The high volume dispensing systems market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size for high volume dispensing systems has seen significant growth in recent years. The expansion from $2.3 billion in 2024 to $2.48 billion in 2025 indicates a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%.
This considerable growth during the historical period can be associated with factors such as enhanced production capacities within the pharmaceutical sector, increased usage of sophisticated fluid control systems, a surge in demand for large-scale liquid handling systems, a rising need for effective adhesive dispensing solutions, and an escalation in demand for continuous production lines.
The high volume dispensing systems market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Expectations point towards a robust growth in the high volume dispensing systems market over the coming years. The market is predicted to expand to $3.35 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%.
The driving factors behind this growth forecast include an increase in retail and hospital pharmacies, a surge in the number of prescriptions, wide acceptance of pharmacy automation systems, accelerated automotive industry, and escalating demand for compact electronic devices. The forecast period might witness significant trends such as technology advancements, inception of automation technologies, incorporation of IoT, sustainable dispensing solutions, and robotics.
The high-volume dispensing systems market is predicted to grow due to a surge in the number of prescriptions. These prescriptions are written directives from healthcare providers allowing patients to obtain and use specific medications. This surge is influenced by factors such as the aging population, increasing incidence of chronic illnesses, greater access to healthcare, and advancements in medical therapy. High-volume dispensing systems help optimize the process by permitting pharmacies and healthcare providers to manage large volumes of prescriptions more efficiently, with improved speed, accuracy, and reduced manual mistakes. For example, in October 2023, the National Community Pharmacists Association, a US-based organization representing independent community pharmacists, reported that in 2022, the average prescription volume per store increased to 66,218, a rise from 63,228 prescriptions in 2021. Consequently, the escalating number of prescriptions is spurring the growth of the high-volume dispensing systems market.
The high volume dispensing systemsmarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product Type: Systems And Cabinets, Software
2) By Material: Adhesives, Sealants, Lubricants, Epoxies, Greases
3) By End-Use: Retail Pharmacy, Hospital Pharmacy, Long-Term Care Pharmacy, Other End-Users
Subsegments:
1) By Systems And Cabinets: Automated Dispensing Systems, Manual Dispensing Systems, Lockable Dispensing Cabinets, Wall-Mounted Dispensing Systems, Portable Dispensing Units
2) By Software: Dispensing Management Software, Inventory Control Software, Integration Software For Dispensing Systems, Reporting And Analytics Software, Cloud-Based Dispensing Software
Leading businesses in the high-volume dispensing systems industry are focusing on developing innovative technologies such as the latest generation of automatic paint dispensers. The aim is to provide dispensing with high precision and accuracy. These automatic paint dispensers are cutting-edge equipment that improve the paint dispensing process by ensuring increased precision, efficiency, and ease of maintenance, making them perfect for high-volume tasks. For example, Fluid Management, a US-based paint dispenser company, introduced the AccuSmar series of automatic paint dispensers in March 2022. The series includes models AccuSmart 7500 and 9500 which improve efficiency, ergonomics, and productivity during high-volume paint dispensing. The compactly designed AccuSmart 7500 is an automatic paint dispenser perfect for smaller operations. It supports four or 6-quart canisters and has a maximum flow rate capacity of 80 ounces per minute. On the other hand, AccuSmart 9500 is meant for high-volume paint dispensing, offering a maximum flow rate capacity of 150 ounces per minute, and it can accommodate canisters ranging from four quarts to five gallons.
Major companies operating in the high volume dispensing systems market are:
• McKesson Corporation
• 3M Company
• Henkel AG & Co KGaA
• Sulzer Ltd.
• IDEX Corporation
• Nordson Corporation
• Graco Inc.
• Omnicell Inc.
• Dover Fueling Solutions
• ScriptPro LLC
• Capsa Healthcare
• Dymax Corporation
• ARxIUM Inc.
• UDM Systems Ltd.
• ViscoTec Pumpen u Dosiertechnik GmbH
• Macnaught Pty Ltd.
• Fluid Research Corp
• Fisnar Inc.
• Alemite LLC
• Samoa Industrial
North America was the largest region in the high volume dispensing systems market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the high volume dispensing systems market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.