The global medical rubber stopper market is expected to grow from US$ 1.2 billion in 2022 to US$ 1.7 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period. The growth of the market is attributed to the increasing demand for pharmaceuticals and biologics, rising prevalence of chronic diseases, and growing awareness about the benefits of rubber stoppers in the healthcare industry.

Medical rubber stoppers are used to seal vials, bottles, and other containers of pharmaceuticals and biologics. They are made of a variety of materials, including butyl rubber, chlorobutyl rubber, bromobutyl rubber, EPDM rubber, natural rubber, nitrile rubber, and silicone rubber. Medical rubber stoppers are chosen based on the specific requirements of the application, such as the type of drug being stored, the storage conditions, and the desired shelf life.

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The major applications of medical rubber stoppers include injection stoppers, infusion stoppers, lyophilization stoppers, and pharmaceutical discs. Injection stoppers are used to seal vials and syringes of injectable drugs. Infusion stoppers are used to seal bags and bottles of intravenous fluids and medications. Lyophilization stoppers are used to seal vials of drugs that are being freeze-dried. Pharmaceutical discs are used to seal bottles and jars of pharmaceutical products.

Key Takeaways:

  • The global medical rubber stopper market is expected to grow from US$ 1.2 billion in 2022 to US$ 1.7 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 6.2%.
  • The market growth is attributed to the increasing demand for injectable and infusion drugs, rising geriatric population, and growing prevalence of chronic diseases.
  • North America is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period, owing to the presence of major pharmaceutical and medical device companies in the region.

Regional Analysis:

North America is the largest market for medical rubber stoppers, followed by Europe and Asia Pacific. The high demand for injectable drugs and the strict regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical packaging in these regions are driving the market growth. The Asia Pacific region is expected to witness the fastest growth over the forecast period, due to the growing pharmaceutical industry and the rising prevalence of chronic diseases in the region.

Key Players:

  • West Pharma
  • Hubei Huaqiang High-tech
  • Jiangsu Hualan New Pharmaceutical Materials
  • Shandong Pharmaceutical Glass
  • Datwyler
  • Nipro Corporation
  • Shengzou Rubber&Plastics
  • Yueqing Jintai Industry
  • Samsung Medical Rubber

Segmentation:

The global medical rubber stopper market is segmented by product type, application, material, coating, sterilization technology, diameter size, and end-use.

Product Type:

  • Sleeve Stopper
  • Straight Plug Stopper
  • Snap On Stopper
  • Conical Stopper
  • 3Leg Stopper

Application:

  • Injection Stopper
  • Infusion Stopper
  • Lyophilization Stopper
  • Pharmaceutical Disc

Material:

  • Butyl Rubber
  • Chlorobutyl
  • Bromobutyl
  • EPDM
  • Natural Rubber
  • Nitrile
  • Silicon

Coating:

  • B2 Coating
  • Flurotech & Teflon Coating

Sterilization Technology:

  • Autoclavable
  • Gamma Irradiation

Diameter Size:

  • 13mm
  • 20mm
  • 28mm
  • 32mm

End-Use:

  • Pharmaceutical
  • Medical & Healthcare
  • Chemical
  • Research & Development

Region:

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East & Africa