Machinery for packing or wrapping market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The Austrian market for packaging machinery began the period at $195.3 million in 2018, supported by strong industry trends toward automation. The introduction of high-speed automated solutions, such as Robert Bosch GmbH's system capable of producing up to 150 packages per minute, alongside a broader shift toward lean packaging and the integration of robotics, fueled demand for modern equipment. Market volume then contracted to $153.3 million in 2019 and $136.0 million in 2020.

A modest recovery to $140.3 million occurred in 2021, coinciding with the increased adoption of automatic and semi-automatic packaging machines that helped end-user industries control operating costs and enable scaling. After a slight dip to $135.3 million in 2022, the market expanded to $147.8 million by 2024. This recovery was influenced by regulatory clarity and technological advancement. The adoption of the new EU Packaging Regulation in April 2024 established a unified framework, while the expansion of the deposit system for single-use plastic bottles and beverage cans, including milk drinks from January 2024, spurred demand for related packaging machinery. Concurrently, efficiency gains from automation, including a more than 27% boost through an expanded robotic portfolio and the integration of collaborative robots, enhanced productivity. Major companies like IMA Group introduced AI-driven solutions for greater efficiency, and ATS Automation Tooling Systems strengthened its market position through the acquisition of Paxiom Group.

Production machinery for packing or wrapping in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Austria's machinery for packing or wrapping production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 124.0 million US dollars, marking a gradual decrease of 6.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, production fell by 22.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -8.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

Austria's machinery for packing or wrapping production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 1 570 units were produced, which is 5.3% lower than the previous year. From 2018 to 2020, production decreased by 17.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in kind, 2017-2020, unit

Exports machinery for packing or wrapping from Austria

Exports in kind, K unit

Machinery for packing or wrapping exports from Austria declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Austria exported 1 049 thousand units, which is 14.6% lower compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 31.1%, equating to an annualized rate of -11.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, exports in kind of machinery for packing or wrapping from Austria were spread across many countries. Germany accounted for 29.8% of exports in kind, Italy for 11.8%, and the United Kingdom for 6.0%, with these three countries jointly representing only 47.6% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, machinery for packing or wrapping exports from Austria amounted to 47 248 thousand US dollars, up by 7.1% versus the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 44 097 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2018 at 50 550 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 12.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The partner structure of exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 remained fragmented. Germany accounted for 26.8% of exports in value terms, the United Kingdom for 7.9%, and the United States for 7.7%, together representing only 42.4% of total flows, with no single country exceeding a dominant share.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020

Imports machinery for packing or wrapping to Austria

Imports in kind, K unit

Austria's volume of machinery for packing or wrapping imports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Austria imported 1 420 thousand units, indicating a strong decline of 14.9% from a year earlier. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 15.2%, equating to an annualized rate of -5.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 991 thousand units. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 16.2%, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a rise of 18.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands consistently remained the main destinations for imports in kind of machinery for packing or wrapping to Austria. Germany accounted for 36.5% of imports in kind, Italy for 31.7%, and the Netherlands for 5.7%, together representing 73.9% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Machinery for packing or wrapping imports to Austria declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 59 181 thousand US dollars, down by 9.2% year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 6.9%, equating to an annualized rate of -2.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 86 302 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 24.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a rise of 35.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets — Germany, Italy, and Switzerland — together accounted for 82.2% of total imports in value terms of machinery for packing or wrapping to Austria.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020