Report Code : CVMI_070333 | Published Date : March 7, 2025

The European Depyrogenated Sterile Empty Vials Market is experiencing significant expansion due to stringent regulatory requirements, the growing biopharmaceutical sector, and rising investments in advanced packaging technologies. European countries such as Germany, France, and the UK have established themselves as leading hubs for pharmaceutical R&D and biologics production, creating a strong demand for high-quality depyrogenated sterile empty vials.

 

Market Size and Growth Projection

  • 2019 Market Value: USD 160 million
  • 2023 Market Value: USD 290 million
  • Projected 2031 Market Value: USD 650 million
  • CAGR (2024-2031): 10.1%

The European market is poised for robust growth, driven by regulatory compliance needs, increased demand for biologics, and the expansion of pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.

 

Key Market Drivers

  1. Strict Regulatory Frameworks: The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and national regulatory bodies enforce rigorous sterility and depyrogenation standards, pushing pharmaceutical manufacturers to invest in advanced sterile packaging solutions.
  2. Surging Demand for Biopharmaceuticals and Vaccines: With the rise of biologics and biosimilars, the need for sterile, contamination-free storage solutions has grown. The COVID-19 pandemic further reinforced the importance of depyrogenated vials for vaccine production.
  3. Expansion of European Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Countries like Germany, Switzerland, and Belgium are major pharmaceutical manufacturing hubs, requiring high volumes of depyrogenated vials for sterile drug storage and transport.
  4. Rising Adoption of Pre-Filled and Ready-to-Use Vials: The preference for pre-sterilized, ready-to-use vials is growing among pharmaceutical firms and contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs), reducing contamination risks and streamlining operations.

 

Market Segmentation

By Material Type:

  • Glass Vials – Preferred for their high resistance to heat and chemical interactions.
  • Plastic Vials – Increasing adoption due to lightweight and break-resistant properties.

By End-User:

  • Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Companies – Largest consumers due to high demand for sterile packaging in injectable drugs.
  • Clinical Research Laboratories – Growing investment in drug discovery and clinical trials drives demand.
  • Compounding Pharmacies and Hospitals – Increased usage in customized sterile medication preparation.

 

Regional Insights

  1. Germany:
    • Leading market due to strong pharmaceutical industry and regulatory enforcement.
    • Home to major biotech firms and vaccine manufacturers.
    • High adoption of innovative vial sterilization techniques.
  2. France:
    • Growing focus on biologics and gene therapy drugs.
    • Government support for pharma R&D boosts demand for sterile packaging.
    • Leading companies expanding vial production capacities.
  3. United Kingdom:
    • Strong presence of contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) driving vial consumption.
    • Adoption of sustainability initiatives in pharmaceutical packaging solutions.
    • Increased investments in automation for vial depyrogenation.

 

Competitive Landscape

Key players in the European market include:

 

Recent Developments

  • Schott AG invested in expanding its vial production capacity in Germany to meet growing European demand.
  • Stevanato Group introduced new smart vial technologies to improve sterility assurance.
  • SGD Pharma launched eco-friendly, recyclable depyrogenated glass vials to support sustainability initiatives in pharmaceutical packaging.

 

Future Outlook

The European Depyrogenated Sterile Empty Vials Market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 10.1%, driven by regulatory compliance needs, the expansion of the biopharma sector, and technological advancements in vial sterilization. Companies focusing on innovation, automation, and sustainable packaging are set to gain a competitive edge.





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Key Players

  • Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
  • VWR International LLC
  • Stevanato Group
  • SiO2 Medical Products Inc
  • DWK Life Sciences
  • SCHOTT AG
  • Gerresheimer AG

 

Europe Depyrogenated Sterile Empty Vials Market Report

  1. 1. Global Europe Depyrogenated Sterile Empty Vials Market Research Report
    1. 1.1 Studyt Objectives
      1.2 Europe Depyrogenated Sterile Empty Vials Market - Overview
      1.3 Reason to Read This Report
      1.4 Methodology and Forecast Analysis


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    2. Global Europe Depyrogenated Sterile Empty Vials Market Research Report - Preface
    1. 2.1 Global Europe Depyrogenated Sterile Empty Vials Market Research Report – Detailed Scope and Definitions
      1. 2.1.1 By Material Type
        2.1.2 By End-User
        2.1.3 By Country
        2.1.4 By Region


