International Research

Mexico’s Packaging Machinery Market Trends and Forecast 2021-2022, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines packaging machinery demand and supplier dynamics across 2020–2022 using customs import data, industry interviews and national economic indicators. Focus areas include investment drivers and automation priorities (end-of-line automation, capacity expansion), supply-chain and sourcing shifts (import origin, local sourcing and lead-time pressures), and packaging and channel trends that cut across primary and secondary equipment needs. The analysis indicates buyers generally favor shorter delivery, local service and financing options; charts highlight shifts toward e-commerce-friendly formats such as stand-up pouches and thermo-shrink sleeves. The report reveals where packaging leaders are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.

2021 Guide to Global Markets, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies in September 2021, examines global packaging and processing machinery markets using trade and market intelligence from Omdia, Global Trade Atlas and Euromonitor, covering data through 2020 and forecasts to 2024. Focus areas include market segmentation and demand drivers—machine types and end‑use sectors that tend to shape capital allocation, such as filling and dosing, labelling, and form‑fill‑seal—trade and policy dynamics—imports/exports, duties and rules of origin—and operational resilience and adoption trends—traceability, hygienic design and digital tool integration. Charts highlight regional comparisons and emerging patterns that generally indicate where investment momentum is building. The report reveals where engineering teams are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.

Q2 2021 PMMI Investment in Packaging and Processing Operations — Mexico, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines quarter-to-quarter investment trends and SKU activity across Mexican packaging sectors using PMMI Purchasing Index survey data collected in 2021 and benchmarked against a midpoint diffusion index. The analysis indicates industry-by-industry variation in investment momentum and scheduled projects, with focus areas on investment pacing and project pipelines, SKU expansion and production planning, and comparative performance across sectors such as beverage, food, and pharmaceuticals. Charts highlight emerging patterns and cross-sector benchmarks that generally show where priorities and operational resilience are shifting. The report reveals where engineering teams are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.

Q1 2021 Investment in Packaging and Processing Operations — Mexico, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines quarter-to-quarter diffusion-index survey data and CPG responses to evaluate packaging investment activity and SKU production between Q1 and expectations for Q2. Using PMMI’s Purchasing Index as a benchmark, the analysis compares sector performance against the Total Market midpoint and identifies focus areas such as investment momentum and scheduled projects and SKU manufacturing and cross-industry benchmarking, including beverages, pharmaceuticals/medical devices, and personal care. Charts highlight emerging patterns that generally indicate expansion in planned projects and shifting SKU dynamics, and the analysis suggests where leaders prioritize capital adjustments. The report reveals where packaging leaders are prioritizing investments to strengthen resilience.

2020 Guide to Global Markets, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines global packaging and processing machinery markets using Omdia, Global Trade Atlas and Euromonitor data through 2019–2020 and benchmarks regional performance against pre‑pandemic baselines. The analysis indicates shifted demand patterns across regions and machine types and organizes findings into focus areas: market dynamics and trade barriers (imports, exports, duties), regulatory compliance and traceability (serialization, FSMA/FMD), format innovation and sustainability (flexible packaging, PET vs glass, single‑serve), and automation and operational resilience (multi‑format machines, cabinet‑less architectures). Charts highlight regional comparisons and trade flows, and emerging patterns show where suppliers tend to prioritize investments. The report reveals where engineering teams are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.

Successful Strategies to Enter the German Packaging Machinery Market, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies in May 2020, examines how German F&B manufacturers source, evaluate and integrate packaging machinery. Drawing on Euromonitor Passport data, desk research and interviews with manufacturers and suppliers, it identifies focus areas: procurement and supplier relationships (shortlisting, installation and local service), automation and Industry 4.0 adoption (sensors, IoT and data integration), and sustainability and regulatory adaptation (material shifts and circularity). Analysis indicates manufacturers tend to favor suppliers with local presence and support, while emerging patterns show investments generally prioritize modular, compatible systems; charts highlight procurement and integration priorities. The report reveals where engineering teams are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.

2019 Leading Practices for International Trade Shows, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines practical strategies and common missteps across international exhibitions, drawing on PMMI member interviews, checklists and multi‑year show calendars covering Asia, Europe and Latin America. Focus areas include planning and logistics (timelines, budgets, freight and Customs strategies), booth design and product showcasing (from machine demos to raised‑floor staging and pavilion options), and promotion, lead capture and post‑show follow‑up (localized SEO, distributor partnerships and CRM workflows). Analysis indicates early planning and specialized partners generally reduce risk, and charts highlight regional benchmarks and execution checklists. The report reveals where exhibitors are prioritizing investments to strengthen international trade-show performance.

