Ophthalmic Packaging Global Market Report 2026

Ophthalmic packaging refers to the specialized materials and containers utilized to store, transport, and safeguard ophthalmic products such as eye drops, ointments, contact lenses, and surgical instruments. These packaging solutions are tailored to ensure the safety, sterility, and integrity of the enclosed ophthalmic items, while also emphasizing user convenience and adherence to usage guidelines.

The types of ophthalmic packaging encompass multi-dose and single-dose formats. Multi-dose packaging involves containers intended to hold multiple doses of ophthalmic medications or treatments in one unit, utilizing materials such as glass and others. These packages are available to end-users both over the counter (OTC) and via prescription.

Tariffs are impacting the ophthalmic packaging market by increasing costs of imported medical-grade plastics, glass vials, droppers, sealing materials, and packaging machinery. Pharmaceutical manufacturers in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported packaging components, while Asia-Pacific faces higher production costs for export-oriented packaging solutions. These tariffs are increasing packaging expenses and influencing material selection decisions. However, they are also driving localized packaging production, regional material sourcing, and innovation in cost-efficient and sustainable ophthalmic packaging designs.

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The ophthalmic packaging market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $11.27 billion in 2025 to $12.87 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in ophthalmic drug consumption, expansion of prescription eye care treatments, increasing use of eye drops and ointments, rising regulatory emphasis on sterility, adoption of standardized packaging formats.

The ophthalmic packaging market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $20.77 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for preservative-free eye medications, rising focus on patient compliance, expansion of OTC ophthalmic products, growing investments in sustainable packaging materials, increasing adoption of smart packaging solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for sterile and tamper-evident packaging, rising adoption of single-dose ophthalmic containers, growing use of lightweight plastic packaging, expansion of user-friendly dropper designs, enhanced focus on product integrity.

The surge in cases of eye disorders is anticipated to drive the expansion of the ophthalmic packaging market in the future. Eye disorders encompass various medical conditions affecting the eye's normal function, leading to vision impairments or other visual irregularities. This rise in eye disorders can be linked to factors such as aging demographics, shifts in lifestyle habits, environmental influences, and heightened screen time. Ophthalmic packaging plays a critical role in ensuring the safe and sterile delivery of medications and medical tools used for treating eye disorders. It not only preserves patient health and well-being but also mitigates contamination risks and ensures precise dosing accuracy throughout treatment. For instance, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in January 2024, over 3.4 million Americans aged 40 years and above were either blind or visually impaired, with projections indicating a doubling of this figure by 2030. Hence, the escalating incidence of eye disorders acts as a catalyst for the growth of the ophthalmic packaging market.

Leading companies in the ophthalmic packaging market are focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as ergonomic and preservative-free eye-drop bottles, to replace conventional multi-dose or standard eye-drop containers. An advanced solution refers to patient-friendly and sustainable packaging technology that enhances dosing accuracy, minimizes contamination risk, and improves user convenience. For example, in December 2024, Berry Global Group Inc., a US-based packaging company, introduced a new easy-squeeze 10 ml ophthalmic bottle into its portfolio for preservative-free eye treatments. This innovation replaces traditional ophthalmic bottles by enabling precise and controlled dispensing directly into the patient's eye while requiring less squeeze force, making it suitable for users with limited hand strength. Designed for compatibility with Aptar Pharma's Ophthalmic Squeeze Dispenser (OSD), it ensures accurate dosing, maintains sterility through Gamma and EtO sterilization validation, and supports patient adherence. Integrated with ergonomic and soft-touch design features, it delivers a seamless user experience. The easy-squeeze ophthalmic bottle enhances patient compliance, simplifies administration, and promotes sustainable and efficient packaging practices.

In November 2023, Conductive Containers Inc., a US-based producer of electrostatic discharge (ESD) packaging solutions, acquired Crestline Plastics Inc., the financial terms of which remain undisclosed. This acquisition is intended to expand Conductive Containers' array of products and its manufacturing capabilities in static control packaging. By capitalizing on Crestline Plastics' proficiency in plastic enclosures and optic lens inserts, Conductive Containers aims to strengthen its position in the market. Crestline Plastics Inc., based in the US, specializes in optics packaging and produces tailored thermoformed packaging solutions for optical components.

Major companies operating in the ophthalmic packaging market are Amcor Ltd., Berry Global Inc., Corning Incorporated, Huhtamaki Group, AptarGroup Inc., Recipharm AB, West Pharmaceutical Services Inc., Gerresheimer AG, Stevanato Group, Schott AG, Nolato AB, Nipro Corporation, Stolzle Glass Group, SGD Pharma, Bormioli Pharma SpA, Bilcare Limited, Shaily Engineering Plastics Ltd, Adelphi Healthcare Packaging, Comar LLC, Heinz Glas GmbH, URSATEC GmbH, Shandong Medicinal Glass Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the ophthalmic packaging market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the ophthalmic packaging market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the ophthalmic packaging market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The ophthalmic packaging market consists of sales of pouches for packaging, dropper bottles, and foils. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Ophthalmic Packaging Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses ophthalmic packaging market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Dose: Multi-Dose; Single Dose
• 2) By Material: Glass; Plastic; Other Material
• 3) By End-Use: Over the Counter (OTC); Prescription
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Multi-Dose: Preserved Multi-Dose Packaging; Multi-Dose Bottles With Dropper Systems
• 2) By Single Dose: Single-Dose Vials; Pre-Filled Single-Dose Containers
• Companies Mentioned: Amcor Ltd.; Berry Global Inc.; Corning Incorporated; Huhtamaki Group; AptarGroup Inc.; Recipharm AB; West Pharmaceutical Services Inc.; Gerresheimer AG; Stevanato Group; Schott AG; Nolato AB; Nipro Corporation; Stolzle Glass Group; SGD Pharma; Bormioli Pharma SpA; Bilcare Limited; Shaily Engineering Plastics Ltd; Adelphi Healthcare Packaging; Comar LLC; Heinz Glas GmbH; URSATEC GmbH; Shandong Medicinal Glass Co. Ltd.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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