Packaging Equipment Global Market Report 2026

Packaging equipment provides producers and packers with efficient methods to package and protect goods for sale and transportation. Well-calibrated and supported machines have the potential to minimize the use of packaging materials and enhance packing speeds.

The primary products of packaging equipment include fillers, form-fill-seals, lapping, labeling, coding, and bottling lines. A filler, in this context, refers to a substance used to mend gaps or fractures, especially in materials such as wood, vehicle bodywork, and walls. The associated technologies encompass general packaging, modified atmosphere packaging, and vacuum packaging, applied across various sectors including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and personal care.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have impacted the packaging equipment market by increasing the cost of imported machinery components, precision parts, electronic controls, and automation systems. Fillers, form fill seal machines, and labeling equipment segments are most affected, particularly in Asia Pacific and North America due to reliance on global supply chains. Food and beverage and pharmaceutical manufacturers face higher capital investment and longer equipment delivery timelines. At the same time, tariffs are encouraging local equipment manufacturing, regional sourcing, and innovation in cost efficient and modular packaging solutions.

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The packaging equipment market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $45.83 billion in 2025 to $48.07 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in packaged food consumption, expansion of pharmaceutical manufacturing, rising demand for consumer goods packaging, need for improved production efficiency, growth in chemical processing industries.

The packaging equipment market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $58.4 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing automation in manufacturing plants, growth of e commerce driven packaging demand, rising focus on sustainable packaging practices, expansion of ready to eat food markets, demand for high speed and flexible packaging solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of automated high speed packaging lines, rising demand for flexible and multi format packaging equipment, growing focus on reducing packaging material waste, expansion of precision filling and sealing technologies, increasing emphasis on equipment reliability and uptime.

The packaging equipment market is further expected to be fueled by the rise of e-commerce. E-commerce, involving online retail, electronic payments, and various online business transactions, relies on packaging equipment to optimize the secure and efficient packaging of products. This ensures safe transit and enhances logistics and customer satisfaction in the online retail supply chain. In August 2023, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that retail e-commerce sales in the second quarter of 2023 amounted to $277.6 billion, reflecting a 2.1% increase from the first quarter of 2023. This growth in e-commerce activities is a significant driver for the packaging equipment market.

Major companies operating in the packaging equipment market are focusing on developing innovative products, such as high-performance thermoforming machines, to enhance production efficiency and meet increasing demand for sustainable, high-quality food packaging. High-performance thermoforming machines are advanced systems that heat and shape plastic films into customized packaging formats, enabling manufacturers to increase processing speed, improve sealing precision, reduce material waste, and produce consistent, food-safe packaging more efficiently. For example, in March 2025, ULMA Packaging, a Spain-based packaging machinery manufacturing company, introduced its new TFX series of thermoforming machines, an advanced technology solution designed for modern food packaging operations. The TFX thermoformers utilize synchronized movement technology to improve productivity by up to 10% and feature a redesigned vacuum system that shortens vacuum cycle time by up to 20%, resulting in faster and more efficient production. They include capabilities such as automatic film alignment, precise zone heating, constant atmosphere control in the sealing area, and in-line quality control for labels and sealing, ensuring high and uniform packaging quality, particularly for food safety. The design also enables rapid, error-free format changeovers through touchscreen-controlled tray adjustments, quick-release cutting systems, and an RFID-based mold identification feature that reduces downtime.

In August 2024, Duravant LLC, a US-based engineered equipment and automation solutions company, acquired T-TEK Material Handling LLC for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Duravant aimed to strengthen and expand its end-of-line packaging solutions portfolio to better support the growing packaged food and beverage sector, while enhancing its capability to provide more integrated, automated, and scalable material-handling systems across its global customer base. T-TEK Material Handling LLC is a US-based manufacturer specializing in the design, construction, and servicing of high-speed end-of-line packaging machinery, including palletizers, depalletizers, conveyors, and fully automated custom packaging lines for food, beverage, and consumer products producers.

Major companies operating in the packaging equipment market are Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc., Coesia S.p.A., Krones AG, Robert Bosch Packaging Technology GmbH, Douglas Machine Inc., Dover Corporation, Illinois Tool Works Inc., GEA Group AG, Duravant LLC, Sacmi Imola S.C., Marchesini Group S.p.A., Garvey Corporation, Accutek Packaging Equipment Companies Inc., Adelphi Group Ltd., Arpac LLC, Oystar Holding GmbH, Berhalter AG, Multivac Inc., Nichrome India Ltd., Cougar Packaging Solutions Inc., Fuji Machinery Co. Ltd., Omori Machinery Co. Ltd., Harland Machine Systems Ltd., IMA S.p.A., Ishida Co. Ltd., KHS GmbH, Kyana Packaging & Industrial Supply Inc., Practical Packaging Solutions, R.A. Jones & Co. Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the packaging equipment market in 2025. The regions covered in the packaging equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the packaging equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The packaging equipment market consists of sales of accumulating and collating machines, bottle caps equipment, sealing machines, and over-capping, lidding, closing, seaming, and sealing machines. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Packaging Equipment Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses packaging equipment market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
• The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
• The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Product: Fillers; Form Fill Seal; Lapping; Labeling; Coding; Bottling line
• 2) By Technology: General Packaging; Modified Atmosphere Packaging; Vacuum Packaging
• 3) By Application: Food And Beverage; Pharmaceuticals; Chemicals; Personal Care
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Fillers: Liquid Fillers; Dry Fillers; Paste Fillers; Gravity Fillers
• 2) By Form Fill Seal (FFS): Vertical Form Fill Seal Machines: Horizontal Form Fill Seal Machines
• 3) By Lapping: Manual Lappers; Automatic Lappers
• 4) By Labeling: Automatic Labeling Machines; Semi-Automatic Labeling Machines; Labeling Systems For Different Container Types
• 5) By Coding: Inkjet Coders; Laser Coders; Thermal Transfer Coders
• 6) By Bottling Line: Bottle Rinsers; Fillers; Cappers; Labelers
• Companies Mentioned: Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Coesia S.p.A.; Krones AG; Robert Bosch Packaging Technology GmbH; Douglas Machine Inc.; Dover Corporation; Illinois Tool Works Inc.; GEA Group AG; Duravant LLC; Sacmi Imola S.C.; Marchesini Group S.p.A.; Garvey Corporation; Accutek Packaging Equipment Companies Inc.; Adelphi Group Ltd.; Arpac LLC; Oystar Holding GmbH; Berhalter AG; Multivac Inc.; Nichrome India Ltd.; Cougar Packaging Solutions Inc.; Fuji Machinery Co. Ltd.; Omori Machinery Co. Ltd.; Harland Machine Systems Ltd.; IMA S.p.A.; Ishida Co. Ltd.; KHS GmbH; Kyana Packaging & Industrial Supply Inc.; Practical Packaging Solutions; R.A. Jones & Co. Inc.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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