Modular Packaging Equipment Market
PUBLISHED: 2025 ID: SMRC29410
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Modular Packaging Equipment Market

Modular Packaging Equipment Market Forecasts to 2032 - Global Analysis By Type (Primary Packaging Equipment, Secondary Packaging Equipment, and Other Types), Automation Level, Distribution Channel, End User and By Geography

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Published: 2025 ID: SMRC29410

Due to ongoing shifts in global trade and tariffs, the market outlook will be refreshed before delivery, including updated forecasts and quantified impact analysis. Recommendations and Conclusions will also be revised to offer strategic guidance for navigating the evolving international landscape.
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Years Covered

2024-2032

Estimated Year Value (2025)

US $16.31 BN

Projected Year Value (2032)

US $26.54 BN

CAGR (2025-2032)

7.2%

Regions Covered

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa

Countries Covered

US, Canada, Mexico, Germany, UK, Italy, France, Spain, Japan, China, India, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Rest of Asia Pacific, South America, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and South Africa

Largest Market

Asia Pacific

Highest Growing Market

North America


According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Modular Packaging Equipment Market is accounted for $16.31 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $26.54 billion by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period. Modular packaging equipment refers to a flexible, scalable system designed for packaging processes, consisting of interchangeable and customizable modules. These machines can be easily configured or expanded to meet specific production needs, offering efficiency and adaptability in various industries. Modular systems streamline operations such as filling, sealing, labeling, and wrapping by allowing quick reconfiguration or upgrades without replacing the entire setup. This approach reduces downtime, enhances productivity, and supports cost-effective scaling in response to changing product demands or packaging requirements.

According to the National Investment Promotion & Facilitation Agency of India, the country’s processed food industry is expected to reach around USD 543.0 billion by the end of 2020, providing ample opportunities to the players operating in the market of Food Packaging Equipment.

Market Dynamics: 

Driver: 

Rising demand for customized packaging solutions

Companies are seeking for more flexible and scalable packaging options to satisfy changing customer needs. Customization allows brands to differentiate themselves, driving higher adoption of flexible equipment. Innovations in packaging design enable improved aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability, further fueling market expansion. Additionally, e-commerce growth necessitates specialized packaging that enhances product protection and user experience. As companies prioritize tailored packaging strategies, demand for modular packaging equipment continues to rise.

Restraint:

Technical complexity and maintenance requirements

Modular packaging machines require skilled personnel to operate and troubleshoot effectively. Complex system integration with existing production lines often leads to operational inefficiencies and downtime. Additionally, frequent maintenance and costly repairs can hinder widespread adoption. Manufacturers must invest in training programs to address the technical hurdles associated with these machines. Overcoming these complexities is crucial for sustained growth in modular packaging solutions.

Opportunity:

Adoption of Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing

Industry 4.0 technologies enable predictive maintenance, reducing operational disruptions and maximizing efficiency. Smart manufacturing techniques improve equipment performance by leveraging real-time data and AI-driven analytics. Robotics and IoT applications enhance flexibility and precision in packaging processes. The shift towards digitalization ensures streamlined operations and cost savings for manufacturers. Companies embracing smart manufacturing solutions gain a competitive advantage in the evolving packaging landscape.

Threat:

Lack of skilled workforce for system operation

The limited availability of trained professionals poses a significant threat to the market. These advanced machines require specialized knowledge for optimal operation and troubleshooting. A shortage of skilled technicians can lead to inefficiencies, production delays, and increased downtime. Manufacturers must invest in workforce training programs to bridge the expertise gap. Additionally, automation solutions may partially address this challenge but require initial investment in technological upgrades.

Covid-19 Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic had a mixed impact on the modular packaging equipment market. Supply chain disruptions initially led to delays in equipment production and deployment. However, the heightened demand for packaged goods, particularly in food and pharmaceuticals, increased reliance on modular solutions. Post-pandemic, businesses continue to focus on optimizing efficiency through advanced packaging technologies. The crisis emphasized the importance of scalable and flexible packaging solutions in dynamic market conditions. As industries rebound, modular packaging equipment remains crucial in ensuring production continuity.