2019 Guide to Global Markets, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines global demand and trade dynamics for packaging and processing machinery using 2016–2021 forecasts and trade and market data from IHS Markit, Global Trade Atlas and Euromonitor. The analysis frames three focus areas—market segmentation and machine groups, sustainability and material shifts, and trade/tariff and regulatory pressures—and highlights workforce and compliance considerations alongside digital adoption and total-cost tradeoffs. Emerging patterns indicate regional variation in machine demand and a shift toward flexible formats and recycled content, while charts highlight comparative import/export trends and tariff sensitivities; download the full report to see where engineering teams are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.

2019 India Packaging Machinery Market Intelligence, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines market dynamics across India using 2015–2018 government, trade association and company interview data and benchmarks against regional peers. The analysis indicates regulatory and retail shifts, materials and sustainability pressures, and capital-allocation trends as core focus areas—grouping compliance and labeling adaptation, eco-friendly material substitution, and automation and aftermarket-service strategies. Emerging patterns show demand moving from manual to higher-speed, versatile lines and greater local assembly options, with charts highlighting import–export flows and sectoral packaging mixes, and case examples ranging from flexible pouches to glass and biodegradable solutions. The report reveals where industry leaders are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.

GLOBAL PACKAGING LANDSCAPE: Growth, Trends & Innovations, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines global and regional packaging dynamics using Euromonitor Passport data and a 2013–23 review with 2018–23 forecasts. Focus areas include pack-type evolution and format innovation, such as flexible plastics, PET and metal cans alongside category shifts toward convenience and bottled water; sustainability and recyclability with material substitution; and market strategy and channel dynamics, from premiumization to small-format sizing and private-label competition. The analysis indicates regional variation and emerging patterns that tend to favor portability and eco-focused packaging; charts highlight comparative trends and benchmarks across regions. The report reveals where packaging leaders are prioritizing investments to strengthen resilience and growth.

Mexico's Packaging Machinery Market Trends and Forecast 2019–2020, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies in May 2019, examines market dynamics across 2018–2020 using customs data, industry interviews and public economic sources to benchmark recent import patterns against local production and prior-year activity. Focus areas include political and macroeconomic risks with labor and trade implications; demand-sector shifts and segmentation (beverage, food and personal care); supplier strategies, service and local integration; and packaging and automation trends such as thermo-shrink labeling and stand-up pouches. The analysis indicates cautious investment timing and emerging e-commerce packaging opportunities; charts highlight comparative trends and scenario forecasts. The report reveals where packaging machinery manufacturers are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.

2019 Thailand Packaging Machinery Market Assessment, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines Thailand’s packaging market using a multi‑year view and mixed sources to assess market opportunities. Covering trends from 2015–2018 with forecasts to 2021 and based on primary interviews, government and industry data, the analysis indicates four focus areas: material and sustainability (eco‑packaging, shifts among PET, glass and paper), format and convenience (flexible pouches and smaller pack sizes), go‑to‑market and service models (distributor versus direct sales and after‑sales), and regulatory context. Charts highlight supplier perceptions and investment priorities, and emerging patterns show quality‑price tradeoffs across source markets. The report reveals where packaging machinery manufacturers are prioritizing investments to strengthen market position and operational resilience.

2019 China Packaging Machinery Market Assessment, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines the competitive position and technology trends of Chinese packaging equipment makers using 2016–2019 analysis and 26 interviews. Focus areas include the technological gap and R&D (upgrading toward aseptic and high‑speed solutions), integrated line offerings and production flexibility (shorter changeovers and modular automation), and aftermarket/service models supporting export expansion. The analysis indicates leading Chinese firms tend to narrow quality gaps while preserving price advantages and flexible commercial terms; charts highlight export footprints and price differentials versus EU and U.S. players, including examples such as aseptic filling and fast‑switch cosmetics lines. The report reveals where engineering teams are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.

2018 Brazil Packaging Machinery Market Assessment, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines Brazil’s packaging equipment landscape with a focus on 2017–2018 trends using industry interviews, national statistics and trade data. The analysis indicates several focus areas: workforce and service models (skills, local after‑sales and co‑packer use), capital and currency strategies (leasing and local assembly to hedge foreign‑exchange risk), and automation and packaging innovation (end‑of‑line automation, e‑commerce‑driven pack durability and smaller pack formats). Emerging patterns show a tilt toward versatile machines with local support, while charts highlight shifting import origins and sectoral growth pockets. The report reveals where engineering teams are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.

