Product Code: ETC6188143 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Summon Dutta | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
Plastic bottles remain a preferred choice for liquid and solid oral formulations in the Australia pharmaceutical sector due to their durability, lightweight nature, and cost-effectiveness. The market is increasingly favoring PET and HDPE bottles with child-resistant caps and tamper-evident features, especially for OTC and prescription medicines.
The pharmaceutical plastic bottle market in Australia is seeing growth driven by the demand for lightweight, durable, and cost-effective packaging solutions. There is a trend toward using PET and HDPE materials, which offer chemical resistance and recyclability. Tamper-evident and child-resistant closures are also being prioritized.
Growing environmental concerns and increased regulation around single-use plastics are putting pressure on the pharmaceutical plastic bottle market. Manufacturers are compelled to shift toward recyclable or biodegradable alternatives, which may not yet offer equivalent performance in terms of drug stability or shelf life.
Foreign and local investments in pharmaceutical-grade plastic bottles are subject to TGA standards and Australia Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) guidelines. Sustainability mandates are key drivers for investment, with grant availability under the Recycling Modernisation Fund. Strategic investment is encouraged in regional manufacturing clusters, with state-level incentives to localize production.
Plastic bottles used in pharmaceuticals must comply with regulations regarding material safety, leachability, and barrier properties as per TGA standards. The government encourages manufacturers to adopt recyclable plastics under the Sustainable Packaging Guidelines. Policies supporting the circular economy also promote the use of bio-based plastics and closed-loop systems in pharmaceutical packaging.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Australia Pharmaceutical Plastic Bottle Market Overview |
3.1 Australia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Australia Pharmaceutical Plastic Bottle Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Australia Pharmaceutical Plastic Bottle Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Australia Pharmaceutical Plastic Bottle Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Australia Pharmaceutical Plastic Bottle Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Bottle Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Australia Pharmaceutical Plastic Bottle Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Australia Pharmaceutical Plastic Bottle Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Capacity, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Australia Pharmaceutical Plastic Bottle Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for pharmaceutical products in Australia |
4.2.2 Growing emphasis on sustainable packaging solutions |
4.2.3 Technological advancements in pharmaceutical plastic bottle manufacturing processes |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent regulations and compliance requirements in the pharmaceutical industry |
4.3.2 Fluctuating raw material prices |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative packaging materials |
5 Australia Pharmaceutical Plastic Bottle Market Trends |
6 Australia Pharmaceutical Plastic Bottle Market, By Types |
6.1 Australia Pharmaceutical Plastic Bottle Market, By Bottle Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Australia Pharmaceutical Plastic Bottle Market Revenues & Volume, By Bottle Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Australia Pharmaceutical Plastic Bottle Market Revenues & Volume, By Plastic Bottles for Solid Formulation, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Australia Pharmaceutical Plastic Bottle Market Revenues & Volume, By Plastic Bottles for Liquid, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Australia Pharmaceutical Plastic Bottle Market Revenues & Volume, By Plastic Bottles for Ophthalmic/Nasal Formulation, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Australia Pharmaceutical Plastic Bottle Market, By Material Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Australia Pharmaceutical Plastic Bottle Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyethylene (PE), 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Australia Pharmaceutical Plastic Bottle Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Australia Pharmaceutical Plastic Bottle Market Revenues & Volume, By Polypropylene (PP), 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Australia Pharmaceutical Plastic Bottle Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Australia Pharmaceutical Plastic Bottle Market, By Capacity |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Australia Pharmaceutical Plastic Bottle Market Revenues & Volume, By Below 100 ml, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Australia Pharmaceutical Plastic Bottle Market Revenues & Volume, By 100 ml 250 ml, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Australia Pharmaceutical Plastic Bottle Market Revenues & Volume, By Above 250 ml, 2021- 2031F |
7 Australia Pharmaceutical Plastic Bottle Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Australia Pharmaceutical Plastic Bottle Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Australia Pharmaceutical Plastic Bottle Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Australia Pharmaceutical Plastic Bottle Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of recycled materials used in pharmaceutical plastic bottle manufacturing |
8.2 Number of new product innovations in pharmaceutical plastic bottle designs |
8.3 Adoption rate of sustainable packaging practices in the pharmaceutical industry |
9 Australia Pharmaceutical Plastic Bottle Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Australia Pharmaceutical Plastic Bottle Market Opportunity Assessment, By Bottle Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Australia Pharmaceutical Plastic Bottle Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Australia Pharmaceutical Plastic Bottle Market Opportunity Assessment, By Capacity, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Australia Pharmaceutical Plastic Bottle Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Australia Pharmaceutical Plastic Bottle Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Australia Pharmaceutical Plastic Bottle Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |