Global Packaging Machinery Market 2025-2035

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Packaging Machinery Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Machine Type (Filling and Dosing, Form-Fill-Seal (FFS), Labeling and Coding, Closing and Sealing, Wrapping and Bundling, and Others), and by End-User (Food and Beverage, Personal care, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, and Others), Forecast Period (2025-2035)

Industry Overview

Packaging machinery market was valued at $49.4 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $82.0 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 4.8% during the forecast period (2025-2035). The packaging machinery market is rapidly growing owing to the rising importance of automation, product safety, and production efficiency in different industries. As industries and companies strive to keep up with consumer demands and regulatory requirements, significant investment is required in packaging solutions with advanced packaging machinery and equipment. There is a need for packaging solutions across every industry, particularly pharmaceuticals, personal care, and household goods packaging, where consistent quality and hygiene of the final package are essential. The increase in e-commerce activity has led to a rise in demand for long-lasting, tamper-proof, and shelf-appealing packaging formats. Other manufacturers are deploying smart and integrated machinery systems with the capability to reduce operational downtime.

Market Dynamics

Rising Adoption of Automation and Smart Technologies

The packaging machinery market is growing owing to a shift towards automation and smart technologies. Modern packaging lines rely on advanced systems that integrate robotics, artificial intelligence, and real-time data analytics to perform high-volume, precision-driven operations efficiently. These modern packaging lines assist manufacturers in increasing throughput, improving accuracy, and reducing company expenses. Other smart technologies mean predictive maintenance is simpler, downtime is low, and equipment lifespan is extended. The manufacturers will be able to monitor their processes remotely means they can manage equipment flexibly and adjust faster to market pressures. For instance, one of the companies offering soon-to-be properly advanced packaging machinery is Rockwell Automation, which provides organizations with unique customized automation solutions intended to improve packaging processes across multiple industries.

Increasing Adoption of Customization and Operational Flexibility

Growth in the packaging machinery market is being driven by rising demand for customization and enhanced operational flexibility. Manufacturers increasingly seek equipment capable of handling diverse packaging formats, sizes, and product types with minimal downtime during changeovers. This capability helps them adapt to changing consumer preferences and increasingly short-run production. Flexible machinery can also allow changes in packaging design for the rise in personalized packaging, and small-batch case pack formats are shaping demand across sectors such as cosmetics, food, and other consumer goods. Packaging systems that can rapidly adapt to shifting market requirements offer a distinct competitive advantage in these dynamic environments.

Market Segmentation

Based on the machine type, the market is segmented into filling and dosing, form-fill-seal (FFS), labeling and coding, closing and sealing, wrapping and bundling, and others.
Based on the end user, the market is segmented into food and beverage, personal care, pharmaceutical, chemical, and others.

Form-Fill-Seal Segment to Lead the Market with the Largest Share

The increasing popularity of Form-Fill-Seal technology is driving packaging machinery demand to a new level. FFS machinery is considered complete automation of the process, as FFS integrates the process of forming, filling, and sealing to offer a machine, and is utilized at a high production volume, offering speed and consistency aspects. Additionally, FFS machinery is compact, making it space-efficient in a manufacturing environment. The adaptability of FFS machines to various packaging materials and size configurations enables manufacturers to efficiently manage product variation and diversification. Single-use and portion-controlled formats are in increasing demand, and this is because buyers are looking for sterility, quality, and reduced variability in the cost price. For instance, Bosch Packaging Technology is a company with FFS offerings that produces both horizontal and vertical FFS machines for food, pharmaceutical, and other products.

Food and Beverage: A Key Segment in Market Growth

The food and beverage industry is a key driver of demand for packaging machinery. Increased consumer demand for processed and convenience food has meant that consumers are more reliant on automated packing systems. These systems allow producers to maintain freshness and hygiene whilst increasing shelf life. Any innovations in packaging design the portion control, and sustainable materials add to the need for these machines. The rise of ready-to-eat type meals and packaged beverages contributes to the continued investment in modern packaging machinery. Regulations around food safety, labelling, and standards also affect the need to invest in new machinery.

