Pharmaceutical Equipment Market Outlook 2025-2029

The pharmaceutical equipment market is expected to witness significant growth, with a forecasted increase of USD 6.38 billion at a CAGR of 6.9% between 2024 and 2029. The market expansion is primarily driven by the rising prevalence of diseases, which has led to a growing demand for pharmaceuticals. Additionally, standardization across pharmaceutical equipment is a key trend propelling market growth. However, high costs associated with pharmaceutical equipment pose a significant challenge. Despite this, technological advancements, including automation, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML), are anticipated to present substantial growth opportunities in the industry.

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Market Segmentation

By Product Type

• Solid
• Liquid

By Type

• Packaging Equipment
• Granulating Equipment
• Spray Drying Equipment
• Filling Machines
• Others

Regional Market Trends

Asia (37% market contribution)

• China
• India
• Japan

North America

• Canada
• United States

Europe

• Germany
• United Kingdom
• France
• Italy

Rest of the World (ROW)

Segment Insights

Solid Segment

The solid pharmaceutical equipment segment is projected to witness substantial growth during the forecast period. This segment includes equipment used in manufacturing Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) forms, such as:

• Tablets
• Capsules
• Powders

The demand for OSD forms is growing due to their advantages, including ease of administration, stability, accurate dosing, and controlled release. Companies such as Syngenton, GEA Group, Romaco, and Körber are actively contributing to this segment. The integration of automation, robotics, AI, and ML is enhancing efficiency and precision in OSD manufacturing.

Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Rising Disease Prevalence & Increasing Demand for Pharmaceuticals

  • Chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases are significantly contributing to market growth.
  • The aging population is increasing the demand for pharmaceuticals and equipment supporting personalized medicine based on genetic data.

• Technological Advancements

  • Automation, robotics, AI, and ML are streamlining supply chain operations, inventory management, and production scheduling.
  • Adoption of smart pharmaceutical equipment enhances production efficiency.

• Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance

  • Compliance with FDA and international standards ensures safety, reliability, and regulatory approvals for pharmaceutical products.

Trends

• Standardization Across Pharmaceutical Equipment

  • Standardization improves equipment interoperability, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
  • Reduces compatibility issues and enhances workflow optimization.

• Growth of Super Generics

  • The market for super generics (enhanced versions of branded drugs) is expanding due to cost-effectiveness and improved therapeutic benefits.

Challenges

• High Costs of Pharmaceutical Equipment
  • Large-scale production machinery such as tablet presses, capsule filling machines, and blister packaging machines range from USD 50,000 to USD 80,000, making affordability a challenge.
  • Analytical instruments like HPLC systems, mass spectrometers, and particle size analyzers are crucial for quality control but add to the cost burden.

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Key Players in the Pharmaceutical Equipment Market

The following companies play a pivotal role in the pharmaceutical equipment market:

• ACG
• ACIC Pharmaceuticals Inc.
• Alfa Laval AB
• Antares Vision S.p.A
• Astro Machine Works Inc.
• Bausch+Strobel Maschinenfabrik Ilshofen GmbH + Co. KG SE
• Coesia SpA
• Freund Corp.
• GEA Group AG
• Hillenbrand Inc.
• IDEX Corp.
• IMA Industria Macchine Automatiche Spa
• Körber AG
• Maquinaria Industrial Dara SL
• Marchesini Group Spa
• Merck KGaA
• Romaco Holding GmbH
• Silverson Machines Inc.
• Syntegon Technology GmbH
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.