Bag In Box Packaging Machine Market Size, Share, and Industry Analysis, By Filling Technology (Aseptic Filling and Non-aseptic Filling), By Mode of Operation (Semiautomatic and Automatic), By Machine Type (Standalone Units and Integrated Systems), By Packaging Capacity (Up to 5 Liters, 5-20 Liters, and More than 20 Liters), and By End User (Food and Beverage and Non-food), and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

Bag-in-box packaging machines are specialized equipment used for filling and packaging liquid products, such as wines, juices, and other beverages, into bags in container pouches. This machine automates the process of filling flexible plastic bags with the desired liquid and then sealing the bag inside a corrugated cardboard container. It offers several advantages, such as improved product shelf life, ease of use, and reduced packaging waste material. This machine has a filling capacity of 1 liter to 20 liters or more. The equipment finds application in food & beverages, household products, healthcare, and industrial products.

An increasing demand for eco-friendly packaging solutions and rising awareness of the product across the industrial sector to fuel the growth of the market. Additionally, the increasing demand for packaged foods and beverages sectors across India, the U.S., and others propels industry expansion. For instance, according to Common Thread, the global food and beverage sector is projected to grow from USD 506.0 billion in 2022 to USD 857 billion by 2025.

Moreover, the rising disposable income of end users, which in turn increases spending on the adoption of fruits and tetra pack products, fuels the growth of the bag-in-box packaging machine market. For instance, the disposable income of end users in India increased by 5.9% in 2023 compared to 2022.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a mixed impact on the growth of bag in box packaging machine market. The pandemic negatively impacted the growth of the market in first quarter of 2020. However, increasing e-commerce sales and direct-to-consumer sales boosted the product demand. After the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increasing demand for bag-in-box packaging machines from the food and beverages industry.

Key Insights

The report covers the following key insights:

• Micro Macro Economic Indicators


• Drivers, Restraints, Trends, and Opportunities


• Business Strategies Adopted by Key Players


• Consolidated SWOT Analysis of Key Players

Segmentation

Analysis by Mode of Operation:

Based on the mode of operation, the market is segmented into semi-automatic and automatic filling machines.

The automatic segment will dominate the market owing to widespread product adoption in the food and beverages sector. Moreover, the equipment has a high packaging capacity in terms of liters. It is also used for packaging fruit juices, chemicals, and industrial products.

The semi-automatic segment will grow moderately during the forecast period. This is owing to the product use for lower production volumes, flexible nature, and adoption in smaller businesses.

Regional Analysis

The global bag in box packaging machine market has been studied across five regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and South America.

The Asia Pacific is anticipated to dominate the market owing to the increasing disposable income of end users and the increasing popularity of wines and other beverage products. In addition, there is a growing demand for convenient and cost-effective solutions in the food and beverages sector. All such factors drive the market growth.

North America is projected to grow significantly during the forecast period, owing to the well-established American market and the strong demand for convenient and sustainable packaging solutions in the food and beverage industry. There is also an increasing adoption of highly automated and digitalized bag-in-box packaging machines, driven by the need for efficiency and productivity improvements.

The Europe market is projected to exhibit steady growth, driven by the expansion of the food and beverage sector in countries such as Germany, France, the U.K., and Italy, among others. The increasing demand for sustainable packaging solutions, convenience, and cost-effectiveness across the European region drive the market growth. There is a growing demand for aseptic bag-in-box packaging machines, particularly in the food and beverage industry, to ensure extended shelf life and product quality.

The Middle East & Africa and South America markets are anticipated to grow moderately during the forecast period. This is owing to the rising demand for food and beverages and increasing disposable income of end users across these regions. This creates the demand for such machines for filling applications, fueling the market growth.

Distribution of the Global Bag In Box Packaging Machine Market, By Region Of Origin:

• North America – 25%


• Europe  – 30%


• Asia Pacific – 35%


• Middle East & Africa – 6%


• South America – 4%

Key Players Covered

The key players in this market include Smurfit Kappa Group, DS Smith Packaging Ltd, Bosch Packaging Technology GmbH, Triangle Package Machinery Co., ABCO Automation Inc, Rovema GmbH, IC Filling Systems, Sacmi Imola S.C., Voran Maschinen GmbH, and TORR Industries.  

Key Industry Developments

• February 2024: Smurfit Kappa Group planned to open a new plant at Alicante, Spain. The new bag-in-box machine plant requires an investment of USD 58.2 million. The main aim of the investment was to double the production capacity. The manufacturing facility was built to improve the product portfolio of bag-in-box machines.  


• April 2022: TORR Industries introduced a new bag-in-box wine packager for the food and beverages sector. The company developed a new filling head that can reduce oxygen and limit the pickup of about 2 ppm total oxygen in the bag after packaging. This new machine has a packaging capacity of 20 3-liter bags per minute.