Auto-Boxing Technology Global Market Report 2025

The auto-boxing technology market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.21 billion in 2024 to $2.41 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to increasing consumer demand for efficient packaging operations, the rising adoption of e-commerce and retail fulfillment centers, growing labor costs driving automation adoption, the surge in packaged goods consumption across sectors, the expansion of global logistics and warehousing infrastructure, and the rising focus on packaging consistency and quality.

The auto-boxing technology market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.35 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly packaging solutions, growing investments in automated fulfillment centers, the rising emphasis on cost optimization in supply chain operations, the surge in demand for customized packaging formats, the expansion of online grocery and quick commerce sectors, and the growing focus on minimizing packaging waste and inefficiencies. The key trends in the forecast period include technological advancements in machine vision and sensor integration, progress in predictive maintenance and system diagnostics, innovations in adaptive packaging and material handling systems, developments in data-driven packaging optimization platforms, research and development in modular and scalable auto-boxing solutions, and advancements in the integration of artificial intelligence to improve packing accuracy.

The increasing demand for e-commerce services is expected to drive the growth of the auto boxing technology market in the coming years. E-commerce services refer to online platforms and digital systems that enable the buying and selling of goods and services over the internet. The rise in e-commerce services is attributed to changing consumer preferences toward online purchasing, supported by increased trust in digital transactions and enhanced user experiences. Auto boxing technology supports e-commerce growth by optimizing packaging operations, ensuring faster, cost-effective, and error-free order fulfillment to meet growing online demand. For example, in August 2025, according to the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), a United States-based nonprofit research organization that studies innovation and digital economy trends, an average of 26 percent of small businesses and 34 percent of medium-sized businesses in Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) countries were actively engaging in e-commerce sales in 2023. Therefore, the rising demand for e-commerce services is contributing to the expansion of the auto boxing technology market.

Key companies operating in the auto boxing technology market are emphasizing the adoption of technological advancements such as vacuum technology to enhance automation efficiency, precision handling, and packaging consistency. Vacuum technology utilizes suction mechanisms to create negative pressure for gripping, lifting, and manipulating materials without direct mechanical contact, allowing for high-speed blank handling, precise box placement, and reduced product damage during automated boxing processes. For example, in October 2024, End Flex, a United States-based manufacturer of automated packaging machinery and turnkey end-of-line solutions, introduced the Boxxer Wrap Around Case Packer, a vacuum technology-based auto boxing system designed to automatically form, fill, and seal corrugated boxes for food, beverage, and consumer goods applications. The system includes a vacuum blank handling feature, servo-driven synchronization for product insertion, and an integrated glue application unit for effective sealing. The Boxxer Wrap Around Case Packer enhances automation efficiency, material utilization, and production throughput, enabling manufacturers to achieve faster, more consistent, and sustainable packaging operations.

In May 2025, Packsize, a United States-based provider of right-sized, on-demand packaging solutions and end-to-end automated packaging equipment, acquired Sparck Technologies for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Packsize obtained access to Sparck’s advanced automated box, lid, and tray systems, including its continuous variable packaging (CVP) Impack and CVP Everest solutions, strengthening its automated packaging capabilities while expanding its global operational scale, customer base, and efficiency. Sparck Technologies is a Netherlands-based company that provides auto boxing technology.

Major players in the auto-boxing technology market are Smurfit Westrock plc, Sealed Air Corporation, Bobst Group SA, Syntegon Technology GmbH, Ishida Co. Ltd., Delkor Systems Inc., Ranpak Holdings Corporation, Packsize International LLC, BluePrint Automation BV, Bell and Howell LLC, CMC Packaging Automation Srl, JLS Automation Inc., Paxiom Group Inc., Viking Masek Global Packaging Technologies, Soontrue Machinery Equipment Co. Ltd., ECONOCORP Inc., Zemat Technology Group Sp. z o.o., Panotec Srl, A B C Packaging Machine Corporation, and Techmi Group Srl.

North America was the largest region in the auto-boxing technology market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in auto-boxing technology report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the auto-boxing technology 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 swift increase in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly affecting the machinery sector by increasing costs for steel, hydraulic systems, and precision bearings critical components often imported from tariff-affected regions. Manufacturers of construction, agricultural, and industrial machinery now face squeezed margins, as many long-term contracts prevent immediate price adjustments. The uncertainty has also delayed investment in automation and smart machinery technologies, slowing productivity gains. To adapt, firms are accelerating local supplier development, redesigning products to use alternative materials, and leveraging predictive maintenance to extend equipment lifespans amid higher replacement costs.

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Auto-boxing technology refers to an automated packaging system that measures products and produces custom-sized boxes on demand to fit each item accurately. It functions by scanning the dimensions of the product and automatically cutting, folding, and sealing a right-sized box, thereby reducing empty space and packaging waste. This technology is widely utilized in e-commerce and logistics to improve packaging efficiency, lower material and shipping expenses, and support sustainability.

The key types of auto-boxing technology include automated boxing machines, semi-automated boxing machines, and manual boxing solutions. Automated boxing machines are fully self-operating systems designed to form, fill, and seal boxes without manual involvement. The various components consist of solutions and services, with different boxing processes such as vertical boxing, horizontal boxing, and multi-boxing systems. The materials used include cardboard, plastic, wood, and metal. These are employed by various end users such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, retail and e-commerce, manufacturing, and others.

The auto-boxing technology market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as system integration services, predictive maintenance services, remote monitoring services, performance analysis services, workflow customization services, and troubleshooting and repair services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The auto-boxing technology market also includes sales of conveyor systems, robotic arms, carton erectors, sealing machines, barcode readers, and programmable logic controller (PLC) controllers. 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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