Liquid Packaging Equipment Market Size - By Machine Type, By Technology, By Application, By Packaging Type, By Distribution Channel, Forecast 2025 – 2034

Liquid Packaging Equipment Market Size

The global liquid packaging equipment market was valued at USD 8.2 billion in 2024. The market is expected to grow from USD 8.6 billion in 2025 to USD 14.3 billion in 2034, at a CAGR of 5.8%.
 

There is increasing growth in the liquid packaging equipment market as a result of the higher needs for packaged beverages and liquid food items. Along with the rapid growth of the population around the world and movement of people into cities, there has been an increase in the consumption of ready-to-drink and packaged liquid foods. Also, as manufacturers spend more on development owing to new market opportunities, there is a clear shift towards more sustainable and innovative packaging. Such packaging improves product acceptance and increases sales. For instance, in June 2024, AeroFlexx, a liquid packaging company, entered into a partnership with Chemipack, a supplier of liquid concentrates from Poland, to develop green liquid packaging alternatives aimed at the European market. This collaboration addresses the increasing need for liquid packaging while strengthening AeroFlexx’s position in Europe. Their cooperation is aimed at the best use of available resources to meet the European demand for sustainable packaging formats.

 

Another key driver is the growing sustainability concerns and the need for eco-friendly packaging solutions. Governments and regulators across the globe are adopting stricter policies to curb plastic waste and advocate for recyclable packing materials. For example, the European Union’s Single-Use Plastics Directive seeks to reduce the negative consequences of plastic waste on the environment by incentivizing manufacturers to adopt sustainable packaging technologies. This shift increases the need for advanced liquid packaging machinery that can efficiently manage biodegradable and recyclable materials, further driving market expansion.
 

Liquid Packaging Equipment Market Trends

• The liquid packaging machinery market is witnessing profound changes due to the adoption of automation, the Internet of Things (IoT), and robotics. The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) reports a 12% increase in the deployment of industrial robots within the year of 2023, which propels productivity and curbs costs.
   
• Worldwide, governments have escalated their focus on food safety and packaging enforcement. For instance, US FDA and their Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requires the application of more sophisticated packaging technologies for enhanced safety and traceability of the products.
   
• The rise in use of flexible pouches and single-serve bottles as primary packaging is gaining momentum because they are easy to use and require less material. The trend is in line with customers’ expectations of ease of carrying items.
   
• With Artificial Intelligence predicting maintenance schedules for packaging machines, real-time data is now analyzed for actionable insights that identify anomalies and automate maintenance to reduce downtime and cost.
   

Trump Administration Tariffs

• Tariffs imposed by Trump administration had a negative impact on the liquid packaging equipment market by increasing the prices associated with imported raw materials like steel and aluminum. Such policies and tariffs disrupted global supply chains which made it difficult for producers to plan where several key components of their production. This kind of uncertainty had effects on the timelines for production and margin for profit.
   
• To handle the increased costs, companies have made a shift to domestic vendors or diversified sourced from areas that were exempted from the tariffs. Other cost reduction methods also came under scrutiny such as increasing the degree of automation within the business or optimizing internal processes. However, in order to yield the benefits from these initiatives, companies had to invest significantly and carefully plan their resources over a long-time horizon.
   
• Investors were further hindered by the unpredictable nature of tariff policies which slowed down capital spending. Industry leaders stressed the importance of greater adaptability and agility when it came to managing and planning the supply chain. Overall, the tariffs created a more cautious approach but aided in strategic business planning.
   

Liquid Packaging Equipment Market Analysis

Based on machine type, the market is segmented into form-fill-seal machines, filling machines, capping machines, labeling machines, others. The filling machines segment accounted for revenue of around USD 2.5 billion in the year 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of around 6.4% from 2025 to 2034.
 

• Due to its importance in the accurate and efficient filling of liquid products, the filling machines segment leads the liquid packaging equipment industry. As per PMMI, filling machines represented 20 % of total market share in packaging machinery in 2023.
   
• Some technological innovation, like the servo-driven filling systems, improved the efficiency of filling machines, increasing accuracy in filling and decreasing wastage, thus reducing operational costs.
   
• The segment is increasingly expanding due to the rising demand for aseptic fillers, especially in food and beverage. Aseptic filling embraces consumer safety by ensuring product safety while extending shelf life, which meets consumer demand for preservatives free products.
   

Based on Technology, the liquid packaging equipment market is classified into automatic, semi-automatic, manual. Automatic segment dominated the market in 2024, with share of 52.5%, and is expected to reach USD 7.6 billion by 2034.
 

• Automatic segment is seeing rapid growth due to productivity improvements and lower cost of labor. Automation allows continuous oversight of the package’s formation, which helps maintain quality control while reducing downtime.
   
• The automatic packaging sector is undergoing a paradigm shift from the integration of IoT and AI as components of Industry 4.0. These technologies allow for maintenance to be done from data and metrics, further enhancing operational efficacy.
   
• Enhanced automatic liquid packaging machinery is being adopted to address high labor costs and the need for faster production rates, especially in advanced markets such as the US and Germany.
   

Based on application, the liquid packaging equipment market is classified into food & beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, chemicals, and others. In 2024, food & beverages segment held a significant share of the market and is expected to maintain its position during the forecast period.
 

• The application of liquid packaging equipment in the food and beverages sector is the most significant due to the increased popularity of packaged food and beverages. The mounting popularity of ready-to-drink beverages and liquid dairy products has driven the need for high-quality packaging.
   
• Food safety regulations, including general laws of the European Union, require compliance, thus manufacturers are more willing to invest in high-quality liquid packaging equipment.
   
