Europe Medical Grade Paper Market Forecast to 2028 – COVID-19 Impact and Regional Analysis – by Product (Kraft Paper and Sack Paper), Application (Steam Sterilization, Ethylene Oxide Sterilization, Formaldehyde Sterilization, and Irradiation Sterilization), and End User (Hospital, Diagnostic and Research Center, Pharmaceutical Industry, and Other) 

The Europe medical grade paper market is expected to grow from US$ 1,345.24 million in 2022 to US$ 1,610.96 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.0% from 2022 to 2028.

Medical device manufacturers invest huge amounts in the research and development of technologically advanced medical devices as there is a greater demand for various devices that have received approvals. Since these devices must be manufactured in compliance with various safety standards and regulations, the vendors also tend to spend on more specialized packaging materials and solutions. Thus, the demand for protective packaging products and materials that can shield medical equipment from contamination and mechanical harm during their handling, transportation, and storage is anticipated to increase. According to statistics, packaging failure accounts for 10% of medical device recalls, while package holes account for 31% of these failures. Highly protective packaging guarantees the integrity of medical equipment from the point of manufacture to the final destination or point of use. 

The ongoing development of flexible primary packaging products that serve as both a sterile barrier system (SBS) and a protective covering to prevent the entry of microbes would further contribute to the medical grade paper market proliferation in the coming years. For medical instruments that are separately packaged, folding cartons offer good secondary protection. To ensure increased safety, manufacturers are making investments in the creation of more innovative packaging solutions by using materials such as paper and paperboard, glass, and polymers. Thus, the rising demand for protective packaging is driving the growth of the medical grade paper market.

With the new features and technologies, vendors can attract new customers and expand their footprints in emerging markets. This factor is likely to drive the Europe medical grade paper market . The Europe medical grade paper market is expected to grow at a good CAGR during the forecast period.

Europe Medical Grade Paper Market Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)

Europe Medical Grade Paper Market Segmentation

The Europe medical grade paper market is bifurcated based on product, application, end user and country. Based on product, the market is segmented into kraft paper and sack paper. The kraft paper segment dominated the market in 2022 and is expected to be fastest growing during forecast period. Based on application, the market is segmented into steam sterilization, ethylene oxide sterilization, formaldehyde sterilization, and irradiation sterilization. 

The ethylene oxide sterilization segment dominated the market in 2022 and is expected to be fastest growing during forecast period. Based on end user, the market is segmented into hospitals, diagnostic and research centers, pharmaceutical industry, and others. The pharmaceutical industry segment dominated the market in 2022 and is expected to be fastest growing during forecast period. Based on country, the Europe medical grade paper market is segmented into the Germany, Italy, France, UK, Spain, and Rest of Europe.

Amcor plc; Anquing Tianrun Paper Packaging Co, Ltd.; Arctic Paper SA; BillerudKorsnäs AB; Gascogne Group (Gascogne Papier); Nelipak Corporation; PMS Europe GMBH; VP Group; and Zellstoff Pöls AG (Heinzel Group) are among the leading companies in the Europe medical grade paper market.