Packaging Automation Market Size, Industry Share, and Analysis By Type (Packaging Robots, Secondary Packaging Automation, Automated Conveyor and Sorting Systems, and Tertiary and Palletizing Automation), By Function (Filling, Labelling, Bagging, Palletizing, Capping, and Others), By End-use Industry (Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Electrical & Electronics, Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, and Others), and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

The rise of e-commerce and digitalization is fueling the packaging automation market, driven by the need for efficient solutions in a landscape dominated by online shopping. This surge reflects the global trend of industrial automation transforming various sectors. With the augmenting technological advancements, the need for machines enabled with intelligent packing is increasing, leading to manufacturers' launch of innovative technologies. 

Packaging automation is the procedure of packaging a product without any human aid. The adoption of packaging automation decreases reliance on labor, enhances packaging efficiency, and thus propels global market growth. As automated machines for packaging increase the efficiency and productivity in the manufacturing processes and lower the cost of packaging, they are in high demand in many end-use industries. Increasing demand for improving productivity, rapid industrialization, and the expanding use of automation drive the global packaging automation market growth. 

• For instance, on May 2022, ULMA Packaging announced the display of TSA 400, a recently-developed compact tray sealer, at IFFA 2022. The TSA 400 is designed as a versatile machine that can work effectively in SKIN, MAP, LEAFSKINTM, and LEAFMAPTM applications. The tray sealer holds a compact footprint and a high-speed output of just 2.3 meters, making it significant for tight layouts.


• On November 2021, Crawford Packaging launched the most advanced seal packaging machinery, Evolution S. It is a new high-speed tray sealing machine manufactured by Packaging Automation Ltd., which can seal up to 250 packs per minute in a single-lane format.

A rapid increase in disposable incomes and the rise in the standard of living has augmented the demand for sturdy packaging solutions to ensure the longevity & durability of the products during transit. Such factors encourage manufacturers in e-commerce & logistics, healthcare, food & beverage, and many other industries to use advanced packaging solutions for speedy and mass production. The rapid production and rising safety concerns among the manufacturers for the workers also drive the packaging automation industry growth.

The high capital cost and maintenance required for automated packaging systems are the key factors restraining the growth of packaging automation. Moreover, continuous and regular operation of such machines needs proper and periodic maintenance, thus resulting in additional costs. Additionally, the strict government regulations regarding worker safety while using automated packing techniques also hampers the market growth.

COVID-19 harmed the global packaging automation market. Large-scale supply chain disruptions that led to halting production were observed in the early stages of the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing manufacturers in the packaging industry to rethink their existing business models. However, with the increasing concerns about workers' safety and awareness regarding health, the market is accelerated in the post-pandemic era. Additionally, the pandemic boosted the adoption of robotic packaging automation processes such as wraparound packaging.

KEY INSIGHTS

The packaging automation report will cover the following key insights:

• Key Emerging Trends – For Major Regions


• Key Developments: Mergers, Acquisitions, Partnerships, and Others


• Latest Technological Advancement


• Regulatory Landscape


• Porters Five Forces Analysis


• Impact of COVID-19 on the Market

ANALYSIS BY TYPE

Based on the type, the market is segmented into packaging robots, secondary packaging automation, automated conveyor systems, and tertiary and palletizing. Packaging robots are the most dominating segment of the global packaging automation market. The dominance is due to its application to offer product safety and quality throughout the value chain and cause a minimal environmental impact.

ANALYSIS BY FUNCTION

Based on the function, the market is segmented into filling, labelling, bagging, palletizing, capping, and others. Filling is the dominating function of the global packaging automation market. The rapid growth of this segment is due to the extensive usage of automated filling machines to enhance packaging operations and the vast demand from the food & beverages industry.

ANALYSIS BY END-USE INDUSTRY

Based on the end-use industry, the market is segmented into food & beverage, healthcare, personal care & cosmetics, electrical & electronics, aerospace & defense, automotive, and others. Food & beverage dominates the global packaging automation market owing to an increased demand for rigid packaging solutions such as filling and palletizing machines used in packaging beverages in bottles or hard plastics.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

The packaging automation market has been studied across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Europe is the dominating region of the global market. The dominance is due to the fast adoption of new technology & the presence of several manufacturing industries. Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing region owing to its increasing solutions & services adoption by the population. North America will experience steady growth due to the proliferating demand for packaged food & beverages in this region. Latin America and the Middle East & African packaging automation industry will witness moderate growth in the upcoming years.

KEY PLAYERS COVERED

• BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. Ltd.


• Rockwell Automation


• Mitsubishi Electric Corp. 


• Automated Packaging Systems


• Linkx Packaging


• Siemens AG


• Swisslog Holding AG


• SATO Holdings


• Kollmorgen Corporation


• Ranpak, ABB Ltd.


• Schneider Electric SE 


• Emerson Electric Co. Ltd.


• Multivac Group


• ULMA Packaging


• Others

SEGMENTATION

Packaging Automation INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS

• On September 2022, Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, in collaboration with Heiber + Schröder, launched a high-speed automated packaging machine. The machine meets all the process, efficiency, & safety requirements of eCommerce operations. It can process up to 500 parcels each hour due to the automated erecting, filling, and closing features.


• On September 2022, US-based paper packaging company Ranpak launched its new automated packaging solution, Cut’it! Evo. The machine scales up packaging output, reduces operating costs, and enhances sustainability for customers’ operations.


• On July 2022, Ranpak, a provider of paper-based packaging solutions for e-commerce and industrial supply chains, launched “Flap’it!” It is a highly efficient machine that automates the packing of several small products. The system is run by a single operator & can easily be moved around the facility.


• On April 2022, Multivac announced the launch of a universal flow packaging offering, W 500. The product is designed with a high level of flexibility for packing a wide range of food products. With the new launch, W 500 horizontal flow packer, the company is highly focusing on expanding its equipment range to some new application areas.