Bag-in-Box Filler Market

Bag-in-Box Filler Market Outlook (2023 to 2033)

The bag-in-box filler market size is projected to be valued at USD 163.1 million in 2023 and is expected to rise to USD 278.6 million by 2033. The sales of bag-in-box fillers are expected to capture a significant CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period.

Bag-in-box fillers are specialized machines designed to efficiently fill liquids or semi-liquids into flexible bags placed inside rigid boxes for storage and transportation. This packaging system offers numerous benefits, such as extended shelf life, enhanced product protection, easy dispensing, and reduced environmental impact.

Bag-in-box fillers cater to various industries, including food and beverage, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial fluids. In the food and beverage sector, they are commonly used for packaging juices, wines, sauces, edible oils, and liquid dairy products.

With the increasing emphasis on sustainability, bag-in-box packaging aligns well with the goal of reducing plastic waste. The use of flexible bags instead of rigid plastic bottles or containers results in reduced packaging materials and lower transportation costs, leading to a smaller carbon footprint.

Attributes	Details
Bag-in-Box Filler Market CAGR	5.5%
Bag-in-Box Filler Market Valuation (2023)	USD 163.1 million
Bag-in-Box Filler Market Valuation (2033)	USD 278.6 million

Bag-in-Box Filler Demand Analysis (2018 to 2022) Vs. Market Outlook (2023 to 2033)

The global demand for bag-in-box fillers is projected to thrive at a steady CAGR of 5.5% between 2023 and 2033, in comparison to 4.7% registered from 2018 to 2022. The rising popularity of bag-in-box packaging, growing penetration of automation, and increasing production and consumption of products like beverages, chemicals, and homecare items are driving growth in the global bag-in-box filler market.

Pasteurized products packaged in a bag-in-box format are storage stable and do not require refrigeration. The low carbon footprint and long shelf life of bag-in-box sterile packaging machines provide more sustainable packaging options for a variety of industries, including food & beverages and household items.

Rising usage across these industries may therefore continue to provide impetus to the growth of the bag-in-box filler market during the forecast period.

Similarly, various advantages of bag-in-box fillers, including high-quality and innovative design, are expected to push their sales during the next decade.

In addition, the growing penetration of smart seal technology may further aid in accelerating market growth. Smart seal technology optimizes accuracy and consistency by monitoring the time, temperature, and pressure of each seal on each liner to ensure process consistency.

What are the Key Trends Driving the Bag-in-Box Filler Market?

Rising Adoption of Advanced Machinery to Propel Market Growth

As per FMI, innovation, and development in the machine industry, coupled with the rising adoption of advanced machinery by industries to increase productivity, are expected to create lucrative growth avenues within the global bag-in-box filler market during the forecast period.

Over the years, a rapidly changing world, technological innovation, and escalating competition have prompted industries to adopt advanced machinery, and this trend is likely to continue during the forecast period.

Industries like chemical and food & beverage are increasingly employing novel machines like bag-in-box fillers or bags filling machines to reduce costs, increase safety, and improve productivity. Adopting these automatic and semi-automatic bag-in-box fillers may boost sales during the forecast period.

Similarly, leading bag-in-box filler manufacturers are making great efforts to introduce their products to customers, especially those in emerging economies like India.

Growing Demand from the Homecare Industry to Push Sales of Bag-in-Box Fillers Over the Next Decade

The bag-in-box trend is growing significantly in the homecare sector. Both manufacturers and consumers are gradually shifting their preference toward bag-in-box packaged products. This is due to various benefits offered by bag-in-box packaging, including extended product shelf life, easy transportation, user-friendly dispensing, reduced carbon footprint, etc.

Cleaning service providers also use bag-in-boxes to serve customers on-site. Similarly, car wash companies employ bag-in-box packaging to store large quantities of liquid detergent for a longer time.

Country-wise Insight

How is the United States Shaping the Bag-in-Box Filler Market?

Flourishing Wine Business Across the United States Propelling Demand for Bag-in-Box Fillers

According to data released by the Wine Institute of the United States, the wine business generates about USD 114 billion in economic activity annually and employs about 800,000 Americans. In 2021, the total United States exports were about 90 million gallons worldwide, and the winery had sales of about USD 1.4 billion.

The average consumption per United States resident was about 3 gallons in 2021. In the United States, California produced an average of around 80% of total wine production. The continuously growing market of wine in the United States is predicted to expand the market share of the bag-in-box filler market as these machines are widely used to store the wine for a longer duration without harming its quality.

As per FMI, the United States bag-in-box market is estimated to be valued at USD 22.2 million in 2023 and is likely to grow at 1.6x during the forecast period, creating an incremental opportunity of around USD 13 million by 2033.

Why is India Emerging as a Promising Industry in Bag-in-Box Filler?

Rise in Consumption of Cooking Oil Ramping Up Bag-in-Box Filler Sales in India

According to the main survey results of the Ministry of Food and Public Distribution, the total domestic availability of cooking oil in India between 2020 and 2021 was about 11.15 million tons. About 60% of India's cooking oil is imported from Indonesia and Malaysia. The supply-demand gap in India's cooking oil market is estimated to be around 50% to 55%. India's self-sufficiency rate is about 45%, an increase of 2% over the last few years.

