The pharmaceutical packaging testing equipment market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market for pharmaceutical packaging testing equipment has seen consistent growth over recent years. An increase from $4.12 billion in 2024 to $4.3 billion in 2025, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4%, is projected. Factors such as strict regulatory standards, elevated levels of pharmaceutical production, a key emphasis on patient safety, the global spread of pharmaceutical supply chains, and a rising number of drug recalls have contributed to growth during the historic period.
The Pharmaceutical Packaging Testing Equipment market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size for equipment used in testing pharmaceutical packaging is predicted to experience significant escalation in the coming years. This market is anticipated to burgeon to $5.4 billion in 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%.
The expansion during the forecast period can be accounted for by factors such as ongoing regulatory pressures, a rising emphasis on sustainability, the transition to biologics and personalized medication, cutting-edge packaging materials, and a focus on patient safety. Key trends for the forecast period encompass technological advancements, adhering to regulations, assurance and control of quality, data integrity and interconnectivity, along with customization and adaptability.
The significant growth of the pharmaceutical sector is a key factor fueling the expansion of the pharmaceutical packaging testing equipment market. The mention of pharmaceutical products covers a wide spectrum, incorporating research, development, and production within the pharmaceutical sector. This includes various aspects such as research efforts, chemical usage, regulation enforcement and the involvement of governmental bodies. The pharmaceutical packaging testing equipment contributes to the industry's development by facilitating enhanced regulatory flexibility and amplified collaboration with governments on a global scale. This has ultimately steered the pharmaceutical industry away from disruptions in supply chain and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Therefore, it has prompted several significant firms to announce expansions. For instance, in May 2022, Eli Lilly, a pharmaceutical company based in the USA, unveiled plans to construct two new manufacturing facilities through a $2.1 billion investment in its LEAP Lebanon Innovation and Research District. Hence, the pharmaceutical sector's growth will persist in stimulating the pharmaceutical packaging testing equipment market.
The pharmaceutical packaging testing equipment market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Services, Equipment
2) By Product: Primary Packaging Equipment, Secondary Packaging Equipment, Labeling And Serialization Equipment
3) By End User: Pharmaceutical Companies, Contract Research Organizations, Government Organizations, Research Institutions, Testing Laboratories
Subsegments:
1) By Services: Testing Services, Consulting Services, Maintenance Services
2) By Equipment: Inspection Equipment, Leak Testing Equipment, Weight And Volume Testing Equipment, Tamper Evident Testing Equipment, Integrity Testing Equipment
Technological advancement has emerged as a significant trend within the market for pharmaceutical packaging testing equipment. This equipment is instrumental in the process of gearing up pharmaceutical and nutraceutical items for delivery. The array of state-of-the-art pharmaceutical packaging equipment may comprise of hard film over wrappers, case packers, label applicators, sealers, and label applicators. The COVID-19 health crisis necessitated the invention and development of packaging solutions without any physical contact. For instance, Testronix Instruments, a manufacturing company from India, unveiled a new generation of packaging testing instruments in August 2022 to cater to the burgeoning need for trustworthy and precise testing of packaging. The company accentuates the employment of cutting-edge technology and precision in the construction of these instruments. The objective is to offer high-grade testing solutions that are capable of merging flawlessly with the clients' operation milieu.
Major companies operating in the pharmaceutical packaging testing equipment market include:
• Labthink International Inc.
• West Pharmaceutical Services Inc.
• Qualitest International Inc.
• AMETEK Inc.
• Test & Calibration
• Packaging Technologies & Inspection LLC
• Westpak Inc.
• Eurofins Scientific SE
• Intertek Group plc
• SGS SA
• TASI Group
• Edwards' Analytical Limited
• NSF International
• Nelson Laboratories LLC
• CVC Technologies Inc.
• Zwick Roell Group
• Lighthouse Instruments LLC
• Sepha Ltd.
• Qualicaps Co Ltd.
• ACG Group
• Bosch Packaging Technology
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
• Marchesini Group
• MG America Inc.
• Romaco Group
• Uhlmann Group
• Optel Group
• Antares Vision Group
• Mettler-Toledo International Inc.
North America was the largest region in the pharmaceutical packaging testing equipment market in 2024. The regions covered in the pharmaceutical packaging testing equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa