Built to provide research that’s more actionable and strategically valuable, The Business Research Company’s 2026 market reports include market attractiveness analysis, total addressable market sizing, company benchmarking matrices, interactive Excel dashboards, broader supply chain intelligence, emerging startup tracking, and in-depth product insights.
Packaging Automation Market Growth Potential: How Will Market Size Shift Through 2030?
The packaging automation market size has demonstrated strong growth over recent years. It is anticipated to expand from $85.41 billion in 2025 to $93.64 billion in 2026, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. Historical expansion in this market can be linked to factors such as labor shortages in manufacturing, increased mass production, the requirement for consistent packaging quality, the enlargement of food and beverage processing operations, and the adoption of conveyor-based automation systems.
The packaging automation market size is anticipated to undergo significant growth in the coming years, with projections indicating an expansion to $128.82 billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. This expected growth during the forecast period is primarily driven by factors such as the increasing demand for e-commerce packaging, the necessity for improved operational efficiency, the rising adoption of smart factories, a heightened focus on sustainable packaging operations, and the expansion of pharmaceutical manufacturing. Notable trends identified for this period include the increasing implementation of robotic packaging systems, a growing need for high-speed end-of-line automation, a stronger emphasis on flexible and modular packaging lines, the broadening of automated palletizing and material handling solutions, and a higher integration of dedicated packaging software.
Get A Free Sample Report With In-Depth Market Insights:
Packaging Automation Market Development Factors: What’s Supporting Demand?
The expanding e-commerce sector is anticipated to drive the advancement of the packaging automation market in the future. Electronic commerce, or e-commerce, is defined as the exchange of products and services via the internet. The preference for e-commerce arises from its ease of use, constant availability, and capacity to offer a diverse array of items and services to customers from any location at any time. To optimize order processing, minimize expenses, improve operational effectiveness, and guarantee uniform packaging quality for a large number of orders, e-commerce leverages packaging automation. As an illustration, figures from 2023 published by the United States Census Bureau, a US government body, reveal that e-commerce sales in the USA saw an increment of 7.6 % when comparing the third quarter of 2022 to the third quarter of 2023. Consequently, the growing consumer demand within the burgeoning e-commerce industry is fueling the expansion of the packaging automation market.
Packaging Automation Market Segment Analysis Spotlighting Growth Areas
The packaging automation market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Component: Solution, Services
2) By Automation Type: Robotic Pick And Place Automation, Secondary Packaging Automation, Tertiary And Palletizing Automation
3) By Industry Vertical: Healthcare And Pharmaceuticals, E-Commerce And Logistics, Food And Beverage, Automotive, Chemical And Refinery, Other Industry Verticals
Subsegments:
1) By Solution: Automated Packaging Systems, Robotic Packaging Solutions, Conveyor Systems, Labeling and Coding Systems, End-Of-Line Packaging Equipment, Packaging Software Solutions
2) By Services: Consulting Services, System Integration Services, Maintenance And Support Services, Training Services, Customization And Upgrades
Packaging Automation Market Trends Powering Strategic Industry Growth
Companies operating within the packaging automation market are concentrating on automated packaging technologies for liquid goods, particularly vertical form-fill-seal systems, to address the increasing demand for efficient liquid packaging solutions across various sectors. An automated vertical form-fill-seal system efficiently processes products by integrating forming, filling, and sealing into one seamless operation, thereby optimizing production and guaranteeing uniform quality. As an illustration, in November 2023, Sealed Air Corporation, a US-based packaging firm, introduced its new automated liquid packaging system, the CRYOVAC Brand 308A CE Vertical Form-Fill-Seal System. This system is designed to accommodate packages up to 2 kg in weight, capable of operating in either one or two phases, and features a vertical filling approach. The vertical pouch packaging design eliminates headspace, which results in superior product quality and protection, and these pouches are also convenient for storage, opening, and disposal, while providing benefits like cost-efficiency, a lightweight structure, damage resistance, and the ability to preserve flavor and freshness.
Packaging Automation Market Leading Companies: Who Holds The Strongest Market Presence?
Major companies operating in the packaging automation market are Siemens AG, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Schneider Electric SE, Honeywell International Inc., Jabil Inc., ABB Ltd., Toshiba Corporation, Emerson Electric Co., Rockwell Automation Inc., Bosch Rexroth AG, Omron Corporation, Krones AG, Daifuku Co. Ltd., Dematic Corporation, KUKA AG, YASKAWA Electric Corporation, ATS Corporation, BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG, ProMach Inc., Kollmorgen Corporation, ACTEGA GmbH, Essel Propack Ltd., CFT S.p.A, JLS Automation LLP, Automated Packaging Systems Inc
View The Full Packaging Automation Market Report:
Packaging Automation Market Top Region By Revenue And Market Share
North America was the largest region in the packaging automation market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the packaging automation market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
Reach Out To Our Team:
The Business Research Company: https://www.thebusinessresearchcompany.com/
Americas: +1 310-496-7795
Asia: +44 7882 955267 & +91 8897263534
Europe: +44 7882 955267
Email us at: marketing@tbrc.info
Follow us on:
LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/the-business-research-company
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC24_fI0rV8cR5DxlCpgmyFQ
Global Market Model: https://www.thebusinessresearchcompany.com/global-market-model
Wasay has over a decade of experience in market research, data modelling, and analytics, with prior experience at GlobalData and Decision Tree Consulting Services. At The Business Research Company , he leads research operations across syndicated studies, customized consulting engagements, and the Global Market Model platform. His professional experience includes supporting organizations such as Boston Consulting Group, KPMG, and Ernst & Young. Wasay holds a degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering, postgraduate management qualifications from International Management Institute Belgium and Indian School of Business and Entrepreneurship, and completed the Integrated Program in Business Analytics from Indian Institute of Management Indore.
