Packaging Automation Market Analysis

Packaging Type (Automatic, Semi-Automatic, Manual)

Automatic segment is set to dominate around 41.1% packaging automation market share by the end of 2036. The segment growth is augmented by the demand for diverse packaging processes, which require different phases for dosing operations on the assembly line. A report published in 2024 estimated that automation might fuel the growth of productivity worldwide by 0.8-1.4% per year. At least one function is fully automated in 31% of businesses. Automation is used by 76% to standardize daily processes, 58% to report data, and 36% to comply with regulations.

End user (Food & Beverages, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, E-commerce & Logistics, Automotive, Chemical & Refinery, Aerospace & Defense)

The food & beverages segment in the packaging automation market is expected to be the fastest-growing, with a size of about USD 7.2 trillion in 2023 attributed to the boosting demand for food packaging equipment, that can do tasks such as stuffing, sealing, wrapping, and scripting, while ensuring durability. Increasing demand for on-the-go food such as soft drinks globally will act as a growing factor for this sector. Additionally, packaging automation is also used by soft drink manufacturers for packaging and brand enhancement, to ensure superior printing quality. This makes products stand out on the packaging automation market and improves their shelf appeal. This will also increase the demand for beverage packaging market in the forecast years.

Our in-depth analysis of the packaging automation market includes the following segments: