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Freedonia predicts worldwide pharma packaging growth...

Worldwide pharmaceutical packaging demand is projected to increase 6.3% annually to more than $30 billion in 2009, with the United States and Western Europe expected to account for 70% of global sales.

Nov 30, 2005
China should provide the strongest growth opportunities because of its rapidly expanding pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities and a government program designed to upgrade the quality and integrity of the nation's medicines.

Source: Industry week
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