Tube Filling Machine Market - By Type (Automatic, Semi-automatic), By Capacity (Less than 250 TPM, 251-500 TPM, 501-750 TPM, Above 750 TPM), By Application (Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Food & Beverages, Chemicals), Forecast 2023 - 2032

Tube Filling Machine Market Size

Tube Filling Machine Market size was valued at USD 1.1 billion in 2022 and is estimated to register a CAGR of over 6% between 2023 and 2032. The rapidly growing packaging automation industry has increased the demand for tube filling machines. Tube filling machines are powerful devices that automatically & quickly fill product materials into tubes.
 

Tube filling machines are used in industries including food & beverages, chemicals, pharmaceutical, personal care, and consumer products. Viscous & semi-viscous chemicals are also filled into tubes using tube filling machines. It is a mechanical device that fills tubes by following a specific pattern of movement. The rising demand for tube filling machines has prompted the development of a variety of tube filling machine layouts. The tube filling machine market is expected to account for a significant growth over the forecast period.
 

Industrial manufacturers use tube filling machines due to their high speed, which helps in the quick dispensing of items such as creams and lotions into tubes. Production efficiency improves when these machines operate at high speeds. Tube filling machines are designed to minimize any variations in the quantities filled, unlike manual filling methods. They offer precise control over the filling process, minimize wastage, lower production costs, and reduce the labor workload. They are simple to use, allowing users to access machines without the need to be trained on any complicated mechanisms. Tube fillers are also used to reduce product wastage as these machines collect the leftover products and re-use them in another tube.
 

Tube filling machines are capital-intensive equipment that require significant upfront investments. The cost of purchasing, installing, and maintaining these machines can be substantial, especially in small & medium-sized enterprises. The high initial investment acts as barriers for market entry and limits the adoption of tube filling machines, particularly among smaller players.
 

COVID-19 Impact

The global COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains across industries including the tube filling machine market. Manufacturing facilities and distribution networks faced temporary closures and reduced operations, leading to production & delivery delays. This resulted in inventory shortages and increased the lead times for tube filling machines. Adhering to social distancing measures and implementing safety protocols in manufacturing facilities posed challenges for tube filling machine manufacturers. The reduced workforce and changes in production processes impacted productivity and efficiency.
 

Tube Filling Machine Market Trends

Growth in manufacturing operations, particularly in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and personal & beauty care industries, is propelling the global market share. The vehicle industry expansion resulted in an increased demand for chemicals such as glues, adhesives, and other materials, driving tube filling machine demand. The rising demand for tube packaging in pharmaceutical products, such as ointments and gels, resulted in an increase in tube filling machine sales. Along with the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, the rising consumer demand for personal & beauty care products including tube creams, lotions, and other similar items is also driving the industry expansion.
 

Tube Filling Machine Market Analysis

Based on type, the tube filling machine market can be categorized into automatic and semi-automatic. The automatic segment held a market share of around 70% in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 6% by 2032. Fully automated tube filling machines are ideal for packaging lines that produce air-sensitive items. They can carry out all operations without any human intervention. By regulatory standards, a completely automatic tube filling machine provides a high level of hygiene & accuracy. Fully automated process offers lesser wastage, higher output, and consistent product quality. They are the most advanced & precise equipment in the market and are used in a wide range of applications.
 

Based on application, the tube filling machine market is segmented into pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food & beverages, chemicals, and others. The pharmaceuticals segment held a market share of over 40% in 2022. In the pharmaceutical industry, tube filling machines are used to pack items such as syrups, creams, and ointments. These machines assist pharmaceutical manufacturers with automation, resulting in reduced human errors in the manufacturing process. Tube filling machines are used in the cosmetics industry to pack & fill items such as creams, lotions, and gels into tubes or bottles for marketing purposes.
 

North America tube filling machine market held a significant share of over 40% in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 6% by 2032. Pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, personal care, as well as food & beverages are the well-established industries in North America. These industries require efficient & dependable tube filling machines for product packaging. The need to meet high production standards and stringent regulatory requirements of these industries is propelling the demand for tube filling machines in North America. The region is well-known for its technological advancements and manufacturing process innovations. The tube filling machines in the region are equipped with advanced features such as automation, precision control, and integration with other packaging systems. The adoption of such technologically advanced machines boosts productivity, efficiency, and product quality, thereby fueling the regional demand for tube filling machines.
 

Tube Filling Machine Market Share

Some of the major players operating in the tube filling machine market are

• Accutek Packaging Companies
• Advanced Dynamics Ltd
• Aligned Machinery
• APACKS
• Axomatic
• BellatRx
• Bischoff & Munneke GmbH
• Blenzor
• Busch Machinery
• GGM Group
• Gustav Obermeyer GmbH & Co. KG
• Harish Pharma Engineering

These players are focused on strategic partnerships as well as new product launches & commercialization techniques for market expansion. They are heavily investing in research to introduce innovative products and garner maximum market revenue.
 

Tube Filling Machine Industry News:

• In April 2023, Syntegon showcased its new cloud-based data collection & visualization software, at Interpack 2023. Syntegon will provide this software in packages that collect, evaluate, and visualize machine & production data. The basic Monitor package visualizes various KPIs to improve production transparency.
   
• In March 2022, Romaco Macofar, a pharmaceutical machinery manufacturer, specifically designed Oftalmica machine for the aseptic filling of sterile eye drops, nasal sprays, and injectables. The machine meets all the GMP requirements for the safe processing of highly viscous, oily & foaming liquids and offers quick format changes and short cleaning times. This newly launched liquid filling machine is the company’s response to the growing demand for ophthalmic products with no added preservatives. Stricter GMP regulations are applied while filling modern pharmaceutical formulations under sterile conditions and Oftalmica satisfies all these regulations, especially the sterility assurance level.
   

The tube filling machine market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry, with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue (USD million) from 2018 to 2032, for the following segments:

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By type

• Automatic
• Semi-automatic

By capacity

• Less than 250 TPM
• 251-500 TPM
• 501-750 TPM
• Above 750 TPM

By application

• Pharmaceuticals
• Cosmetics
• Food & beverages
• Chemicals
• Others

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Italy
  • Russia
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea 
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico 
• MEA
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa