Industry-Wise Adoption of Packaging Equipment in 2025

The global packaging equipment market is experiencing strong growth in 2025, driven by automation trends, evolving consumer preferences, and stringent packaging regulations across industries. The industry-wise adoption breakdown highlights where this growth is most concentrated and how various sectors are leveraging packaging technology for efficiency and compliance.

Food & Beverage continues to be the dominant user of packaging equipment, accounting for 35% of the market share in 2025. This leadership is due to the high demand for packaged goods, convenience foods, and ready-to-eat meals. Increasing global consumption, food safety requirements, and the demand for sustainable packaging solutions are also driving machinery upgrades and automation in this sector.

The pharmaceutical industry, representing 20% of the adoption, has seen rapid expansion, especially post-pandemic, with growing demand for efficient, tamper-proof, and sterile packaging. Equipment designed for precision, hygiene, and regulatory compliance is critical for packaging medicines, vaccines, and medical devices.

Personal care & cosmetics account for 15%, driven by global demand for beauty products and the rise of e-commerce. Packaging machines that support small-batch flexibility, unique shapes, and premium aesthetics are in high demand here.

Industrial goods contribute 12%, mainly for bulk packaging, heavy-duty materials, and parts. This sector relies on robust, durable equipment that can handle large volumes and diverse material types.

The e-commerce and retail sector makes up 10% of usage, as it increasingly depends on automated packaging solutions to meet the fast-paced fulfillment needs of online shoppers. Customization, speed, and reduced material waste are key trends.

The "Others" category (8%) includes sectors like agriculture, textiles, and chemicals, which have specific packaging requirements but remain niche in their equipment usage.

As automation and smart technologies continue to shape manufacturing, the demand for advanced, flexible, and sustainable packaging machinery is expected to grow steadily across all sectors.