Regional Outlook

The global packaging machinery market is further divided by geography, including North America (the US and Canada), Europe (the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, and the Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, ASEAN Countries, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America).

Growing Demand for Smart Building Automation Systems in North America

The packaging machinery industry in North America, driven mainly by advances in automation and increasing demands from participants in a wide range of industries for efficient packaging solutions. North America includes the US, Canada, and Mexico in a well-developed marketplace where a mature manufacturing sector and developed retail market will continue to evolve packaging technology. An application driving growth in this market is the trend toward smart packaging systems, which incorporate automation, robotics, and digital monitoring and tools. Participants in these industries have adopted these systems to increase operational efficiency, decrease labor costs, and stabilize package output. In the North American packaging equipment market, industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and personal care maintain strong demand for solutions that deliver high precision and meet stringent hygiene requirements, while ensuring full regulatory compliance.

Asia-Pacific Region Dominates the Market with Major Share

The Asia-Pacific packaging machinery market is driven by growth in the manufacturing sector and strengthening consumer demand in emerging economies. China, India, Japan, and South Korea all contribute significantly to domestic consumption and export manufacturing, as modernization efforts in recent decades have significantly contributed to their expanding presence in the packaging machinery market. As the middle class continues to grow and urbanization continues in the region, many industries are seeking packaging solutions that are both efficient and scalable, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and electronics. The benefit from these trends has pushed packaging manufacturers to invest in automated solutions that are capable of achieving high product volume while maintaining product quality and adherence to international safety standards.

Market Players Outlook

The major companies operating in the global packaging machinery market include Coesia S.p.A., IMA Industria Macchine Automatiche S.p.A., Krones AG, Syntegon Technology GmbH (Bosch Packaging Technology), and Tetra Laval International S.A., among others. Market players are leveraging partnerships, collaborations, mergers and acquisition strategies for business expansion and innovative product development to maintain their market positioning.

Recent Development

In March 2025, ULMA Packaging launched its series of high-performance TFX thermoformers. These thermoformers are a packaging solution designed with current conditions in mind. This was achieved by focusing on operational efficiency, sustainability, and digitalization aspects within the food sector. The TFX thermoformers are hygienically designed and are a high-performance option that is operationally available throughout the thermoforming process. They produce high-quality packaging, using sustainable materials. The use of technology to achieve modern packaging solutions includes synchronizing movements within the packaging process and increasing productivity by over 10%.

The Report Covers:

Market value data analysis of 2024 and forecast to 2035.
Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
Key companies operating in the global packaging machinery market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new products and relevant news is also available in the report.
Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.
Competitive strategies by identifying 'who-stands-where' in the market.

Product Code: OMR2028900

1. Report Summary

Current Industry Analysis and Growth Potential Outlook
Global Packaging Machinery Market Sales Analysis - Machine Type| End-User ($ Million)
Packaging Machinery Market Sales Performance of Top Countries
1.1. Research Methodology
Primary Research Approach
Secondary Research Approach
1.2. Market Snapshot

2. Market Overview and Insights

2.1. Scope of the Study
2.2. Analyst Insight & Current Market Trends
- 2.2.1. Key Packaging Machinery Industry Trends
- 2.2.2. Market Recommendations
2.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis for the Packaging Machinery Market
- 2.3.1. Competitive Rivalry
- 2.3.2. Threat of New Entrants
- 2.3.3. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 2.3.4. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 2.3.5. Threat of Substitutes

3. Market Determinants

3.1. Market Drivers
- 3.1.1. Drivers For the Global Packaging Machinery Market: Impact Analysis
3.2. Market Pain Points and Challenges
- 3.2.1. Restraints For the Global Packaging Machinery Market: Impact Analysis
3.3. Market Opportunities

