Automatic Tray Sealing Machines Global Market Report 2024

The automatic tray sealing machines market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.04 billion in 2023 to $5.49 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.0%. The growth in the historic period of automatic tray sealing machinery can be attributed to the expansion of the food packaging industry, increased focus on hygiene and safety standards, improvements in efficiency and productivity, demand for extended shelf life of products, the rise in popularity of ready-to-eat foods, and the pursuit of cost-efficiency measures.

The automatic tray sealing machines market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.93 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. The growth in the forecast period for automatic tray sealing machinery can be attributed to the integration of smart packaging, expansion of e-commerce, rapid urbanization, globalization of food supply chains, regulatory compliance, and increased demand for fresh produce packaging. Major trends in the forecast period include advanced technology integration, customization and flexibility in packaging solutions, the rise of online food delivery services, integration of Industry 4.0 practices, and market consolidation through strategic alliances.

The automatic tray-sealing machines market is anticipated to witness growth due to the rising demand for ready-to-eat meals and processed foods. These meals, requiring minimal to no additional cooking, constitute a significant portion of the food supply, with ultra-processed foods accounting for 73% in the US by November 2022. As per data encompassing 50,000 Walmart food products, 73% of the US food supply falls under the ultra-processed category. Notably, these ultra-processed meals are 52% more affordable than their lesser-processed counterparts, driving the demand for automatic tray-sealing machines to meet heightened production requirements.

Expansion in food and meal delivery services is anticipated to drive the automatic tray-sealing machine market. Services such as Uber Eats, Grubhub, and Postmates have seen substantial growth, contributing to a 1,343% surge in the delivery channel from 2019 to 2022. Additionally, food delivery increased by 9.4% between 2021 and 2022. Automatic tray-sealing machines play a vital role in ensuring the quality, safety, and efficiency of packaging for these services. Their ability to offer branding, customization, and sustainability in packaging supports the success of food and meal delivery, further fueling the demand for such machines.

Technological advancements are a key trend in the automatic tray-sealing machines market, with major players striving to introduce innovative solutions. In April 2022, Proseal, a leading manufacturer of tray-sealing machinery, unveiled the CP3 fully automatic case packing system and the high-speed Proseal GT2e tray sealing machine. The GT2e integrates Proseal's proprietary features, ensuring high-speed sealing of up to 120 Atmospheric packs per minute. Employing the innovative E-seal electric sealing technology, it enhances seal reliability while significantly reducing energy consumption by 92%. This development addresses the stringent demands of the food retail sector, offering both cost-efficiency and sustainability benefits.

Major players in the automatic tray sealing machine market are strategically forging partnerships to introduce eco-friendly packaging solutions such as the Halopack tray style into the North American food sector. This strategic collaboration, exemplified by Proseal America Inc.'s alliance with Hudson Blaise announced in February 2021, leverages Hudson Blaise's production expertise and Proseal's SKR tray-forming equipment. This partnership facilitates seamless online assembly, streamlining tray-forming, filling, and sealing processes. The Halopack tray, adaptable for both microwave and conventional ovens, is compatible with various sealing formats, including atmospheric seal, gas flush, hermetic shrink, vacuum gas, and skin packaging, making it suitable for diverse items such as fresh meat, fish, poultry, beverages, prepared vegetables, fruits, and ready meals. Hudson Blaise, a US-based co-packing firm, is instrumental in this endeavor.

In June 2022, Pro Mach Inc., a prominent packaging machinery company based in the US, completed the acquisition of Reepack, an Italy-based manufacturer of premium flexible packaging machinery. This undisclosed acquisition further fortifies ProMach's presence in the food packaging sector, specifically in protein packaging automation. Renowned for its expertise in vacuum chambers, thermoformers, tray sealers, and flow wrappers, Reepack's addition bolsters ProMach's standing as a leading supplier in the food packaging automation domain.

Major companies operating in the automatic tray sealing machines market report 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 2023. The regions covered in the automatic tray sealing machines market report are Asia-Pacific, 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, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

These machines come in various types based on tray sizes, including medium, small, and large tray sizes. Medium tray sizes are suitable for a diverse range of full-size convenience meals, including divisional trays for meals with different food items. The packaging methods include modified atmospheric packaging (MAP), vacuum skin packaging (VSP), and general sealing, with operating speeds ranging from up to 3 CPM (cycles per minute) to over 12 CPM. Automatic tray sealing machines find applications in various industries, including meat, poultry, and seafood, bakery and confectionery, fresh produce, ready meals, sweets and dry fruits, and more.

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