An automatic labeling machine is industrial equipment designed specifically to apply labels onto products or packaging automatically. These machines play a crucial role in manufacturing and packaging industries by improving labeling efficiency, accuracy, and consistency. They streamline production processes, enhance product presentation, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, making them indispensable in industries where precise and efficient labeling is essential.
Automatic labeling machines come in several types, including self-adhesive or pressure-sensitive labelers, shrink-sleeve labelers, and glue-based labelers. Self-adhesive labelers apply labels that adhere upon contact, thanks to their adhesive backing, making them suitable for a wide range of packaging types. They are versatile and commonly used across various industries such as food and beverages, chemicals, cosmetics, healthcare, consumer electronics, logistics, couriers, and more. These machines can be configured as stand-alone units or integrated into larger production lines, catering to specific labeling needs based on product type and material.
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The automatic labeling machine market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.69 billion in 2024 to $2.83 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in consumer goods industries, a rise in the need for automation, growth in the pharmaceutical industry, rising demand for label customization and personalization, and globalization.
The automatic labeling machine market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.42 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing automation needs in manufacturing, increasing consumer awareness regarding packaging, expanding e-commerce demands, growing demand for packaging machinery, and rising demand for indulging nutritious food. Major trends in the forecast period include technology advancements, smart labeling technologies, integration with vision systems, augmented reality, and integration of the Internet of Things.
The automatic labeling machine market is poised for growth driven by increasing demand for packaged food. Packaged food encompasses processed and sealed products such as ready-to-eat meals, snacks, canned goods, and frozen foods, tailored for distribution and sale, offering consumers convenience and extended shelf life. Factors fueling this demand include busy lifestyles, rising disposable incomes, globalization of food supply chains, preference for portion control, and a wide array of food choices. Automatic labeling machines enable efficient and precise labeling of packaged food, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, improving product presentation, and meeting high-volume production requirements. For example, according to the Food Export Association in 2022, Japan's retail sales of packaged food are projected to grow by 9.1%, reaching $235.9 billion by 2026. Thus, increasing consumer demand for packaged food is propelling the automatic labeling machine market's expansion.
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 Group, Barry-Wehmiller Group Inc., SACMI, Fuji Seal International Inc., ProMach Inc., IMA Group, Sidel, Marchesini Group S.P.A., Herma, KHS GmbH, Quadrel Labeling Systems, Weber Marking Systems GmbH, Novexx Solutions, Accutek Packaging Equipment Companies Inc., PDC International Corp., CVC Technologies Inc., Aggappe Diagnostics, Creative Labels Inc., CTM Labeling Systems, HSAUSA, Newman Labelling Systems Ltd., Pack Leader Machinery Inc., Siciauto, Worldpack Automation Systems
North America was the largest region in the automatic labeling machine market in 2024. 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, 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, 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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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Scope
Markets Covered:1) By Type: Self Adhesive Or Pressure Sensitive Labelers; Shrink Sleeve Labelers; Glue Based Labelers
2) By Configuration: Stand Alone; Integrated
3) By Specialty: Multi-Purpose Automatic Labeling Machines; Labeling Type Specific Machines; Material Type Specific Machines
4) By Industry: Food And Beverages; Chemical; Cosmetics; Healthcare; Consumer Electronics; Logistics, Couriers And Posts; Other Industries
Subsegments:
1) By Self Adhesive Or Pressure Sensitive Labelers: Manual Pressure Sensitive Labelers; Automatic Pressure Sensitive Labelers; Shrink Sleeve Labelers
2) By Shrink Sleeve Labelers: Steam Shrink Sleeve Labelers; Hot Air Shrink Sleeve Labelers
3) By Glue-Based Labelers: Cold Glue Labelers; Hot Melt Glue Labelers
Companies Mentioned: Krones Group; Barry-Wehmiller Group Inc.; SACMI; Fuji Seal International Inc.; ProMach Inc.
3. Automatic Labeling Machine Market Trends And Strategies
4. Automatic Labeling Machine Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Covid And Recovery On The Market
5. Global Automatic Labeling Machine Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global Automatic Labeling Machine PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Automatic Labeling Machine Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Automatic Labeling Machine Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Automatic Labeling Machine Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Automatic Labeling Machine Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Automatic Labeling Machine Market Segmentation
6.1. Global Automatic Labeling Machine Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Self Adhesive Or Pressure Sensitive Labelers
Shrink Sleeve Labelers
Glue Based Labelers
6.2. Global Automatic Labeling Machine Market, Segmentation By Configuration, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Stand Alone
Integrated
6.3. Global Automatic Labeling Machine Market, Segmentation By Specialty, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Multi-Purpose Automatic Labeling Machines
Labeling Type Specific Machines
Material Type Specific Machines
6.4. Global Automatic Labeling Machine Market, Segmentation By Industry, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Food And Beverages
Chemical
Cosmetics
Healthcare
Consumer Electronics
Logistics, Couriers And Posts
Other Industries
6.5. Global Automatic Labeling Machine Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Self Adhesive Or Pressure Sensitive Labelers, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Manual Pressure Sensitive Labelers
Automatic Pressure Sensitive Labelers
Shrink Sleeve Labelers
6.6. Global Automatic Labeling Machine Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Shrink Sleeve Labelers, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Steam Shrink Sleeve Labelers
Hot Air Shrink Sleeve Labelers
6.7. Global Automatic Labeling Machine Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Glue-Based Labelers, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Cold Glue Labelers
Hot Melt Glue Labelers
7. Automatic Labeling Machine Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Automatic Labeling Machine Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Automatic Labeling Machine Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion