Packaging and Labeling Services Market Report 2026

The packaging and labeling services market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $53.36 billion in 2025 to $56.62 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in global product manufacturing, rising consumer goods demand, development of modern packaging materials, increasing emphasis on product branding, expansion of retail and logistics networks.

The packaging and labeling services market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $71.64 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for sustainable packaging materials, increasing focus on product identification and authenticity, rising e commerce based packaging requirements, expansion of specialized labeling needs, increasing investment in packaging innovation. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for high quality product packaging solutions, increasing emphasis on brand focused labeling services, rising adoption of protective and efficient packaging designs, growing focus on regulatory compliant labeling standards, increasing expansion of customized packaging and labeling solutions.

The growing demand for food and beverages is expected to support the expansion of the packaging and labeling services market going forward. Food and beverages include snacks, meals, drinks, and other consumable products intended for human consumption. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers are increasingly adopting healthier lifestyles, which has led to higher demand for packaged healthy food and beverage products. Packaging and labeling services help extend shelf life and prevent contamination of food and beverage items. For instance, in February 2023, according to the Federal Reserve Economic Data, sourced from the US-based central banking system, personal food consumption expenditures increased from $1.31 trillion in December 2022 to $1.31 trillion in January 2023. Therefore, the rising demand for food and beverages is driving the growth of the packaging and labeling services market.

Companies operating in the packaging and labeling services market are increasingly focusing on innovative solutions, such as advanced label printing equipment, to enhance revenue generation. Modern label printing machinery is designed to improve service offerings by enabling an expanded color range, high-resolution output, and faster turnaround times for both short-term and long-term projects. For example, in October 2023, Ritter's Printing & Packaging, a US-based digital and commercial printing and packaging company, introduced state-of-the-art label printing equipment, including the GM DC350Flex+ finisher and the Bobst LB702 Label Press. These advancements are intended to deliver industry-leading quality while eliminating costly traditional processes such as tooling and flexographic plates, as well as expanding customer options for color and finish variations. Ritter's Printing & Packaging focuses on providing fast and efficient printing and packaging services, aiming to deliver labels within days rather than weeks.

In March 2025, Crestview Partners L.P., a US-based private equity firm, acquired Smyth Companies for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to enhance capabilities, scale, and diversification by supporting Smyth’s organic growth initiatives and further merger and acquisition activities, thereby expanding Crestview’s presence in the labels and packaging sector. Smyth Companies LLC is a US-based packaging solutions provider specializing in label and custom packaging solutions.

Major companies operating in the packaging and labeling services market report are 3M Company, Amcor plc, CCL Industries Inc., Gerresheimer AG, Owens-Illinois Inc., SCHOTT AG, Sonoco Products Company, WestRock Company, AmeriPac Inc., ELIS Packaging Solutions Inc., Action Pak Inc., Avery Dennison Corporation, Constantia Flexibles Group, Coveris Holdings S.A., Berry Global Group Inc., Crown Holdings Inc., Graphic Packaging International LLC, International Paper Company, Mondi plc, Reynolds Group Holdings Limited, Sealed Air Corporation, Smurfit Kappa Group plc, Colbert Packaging Corporation, Elsons International.

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

The packaging and labeling service market includes revenues earned by providing different types of packages such as bottles, and tubes. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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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