• The emergence of eco-friendly liquid packaging systems that can work with sustainable materials is being bolstered by the increasing need for sustainable packaging in the food and beverage sector. British packager Frugalpac, for instance, signed a contract with ITC Packaging and Printing Business in November 2024, looking to introduce its patented Frugal bottles into the Indian market. The Frugal bottle’s carbon footprint is 84% lower than glass bottles, and the water footprint is four times lower, stimulating the growth of the market.
   

The U.S. plays a significant role in the global liquid packaging equipment market with a revenue of around USD 1.8 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.6% in the forecasted years.
 

• The biggest holder of the North American market for liquid packaging equipment is the US, owing to the massive concentration of food and beverage franchises in the country. The US's leading position is further emphasized by PMMI’s Report which states that the US packaging machinery market was valued at USD 10.9 billion in 2023.
   
• The growth of China’s economy is supported by its developing manufacturing sector as well as the rising appetite for packaged beverages in the country. Therefore, China as the second leader in the packaging industry across the globe, strongly increase its position in the Asia-Pacific region and accelerate growth in the region's liquid packaging equipment industry.
   
• With its mastery of automation and manufacturing, Germany dominates the European market. The VDMA reported significant growth of 18% in the beverage packaging machinery sector in 2023, further strengthening the country’s pre-eminence.
   
• Saudi Arabia is emerging as a prominent market in the Middle East, powered by its burgeoning food and drink sector. The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) implemented new stringent liquid packaging regulations that have boosted the use of advanced liquid packaging technology in the region.
   

Liquid Packaging Equipment Market Share

• The global liquid packaging equipment industry is moderately fragmented, with Top 5 players, such as Krones, GEA Group, Coesia, IMA Group, and Tetra Pak International S.A., holding a market share of 20-25%.
   
• Krones: Known for its shifts in technological innovation, Krones also focuses on sustainability with low energy consumption. Krones’ LitePac Top packaging system stands out for its 70% reduction of plastic waste.
   
• GEA Group: GEA Group is focused on improving the effectiveness and decreasing the costs of packaging operations through the application of IoT and automation technologies within the equipment.
   
• Coesia S.p.A: Coesia offers specialized services that address the specific needs of different industries through their distinct flexible packaging solution. Its FlexLink system offers modular and flexible packaging lines.
   
• IMA Group: Heavy investments in R&D by IMA Group allow them to propose new innovative packaging technologies continuously. Their aseptic filling machines are popular in the pharmaceutical and food sectors.
   
• Tetra Pak International S.A.: Tetra Pak remains ahead of the market with their sustainable packaging solutions, including plant-based cartons, which support global sustainability objectives.
   
• The foremost companies liquid packaging equipment market are employing strategies like mergers and acquisitions, product innovation, and geographic expansion to strengthen their market position. An example is Krones, who has been actively acquiring smaller firms to enhance their product portfolio and augment their technological prowess.
   
• Another key focus includes sustainability and the development of green solutions. Tetra Pak, for example, is one of the companies looking toward research and development of more sustainable products, such as biodegradable and recyclable packaging. Furthermore, the adoption of modern innovative technologies, particularly IoT and AI, allow companies to provide smarter and more efficient packaging systems. For instance, GEA Group developed the SmartPacker CX400 packaging machine, which monitor diagnostics and maintenance through IoT integration. This has improved operational efficiency and provided a strategic advantage by reducing downtime.
   

Liquid Packaging Equipment Market Companies

Major players operating in the liquid packaging equipment industry include:

• Accutek Packaging Equipment Companies, Inc.
• Adelphi Group
• Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc.
• Coesia S.p.A.
• Ecolean AB
• Fuji Machinery Co., Ltd.
• GEA Group AG
• IMA Group
• JBT Corporation
• KHS GmbH
• Krones AG
• ProMach Inc.
• Serac Group
• SIG Combibloc Group AG
• Tetra Pak International S.A.
   

Liquid Packaging Equipment Industry News

• In March 2024, KHS GmbH released New Plasmax coating technology for its filler machines Plasmax with tech-advanced filler machines. The advantages of this technology comprise increased output, improved production efficiency, lower energy usage, adaptability, minimal maintenance expenses, and prolonged lifespan. The technology allows the filling of approximately 48,000 PET bottles per hour.
   
• In February 2024, Ampack, part of Syntegon Technology GmbH, brought out a new FBL filling machine designed for PP, HDPE, and PET bottles. This machine is engineered for dairy products, soups, and milk as well as plant-based beverages. It has the capacity to efficiently fill from 50 ml to 1,500 ml bottles at a rate of 36,000 bottles per hour.
   
• In October 2023, GEA Group introduced the GEA Visitron filler for the beverage industry. This machine achieves a fill rate of 10,000 containers per hour. It operates on glass, PET, and aluminum cans and boasts features such as operational versatility, user-friendly design, and energy efficiency.
   
• In December 2022, ProMach Inc. TechniBlend released the ProFill V volumetric can filler that fills between 100 to 600 cans per minute. This new machine has applications in the sub-sectors of food and beverages as it maintains high speed accuracy.
   

The liquid packaging equipment market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry, with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue (USD Billion) and volume (Thousand Units) from 2021 to 2034, for the following segments:

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Market, By Machine Type

• Form-fill-seal machines
• Filling machines
• Capping machines
• Labeling machines
• Others

Market, By Technology

• Automatic
• Semi-automatic
• Manual

Market, By Packaging Type

• Bottles
• Pouches
• Cartons
• Cans
• Others

Market, By Application

• Food & beverages
• Pharmaceuticals
• Cosmetics
• Chemicals
• Others

Market, By Distribution Channel

• Direct
• Indirect

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia 
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
• MEA
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • South Africa