The pharmaceutical processing seals market is projected to grow from USD 2.1 Billion in 2021 to reach USD 3.3 Billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 10.0%. The favorable rules and regulations for pharmaceutical manufacturing in developing regions such as APAC, the Middle East & Africa, and South America are expected to drive the pharmaceutical processing seal’s market. The consumption of pharmaceutical drugs is rapidly increasing at the global level especially, in the rapidly growing economies in APAC. In order to cater to the increasing demand for pharmaceutical drugs, there is an increase in the investments made in the pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment industry for capacity expansions and R&D activities. Expansion of the healthcare sector due to increasing population and improved awareness about quality healthcare are expected to drive the pharmaceutical industry and thus, boost the demand for pharmaceutical processing seals, globally.

There are various types of pharmaceutical processing seals available in the market, namely, O-rings, gaskets, lip seals, and D seals. These seals are available in different grades, shapes, and sizes. The O-rings segment dominated the pharmaceutical processing seals market owing to its high demand in pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment. O-rings are used in pharmaceutical industry for applications such as cryogenic, bioprocessing, cleaning, and sterilization. These seals are used in pharmaceutical industry in agitators and hydraulic cylinders. The reason for the growth of the O-rings segment is its cost-effectiveness and wide range of applications.

On the basis of material, the pharmaceutical processing seals market is segmented into metals, PTFE, silicone, nitrile rubber, EPDM, and others. Metal is the largest type of material used in pharmaceutical processing seals. Metals are used in pharmaceutical sealing applications due to their properties such as excellent resistance to corrosion and stability in extreme pressure & temperature conditions. It is used for making O-rings, gaskets, diaphragms, and lip seals for pharmaceutical equipment. Metal-based pharmaceutical processing seals are used in agitators, mixers, reactors, gear boxes and heat exchangers.