Form-Fill-Seal Equipment Market Report 2025

The form-fill-seal equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $17.81 billion in 2024 to $18.91 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to industry regulations, cost efficiency, market competition, product diversification, globalization.

The form-fill-seal equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $24.61 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to automation and industry 4.0, sustainability, customization and flexibility, health and hygiene standards, rise of convenience foods, digitalization and remote monitoring. Major trends in the forecast period include global market expansion, smart manufacturing integration, regulatory compliance, consumer-centric designs, health and hygiene priorities.

The growing demand for packaged products is propelling the form-fill-seal equipment market forward. Packaged products, which are used daily by consumers, are packed in pouches or containers. Form-fill-seal machinery is essential in the packaged goods industry for efficiently packaging these products. As a result, the increasing demand for packaged goods is driving the form-fill-seal equipment market. For example, in June 2023, the National Center for Biotechnology Information, a U.S.-based organization that provides access to biomedical and genomic information, reported that consumer demand for packaged food in Australia is steadily rising. This growth is supported by extensive annual data collection from four major supermarkets, which account for nearly 85% of the market. Over 20,000 products are carefully monitored and analyzed each year using a specialized Data Collector App, showcasing a strong upward trend in consumer preferences for convenience, variety, and quality in packaged food across the country.

The expanding e-commerce industry is expected to accelerate the growth of the form-fill-seal equipment market in the coming years. E-commerce involves the buying and selling of goods and services over the Internet or through other electronic networks. The surge in e-commerce activities is driving the adoption of form-fill-seal equipment due to its efficiency, speed, flexibility, and capability to deliver consistent, high-quality packaging. As the e-commerce sector continues to grow, the demand for such advanced packaging solutions is anticipated to increase. For instance, in April 2024, the European Commission, a governing body based in Belgium responsible for implementing decisions and upholding EU treaties, reported that among individuals aged 16 to 74 surveyed, 92% had used the internet in the past year, with 70% having made purchases, marking a 2% increase from 2022. Additionally, 75% of EU internet users bought items online in 2023, underscoring the ongoing growth of e-commerce. Thus, the expanding e-commerce industry is propelling the growth of the form-fill-seal equipment market.

Innovation in the form of automated fecal tests is a strategic focus for major companies in the market. These tests, designed to analyze and detect various components in fecal samples through automated processes, offer enhanced diagnostic capabilities. In November 2022, Eiken Chemical Co. Ltd launched OC-SENSOR Ceres, an automated fecal immunochemical test and fecal calprotectin analyzer. The product replicates the analytical performance of high-end models, providing usability through added functions such as barcode management, automated retest, and dilution retest capabilities. This innovation aims to cater to a larger customer base, drive sales, and increase revenue for companies operating in the form-fill-seal equipment market.

Technological advancements stand as a prominent trend within the form-fill-seal equipment market. Major industry players are actively introducing new technologies to maintain their market position. An exemplar of this trend is evident in Kiefel GmbH's recent introduction of the SOLUTIONPERFORMER KFS, a modular form-fill seal machine unveiled in August 2023. This cutting-edge machine is engineered to efficiently produce up to 6,000 infusion, parenteral nutrition, or dialysis bags per hour. Boasting high competitiveness, the SOLUTIONPERFORMER KFS offers an automated and standardized solution for various form-fill seal applications. Kiefel's integrated systems flawlessly combine bag making, filling, and sealing functionalities into a singular system, promising maximum output, a compact design, and the production of high-quality bags and machinery.

Similarly, major companies in the form-fill-seal equipment market are investing in innovative products such as high-speed continuous motion baggers. These packaging machines efficiently form, fill, and seal bags in a continuous and uninterrupted motion. WeighPack, a Canada-based provider of packaging machinery, introduced the VF 1200 continuous motion bagger in November 2022. The VF 1200 stands out for its flexibility in accommodating various package formats and generating an extensive range of package sizes, catering to industries such as snack foods, confectionery, frozen foods, and baked goods. The high-speed continuous motion design enhances production rates, meeting the demands of larger customer bases and contributing to increased sales and revenue in the form-fill-seal equipment market.

In October 2024, ProMach Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturing company, announced its acquisition of HMC Products Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to enhance ProMach's global portfolio of flexible packaging solutions by integrating HMC Products, a leader in the manufacturing and servicing of horizontal form fill seal (HFFS) machines. This acquisition marks ProMach's fourth foray into the market this year and is expected to enable quicker delivery and improved support for customers, thereby bolstering their capabilities in the flexible packaging sector. HMC Products Inc. specializes in providing innovative form-fill-seal equipment solutions designed for efficient and reliable packaging processes.

Major companies operating in the form-fill-seal equipment market are Robert Bosch GmbH, Coesia SpA, Sacmi Imola SC, Duravant Inc., ProMach Inc., Barry-Wehmiller Group Inc., Bossar Packaging SA, IMA Industria Macchine Automatiche SpA, Matrix Packaging Machinery Inc., Nichrome India Ltd., Omori Machinery Co. Ltd., All-Fill Inc., Velteko SRO, Arpac LLC, Fuji Machinery Co. Ltd., Haver & Boecker OHG, HDG Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH, MDC Engineering Inc., Busch Machinery Inc., Rovema GmbH, Fres-co System USA Inc., PFM Group, Viking Masek Global Packaging Technologies Inc., Triangle Package Machinery Company, Scholle Ipn Corporation, OMG SpA, Herrmann Ultrasonics Inc., HealthStar Inc., TurboFil Packaging Machines LLC, Wihuri Group, Premier Tech Chronos, GEA Group AG.

Form Fill Seal (FFS) machines represent a category of packaging equipment designed to efficiently form, fill, and seal packages within a single piece of machinery. Widely employed across diverse industries, including cosmetics, electronics, stationery, tobacco, and more, these machines streamline the packaging process.

The two primary types of form-fill-seal equipment are horizontal form-fill-seal and vertical form-fill-seal. Horizontal form-fill-seal machines operate by producing pouches and subsequently filling and sealing them in a horizontal direction. This method finds application in various packaging types, such as cups and trays, bags and pouches, bottles, blisters, and others. These diverse packaging formats cater to a range of industries, including food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, personal care products, chemicals, and more. The versatility and efficiency of Form Fill Seal machines make them integral components in modern packaging processes, enabling businesses to enhance productivity and meet the diverse packaging needs of different products and industries.

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Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the form-fill-seal equipment market in 2024 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the form-fill-seal equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the form-fill-seal equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The form-fill-seal equipment market consists of sales of cartons, sachets, flow-wrappers, four-side seal machines, and thermoform fill-and-seal machines. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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