Beverage Carton Packaging Machinery Market Report 2026

The beverage carton packaging machinery market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.24 billion in 2025 to $1.3 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of packaged beverage consumption, growth of dairy and soft drink processing, increasing automation in food packaging plants, adoption of aseptic packaging technologies, improvements in carton forming equipment.

The beverage carton packaging machinery market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.62 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for sustainable beverage packaging, rising investments in high-speed filling lines, expansion of room-temperature beverage distribution, growing adoption of smart packaging machinery, increasing focus on operational efficiency. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of fully automated carton packaging lines, rising demand for aseptic beverage packaging machinery, growing integration of smart sensors and controls, expansion of flexible multi-format packaging systems, enhanced focus on packaging hygiene and shelf life.

The rising use of green packaging materials is expected to drive the growth of the beverage carton packaging machinery market. Green packaging, or sustainable packaging, utilizes materials and production methods that reduce energy consumption and minimize environmental impact. Carton packaging, as a sustainable option, is increasing the demand for beverage carton packaging machinery. For example, in April 2023, Trivium Packaging, a US-based sustainable metal packaging company, reported that 82% of consumers are willing to pay a premium for products with sustainable packaging, up four percentage points from 2022. Therefore, the growing adoption of green packaging materials is fueling the beverage carton packaging machinery market.

The expanding beverage industry is also expected to support the growth of the beverage carton packaging machinery market. The beverage sector encompasses global producers and distributors of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Beverage carton packaging machinery is used for secondary packaging, forming cartons around primary beverage containers and ensuring safe filling. For instance, in December 2024, Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd., a Japan-based beverage and pharmaceuticals company, reported that global beer consumption in 2023 increased by approximately 200,000 kl compared to 2022, reaching around 187.9 million kl, equivalent to roughly 296.9 billion 633 ml bottles, reflecting a modest 0.1% year-over-year growth. As a result, growth in the beverage industry is contributing to increased demand for beverage carton packaging machinery.

Key players in the beverage carton packaging machinery market are focusing on innovative technologies to improve material recovery, recycling efficiency, and support circular-economy initiatives. These developments aim to ensure that all carton components can be effectively separated and repurposed, advancing sustainable packaging practices. For example, in June 2023, Tetra Pak International SA, a Switzerland-based food processing and packaging company, partnered with Stora Enso Oyj, a Finland-based renewable materials provider, to launch a cutting-edge beverage carton recycling line in Poland. The facility uses Tetra Pak and Plastigram’s patented separation technology to recover high-quality carton fibers while independently recycling polymers and aluminum. This initiative strengthens the recycling value chain by enabling repurposing of recovered materials into products such as recycled board and new polymer applications, thereby enhancing circularity in beverage carton packaging systems.

Major companies operating in the beverage carton packaging machinery market are KHS GmbH, Econocorp Inc., Jacob White Packaging Ltd., Mpac Group plc, Douglas Machine Inc., Sidel Group, Krones AG, Tishma Technologies LLC, R.A. Jones (A Coesia Company), Bradman Lake Group Ltd., Best Crown Packaging Machinery Co., Ltd., Syntegon Technology GmbH, Cariba S.r.l., Bosch Packaging Technology (now part of Syntegon), Tetra Pak International S.A., SIG Combibloc Group AG, Combi Packaging Systems LLC, Pakmatic Company, Elopak AS, IPI S.p.A. (International Packaging Industries), OCME S.r.l.

North America was the largest region in the beverage carton packaging machinery market share in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the beverage carton packaging machinery market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the beverage carton packaging machinery market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The beverage carton packaging machinery consists of sales of shrink wrapping machines, semi-automatic strapping machines, and biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) carton sealing 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.

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