Form-Fill-Seal Machines Market

Global Form-Fill-Seal Machines Market Size (2024 to 2032)

The global form-fill-seal machines market size was valued at US$ 21.60 Billion in 2024 and is anticipated to increase to US$ 32.53 Billion by 2032, with a growing CAGR of 5.25% in the next six years.

Form-fill-seal machines for rigid packaging products (also known as thermoforming, fill, and seal machines) are used in the packaging of food and other consumer goods all over the world. The Form-fill-seal machine is an automatic assembly line product packaging machine. They are used in a variety of industries, such as food and beverage, electronics, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. The Form-fill-seal machines are sophisticatedly equipped with a computer interface and control network. These machines work very fast and are inherently versatile. Food packaging cups and trays are mainly produced by Form-fill-seal machines. Small food processing companies are reluctant to use thermoforming due to their relatively high cost compared to flow-packed foam fill and seal machines. It is actually an automated assembly line for making product packaging machines. Most Form-fill-seal machines use flexible films to form basic packages such as bags or sachets. The Form-fill-seal machines are very efficient and operate at high speed. 

Global Form-Fill-Seal Machines Market Drivers

Growing health awareness, sincerity, and belief in certain brands are driving the growth of the global form-fill-seal machines market. The growth of the global form-fill-seal machines market is further driven by the increasing growth of the food and beverage industry. Retort bags, standard bags, and spout bags are manufactured with Form-fill-seal machines. In recent years, the demand for Form-fill-seal machines has increased due to people's busy lives and increased environmental awareness. In addition to this, increased health awareness, authenticity, and trust from certain brands will help drive the global Form-fill-seal machines market over the forecast period. In addition, there are key advantages that the equipment provides, such as hygiene, mass production, ease of operation, etc., which are other factors that are supposed to amplify the growth of the global form-fill-seal machines market. Additionally, changes in consumer preferences for flexible packaging solutions like bags and increased purchasing power are some elements expected to support revenue growth in the Form-fill-seal machines business. In addition, these machines help reduce operating costs and require less maintenance, which is foreseen to accelerate the growth of the target market during the outlook period. The demand for Form-fill-seal machines has increased significantly due to changes in lifestyle and increased environmental awareness. The rising need for a variety of applications in the medical, food and beverage, consumer, pharmaceutical, and chemical sectors is one of the main drivers of the growth of the global Form-fill-seal machines market.

In addition, with rapid urbanization, the growth of the packaging industry, and the increasing demand for flexible packaging around the world, the need for Form-fill-seal machines is increasing rapidly. Also, growing preferences for single serving and small bag sizes are likely to further increase demand for peeler foam sealing machines during the foreseen period. The diversity and adaptability of the Form-fill-seal machines are the most important growth drivers on the market. The form-fill-seal machine theory is thriving in various industries for packaging due to its ability to reduce packaging time compared to other machines. It also reduces the floor space and the requirements for material handling units between machines. The significant demand from the packaged food and beverage market also contributes to the growth rate of the global Form-fill-seal machines market. The machines that are mainly used for food packaging are also equipped with a variety of sterilization processes to pack food products without any contamination. Form-fill-seal machines are not only in demand and popular due to their ability to perform large volumes of packaging in a much shorter time but also have a positive impact on the growth of forms due to their properties of flexibility provided by attractive packaging.

The increasing growth of the retail industry combined with the nuclear family is expected to drive sales of individual service packages, which in turn is expected to expand the growth of the Form-fill-seal machines market size during the outlook period. Apart from that, the growing demand for lightweight bags is estimated to further boost the sales of Form-fill-seal machines. Also, manufacturers tend to deliver products in a short period of time and are trying to minimize the costs associated with packaging. For this reason, many manufacturers are expected to adopt form-fill-seal machines in the near future due to their low prices. Apart from this, the growth of the pharmaceutical sector, as well as the cosmetics and personal care sector, may have a positive impact on the growth of the global Form-fill-seal machines market.

Global Form-Fill-Seal Machines Market Restraints

The removal of air trapped in the product during the sealing process is a major factor that is believed to hamper the growth of the form-fill-seal machine market. Also, the lack of versatility in terms of packaging is another factor that is expected to threaten the growth of the form-fill-seal machine industry. Certain restrictions in the market are that they are only a viable option for high-volume producers and, at the same time, have limited use in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.

REPORT COVERAGE

This research report on the global form-fill-seal market has been segmented and sub-segmented based on packaging type, machine type & region

Global Form-Fill-Seal Machines Market By Packaging Type

• Bags & Pouches
• Cups & Trays
• Blisters
• Bottles & Ampoules
• Others

The global Form-fill-seal machines market has been segmented into Cups & Trays, Bottles & Ampoules, Bags & Pouches, Blisters, etc. In 2020, the bag and pouches segment accounted for 43.1% of total demand, and the food packaging industry is likely to maintain its share of demand due to the continued preference for open packaging. Bags and pouches made from high-quality flexible film materials and offering superior print quality will continue to dominate the market during the conjecture period 2024 - 2032.

Global Form-Fill-Seal Machines Market By Machine Type

• Horizontal
• Vertical

The global Form-fill-seal machines market has been segmented into vertical and horizontal machines. Vertical mechanical equipment is easy to set up and change and has driven market growth with a variety of features such as ease of procedure, consistency, minimal maintenance costs, and minimal operating costs. The horizontal filling and sealing machine is capable of thermoforming containers such as trays, cups, blisters, etc.

Global Form-Fill-Seal Machines Market By Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• South America
• Middle East & Africa

The Asia Pacific region is foreseen to generate the largest CAGR compared to other regions. In particular, India and China are lucrative markets in the form-fill-seal machines market due to the growth of the pharmaceutical, food, and beverage industries. In addition, changes in consumer food consumption patterns, expansion of retail food stores, and rapid urbanization are some additional factors that are estimated to see significant growth in the region. In addition, the rapid growth of the food and beverage industry, coupled with low-cost machines with high specifications and production quality, is another factor that is expected to support sales growth in the region's market. In particular, China's form, fill, and seal machine market is supposed to occupy the largest share due to the mass production of automatic form-fill-seal machines. North America and Europe are also expected to show modest growth during the projection period. The North American market is likely to progress at the highest growth rate during the forecast period. The growing demand for sustainable and consumer-friendly packaging, coupled with the growing consumer preference for convenience packaging, will drive market growth in the region. The European market for Form-fill-seal machines is believed to register significant growth due to the major producers of packaging machinery. Furthermore, the increasing consumption of prepackaged food by the workforce is due to a busy work schedule, which is increasing the form-fill-seal machines market in the local area.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS

Companies playing a key role in the global form-fill-seal machines market include Uflex Ltd, Tokyo Automatic Machinery Works Ltd, Velteko SRO, Bosch Packaging Technology GmbH, Hunan Chinasun Pharmaceutical Machinery CO. Ltd, GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft, Serac Inc, Sidel SA, SIPA SpA, Arpac LLC.