Japan Pharmaceutical Packaging Market

Japan Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Size Report – In a Glance

As per the survey report on Japan pharmaceutical packaging market, the market is expected to foresee a CAGR value of 8.7% during 2025-2035, and further generate a market size of USD 18.4 billion by the end of 2035. In 2025, the market size was value at USD 8.2 billion revenue.

• The Japan pharmaceutical packaging market’s growth is influenced by rising aging population and growing demand for high-quality packaging materials.
• KDMI analyst’s growth analysis foresees managing supply chain disruptions impacting packaging material availability as the market restraint for Japan pharmaceutical packaging market.

Japan Pharmaceutical Packaging Market

Pharmaceutical packaging refers to material used for protecting and delivering drug products to ensure its safety, stability, and efficacy. It protects product’s moisture, temperature, and resistance against physical damage. Pharmaceutical packaging is categorized into Primary Packaging, Secondary Packaging, and Tertiary Packaging. The market is experiencing significant growth due to rising aging population and growing demand for high-quality packaging materials to protect pharmaceutical products from physical damage. Also, the growing adoption of technological advancements have enhanced the production process of packaging materials.

Japan Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Growth Drivers and Restraints

Growth Drivers

• Growing Aging Population – Japan’s fastest-growing elderly population is driving the market growth of pharmaceutical packaging as the aging population require more medications and services. The report by World Economic Forum shows 1 in 10 people in the country are now aged over 80 years and more than 30% of population has crosses 65 years of age. This growing aging population in the country leads to the increased demand for pharmaceutical products and services.The Japan is the third largest pharmaceutical market in the world due to its highest aging population. With growing elderly patients, the demand for pharmaceutical packaging that ensures product’s safety, stability, easy to use, and enhanced efficacy is leading the market growth.
• Regulatory compliance and Safety standards – Japan’s stringent regulations regarding packaging materials of pharmaceutical products are a significant driver for the Japan pharmaceuticals packaging market. Meeting with regulatory standards laid by the government is crucial not just for protecting drugs but also providing essential information to patients. The industry’s products are packaged by following the guidelines laid by the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA), which urges manufacturers to focus on protecting medications from children and have a comprehensive labelling stating use and side-effects of medicines.

Restraints

• Managing supply chain disruptions impacting packaging material availability – Despite the significant growth of Japan pharmaceutical packaging market, the impact of supply chain disruption on raw material for packaging availability restraints the market demand. Shortage of packaging materials like plastic, resins, paperboards, and specialty films impacted due to global trade uncertainties, natural calamities, and regulatory standards results in increased cost. Moreover, the growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly packaging materials is also impacting the market growth. Stringent government regulations and acceptance of plastic materials for packaging poses as a challenge in the Japan’s pharmaceutical packaging market growth.

Japan Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Segmentation

Our experts at KD Market Insights have segmented the Japan pharmaceutical packaging market research report as:

Analyst’s Observation on recent developments of Japan Pharmaceuticals Packaging Market

Over the years, the experts at KD Market Insights have been observing the recent developments associated with Japan pharmaceutical packaging market trends. Our expert’s market forecast analysis has recorded the market players adopting plentiful of key strategies including new product launches, mergers & acquisitions, and collaborations.

For instance, Manufacturers like CKD Corporation has launched a new blister packaging machine which is used for pharmaceutical products such as tablets and capsules. The launch of HCA -220S with a specially designed feature of space-saving is a great contribution by manufacturers in the industry.

Moreover, Adragos Pharma is seeking for its expansion in the country with the aim to boost production of pharma products and aligning with nation’s health ministry’s objective for proper supply chain management. The organization has decided to perform its operational activities at the Kawagoe site in Saitama Prefecture.

Japan Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Competitive Landscape

Some of the significant participants who top the Japan pharmaceutical packaging market share:

• Watson Pharmaceuticals
• Otsuka Pharmaceutical
• Berry Global
• AstraZeneca
• Sankyo
• Takeda Pharmaceutical
• Bristol-Myers Squibb
• Chugai Pharmaceutical
• Nippon Shikizai
• Pfizer
• Amcor
• Sealed Air
• Mitsubishi Chemical
• Novartis