Labeling Machines Market Report 2025

The labeling machines market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.47 billion in 2024 to $4.83 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to increased demand for packaged food and beverages, higher pharmaceutical and healthcare spending, a growing emphasis on automation and smart manufacturing, the expansion of e-commerce and retail sectors, and heightened regulatory and compliance requirements.

The labeling machines market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.51 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth expected in the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing popularity of customization and short-run packaging, rising demand for eco-friendly and sustainable labeling, growing industrialization and manufacturing output in emerging markets, greater adoption of RFID and smart labeling technologies, and increased investments in packaging innovation and design. Key trends during this period include progress in labeling automation technology, the integration of IoT and smart factory solutions, technology-driven demand for print-and-apply systems, advancements in RFID and smart label applications, and improvements in vision inspection and quality control.

The growing demand for packaged food items is expected to drive the expansion of the labeling machines market in the future. Packaged food refers to products that are processed and sealed in containers or wrappers to prolong shelf life and maintain hygiene. The increasing preference for packaged food is attributed to the fast-paced urban lifestyle, where consumers favor ready-to-eat or easy-to-prepare meals for convenience and time-saving. Labeling machines play a critical role in accurately applying essential information such as ingredients, nutrition facts, expiry dates, and barcodes on packaged food products. This helps ensure regulatory compliance while enhancing brand visibility and consumer trust. For example, in October 2023, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), a Canadian government agency responsible for agriculture and food, reported that exports of processed food and beverage products reached a record $54.3 billion in 2022, reflecting a 14.1% increase from 2021. Hence, the rising demand for packaged food is fueling the growth of the labeling machines market.

Leading companies in the labeling machines market are focusing on developing innovative products like automated labeling machines to achieve high-speed, precise label application across various packaging formats. Automated labeling machines are sophisticated systems that automatically apply labels to products or packaging, eliminating manual labor. These machines improve efficiency by delivering fast, accurate, and consistent labeling, particularly in large-scale manufacturing operations. For instance, in January 2024, Domino Printing Sciences, a UK-based industrial printing solutions provider, launched its Mx-Series print-and-apply labeling machines. This series offers fully integrated, automated, and GS1-compliant solutions designed to improve traceability and data sharing across global supply chains. The machines feature high-speed variable data printing that is up to ten times faster than previous models, advanced connectivity for Industry 4.0 integration, and options for automated code inspection and validation, making them versatile and dependable for various production settings.

In February 2023, Sidel Group, a France-based provider of packaging equipment and services, acquired Makro Labelling for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition aims to enhance Sidel’s high-speed labeling solutions by incorporating Makro’s expertise in low- and medium-speed modular labeling machines, thereby expanding Sidel’s product portfolio and improving flexibility and customer experience. Additionally, this move supports Makro Labelling’s continued international growth. Makro Labelling is an Italy-based manufacturer specializing in labeling machines.

Major players in the labeling machines market are Videojet Technologies Inc., Sidel Group, Krones AG, Multivac Group, ProMach Inc., Bizerba SE & Co. KG, Marchesini Group S.p.A., Herma GmbH, P.E. Labellers S.p.A., Accraply Inc., Tadbik Ltd., Label-Aire Inc., Weiler Labeling System, Etipack S.p.A., Premier Labellers Ltd., Quadrel Labeling Systems, Ketan Automated Equipment Inc., Newman Labelling Ltd., ALTech UK Ltd., Nita Labeling Equipment.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the labeling machines market in 2024. The regions covered in labeling machines report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the labeling machines market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the construction sector, particularly in materials procurement and project costs. Higher duties on imported steel, aluminum, lumber, and machinery have driven up expenses for builders, contractors, and infrastructure developers, leading to increased project bids and delayed timelines. Construction equipment manufacturers face similar challenges, with tariffs on essential components and raw materials inflating production costs and squeezing margins. Additionally, retaliatory tariffs in international markets have curtailed exports of U.S.-made construction equipment and materials, further affecting profitability. The sector must now prioritize local sourcing, modular construction techniques, and supply chain diversification to control costs and ensure project viability amid ongoing trade uncertainties.

Labeling machines are automated systems designed to accurately apply labels on products, packaging, or containers. They ensure consistent label placement, improve production efficiency, reduce human error, and help meet industry regulations in high-volume manufacturing environments.

The primary types of labeling machines include pressure-sensitive or self-adhesive labeling machines, glue-based labeling machines, sleeve labeling machines, and others. Pressure-sensitive or self-adhesive labeling machines apply sticker-like labels using pressure alone, providing quick setup, flexibility, and high-speed labeling that is well-suited for food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical packaging. These machines use various technologies such as automatic, semi-automatic, and manual, and serve multiple end-users, including the food and beverage, pharmaceutical and healthcare, cosmetics and personal care, industrial and chemical, logistics and warehousing, and retail and consumer goods sectors.

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The labeling machines market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as automatic label application, product identification and branding, compliance and traceability, and label printing. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The labeling machines market also includes sales of wrap-around labeling machines, front and back labeling machines, top and bottom labeling machines, and in-line labeling machines. 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 and 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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