The semi-automatic systems segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The semi-automatic systems segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period, due to its balance between efficiency and affordability. These systems offer enhanced flexibility while minimizing labour dependency, making them ideal for diverse industries. Businesses prefer semi-automatic packaging equipment to streamline production without extensive automation investments. Additionally, technological advancements continue to improve the functionality and adaptability of semi-automatic systems. 

The cosmetics and personal care segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

Over the forecast period, the cosmetics and personal care segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate. Increasing consumer demand for premium, sustainable, and aesthetically appealing packaging fuels market expansion. Advanced modular equipment allows brands to customize packaging designs while maintaining efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The rise of e-commerce in the beauty industry further accelerates the need for adaptable packaging solutions. Furthermore, innovations in automated dispensing and sealing systems enhance product presentation and quality.

Region with largest share:

During the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market share driven by its expanding manufacturing sector. Countries like China, India, and Japan invest heavily in automated packaging technologies to enhance production capabilities. The region’s thriving e-commerce landscape demands scalable packaging solutions, boosting equipment adoption. Government initiatives supporting industrial automation further contribute to market growth.

Region with highest CAGR:

Over the forecast period, the North America region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR, owing to technological advancements and automation adoption. Strong demand for innovative and sustainable packaging solutions drives investments in modular equipment. The rise of smart factories and Industry 4.0 integration accelerates market expansion. Additionally, growing awareness of eco-friendly packaging practices influences equipment customization trends. The presence of key industry players and research initiatives strengthens North America’s leadership in packaging technology.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players profiled in the Modular Packaging Equipment Market include Bosch Packaging Technology, Coesia, Combi Packaging Systems, IMA Group, Krones, Marchesini Group, Marel, Multivac, NJM Packaging, Packaging Automation, ProMach, Rockwell Automation, Sidel Group, Tetra Pak, and Unipak Machinery.

Key Developments:

In October 2024, Bosch Power Tools introduced a range of new products that build on the brand’s existing lineup of cordless 18V tools, while also expanding into new territory by filling the tool bags of a variety of trade industries, including carpentry, electrical and for the first time, plumbing, with new hand tools brought into its lineup.

In October 2024, Coesia has acquired a minority share in PWR (Packaging with Robots). This strategic partnership aims to drive new business opportunities leveraging technological and geographical synergies. With PWR, Coesia will expand its portfolio to provide full line automated packaging solutions based on robotics and vision systems, improving productivity and flexibility in highly complex production environments.

Types Covered:
• Primary Packaging Equipment 
• Secondary Packaging Equipment 
• Other Types          

Automation Levels Covered:
• Manual Modular Equipment
• Semi-Automatic Systems
• Automatic Systems

Distribution Channels Covered:
• Direct Sales
• Indirect Sales
• Other Distribution Channels

End Users Covered:
• Food and Beverage
• Pharmaceuticals
• Cosmetics and Personal Care
• Chemical and Agrochemical
• Electronics
• Other End Users

Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan        
o China        
o India        
o Australia  
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific    
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa 
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026, and 2030
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

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• Competitive Benchmarking
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Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary      
        
2 Preface       

 2.1 Abstract      
 2.2 Stake Holders     
 2.3 Research Scope     
 2.4 Research Methodology    
  2.4.1 Data Mining    
  2.4.2 Data Analysis    
  2.4.3 Data Validation    
  2.4.4 Research Approach    
 2.5 Research Sources     
  2.5.1 Primary Research Sources   
  2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources   
  2.5.3 Assumptions    
        
3 Market Trend Analysis     
 3.1 Introduction     
 3.2 Drivers      
 3.3 Restraints     
 3.4 Opportunities     
 3.5 Threats      
 3.6 End User Analysis     
 3.7 Emerging Markets     
 3.8 Impact of Covid-19     
        
4 Porters Five Force Analysis     
 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers    
 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers    
 4.3 Threat of substitutes    
 4.4 Threat of new entrants    
 4.5 Competitive rivalry     
        
5 Global Modular Packaging Equipment Market, By Type  
 5.1 Introduction     
 5.2 Primary Packaging Equipment    
  5.2.1 Filling Machines    
  5.2.2 Sealing Machines    
  5.2.3 Labeling Machines    
  5.2.4 Coding and Marking Equipment  
 5.3 Secondary Packaging Equipment   
  5.3.1 Cartoning Machines    
  5.3.2 Case Packing Systems   
  5.3.3 Shrink Wrapping Machines   
  5.3.4 Palletizing Equipment   
 5.4 Other Types     
        
