Wrapping Machine Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The wrapping machine market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.59 billion in 2024 to $3.89 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to e-commerce boom, manufacturing efficiency, retail industry demand, cost reduction and labor efficiency, globalization of supply chains.

The wrapping machine market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.23 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the rise of sustainable packaging, customization and personalization, evolving retail trends, pharmaceutical and healthcare sector growth, food industry regulations. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of industry 4 technologies, technological advancements in packaging, sustainable packaging solutions, rise in e-commerce and last-mile delivery needs, flexibility and customization.

The growing demand for sustainable packaging is anticipated to drive the expansion of the wrapping machine market in the coming years. Sustainable packaging refers to packaging that is designed and produced to reduce resource usage, minimize waste, and be recyclable or compostable. Wrapping machines are utilized in sustainable packaging to envelop products in recycled or bio-based materials and apply labels or shrink wrap, thereby reducing the overall amount of packaging material used. For example, in January 2023, data from Protega Global Ltd., a UK-based supplier of sustainable packaging, indicated that 81% of consumers prefer sustainable packaging. Among UK consumers, 73% favor paper or cardboard packaging, 77% support minimal packaging, 66% emphasize recyclability, 49% are willing to pay a premium for sustainable options, and 33% have declined purchases because of unsustainable packaging. Thus, the rising demand for sustainable packaging is fueling the growth of the wrapping machine market.

The anticipated rise in demand for packaged food products is expected to further propel the growth of the wrapping machine market in the coming years. Packaged food products are enclosed or safeguarded by a container or other material for purposes such as shipping, storage, sale, and consumption, which includes items like snacks, confectioneries, and instant noodles. Materials commonly used for wrapping food products include paper, cardboard boxes, corrugated plastic films, polybags, and roll bags. Wrapping machines play a critical role in packaging and sealing these products, contributing to longer storage life. For instance, in April 2024, data published by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), a US-based trade association, revealed that 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, making it the top in-store category. Therefore, the growing demand for packaged food products is driving the wrapping machine market.

Key players in the wrapping machine market are increasingly focusing on forming strategic collaborations to gain a competitive advantage. Strategic collaborations involve partnerships between two or more organizations that combine their resources, knowledge, and expertise to achieve shared objectives. For example, in June 2022, Mondi, a UK-based packaging and paper company, teamed up with EW Technology to introduce a new machine aimed at improving the efficiency and sustainability of paper pallet wrapping for small-to-medium production lines. This innovative machine makes use of a full reel of Mondi’s Advantage StretchWrap paper, allowing customers to substitute the traditional multi-layer plastic often used in the industry. Mondi is dedicated to advancing sustainability in packaging solutions, and this collaboration marks a significant advancement in that initiative.

In January 2023, Massman Companies, a prominent US-based entity in packaging machinery, acquired Ultra Packaging Inc. for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is in line with Massman’s strategy to broaden its portfolio in automated packaging solutions. By integrating UPI's cartoning products, Massman will enhance its capability to provide comprehensive solutions, enabling customers to procure interconnected packaging equipment that streamlines design, service, layout, and warranty management. Ultra Packaging Inc. is a US-based firm known for its robust vertical and horizontal automated cartoning machines, which serve the food, personal care, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic sectors.

Major companies operating in the wrapping machine market report are Mettler-Toledo International Inc., Signode Industrial Group LLC, ProMach Inc., Gerhard Schubert GmbH, Maillis Group S.A., LanTech LLC, Grupo ULMA S. Coop., Aetna International S.p.A., Wulftec International Inc., Bradman Lake Group Limited, Phoenix Packaging Inc., Cavanna S.p.A., Maschinenfabrik Gerd Mosca GmbH, PFM Packaging Machinery S.p.A., A.M.P. ROSE Limited, Brenton LLC, The Massman Companies, Technowrapp s.r.l., Movitec Wrapping Systems SL, Adpak Machinery Systems Ltd., American Packaging Machinery Inc., Atlanta Stretch S.p.A., Nido Machineries Company Limited, Sapphire Packaging Limited, SPG Packaging Systems GmbH, TOSA S.p.a., Vancebuild Ltd., Loesch Verpackungstechnik GmbH + Co. KG., Perks Engineering Limited, Pieri s.r.l.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the wrapping machine market in 2024. The regions covered in the wrapping machine market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the wrapping machine market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The wrapping machine market consists of sales of flow wrappers, box strapping machines, turntable stretch wrapping machines, orbital and ring wrappers, and stretch wrappers. 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.

A wrapping machine is a mechanical device equipped with mechanisms for conveying and wrapping packaging items by enclosing them in protective material. It automates the process of creating a secure and sealed package, commonly used to protect products from damage during shipping and handling.

The primary types of wrapping machines include stretch, shrink, and others. A shrink-wrapping machine is specifically designed to wrap a product or package in a protective and tight-fitting plastic film that shrinks when heated, ensuring secure packaging. These machines can operate in various modes, including semi-automatic wrapping machines and automatic wrapping machines, and find applications across industries such as the food industry, beverage industry, personal care, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and others.

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