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Contract Filling Services
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Definition
Summary
Contract filling services consist of operators providing liquid filling, paste filling, aerosol filling, and powder filling services. Products such as oils and lubricants are filled into tubes, jars, cans, bottles, canisters, and other types of containers; buyers either provide their own product or source components through the supplier. Common buyers include pharmaceutical companies as well as manufacturers of soap and cleaning compounds, cosmetic products, and food and beverages.
This Report Includes:
- Liquid Filling
- Paste FIlling
- Aerosol Filling
- Powder Filling
Not in this Report:
- Mine Filling Services
- Filling Machinery & Equipment
Global Contract Filling Services Procurement Trends
Discover the top international trends affecting procurement in the global Contract Filling Services market.
Warning Trends
United States announces additional tariffs on China
- In February 2025, the United States announced 10.0% tariffs on imports from China. The tariffs took effect on February 4, 2025.
- The tariff plan applies to all merchandise imported for consumption and applies in addition to other duties and fees that are in place, with limited exceptions.
- In response, China announced a 15.0% tariff on products such as coal and natural gas, as well as a 10.0% tariff on crude oil, agricultural machinery, pickup trucks, and large cars. The tariff executive orders indicate retaliatory tariffs could lead to further escalation in rates.
- Providers in this market rely on inputs often sourced from China. As such, ProcurementIQ will continue to monitor developments in this space and update analysis accordingly.
United States postpones plans for sweeping tariffs on Canada and Mexico
- In February 2025, the United States announced 25.0% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico.
- Though initially set to take effect on February 4, 2025, the implementation of tariffs on Canada and Mexico has been postponed 30 days to allow for further negotiation.
- The tariff plan initially proposed by the US applies to all merchandise imported for consumption and applies in addition to other duties or fees that are in place, with limited exceptions.
- Providers in this market rely on input costs often sourced from an affected country. As such, ProcurementIQ will continue to monitor developments in this space and update analysis accordingly.
Plastic prices rally mid-year in 2024 due to throttled supply and factory shutdowns
- Complications among major plastic and resin producers have restricted the available supply, causing prices to undergo volatility since 2023 and throughout 2024.
- Nova Chemicals, experienced monomer shortages due to outages at its upstream vendor’s plant last year, followed by another force majeure event of which Nova Chemical faced strong declines in output that impacted market supply. Additionally, major plastic producers Formosa, Ineos, Phillips 66, and CP Chem have had similar issues, leading to a decline in market supply.
- Plastic prices have been fluctuating significantly in 2024 as supply constraints in the market pressured resin prices upwards through most of 2024.
- Increased production and softening demand led to a pullback in prices at the start of Q2 in 2024. However, most types of resins have been increasing in price since mid-June due to heightening crude oil prices and falling supply as hurricanes forced some producers, such as Ineos, Formosa, LyondellBasell, Baystar, and Dow, to shut down.
- In October 2024, producers restarted production and resolved issues at facilities, and prices have faced downward pressure. Prices still remain high due to the mid-year rally, and variations in demand have contributed to price fluctuations.
Global Contract Filling Services Market - Suppliers by Region
| Country/Region | Number of Suppliers |
|---|---|
| #1 Europe | 420 |
| #2 China | 325 |
| #3 United States | 235 |
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Average Cost of Contract Filling Services
United States
2026 Market Pricing$0.05 to $X.XX
per bottleAverage Price
Prices in the Contract Filling Services market range from $0.05 to $X.XX, depending on Purchase Quantity, Fill Volume, Substance Type and Turnaround Time. For example, lower prices are associated with 200,000+ units ($0.05 to $1.20 per bottle), whereas higher prices are associated with 1,000 units (per bottle) ($0.10 to $3.00 per bottle).
