Biodegradable Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Is Witnessing Massive Growth With Amcor Plc Introducing New Recyclable Packaging Solution Amlite Ultra Recyclable For Personal Care And Pharmaceutical Products
Biodegradable pharmaceutical packaging is a new and emerging trend that has emerged in the field of medical science as it aims at both, reducing the burden of waste and also helps in reducing the toxic emissions that can cause several health problems. Pharmaceutical packaging made of biodegradable materials like cardboard, sails, cotton, and fiberglass is proving to be very useful. This can be used for all types of packaging. It is not only ensures a longer shelf life but also offers a cost-saving option. Biodegradable packaging can be of various types. Biodegradable mailing envelopes are gaining popularity as they do not consume much space and last longer than other standard mail envelopes.
Robust growth of the pharmaceutical
industry in emerging economies is expected to drive growth of the global
biodegradable pharmaceutical packaging market. According to the India Brand
Equity Foundation (IBEF), India’s domestic pharmaceutical market reached US$
20.03 billion in 2019, increasing from US$ 18.12 billion in 2018, registering a
9.8% y-o-y growth rate. Such massive growth is supported by rapid growth of the
healthcare sector and growing disposable income across the country.
Biodegradable pharmaceutical packaging is eco-friendly in nature and is safe to
enclose pharmaceutical products since they are non-toxic. Hence, these factors
are expected to drive growth of the global biodegradable pharmaceutical
packaging market. Furthermore, stringent government regulations and growing
emphasis on efficient packaging management are expected to propel the global
biodegradable pharmaceutical packaging market growth in the near future.
Lack of adequate supply of
bio-plastics and related materials combined with rising packaging costs is
expected to restrain growth of the global biodegradable pharmaceutical
packaging market. Among regions, North America is expected to witness
significant growth in the global biodegradable pharmaceutical packaging market.
This is owing to the presence large healthcare system and growing R&D activities
for drug development across the region. Furthermore, Asia Pacific is expected
to register a robust growth rate, rapid growth of the pharmaceutical sector in
India and China.
Key players involved in the global
biodegradable pharmaceutical packaging market are Tetra Pak International SA,
Ranpak Holding Corporation, Amcor plc, International Paper Company, Mondi
Group, Greenpack Limited, Imex Packaging, Elevate Packaging Inc., Berkley
International Packaging Limited, Smurfit Kappa Group plc, Kruger Inc., and
Biopak PTY LTD (Duni Group).
For instance, in April 2019, Amcor
plc introduced a new recyclable packaging solution AmLite Ultra Recyclable for
personal care and pharmaceutical products.

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