According to UCIMA's latest survey, the packaging machinery market has set a new benchmark with a record turnover of €9.229 billion in 2023. This achievement marks an 8% increase compared to the previous year. The growth has been predominantly driven by exports, which contributed €7.2 billion of the total turnover.

Key Insights from the Survey:

• Market Leadership: The European Union remains the leading market for packaging machinery, followed by Asia and North America.
• Domestic Sales: Domestic sales have remained steady at €1.9 billion.
• Top Customer Sectors: The food and beverage sector continues to be the leading customer for packaging machinery.
• Employment Growth: The sector has experienced a 1.2% increase in employment, indicating a positive trend in growth and innovation.
• Regional Production: Emilia-Romagna maintains its position as a significant production center, with notable contributions from the cities of Bologna, Parma, and Modena.

For further details, please refer to the official UCIMA report.

Source: UCIMA