4. Competitive Landscape

4.1. Competitive Dashboard - Packaging Machinery Market Revenue and Share by Manufacturers
Packaging Machinery Product Comparison Analysis
Top Market Player Ranking Matrix
4.2. Key Company Analysis
- 4.2.1. Coesia S.p.A.
  - 4.2.1.1. Overview
  - 4.2.1.2. Product Portfolio
  - 4.2.1.3. Financial Analysis (Subject to Data Availability)
  - 4.2.1.4. SWOT Analysis
  - 4.2.1.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.2. IMA Industria Macchine Automatiche S.p.A.
  - 4.2.2.1. Overview
  - 4.2.2.2. Product Portfolio
  - 4.2.2.3. Financial Analysis (Subject to Data Availability)
  - 4.2.2.4. SWOT Analysis
  - 4.2.2.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.3. Krones AG
  - 4.2.3.1. Overview
  - 4.2.3.2. Product Portfolio
  - 4.2.3.3. Financial Analysis (Subject to Data Availability)
  - 4.2.3.4. SWOT Analysis
  - 4.2.3.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.4. Syntegon Technology GmbH
  - 4.2.4.1. Overview
  - 4.2.4.2. Product Portfolio
  - 4.2.4.3. Financial Analysis (Subject to Data Availability)
  - 4.2.4.4. SWOT Analysis
  - 4.2.4.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.5. Tetra Laval International S.A.
  - 4.2.5.1. Overview
  - 4.2.5.2. Product Portfolio
  - 4.2.5.3. Financial Analysis (Subject to Data Availability)
  - 4.2.5.4. SWOT Analysis
  - 4.2.5.5. Business Strategy
4.3. Top Winning Strategies by Market Players
- 4.3.1. Merger and Acquisition
- 4.3.2. Product Launch
- 4.3.3. Partnership And Collaboration

5. Global Packaging Machinery Market Sales Analysis by Machine Type ($ Million)

5.1. Filling and Dosing
5.2. Form-Fill-Seal (FFS)
5.3. Labeling and Coding
5.4. Closing and Sealing
5.5. Wrapping and Bundling
5.6. Others

6. Global Packaging Machinery Market Sales Analysis by End-User ($ Million)

6.1. Food and Beverage
6.2. Personal care
6.3. Pharmaceutical
6.4. Chemical
6.5. Others

7. Regional Analysis

7.1. North American Packaging Machinery Market Sales Analysis - Machine Type | End-User | Country ($ Million)
Macroeconomic Factors for North America
- 7.1.1. United States
- 7.1.2. Canada
7.2. European Packaging Machinery Market Sales Analysis - Machine Type | End-User | Country ($ Million)
Macroeconomic Factors for Europe
- 7.2.1. UK
- 7.2.2. Germany
- 7.2.3. Italy
- 7.2.4. Spain
- 7.2.5. France
- 7.2.6. Russia
- 7.2.7. Rest of Europe
7.3. Asia-Pacific Packaging Machinery Market Sales Analysis - Machine Type | End-User | Country ($ Million)
Macroeconomic Factors for Asia-Pacific
- 7.3.1. China
- 7.3.2. Japan
- 7.3.3. South Korea
- 7.3.4. India
- 7.3.5. Australia & New Zealand
- 7.3.6. ASEAN Countries (Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, And Other)
- 7.3.7. Rest of Asia-Pacific
7.4. Rest of the World Packaging Machinery Market Sales Analysis - Machine Type | End-User | Country ($ Million)
Macroeconomic Factors for the Rest of the World
- 7.4.1. Latin America
- 7.4.2. Middle East and Africa

