Automatic Labeling Machine Market Report 2026

The automatic labeling machine market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $2.79 billion in 2025 to $2.91 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of packaged food and beverage production, increasing regulatory labeling requirements, growth of pharmaceutical packaging demand, adoption of automated production lines, improvements in labeling precision technologies.

The automatic labeling machine market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.4 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in smart packaging equipment, rising demand for flexible labeling solutions, expansion of e-commerce driven packaging volumes, growing adoption of sustainable labeling materials, increasing focus on production efficiency. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of high-speed automatic labeling lines, rising integration of vision inspection systems, growing demand for multi-format labeling machines, expansion of integrated packaging line solutions, enhanced focus on labeling accuracy and compliance.

The rising demand for packaged food is expected to propel the growth of the automatic labeling machine market going forward. Packaged food refers to processed and sealed food products, including ready-to-eat meals, snacks, canned goods, and frozen foods, designed for distribution and sale, offering consumers convenience and extended shelf life. Growth is driven by busy lifestyles, higher disposable incomes, globalized food supply chains, preference for portion control, and diverse food choices. Automatic labeling machines support this demand by enabling efficient and accurate labeling, ensuring regulatory compliance, enhancing product presentation, and meeting high-volume production requirements. For instance, in April 2024, according to the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), a US-based trade association, 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. Therefore, the rising consumer demand for packaged food is driving the growth of the automatic labeling machine market.

Leading players in the automatic labeling machine market are focusing on innovation, such as coding automation software, to streamline labeling processes and enhance overall efficiency. Coding automation software automates the generation and application of codes or labels on products, boosting accuracy and efficiency in manufacturing and packaging operations. For instance, in July 2024, Domino Printing Sciences plc introduced new automated solutions for label verification and product printing, utilizing AI-driven software for real-time data analysis. These systems seamlessly integrate into existing production lines, offering scalable solutions tailored to diverse sectors such as food and beverage and pharmaceuticals, ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory standards.

In February 2023, Sidel Group, a French packaging solutions provider, acquired Makro Labelling Srl, an Italy-based company specializing in designing, manufacturing, and distributing labeling machines and systems for the packaging industry. This strategic acquisition aims to bolster Sidel's global footprint and enhance its capabilities in the labeling machine market by integrating Makro's technology and expertise into its portfolio.

Major companies operating in the automatic labeling machine market are Krones AG, Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc., SACMI Group (Società Anonima Cooperativa Meccanici Imola), Fuji Seal International Inc., ProMach Inc., IMA Group (Industria Macchine Automatiche S.p.A.), Sidel Group, Marchesini Group S.p.A., HERMA GmbH, KHS GmbH, Quadrel Labeling Systems, Weber Packaging Solutions Inc., NOVEXX Solutions GmbH, Accutek Packaging Equipment Company Inc., PDC International Corporation, CVC Technologies Inc., CTM Labeling Systems Inc., Newman Labelling Systems Ltd., Pack Leader Machinery Inc., Siciauto (Società Italiana Costruzioni Industriali Automazione), Worldpack Automation Systems Pvt. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the automatic labeling machine market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automatic labeling 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 automatic labeling machine market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The automatic labeling machine market consists of sales of wrap-around labelers, top labelers, front and back labelers, bottom labelers, wrap-around and front/back labelers, high-speed rotary labelers, print-and-apply labelers, and hybrid labelers. 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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