The Market for Packaging Machinery in Canada, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines market opportunities, trade dynamics, and capital-investment drivers using government statistics, trade data, and a targeted survey spanning the mid‑2010s, with comparative context to the U.S. market. Focus areas include market structure and cross‑border trade flows, major end‑use sectors and evolving packaging formats including food, beverage and pharmaceutical, and buyer priorities around service, reliability, automation and modularity. The analysis indicates underinvestment has shaped recent spending patterns, while charts highlight supplier origins and installed-equipment mix; emerging patterns show buyers tend to prioritize total cost of ownership and local support. The report reveals where engineering teams are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.

2018–2019 Packaging Machinery Opportunities in Mexico, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines market dynamics and investment prospects for packaging machinery manufacturers. Drawing on 2017 import data and buyer interviews, the analysis indicates demand is concentrated in food, beverage, personal care and pharmaceutical sectors and tends to be shaped by macro factors such as NAFTA renegotiation, election uncertainty and currency volatility. Focus areas include sector demand and investment drivers (capacity expansion, plant modernization), sourcing and service preferences (local presence, financing, integration) and packaging trends such as doy-packs, shrink sleeves and automation; charts highlight competitive shifts and buyer priorities. The report reveals where engineering teams are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.

2018 Guide to Global Markets, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines global demand for packaging and processing machinery and cross‑border trade dynamics using 2016–2021 forecasts and market sources such as IHS Markit, Global Trade Atlas and Euromonitor. The analysis indicates regional benchmarks across Asia‑Pacific, EMEA and the Americas and assesses import/export patterns, duties and tax regimes. Key focus areas group sustainability and material shifts (flexible packaging and recycled content), workforce and automation (ageing talent, upskilling and robotics adoption), and regulatory traceability (serialization and labeling), with examples including pouch growth, machine retrofits and traceability systems; charts highlight trade balances and duty schedules. Emerging patterns show manufacturers tend to favor flexible, energy‑efficient upgrades while managing CapEx–OpEx tradeoffs. The report reveals where packaging and processing teams are prioritizing investments to strengthen international growth and operational resilience.

2017 Guide to Global Markets, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines global demand drivers and market dynamics for packaging and processing machinery using industry forecasts and trade databases across a 2014–2019 planning horizon. The analysis indicates three focus areas—market and trade context (regional growth, import/export trends and tariff/rules‑of‑origin considerations), operational innovation (automation, serialization and flexible‑packaging adoption), and commercial readiness (export preparedness, market selection and aftermarket support). Emerging patterns show buyers favoring energy‑efficient, user‑friendly lines and integrated software; charts highlight regional and machinery‑group comparisons, including examples such as filling and dosing, labelling, and form‑fill‑seal. The report reveals where engineering teams are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.

Ten Trends, Technologies and Innovations from interpack 2017, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines industry innovations observed at interpack 2017 and synthesizes PMMI field reporting, OEM demonstrations and editor insights to benchmark packaging technology direction. Focus areas include flexible automation and motion-control systems—including iTRAK and XTS movers and collaborative robots—that enable rapid SKU changeover, digitalization and IoT-enabled service platforms for remote monitoring and predictive maintenance, and sustainable materials and food-safety packaging innovations; augmented and virtual reality for training and maintenance also feature as enablers. Analysis indicates adopters generally show improved agility and lifecycle efficiency, and charts highlight cross-plant comparisons and vendor trends. The report reveals where engineering teams are prioritizing investments to strengthen resilience.

2017 Colombia Packaging Machinery Market Assessment, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines market dynamics in Colombia using 2016–2017 import/export data and primary interviews with industry buyers and local manufacturers. The analysis indicates a landscape shaped by imported high‑quality equipment versus locally adaptable suppliers, with focus areas including market access and trade frameworks (FTAs and distribution channels), customer service and aftermarket support alongside pre‑purchase testing and financing, technology adoption and automation readiness (from mechanization to digital tooling), and regulatory and sustainability drivers affecting packaging materials. Emerging patterns show sectors such as food, beverage and pharmaceuticals tending to prioritize reliability and service when sourcing. The report reveals where engineering teams are prioritizing investments to strengthen resilience.