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2025 Trends in Automatic Cartoning Machines: Growth and Technological Innovation
2025-05-22
In 2025, the automatic cartoning machine industry stands at a crucial juncture of rapid development. Data from market research firm QYR (QYResearch) reveals that the global market for automatic cartoning machines reached a sales volume of2.344 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1% from 2024 to 2030. The Chinese market is becoming increasingly pivotal in the global landscape, evolving at a rapid pace. In 2023, China's market size for automatic cartoning machines amounted to a certain figure (in million US dollars), accounting for a significant proportion of the global total. It is expected to experience substantial growth by 2030, with its global share rising markedly.
In terms of technological innovation, the industry is actively embracing change. Modular design, the application of digital twin technology, and the establishment of a carbon neutrality standard system have emerged as three significant directions for technological evolution. More and more companies are focusing on the flexible production capabilities of their products to meet the growing demand for customization from downstream customers, which has now increased to 40%. There is a significant rise in the demand for equipment capable of quickly switching between 10 or more packaging specifications. The penetration rate of Internet of Things (IoT) technology is projected to exceed 60%, enabling remote equipment monitoring and predictive maintenance. Additionally, the ability to handle eco-friendly materials has become a standard feature of new models, with 90% of new machines equipped to handle biodegradable packaging materials.
Regarding application areas, the food and beverage industry remains the largest downstream market for automatic cartoning machines, accounting for approximately 57% of the market share. However, with the rapid development of industries such as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, the demand for automatic cartoning machines is steadily increasing. Particularly in the pharmaceutical industry, the implementation of new policies like the revised "Food Contact Materials Safety Standards" has set higher requirements for packaging equipment, prompting companies to accelerate equipment upgrades.
The market competition landscape is also undergoing transformation. While international brands still dominate the high-end model segment, maintaining an expected 55%-60% share of high-end models priced over 2 million yuan in 2025, their market share may slightly decline to around 35% as domestic brands catch up technologically. Leading domestic enterprises such as Tech-Long and Newamstar, through continuous R&D investment, are breaking through key technological bottlenecks. Tech-Long's developed fifth-generation servo drive system has enhanced packaging speed and reduced energy consumption, while Newamstar's intelligent flexible packaging production line supports quick switching between various packaging materials.
Despite the promising prospects, the automatic cartoning machine industry faces challenges. For instance, the import dependence on core components remains at 35%, and fluctuations in raw material prices have affected corporate profit margins, with the industry's average gross profit margin dropping by 2.3 percentage points in 2023. The shortage of professional technical talent is expected to reach 38,000 by 2025. Nevertheless, with industry development and the implementation of various countermeasures, the automatic cartoning machine industry is poised to achieve greater breakthroughs in technological innovation and market expansion, continuously propelling the modernization of the packaging industry.https://www.hrdautomaticequ.com/news/