Mechanical packaging is a method of packaging using machines. It refers to relying on mechanical equipment to complete product packaging, sealing, labeling, packaging and other packaging processing activities. It is an automated packaging operation process.
It is characterized by high operating efficiency, uniform specifications, and labor saving. It is widely used in food, daily chemicals, logistics, industrial products and other fields. It is the mainstream packaging mode of modern industrialization.
Currently, China’s modern packaging industry has established a complete and powerful industrial system. Packaging products and types are becoming increasingly diversified, and packaging quality is reliable. China’s packaging industry has achieved remarkable results.
The number of enterprises above designated size in China’s packaging industry continues to grow, becoming an important pillar of industry development.
According to statistics from the China Packaging Federation, there will be 20,230 enterprises above designated size in the national packaging industry in 2025, and from January to March 2026, there will be 19,939 enterprises above designated size in the national packaging industry.
Mechanical packaging is the core support for the modernization of the packaging industry. It realizes the automation of processes such as forming, filling, sealing, labeling, and palletizing, significantly improving production efficiency, reducing labor costs, and ensuring product hygiene and safety.
In 2025, the cumulative import and export volume of China’s mechanical packaging industry products will be US$11.979 billion, a year-on-year increase of 11.86%; the cumulative export value will be US$9.874 billion, a year-on-year increase of 16.14%; the cumulative import value will be US$2.105 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 4.63%.
This fully demonstrates the strong international competitiveness and independent supply capabilities of China’s packaging machinery industry.
The mechanical packaging industry is a typical industrial chain driven by upstream technology, midstream integrated manufacturing, and downstream demand.
Its upstream mainly includes basic materials such as steel, stainless steel, aluminum, servo motors, PLC control systems, sensors, pneumatic components, machined parts and other components, packaging paper, plastic particles, glass, wood and other supporting materials; the midstream of the industry is the production and manufacturing of packaging machinery; the downstream of the industry is mainly used in food and beverage, medicine, daily chemicals, chemicals, electronic products and other fields.
In terms of listed companies, there are Shandong Pharmaceutical Glass, Zhengchuan Co., Ltd., Wanshun New Materials, Dashengda, Meiyingsen, Zijiang Enterprise, Double Star New Materials, Lihe Science and Technology, Hongyu Packaging Materials, Jiamei Packaging, Shengxing Co., Ltd., Baosteel Packaging, etc.
Related companies include Yongxin Group, Forest Packaging, Shengxing Group, Yinglian Group, Huayuan Holdings, etc.
With the support of modernization, China’s mechanical packaging industry has shown a trend of “one superpower, many strong players, and all heroes are emerging together”.
With the continuous development of the industry, it is expected to occupy a more important position in the international market in the future and provide strong packaging support for Chinese products to go global.
At the same time, the development of the industry will also drive the coordinated development of the upstream and downstream industrial chains and promote the prosperity of the entire packaging industry.
