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Pharma industry expansion to propel cold chain packaging market

Our Bureau, Mumbai
Friday, December 1, 2023, 09:00 Hrs  [IST]

With surging demand for temperature-controlled packaging and rising trade of temperature sensitive products, the global cold chain packaging industry is projected to create an opportunity of US$ 80.9 billion in the next 10 years, according to a report by Future Market Insights.

The target market has a chance to expand as a result of cold chain packaging makers implementing cutting-edge technologies to improve safety and temperature monitoring. During the projected period, it is expected that the market for cold chain packaging will increase by four times its current market value.

The pharmaceutical industry's expansion is probably what will propel the cold chain packaging market. Technology and innovation are anticipated to be important factors in the market. Tracking and tracing process will be improved by telematics, temperature sensors, cloud computing, and data loggers which will ensure the safety of pharmaceutical supplies, the report adds.

Over the next 10 years, the cold chain packaging industry is expected to be dominated by Europe. The region is predicted to account for about 28 per cent of global sales. Distribution of pharmaceuticals and food products throughout the region has increased the need for dependable cold chain packaging solutions.

The global cold chain packaging market is anticipated to reach US$ 26.1 billion in 2023. It is set to continue to expand at a CAGR of 14.8 per cent between 2023 and 2033. The market is likely to be valued at US$ 103.7 billion in 2033. The top five businesses were estimated to control around 15 per cent to 20 per cent of the market in 2022, which is expected to boost sales of cold chain packaging.

Through the end of 2023, the category of phase change cold storage products is anticipated to represent around 55 per cent of all cold chain packaging products marketed globally. Demand for frozen food is rising, which has led to increasing phase change cold storage. It is mainly utilized for frozen food exports or imports worldwide.

The cold chain packaging industry is expected to hold around two to three per cent of the global packaging market, which is likely to be worth US$ 980 billion in 2023. In 2022, revenue of the global market reached US$ 22.8 billion.

Consumers and healthcare systems are putting a lot of pressure on the food & beverage and pharmaceutical industries to cut expenses. It would result in great pricing pressure on suppliers of packaging solutions. Customers are likely to favour products that maximize efficiency without sacrificing quality requirements.

Despite having a strong knowledge about the need for cost reduction and environmental impact of packaging materials, several firms have been hesitant to enter the market for reusable, recyclable shipper containers. This is mainly attributed to numerous challenges involved in creating closed-loop or reverse logistics systems.

This necessitates a strong infrastructure and a broad geographic reach. Reusable shippers with phase-change components enable the highest possible payload area use. This is so that dry ice won't take up any space. Few pharmaceutical businesses assert that adopting reusable shippers can increase their payload capacity by about 25 per cent while lowering system weight.

Packaging solution providers are being pushed by a global trend toward reusable shippers to create a robust closed loop system. Companies that have largely ignored or been sluggish toward this area should be aware of this potential and obtain a huge competitive advantage.

Over the projection period, there will likely be a steady demand for cold chain packaging in the US. According to Future Market Insights, it would likely dominate 80 per cent of the market by 2023. Online grocery shopping is one of the main drivers of growth and will significantly increase demand for cold chain packaging.

Online retailers serve the packaged food needs of customers in the US. Online grocery shopping is likely to cost an individual a significant amount of perishable goods. It is also projected that this will increase demand for cold chain storage and packaging solutions.

According to Texas Health and Human Services, sanitary transportation rule mandates the implementation of procedures to guarantee food safety by receivers, shippers, loaders, and carriers. They are engaged in the transportation and shipment of animal or human food. It enables parties to decide on the application of best practices to guarantee food safety. Use of temperature-controlled shipping and transit has expanded as a result of these rules.

The market for cold chain packaging in Germany is estimated to rise by 3.6 times its present rate between 2023 and 2033. The fourth-biggest pharmaceutical market in the world and the largest in Europe will both be in Germany. High demand for pharmaceutical and biological product packaging and transportation would result from the nation's extremely desirable location for clinical trials and research.

In comparison to other nations in Europe, Germany spends exponentially per person on medical management, according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Owing to the aging population and high incidence of chronic diseases, the percentage of spending on healthcare has surged since 2000, and is anticipated to continue to rise.

Business alliances with technology partners are the emphasis of cold chain packaging market players. Cold chain packaging suppliers are anticipated to gain from significant investments in technologies such as cloud computing and internet of things solutions in a variety of ways. These enhancements promise superior cold chain packaging solutions in terms of control, visibility, and transparency.

 

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