Automatic Tray Sealing Machines Market Report 2026

The automatic tray sealing machines market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.83 billion in 2025 to $6.4 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of ready-to-eat and convenience food consumption, increasing demand for hygienic food packaging, expansion of meat and seafood processing, adoption of vacuum and MAP technologies, rising focus on food safety compliance.

The automatic tray sealing machines market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.33 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in automated food packaging lines, rising demand for sustainable and recyclable packaging formats, expansion of chilled and frozen food distribution, growing adoption of smart packaging equipment, increasing focus on operational throughput. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of high-speed tray sealing systems, rising demand for modified atmosphere packaging solutions, growing integration of smart sealing controls, expansion of flexible tray size compatibility, enhanced focus on shelf-life extension.

Growing demand for ready-to-eat meals and processed food is expected to propel the growth of the automatic tray-sealing machines market going forward. Ready-to-eat meals are prepared or cooked ahead of time and require little to no additional cooking, while processed food refers to products that have been altered during preparation. Automatic tray-sealing machines accelerate tray-sealing operations, enabling food manufacturers to meet higher production demands. For instance, in April 2024, according to the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), a US-based trade association, total industry foodservice sales accounted for 26.9% of in-store sales in 2023, up from 25.6% in 2022, with prepared food sales increasing by 12.2% per store per month. Therefore, the growing demand for ready-to-eat meals and processed food is driving the growth of automatic tray-sealing machines.

Major companies in the automatic tray-sealing machine market are developing technologically advanced solutions such as vertical packaging machines to maintain a competitive edge. Vertical packaging machines are automated systems that package products into bags or pouches using a vertical format, optimizing space and improving operational efficiency. For instance, in October 2023, ULMA Packaging, a Spain-based packaging solutions provider, launched a range of sustainable packaging solutions for fresh, frozen, and processed foods. Its TSA 680 automatic tray sealer achieves high productivity by packaging up to 65 trays per minute, features a fully corrosion-resistant hygienic design, and uses packaging materials with up to 80% recycled plastics. The VTC 840 vertical packaging machine includes TightBag technology for air-level control without holes and the SealFlex sealing system adaptable to various films, including paper, optimizing pack size and reducing logistics costs.

In May 2025, Jenton International Limited, a UK-based provider of packaging and automation equipment, acquired Soken Engineering Limited for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition strengthens Jenton’s food packaging capabilities by integrating Soken’s tray and pack sealing technologies, expanding its product portfolio, and enhancing its presence in global food packaging markets. Soken Engineering Limited is a UK-based manufacturer of heat sealing machines for meal trays, airline catering packs, sandwiches, wraps, salads, and other ready-to-eat packaging, offering solutions from benchtop units to high-speed automatic systems.

Major companies operating in the automatic tray sealing machines market are Multivac Sepp Haggenmüller SE & Co. KG., Ishida Co. Ltd., G.Mondini SPA, ILPRA SPA, Sealpac GmbH, ULMA Group, Italianpack SPA, BELCA S.A., Orved SPA, Veripack SRL, Cima-Pak Corporation, Webomatic Maschinenfabrik GmbH, The Platinum Package Group, Ossid LLC, Tramper Technology SA, Proseal UK, Multivac Canada Inc., Allpack, Tecnovac Srl, Form Plastics Company, Scandivac, John Bean Technologies Corporation, Accu-Seal Corporation, Audion Elektro B.V., Belco Packaging Systems Inc., Beseler Shrink Packaging, Clamco Corporation, Eastey Enterprises, Fuji Impulse America Corp.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automatic tray sealing machines market in 2025. The regions covered in the automatic tray sealing machines market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automatic tray sealing machines market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The automatic tray sealing machines market consists of sales of automatic and semi-automatic tray seal machines that are used to seal products using heat. 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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