India produced about 31 lactones of mustard oil from 2020 to 2021. This is a towering amount of all other types of oil available on the market. People prefer mustard oil because it contains omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and is low in saturated fat. It also heals many skins, muscles, and heat-related illnesses.

In India, people store cooking oil for several months. Therefore, a bag-in-box is the most suitable protective product available at a low cost. India's overall market is projected to be about 6.5% of the global stock market over the forecast period.

Category-wise Insights

The Demand for Automatic Bag-in-Box Fillers Outpace Semi-Automatic Ones

Attractive Features of Automatic Bag-in-Box Fillers Encouraging Their Adoption

By automation, FMI predicts the automatic segment to account for the 43.3% share in the global bag-in-box filler industry. This is due to the fact that automatic bag-in-box fillers save time and labor costs. Similarly, automatic bag-in-box fillers run faster than manual and semi-automatic machines.

With the expansion of industries like beverage and chemical, demand for automatic machines that meet customer needs and protect products for a long period is expected to surge at a steady CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period.

Which End-use Segment Contributes Most to the Global Bag-in-Box Filler Market?

The Mass of the Bag-in-Box Filler Sales to Remain Concentrated in Beverage Sector

Food, beverages, chemistry, and home health care are just a few industries that use bag-in-box fillers. However, by 2033, the beverage segment is likely to have a prominent market share, accounting for 35.7% of total sales.

The growth of this segment is attributed to the rising demand for beverages and the growing adoption of beverage manufacturers to employ advanced machines like bag-in-box fillers in their facilities.

According to FMI analysis, the beverages segment of the bag-in-box market is expected to reach a USD 48 million valuation by 2033.

Competitive Landscape

The global bag-in-box filler market is extremely fragmented and competitive in nature; due to the large presence of regional and local players. In order to capitalize on and improve their market share, bag-in-box manufacturers are using a variety of marketing techniques, including mergers & acquisitions, expansions, collaborations, and partnerships.

Leading organizations also use new product creation as a strategic way to expand their market presence among customers. Some recent developments in the market are as follows:

• In March 2022, Trimas Company acquired Intertech Plastic, an innovative solution provider of complex, precision molded components in the medical end market.
• In May 2022. Smurfit Kappa announced the acquisition of Atlas Packaging. The company has a strong market presence in the United Kingdom, which allows them to meet the needs of and deliver value to its broad customer base.
• In 2020, Trimas completed the acquisition of Rapak, a designer and manufacturer of bag-in-box product lines and related filling equipment.
• In 2019, Rapak launched a new bag-in-box filling machine for the wine and spirits industry.
• Similarly, various startups are entering the bag-in-box packaging and filler market space and introducing new products to grab emerging opportunities from the chemical and beverage industries. For instance, in 2018, NWB, a Finnish start-up company, launched a new bag-in-box packaging design for beverage products in collaboration with DS Smith.

Scope of Report

Attribute	Details
Forecast Period	2023 to 2033
Historical Data Available for	2018 to 2022
Market Analysis	USD billion for Value
Key Countries Covered	The United States, Canada, Germany, The United States, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, China, Japan, South Korea, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, GCC Countries, Northern Africa, and South Africa
Key Segments Covered	Automation, Filling Technology, End Use, Region
Key Companies Profiled	A TriMas Company; Linapack; TORR Industries; Smurfit Kappa; Frain Industries; Flexifill Ltd; Machinery Automation; Xi’an Shibo fluid technology co., Ltd; Yantai Fushan Nanhua Packing Factory; Calmus Machinery; RECOPAK; SHRIJETA GLOBAL; Amcor plc; Scholle IPN; Optopack Ltd.; Aran Group; DS Smith; Liquibox; ProFruit Machinery™; SACMI Imola
Report Coverage	Market Forecast, Company Share Analysis, Competition Intelligence, DROT Analysis, Market Dynamics and Challenges, and Strategic Growth Initiatives
Customization & Pricing	Available upon Request

Bag-in-Box Filler Market

By Automation:

• Automatic
• Semi-automatic

By Filling Technology:

• Aseptic Filling
• Non-aseptic Filling

By End Use:

• Food
• Beverages
• Chemicals
• Homecare

By Region:

• North America
• Latin America
• Europe
• South Asia & Pacific
• East Asia
• The Middle East & Africa (MEA)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Current valuation of the Bag-in-Box Filler Industry?

The worldwide bag-in-box filler market is valued at USD 163.1 million in 2023.

Who are the Leading Bag-in-Box Filler Industry Players?

A TriMas Company, Linapack and TORR Industries are the leading bag-in-box filler industry players.

Which is the Key Segment by Automation in the Global Bag-in-Box Filler Market?

Automatic is the key segment by automation in the bag-in-box filler market.

What is the Worldwide Bag-in-Box Filler Market’s Historical Performance?

From 2018 to 2022, the worldwide bag-in-box filler market surged at a 4.7% CAGR.

Which is Region is Dominating the Global Bag-in-Box Filler Industry?

North America is anticipated to dominate the industry during the forecast period.