules in the market will continue to increase.
Presently, there are several players which are operating in the vaccine ampoules market, producing customized vaccine ampoules to cater to the increasing demand from different end-use industries, giving manufacturers a good opportunity to enter the market.
Vaccine Ampoules Market: Dynamics
To stop the spread of Coronavirus disease and the need for immunization has created a huge demand for the vaccine ampoules in the pharmaceutical segment. The vaccine ampoules are usually opened by snapping off the neck and are hermetically sealed by melting the thin top with flame.
The space provided above the chemical or drug may be filled with an inert gas before sealing. Vaccine ampoules are often made up of glass which can be customizes and an option for ceramic printing is also available over them.
The increasing effectiveness of reducing the plastic waste which is generated from the chemical and pharmaceutical industries has led companies to adopt a safe and economical packaging solution. Therefore, vaccine ampoules made up of glass have gathered preference over that made up of plastic, amongst various end use industries.
To enhance the functionalities, technological innovations taking place amongst various vaccine ampoules manufacturing companies such as increasing the production capabilities by launching a technology of high-speed filling lines and using Teflon glass which offer non-breakable properties.
Other participants in the vaccine ampoule market are developing ampoules with high stability dimensional qualities by leveraging the progress in the latest filling line technology. Furthermore, the increasing prominence of single dose parenteral medication over the multi dose has created new opportunities for the vaccine ampoules in the pharmaceutical segment.
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Vaccine Ampoules Market: Regional Outlook
The vaccine ampoules market is very popular in the North America region. The USA has many laboratories and pharmaceutical industries which majorly uses the vaccine ampoules for storing various chemicals and medications.
On the other hand, Asia Pacific region may witness a significant growth due to developing economies such as India and China which have an exceptional growth in a pharmaceuticals market. Followed by these regions, Europe is also expected to witness high growth in the vaccine ampoules market due to advisory and regulatory bodies overseeing the quality and safety of the vaccine.
The vaccine ampoules market growth is impacted in the regions such as Latin America and Middle East and Africa, as the countries of these regions are proactively working to reduce the counterfeit medicine, vaccines, and drugs from reaching the consumers.
Also, the governments across developing countries and industrializes areas, and pooled procurement agencies are some of the leading entities that are responsible for driving the vaccine ampoules market.
Vaccine Ampoules Market: Key Players
The vaccine ampoules market is highly competitive in nature, holding to the existence of leading players. The contenders who are steering in the vaccine ampoules market are as follows -
Gerresheimer AG
Nipro PharmaPackaging International
Pharma-Glas GmbH
Piramida d.o.o.
SCHOTT AG
SGD S.A.
Shandong Pharmaceutical Glass Co. Ltd.
Sm Pack SpA
Stevanato Group S.p.A.
Tecnoglas S.A
Tvornica Farmaceutske Ambalaže
Crestani S.R.L.
Birgi Mefar Group
AAPL Solutions
Zhengchuan Pharmaceutical Packaging
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The Regional analysis includes
North America
Latin America
Western Europe
Eastern Europe
East Asia
South Asia
Middle East & Africa (MEA)
Vaccine Ampoules Market: Segmentation
The segmentation of vaccine ampoules market is done based on the following segments