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Contract Filling Services Category Price Trends
Pricing trends are indicated by the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during a set period of time. For the Contract Filling Services market, prices in the US have grown 1.1% from 2022 to 2025. Subscribers can access price trend forecasts, price driver projections and forward-looking cost structure data. Learn more
United States (2022-2025)
United States (2025-2028)
Compound Annual Growth Rate
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Cost Analysis - Total Cost of Ownership for Contract Filling Services
Total cost of ownership is Low in the Contract Filling Services market. The average cost of ownership differs depending on the contract but generally includes costs negotiated before the contract begins, costs billed during the contract period and unforeseen costs. For example, unforeseen costs in the form of Spoilage may raise the total cost of ownership unexpectedly.
Negotiated Before
Customization
Billed During
Transfers
Unforeseen
Spoilage
Buyer Power in Procurement Negotiations
In 2026, buyer power amounts to -1.5 in the United States. Buyer power is most positively impacted by Price Driver Volatility. It is most negatively impacted by Market Share Concentration. Subscribers can access details on eight other factors that impact buyer power. Learn more
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Supply Chain Risk
The average level of supply chain risk is assessed as Medium, which has a negative impact on buyer power. The level of supply chain risk is affected by industry volatility, barriers to entry, competition, import penetration, regulation and industry financial risk. Buyers in this market can mitigate procurement and supply chain management risks by monitoring risk levels for individual first and second tier suppliers:
1st
Tier Suppliers
- Packaging Machinery Manufacturing
- Plastic Bottle Manufacturers
- Metal Can & Container Manufacturers
2nd
Tier Suppliers
- Metal Pipe & Tube Manufacturers
- Plastic & Resin Manufacturers
- Aluminum Manufacturers
Biggest Contract Filling Services Suppliers in the US by Revenue
The largest Contract Filling Services vendors by revenue in the US are Alliance Packaging Ltd., Action-Pak, Inc. and Aphena Pharma Solutions Inc. Subscribers can sort and filter by market share concentration, profit level and other factors. Learn more
| Supplier | Operational Size | Headquarters | Number of Employees | Market Share (%) | Market Share Performance (3yr trend) | Total Revenue ($ million) | Profit Level (%) | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Packaging Ltd. | Regional | Renton, WA | 251-500 | < 5 | ||||
| Action-Pak, Inc. | National | Camden, NJ | 51-100 | < 5 | ||||
| Aphena Pharma Solutions Inc. | National | Cookeville , TN | 251-500 | < 5 | ||||
| Bernard Laboratories Inc. | National | Cincinnati, OH | 25-50 | < 5 | ||||
| Case Mason Filling Inc. | Regional | Rosdale, MD | 25-50 | < 5 | ||||
| Chem-Pak Inc. | National | Martinsburg, WV | 25-50 | < 5 | ||||
| GMP Laboratories of America Inc. | National | Anaheim, CA | 101-250 | < 5 | ||||
| HOC Industries Inc. | National | Wichita, KS | 25-50 | < 5 | ||||
| KDC/One Inc. | Global | Longueuil, CA | >10,001 | < 5 | ||||
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Profit Analysis
The average profit margin across vendors in the Contract Filling Services market is 4.1% and steady. Profit levels shift depending on suppliers' spend on wages, purchases and overhead. The highest cost component for vendors is Purchases. The cost trend for this component is falling, when considering movement between 2025 and 2026. To understand cost forecasts for 2027 and uncover the implications on profit, start your subscription. Learn more
Vendor & Supply Chain Analysis
Market share concentration for this market is low, considering the top four suppliers account for less than 30.0% of market revenue and ProcurementIQ estimates there are over 230 vendors in the market.
Average vendor risk in the market is moderate as vendors are facing high competition and unfavorable environmental trends from consumers. The government will likely require costly measures to be put in place to mitigate environmental damage.
The contract filling service market has a moderate supply chain risk due to the moderate risks facing suppliers of packaging machines and packaging materials such as plastics and metals. The volatility these upstream suppliers exhibit make contract filling service vendors more likely to face supply chain disruptions that could raise their operating expenses.
The United States is a net importer of computers, meaning it imports more computers than it exports. While lower manufacturing costs abroad drive down prices for imported computers, relying on imports can lead to potential shortages or price increases if there are supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions, trade disputes, or global crises.