6 Global Modular Packaging Equipment Market, By Automation Level 
 6.1 Introduction     
 6.2 Manual Modular Equipment    
 6.3 Semi-Automatic Systems    
 6.4 Automatic Systems     
        
7 Global Modular Packaging Equipment Market, By Distribution Channel 
 7.1 Introduction     
 7.2 Direct Sales     
 7.3 Indirect Sales     
 7.4 Other Distribution Channels    
        
8 Global Modular Packaging Equipment Market, By End User  
 8.1 Introduction     
 8.2 Food and Beverage     
 8.3 Pharmaceuticals     
 8.4 Cosmetics and Personal Care    
 8.5 Chemical and Agrochemical    
 8.6 Electronics     
 8.7 Other End Users     
        
9 Global Modular Packaging Equipment Market, By Geography  
 9.1 Introduction     
 9.2 North America     
  9.2.1 US     
  9.2.2 Canada     
  9.2.3 Mexico     
 9.3 Europe      
  9.3.1 Germany     
  9.3.2 UK     
  9.3.3 Italy     
  9.3.4 France     
  9.3.5 Spain     
  9.3.6 Rest of Europe    
 9.4 Asia Pacific     
  9.4.1 Japan     
  9.4.2 China     
  9.4.3 India     
  9.4.4 Australia     
  9.4.5 New Zealand    
  9.4.6 South Korea    
  9.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific    
 9.5 South America     
  9.5.1 Argentina    
  9.5.2 Brazil     
  9.5.3 Chile     
  9.5.4 Rest of South America   
 9.6 Middle East & Africa    
  9.6.1 Saudi Arabia    
  9.6.2 UAE     
  9.6.3 Qatar     
  9.6.4 South Africa    
  9.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa   
        
10 Key Developments      
 10.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures 
 10.2 Acquisitions & Mergers    
 10.3 New Product Launch    
 10.4 Expansions     
 10.5 Other Key Strategies    
        
11 Company Profiling      
 11.1 Bosch Packaging Technology    
 11.2 Coesia      
 11.3 Combi Packaging Systems    
 11.4 IMA Group     
 11.5 Krones      
 11.6 Marchesini Group     
 11.7 Marel      
 11.8 Multivac      
 11.9 NJM Packaging     
 11.10 Packaging Automation    
 11.11 ProMach      
 11.12 Rockwell Automation    
 11.13 Sidel Group     
 11.14 Tetra Pak      
 11.15 Unipak Machinery     
        
