The bagging machine market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent times, there has been significant expansion in the bagging machine market. The market size which stood at $6.20 billion in 2024 is projected to rise to $6.65 billion in 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%.
Factors such as the incorporation of cutting-edge machinery solutions, heightened demand for packaged commodities, a surge in demand for automation within packaging sectors, amplified requests from end-use industries, and the emergence of new markets have contributed to the growth witnessed during the historic period.
The bagging machine market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size for bagging machines is predicted to witness robust growth in the coming years, with an estimated value of $8.70 billion by 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%.
The growth during the forecast period is likely to be driven by factors such as the rising application of Industry 4.0 technologies, expansion in e-commerce, increasing demand for personalized bagging machinery, a surge in adoption of intelligent packaging solutions, and the development of the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. The forecast period will also see significant trends like the incorporation of technological advancements, automation, Industry 4.0 incorporation, evolution of advanced bag filling machinery, and a transition towards greener and sustainable packaging solutions.
The bagging machine market is poised to flourish with the escalating demand from the food and beverage industry. The industry defined by the production, processing, packaging, distributing and selling of food commodities and beverages covers dining outlets, catering businesses, food production, and retail. Factors such as population growth, increased disposable income, urbanization, along with a growing penchant for convenience and eating out among consumers are driving up the demand for food and beverages. Bagging machines are utilized in the industry to automate the packing processes of products like snacks, coffee, and frozen items, thereby enhancing efficiency, sanitary practices and extending product shelf-life. For instance, as per the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), a government agency based in Canada, in 2022, the country's exports of processed food and beverage products reached an unprecedented $54.3 billion. This amount signifies a 14.1% rise from 2021 and accounts for 34.7% of the total production value. Hence, it's apparent that the mounting demand in the food and beverage industry is fueling the growth of the bagging machine market.
The bagging machine market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product Type: Flow-Pack Bagging Machines, Stick Pack Bagging Machines, Weight Bagging Machines, Vacuum Bagging Machines, Other Product Types
2) By Material: Plastic Bags, Paper Bags, Polypropylene Bags, Woven Bags
3) By Technology Type: Semi-Automatic, Automatic
4) By Distribution Channel: Direct Sales, Indirect Sales
5) By End-Users: Construction Industry, Food And Beverage Industry, Pharmaceutical Industry, Household And Personal Care Industry, Cosmetic Industry, Hardware Industry
Subsegments:
1) By Flow-Pack Bagging Machines: Horizontal Flow Wrap Machines, Vertical Flow Pack Machines
2) By Stick Pack Bagging Machines: Single-Lane Stick Pack Machines, Multi-Lane Stick Pack Machines
3) By Weight Bagging Machines: Net Weigh Baggers, Gross Weigh Baggers
4) By Vacuum Bagging Machines: Chamber Vacuum Baggers, External Vacuum Sealers
5) By Other Product Types: Form-Fill-Seal (FFS) Machines, Open-Mouth Bagging Machines
Major companies operating in the bagging machine market are focusing on developing technologically innovative solutions, such as autonomous robotic bagging machines, to enhance efficiency, reduce labor dependency, and improve order fulfillment speed. Autonomous robotic bagging machines are AI-driven systems that automate picking, placing, and packaging, improving speed and accuracy in e-commerce and logistics. For instance, in March 2022, OSARO, Inc., a US-based provider of AI-powered robotics solutions, launched the first fully autonomous robotic bagging solution, combining AI-driven pick-and-place robotics with automated bagging machines from manufacturers such as PAC Machinery and Pregis. Designed for e-commerce and direct-to-consumer fulfillment, the system can process around 350 items per hour, matching manual speeds while reducing labor reliance. This innovation aims to streamline packaging operations, addressing labor shortages and boosting productivity in fulfillment centers.
Major companies operating in the bagging machine market are:
• KUKA AG
• Sacmi Packaging S.p.A.
• BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG
• Barry-Wehmiller Company
• Premier Tech Ltd.
• Schenck Process LLC
• Lantech Inc.
• Ishida Co. Ltd.
• Paxiom Group Inc.
• nVenia LLC
• INPAK SYSTEMS Inc.
• WeighPack Systems Inc.
• The Sackett-Waconia Company
• Alvey Group NV
• Rovema GmbH
• FormPak Inc.
• Volumetric Technologies Inc.
• MRM Elgin Corp.
• Fuji Machinery Co. Ltd.
• Meyer Industries Inc.
• Techno Weigh Systems Private Limited
• Multipro Machines Private Limited
• Bertuzzi Food Processing S.r.l.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the bagging machine market in 2024. The regions covered in the bagging machine market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.