Supplier Information
Action-Pak, Inc.
Action-Pak, Inc. is a private company operating nationally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include contract filling services. Founded in 1979, the company is currently headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, United States of America with an estimated 75 employees. Subscribe to learn more
Alliance Packaging Ltd.
Alliance Packaging Ltd. is a private company operating regionally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include corrugated boxes and contract filling services. Founded in 1967, the company is currently headquartered in Renton, Washington, United States of America with an estimated 750 employees.... Subscribe to learn more
Aphena Pharma Solutions Inc.
Aphena Pharma Solutions Inc. is a private company operating nationally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include contract filling services. Founded in 2002, the company is currently headquartered in Cookeville, Tennessee, United States of America with an estimated 450 employees. Subscribe to learn more
Bernard Laboratories Inc.
Bernard Laboratories Inc. is a private company operating nationally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include contract filling services. Founded in 1960, the company is currently headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America with an estimated 37 employees. Subscribe to learn more
Case Mason Filling Inc.
Case Mason Filling Inc. is a private company operating regionally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include contract filling services. Founded in 1974, the company is currently headquartered in Rosdale, Maryland, United States of America with an estimated 37 employees. Subscribe to learn more
Chem-Pak Inc.
Chem-Pak Inc. is a private company operating nationally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include contract filling services. Founded in 1966, the company is currently headquartered in Martinsburg, West Virginia, United States of America with an estimated 37 employees. Subscribe to learn more
GMP Laboratories of America Inc.
GMP Laboratories of America Inc. is a private company operating nationally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include contract filling services. Founded in 1994, the company is currently headquartered in Anaheim, California, United States of America with an estimated 175 employees. Subscribe to learn more
HOC Industries Inc.
HOC Industries Inc. is a private company operating nationally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include contract filling services. Founded in 1934, the company is currently headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, United States of America with an estimated 37 employees. Subscribe to learn more
KDC/One Inc.
KDC/One Inc. is a Global operator providing Contract Filling Services from their headquarters in Longueuil, CA. This operator has a staff size of about >10,001 employees. According to ProcurementIQ estimates, KDC/One Inc. holds < 5% of market share... Subscribe to learn more
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Procurement Management KPIs for the Contract Filling Services Market
Managing vendor performance throughout the contract period is easier when tracking specific key performance indicators (KPIs). For example, buyers should monitor Cost of Goods Sold and Number of Errors. Buyers may experience better performance throughout their contracts if they establish service level agreements (SLAs) based on Performance Standards and other factors.
| KPI | Level of Importance (1-5) | Measurements | Key Considerations |
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| Cost of Goods Sold |
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Average cost per package Number of price increases per year |
To keep costs down, buyers should closely keep track of cost of material and compare it to other vendors in the market. Vendors that increase prices due to increasing cost of material more than average in the market may not be putting enough effort into cost containment. |
| Number of Errors |
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Average faulty product rate per shipment Average time to fix error |
Products with blemished or damaged packaging should be replaced by vendors free of charge. Despite not paying for damaged products, buyers will incur costs in the form of delays. A low faulty product rate coupled with a quick turnaround time in sending replacements signals that a vendor is reliable. |
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Questions to Ask During Procurement Negotiations
How can I gain leverage during negotiations?
Technology
How frequently do you upgrade your filling machinery and equipment?
Do you use any proprietary equipment that distinguishes you from competitors?
Experience and Expertise
What are some of the common issues leading to failure of service? How do you address these issues?
With what types of filling services do you have the most experience?
Customer Support
How do you track customer satisfaction?
Have you had major complaints in the past? How have you dealt with them?
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Contract Filling Services RFP Guidelines
What should my RFP include?
Organizational Overview
Buyers should give an overview of their organization.
Buyers should explain why they are seeking contract filling services.
Statement Of Need
Buyers should specify the type(s) of substances to be filled using contract filling services and their storage requirements.
Buyers should specify the type(s) of containers and packaging material(s) to be used.
Project Budget
Buyers should specify the total budget for the filling services.
Buyers should suggest the best method of billing.
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