According to the most recent data given by Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence company, the global form fill and sealing (FFS) equipment market is valued at $9.3 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow to $17.3 billion by 2032.

FFS equipment is a fully automatic machine that improves packaging efficiency and precision. It is one of the best solutions for packing a variety of commodities, including liquid-filled bottles, containers, and powdered food products. The device employs a flat die that is put on top of an open tube or cup to exert pressure on the goods, resulting in the formation of a pouch inside. Form fill and seal technology improves operational effectiveness while also saving money and resources. This device enables producers to fulfil orders profitably and with minimal resource utilisation.

The steps of a vertical FFS equipment are making packages out of a huge roll of film, filling them with the product, and sealing them. By modifying the forming tubes and forming shoulders, these machines are able to produce a broad variety of bag shapes. The main factor driving the sales of form fill and sealing equipment is the growing food industry and rising consumption of packaged food items.
Key Takeaways from Market Study

  • Demand for horizontal FFS equipment is projected to expand at a CAGR of 6% from 2022 to 2032.
  • Market in Japan is forecasted to progress at a CAGR of 3.5% over the forecast period (2022-2032).
  • The global form fill and sealing equipment market is predicted to increase at a CAGR of 6.2% during the projection period and reach US$ 17 billion by 2032.
  • Market in Canada is estimated to develop at a CAGR of 5.5% through 2032.

“Vertical FFS equipment has numerous advantages, including the ability to process a variety of packaging materials and seal products in an airtight container. By using this method, less manual labor is required, and more accurate packaging is possible,” says a Fact.MR analyst

List of Key Companies Profiled in The Report

  • GEA Group AG
  • JBT Corporation
  • KHS GmbH
  • Rovema GmbH
  • Krones AG
  • Ronchi Mario SpA
  • Accutek Packaging Equipment Companies, Inc.
  • Bosch Packaging Technology
  • Filling Equipment Co., Inc.
  • Tetra Laval International SA

Winning Strategy

Key market players concentrate on supplying equipment that is able to adapt to shifting consumer preferences and facilitates an effective transfer. Leading companies are implementing advanced technology into the manufacturing process to enhance the quality of the final product.

For instance,

  • In 2020, Bossar partnered with AlliedFlex Technologies to handle its complete Pouch Packaging Systems Program. A new series of fully servo-controlled HFFS machines and an environmentally friendly series with sanitation facility construction are also provided by Bossar's main advances, offering advantages over more traditional mechanically run machines.
  • In 2022, Matrix Packaging Machinery, LLC, partnered with Cetec Industrie, the leading master distributor of filling equipment in North America to fulfil the expanding need for pet care food packaging.

Competitive Landscape

In response to the global surge in demand for form fill and sealing equipment, key market players are strategically enhancing their production capacities and resources by introducing innovative machines.

For example:

In 2022, Viking Masek unveiled the 4SC-235, a fully automated pouch packaging machine with a focus on small enterprises. This launch aims to provide a cost-effective and user-friendly solution for smaller pouch packaging needs, catering to the requirements of both small businesses and existing clients.

More Valuable Insights on Offer

Fact.MR, in its new offering, presents an unbiased analysis of the global form fill and sealing equipment market, presenting historical demand data (2017-2021) and forecast statistics for the period of 2022-2032.

The study divulges essential insights on the market on the basis of type (horizontal FFS equipment, vertical FFS equipment), packaging type (bags & pouches, cups & trays, blisters, bottles, others), and application (food & beverages, pharmaceuticals, personal care, chemicals, others), across five major regions (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and MEA).