Pack Conveyors Market Report 2026

The pack conveyors market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $9.23 billion in 2025 to $9.76 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of packaged food consumption, expansion of warehouse automation, rising labor costs in manufacturing, increased focus on operational efficiency, growth of pharmaceutical production.

The pack conveyors market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.21 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rapid growth of e commerce logistics, increasing adoption of smart factories, demand for scalable material handling systems, expansion of cold chain and beverage packaging, investments in automated distribution centers. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of automated packaging lines, growing demand for flexible conveyor configurations, expansion of accumulation and low back pressure conveyors, increasing use of modular and curved conveyor systems, demand for high throughput and reliable pack handling.

The expanding e-commerce industry is expected to drive the growth of the pack conveyors market. E-commerce refers to the buying and selling of goods and services online, including marketplaces, retail websites, and digital transactions. The sector is experiencing rapid growth, fueled by the increasing adoption of digital technology and widespread internet access. Pack conveyors are vital for automating the movement of packages within fulfillment centers, sorting facilities, and distribution hubs in the e-commerce industry. They efficiently transport goods from packing stations to shipping areas, reducing manual labor and speeding up order processing. For example, in February 2025, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that U.S. retail e-commerce sales in the fourth quarter of 2024 reached $308.9 billion, reflecting a 2.7% increase from the third quarter. As e-commerce continues to grow, the demand for pack conveyors is also increasing.

Companies in the pack conveyors market are focusing on innovations such as tubular drag conveyors to improve efficiency, sanitation, and maintenance. A tubular drag conveyor is designed to transport bulk materials through a sealed tube using a series of discs attached to a chain or cable. For instance, in November 2024, Hapman, a U.S.-based industrial equipment company, launched the CablePro tubular drag conveyor, designed for the gentle and efficient transport of delicate food products. This conveyor meets strict sanitation standards and includes FDA-approved components, self-lubricating UHMW disks, and a sealed design that supports clean-in-place protocols. It can also integrate with other Hapman systems, such as bulk bag unloaders and posi portion feeders, optimizing material handling processes.

In June 2024, Pacteon Group, a U.S.-based packaging and container manufacturing company, acquired Descon Integrated Conveyor Solutions to enhance its end-of-line packaging capabilities. This acquisition strengthens Pacteon Group’s market position and expands its offerings in integrated conveyor systems and end-of-line packaging equipment. Descon Integrated Conveyor Solutions specializes in designing and manufacturing conveyor systems tailored for packaging and material handling applications.

Major companies operating in the pack conveyors market are Siemens AG, Honeywell International Inc., KUKA AG, Daifuku Co. Ltd., Vanderlande Industries B.V., Dematic Corp., Fives Group S.A., SSI Schaefer Systems International, TGW Logistics Group GmbH, Swisslog Holding AG, Bando Chemical Industries Ltd., Interroll Holding AG, Bastian Solutions LLC, Grenzebach Maschinenbau GmbH, Shuttleworth LLC, Murata Machinery Ltd. (Muratec), Vetromeccanica S.r.l., Microline S.r.l., S.V. Modular Conveyors Private Limited, Hong’s Belt Intelligent Technology (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the pack conveyors market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the pack conveyors market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the pack conveyors market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The pack conveyors market consists of sales of spiral conveyors, overhead conveyors, flex belt conveyors, magnetic conveyors, and bucket elevators. 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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