8. Company Profiles

8.1. Barry-Wehmiller Group, Inc.
- 8.1.1. Quick Facts
- 8.1.2. Company Overview
- 8.1.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.1.4. Business Strategies
8.2. Bausch+Strobel SE + Co. KG
- 8.2.1. Quick Facts
- 8.2.2. Company Overview
- 8.2.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.2.4. Business Strategies
8.3. Bradman Lake Group Ltd
- 8.3.1. Quick Facts
- 8.3.2. Company Overview
- 8.3.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.3.4. Business Strategies
8.4. Coesia S.p.A.
- 8.4.1. Quick Facts
- 8.4.2. Company Overview
- 8.4.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.4.4. Business Strategies
8.5. Douglas Machine Inc.
- 8.5.1. Quick Facts
- 8.5.2. Company Overview
- 8.5.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.5.4. Business Strategies
8.6. Duravant LLC
- 8.6.1. Quick Facts
- 8.6.2. Company Overview
- 8.6.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.6.4. Business Strategies
8.7. GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft
- 8.7.1. Quick Facts
- 8.7.2. Company Overview
- 8.7.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.7.4. Business Strategies
8.8. Graphic Packaging International, LLC
- 8.8.1. Quick Facts
- 8.8.2. Company Overview
- 8.8.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.8.4. Business Strategies
8.9. HDG Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH
- 8.9.1. Quick Facts
- 8.9.2. Company Overview
- 8.9.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.9.4. Business Strategies
8.10. Huhtamaki Oyj
- 8.10.1. Quick Facts
- 8.10.2. Company Overview
- 8.10.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.10.4. Business Strategies
8.11. I.M.A. Industria Macchine Automatiche S.p.A.
- 8.11.1. Quick Facts
- 8.11.2. Company Overview
- 8.11.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.11.4. Business Strategies
8.12. Ishida Co., Ltd.
- 8.12.1. Quick Facts
- 8.12.2. Company Overview
- 8.12.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.12.4. Business Strategies
8.13. KHS Group
- 8.13.1. Quick Facts
- 8.13.2. Company Overview
- 8.13.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.13.4. Business Strategies
8.14. Krones AG
- 8.14.1. Quick Facts
- 8.14.2. Company Overview
- 8.14.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.14.4. Business Strategies
8.15. Langley Holdings plc
- 8.15.1. Quick Facts
- 8.15.2. Company Overview
- 8.15.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.15.4. Business Strategies
8.16. MAILLIS INTERNATIONAL S.A.
- 8.16.1. Quick Facts
- 8.16.2. Company Overview
- 8.16.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.16.4. Business Strategies
8.17. Marchesini Group S.p.A.
- 8.17.1. Quick Facts
- 8.17.2. Company Overview
- 8.17.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.17.4. Business Strategies
8.18. MULTIVAC Sepp Haggenmuller SE & Co. KG
- 8.18.1. Quick Facts
- 8.18.2. Company Overview
- 8.18.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.18.4. Business Strategies
8.19. ProMach (Modern Packaging, Inc)
- 8.19.1. Quick Facts
- 8.19.2. Company Overview
- 8.19.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.19.4. Business Strategies
8.20. RMGroup
- 8.20.1. Quick Facts
- 8.20.2. Company Overview
- 8.20.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.20.4. Business Strategies
8.21. ROVEMA GmbH
- 8.21.1. Quick Facts
- 8.21.2. Company Overview
- 8.21.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.21.4. Business Strategies
8.22. SACMI Group
- 8.22.1. Quick Facts
- 8.22.2. Company Overview
- 8.22.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.22.4. Business Strategies
8.23. Sidel Group
- 8.23.1. Quick Facts
- 8.23.2. Company Overview
- 8.23.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.23.4. Business Strategies
8.24. SIG Group AG
- 8.24.1. Quick Facts
- 8.24.2. Company Overview
- 8.24.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.24.4. Business Strategies
8.25. Syntegon Technology GmbH
- 8.25.1. Quick Facts
- 8.25.2. Company Overview
- 8.25.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.25.4. Business Strategies
8.26. Tetra Laval International S.A.
- 8.26.1. Quick Facts
- 8.26.2. Company Overview
- 8.26.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.26.4. Business Strategies
8.27. Winpak Ltd.
- 8.27.1. Quick Facts
- 8.27.2. Company Overview
- 8.27.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.27.4. Business Strategies