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    3. Global Europe Depyrogenated Sterile Empty Vials Market Dynamics
    1. 3.1. Drivers - Macro-Economic Based, Supply Side, and Demand Side Drivers
      3.2. Restraints – By Material Type, By End-User, By Country, By Country
      3.3. Opportunities – By Material Type, By End-User, By Country, By Country
      3.4. Trends – By Material Type, By End-User, By Country, By Country
      3.5. PEST Analysis
      3.6. Porters Five Rule Analysis
      3.7. Company’s Share Analysis (CSA) by Region or By Country
      3.8. Global Europe Depyrogenated Sterile Empty Vials Market Research Report – DROTs Impact Analysis


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    4. Global Europe Depyrogenated Sterile Empty Vials Market Research Report , Historic Data 2019 - 2023 and Forecast Analysis Data 2024 - 2031
    1. 4.1.Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      4.2.Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%).
      4.3.Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and 2024 - 2031
      4.4.Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031


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    5. Global Europe Depyrogenated Sterile Empty Vials Market, By Material Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 5.1 Glass Vials
      1. 5.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
        5.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
        5.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
        5.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031



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      5.2 Plastic Vials
      1. 5.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
        5.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
        5.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
        5.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031



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    6. Global Europe Depyrogenated Sterile Empty Vials Market, By End-User, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 6.1 Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Companies
      1. 6.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
        6.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
        6.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
        6.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031



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      6.2 Clinical and Research Laboratories
      1. 6.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
        6.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
        6.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
        6.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031



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      6.3 Hospitals and Compounding Pharmacies
      1. 6.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
        6.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
        6.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
        6.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031



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    7. Global Europe Depyrogenated Sterile Empty Vials Market, By Country, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 7.1 Germany
      1. 7.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
        7.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
        7.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
        7.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031



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      7.2 United Kingdom
      1. 7.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
        7.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
        7.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
        7.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031



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      7.3 France
      1. 7.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
        7.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
        7.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
        7.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031



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      7.4 Spain
      1. 7.4.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
        7.4.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
        7.4.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
        7.4.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031



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      7.5 Italy
      1. 7.5.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
        7.5.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
        7.5.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
        7.5.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031



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      7.6 Russia
      1. 7.6.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
        7.6.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
        7.6.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
        7.6.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031



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      7.7 Switzerland
      1. 7.7.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
        7.7.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
        7.7.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
        7.7.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031



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      7.8 Netherlands
      1. 7.8.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
        7.8.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
        7.8.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
        7.8.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031



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      7.9 Denmark and Rest of Europe
      1. 7.9.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
        7.9.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
        7.9.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
        7.9.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031



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    8. Global Europe Depyrogenated Sterile Empty Vials Market Forecast, By Region, 2019 - 2023 and 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 8.1 Europe
      1. 8.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
        8.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
        8.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
        8.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031


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      8.2 Global Europe Depyrogenated Sterile Empty Vials Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Material Type, By End-User, By Country, and Region, 2024 - 2031

    9. Europe Europe Depyrogenated Sterile Empty Vials Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 9.1 By Material Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 9.1.1 Glass Vials
        9.1.2 Plastic Vials



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      9.2 By End-User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 9.2.1 Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Companies
        9.2.2 Clinical and Research Laboratories
        9.2.3 Hospitals and Compounding Pharmacies



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      9.3 By Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 9.3.1 Germany
        9.3.2 United Kingdom
        9.3.3 France
        9.3.4 Spain
        9.3.5 Italy
        9.3.6 Russia
        9.3.7 Switzerland
        9.3.8 Netherlands
        9.3.9 Denmark and Rest of Europe



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      9.4 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 9.4.1 Germany
        9.4.2 United Kingdom
        9.4.3 France
        9.4.4 Spain
        9.4.5 Italy
        9.4.6 Russia
        9.4.7 Netherlands
        9.4.8 Poland
        9.4.9 Rest of Europe


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      9.5 Europe Europe Depyrogenated Sterile Empty Vials Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Material Type, By End-User, By Country, and Country, 2024 - 2031

      9.6 Regional Trends Analysis

      9.7 Europe Europe Depyrogenated Sterile Empty Vials Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 9.7.1 Company 1 (Germany)
        9.7.2 Company 2 (United Kingdom)
        9.7.3 Company 3 (United Kingdom)


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    10. Competition Landscape
    1. 10.1 Strategic Dashboard of Top Market Players

      10.2 Company Profiles (Introduction, Financial Assessments, Portfolio of Offerings, Milestones and Achievements, Strategic Initiative, and SWOT Analysis)
      1. 10.2.1 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
        10.2.2 VWR International LLC
        10.2.3 Stevanato Group
        10.2.4 SiO2 Medical Products Inc
        10.2.5 DWK Life Sciences
        10.2.6 SCHOTT AG
        10.2.7 Gerresheimer AG


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    11. Data Collection Method and Research Approach

    12. Principal Presumptions and Acronyms




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