List of Tables       
1 Global Modular Packaging Equipment Market Outlook, By Region (2024-2032) ($MN)
2 Global Modular Packaging Equipment Market Outlook, By Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
3 Global Modular Packaging Equipment Market Outlook, By Primary Packaging Equipment (2024-2032) ($MN)
4 Global Modular Packaging Equipment Market Outlook, By Filling Machines (2024-2032) ($MN)
5 Global Modular Packaging Equipment Market Outlook, By Sealing Machines (2024-2032) ($MN)
6 Global Modular Packaging Equipment Market Outlook, By Labeling Machines (2024-2032) ($MN)
7 Global Modular Packaging Equipment Market Outlook, By Coding and Marking Equipment (2024-2032) ($MN)
8 Global Modular Packaging Equipment Market Outlook, By Secondary Packaging Equipment (2024-2032) ($MN)
9 Global Modular Packaging Equipment Market Outlook, By Cartoning Machines (2024-2032) ($MN)
10 Global Modular Packaging Equipment Market Outlook, By Case Packing Systems (2024-2032) ($MN)
11 Global Modular Packaging Equipment Market Outlook, By Shrink Wrapping Machines (2024-2032) ($MN)
12 Global Modular Packaging Equipment Market Outlook, By Palletizing Equipment (2024-2032) ($MN)
13 Global Modular Packaging Equipment Market Outlook, By Other Types (2024-2032) ($MN)
14 Global Modular Packaging Equipment Market Outlook, By Automation Level (2024-2032) ($MN)
15 Global Modular Packaging Equipment Market Outlook, By Manual Modular Equipment (2024-2032) ($MN)
16 Global Modular Packaging Equipment Market Outlook, By Semi-Automatic Systems (2024-2032) ($MN)
17 Global Modular Packaging Equipment Market Outlook, By Automatic Systems (2024-2032) ($MN)
18 Global Modular Packaging Equipment Market Outlook, By Distribution Channel (2024-2032) ($MN)
19 Global Modular Packaging Equipment Market Outlook, By Direct Sales (2024-2032) ($MN)
20 Global Modular Packaging Equipment Market Outlook, By Indirect Sales (2024-2032) ($MN)
21 Global Modular Packaging Equipment Market Outlook, By Other Distribution Channels (2024-2032) ($MN)
22 Global Modular Packaging Equipment Market Outlook, By End User (2024-2032) ($MN)
23 Global Modular Packaging Equipment Market Outlook, By Food and Beverage (2024-2032) ($MN)
24 Global Modular Packaging Equipment Market Outlook, By Pharmaceuticals (2024-2032) ($MN)
25 Global Modular Packaging Equipment Market Outlook, By Cosmetics and Personal Care (2024-2032) ($MN)
26 Global Modular Packaging Equipment Market Outlook, By Chemical and Agrochemical (2024-2032) ($MN)
27 Global Modular Packaging Equipment Market Outlook, By Electronics (2024-2032) ($MN)
28 Global Modular Packaging Equipment Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2024-2032) ($MN)
        
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.

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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY


Research Methodology

We at Stratistics opt for an extensive research approach which involves data mining, data validation, and data analysis. The various research sources include in-house repository, secondary research, competitor’s sources, social media research, client internal data, and primary research.

Our team of analysts prefers the most reliable and authenticated data sources in order to perform the comprehensive literature search. With access to most of the authenticated data bases our team highly considers the best mix of information through various sources to obtain extensive and accurate analysis.

Each report takes an average time of a month and a team of 4 industry analysts. The time may vary depending on the scope and data availability of the desired market report. The various parameters used in the market assessment are standardized in order to enhance the data accuracy.

Data Mining

The data is collected from several authenticated, reliable, paid and unpaid sources and is filtered depending on the scope & objective of the research. Our reports repository acts as an added advantage in this procedure. Data gathering from the raw material suppliers, distributors and the manufacturers is performed on a regular basis, this helps in the comprehensive understanding of the products value chain. Apart from the above mentioned sources the data is also collected from the industry consultants to ensure the objective of the study is in the right direction.

Market trends such as technological advancements, regulatory affairs, market dynamics (Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities and Challenges) are obtained from scientific journals, market related national & international associations and organizations.

Data Analysis

From the data that is collected depending on the scope & objective of the research the data is subjected for the analysis. The critical steps that we follow for the data analysis include:

  • Product Lifecycle Analysis
  • Competitor analysis
  • Risk analysis
  • Porters Analysis
  • PESTEL Analysis
  • SWOT Analysis

The data engineering is performed by the core industry experts considering both the Marketing Mix Modeling and the Demand Forecasting. The marketing mix modeling makes use of multiple-regression techniques to predict the optimal mix of marketing variables. Regression factor is based on a number of variables and how they relate to an outcome such as sales or profits.


Data Validation

The data validation is performed by the exhaustive primary research from the expert interviews. This includes telephonic interviews, focus groups, face to face interviews, and questionnaires to validate our research from all aspects. The industry experts we approach come from the leading firms, involved in the supply chain ranging from the suppliers, distributors to the manufacturers and consumers so as to ensure an unbiased analysis.

We are in touch with more than 15,000 industry experts with the right mix of consultants, CEO's, presidents, vice presidents, managers, experts from both supply side and demand side, executives and so on.

The data validation involves the primary research from the industry experts belonging to:

  • Leading Companies
  • Suppliers & Distributors
  • Manufacturers
  • Consumers
  • Industry/Strategic Consultants

Apart from the data validation the primary research also helps in performing the fill gap research, i.e. providing solutions for the unmet needs of the research which helps in enhancing the reports quality.


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