Wrapping Machine Market Report 2026

The wrapping machine market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.83 billion in 2025 to $4.09 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in packaged food consumption, expansion of logistics and warehousing, demand for product protection, rise in manufacturing output, need for efficient packaging.

The wrapping machine market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.57 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth in e commerce shipments, adoption of eco friendly packaging, expansion of pharmaceutical packaging, increasing automation in factories, demand for cost efficient packaging. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of automatic wrapping machines, growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions, expansion of stretch and shrink wrapping systems, integration of smart sensors and controls, focus on high speed packaging operations.

The demand for packaged food products is expected to drive the growth of the wrapping machine market in the coming years. Packaged food products are items enclosed or protected by containers or materials such as paper, cardboard boxes, corrugated plastic films, polybags, and roll bags for storage, shipment, sale, and use. Examples include snacks, confectioneries, and instant noodles. Wrapping machines are used to package and seal these products, helping extend shelf life and maintain freshness. For instance, in April 2024, data from the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), a US-based trade association, showed 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 rising by 12.2% per store per month, making it the top-performing in-store category. Therefore, the rising demand for packaged food products is contributing to the growth of the wrapping machine market.

Major companies in the wrapping machine market are focusing on developing advanced, energy-efficient, and operator-friendly wrapping solutions that deliver higher throughput, reduce material consumption, and improve packaging reliability. For example, in September 2025, Signode, a US-based packaging company, introduced the Octopus Prestige stretch wrapper, its most advanced high-performance wrapping system. Designed for high-volume operations, this model offers exceptional speed, improved reliability, and a user-centered design that addresses common packaging challenges. It includes TopDown floor-level service access, simplified mechanics for increased uptime, and reduced film usage through the Double-S film carriage. The system also enhances load stability by applying optimal containment force throughout the wrapping cycle. Combined with Signode’s Mima® Films and global support network, the Octopus Prestige provides a fully integrated, durable, and efficient end-of-line packaging solution.

In January 2023, Massman Companies, a US-based leader in packaging machinery, acquired Ultra Packaging Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition supports Massman’s strategy to expand its automated packaging solutions portfolio. By integrating UPI’s cartoning products, Massman can offer more comprehensive packaging solutions, enabling customers to access connected equipment with streamlined design, service, layout, and warranty management. Ultra Packaging Inc., a US-based company, is known for its durable vertical and horizontal automated cartoning machines serving the food, personal care, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.

Major companies operating in the wrapping machine market are Signode Industrial Group LLC, ProMach Inc., Maillis Group S.A. (MJM Group), LanTech LLC, Grupo ULMA S. Coop., Aetna International S.p.A., Wulftec International Inc., Maschinenfabrik Gerd Mosca GmbH, Atlanta Stretch S.p.A., TOSA S.p.A., Technowrapp S.r.l., Movitec Wrapping Systems S.L., Phoenix Wrappers (Phoenix Packaging Inc.), Robopac S.p.A., Orion Packaging Systems LLC, Arpac LLC, Lachenmeier ApS, Webster Griffin Ltd., Cousins Packaging Inc., StraPack Inc., Matco International Inc., Italdibipack S.p.A., Shorr Packaging Automation (Machine Manufacturing Division), Efaflex Packaging Automation, Premier Tech Systems and Automation.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the wrapping machine market in 2025. The regions covered in the wrapping machine market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, 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, Taiwan, 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.

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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