GITNUXREPORT 2025

Digital Transformation In The Packaging Industry Statistics

Most packaging companies pursue digital transformation to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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66% of consumers prefer packaging that includes digital QR codes for product information

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67% of packaging companies report improved customer engagement through digital personalization

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38% of firms in the packaging industry have invested in augmented reality (AR) to enhance consumer experience

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59% of packaging companies plan to increase investment in digital marketing strategies to enhance brand engagement

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78% of packaging companies have implemented digital transformation initiatives to improve supply chain visibility

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57% of packaging businesses claim digital transformation has improved data accuracy across operations

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83% of packaging companies believe digital transformation will be a key factor in future industry growth

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68% of packaging industry stakeholders expect digital transformation to influence packaging design trends significantly

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80% of packaging companies see digital transformation as critical for meeting evolving consumer expectations

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64% of packaging organizations believe digital transformation is essential for innovation velocity

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59% of packaging organizations utilize 3D printing for prototyping and small batch production

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65% of packaging firms report increased operational efficiency due to digital technologies

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55% of packaging firms have adopted robotics for automation of filling and sorting processes

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43% of packaging industry companies report significant cost reductions from digital workflow automation

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72% of packaging firms with digital transformation initiatives report faster time-to-market for new products

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63% of packaging organizations have seen a reduction in product recalls due to digital quality tracking systems

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61% of companies have experienced faster compliance reporting through digital automation

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52% of packaging companies are investing in IoT-enabled smart packaging solutions

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42% of startups in packaging industry deploy AI to optimize packaging design and logistics

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70% of global packaging organizations leverage big data analytics to forecast demand

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60% of packaging industry leaders cite digital transformation as a key driver for sustainability goals

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58% of packaging companies expect digital transformation to reduce waste by at least 20% over the next five years

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48% of procurement processes in the packaging industry have been automated using digital tools

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73% of packaging suppliers plan to increase their digital investments in the upcoming year

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81% of packaging companies use digital tools for quality control

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49% of packaging businesses have integrated blockchain for product traceability

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44% of packaging companies plan to adopt AI-driven predictive maintenance within the next two years

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54% of organizations see digital twins as a promising technology for simulation and process optimization

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40% of companies use digital KPIs to track the environmental impact of their packaging

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29% of packaging companies have integrated AI chatbots for customer service and support

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76% of global supply chain decision-makers in packaging see digital transformation as essential for competitiveness

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69% of packaging firms are exploring AI and machine learning to predict supply chain disruptions

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50% of packaging companies utilize mobile apps for real-time order tracking and management

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65% of packaging industry players have increased R&D productivity through digital collaboration tools

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46% of packaging companies leverage digital platforms for supplier collaboration

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53% of organizations plan to implement AI-based demand forecasting tools within two years

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27% of packaging firms invested in digital employee training programs

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62% of packaging manufacturers have integrated digital sensors into their machinery for better maintenance

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49% of companies use digital dashboards to monitor sustainability metrics in packaging production

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55% of companies utilize digital simulation tools to test packaging prototypes before manufacturing

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41% of packaging businesses are exploring automation and digitalization in their supply chain logistics

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75% of early adopters in the packaging industry report enhanced agility and responsiveness through digital tools

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54% of manufacturers use digital integration to improve packaging line efficiency

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63% of packaging companies plan to adopt cloud-based solutions within the next five years

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50% of packaging organizations have integrated digital asset management systems for better content control

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69% of packaging firms report improved risk management capabilities through digital tools

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72% of packaging companies utilize data analytics to optimize warehouse and inventory management

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45% of packaging industry players have adopted environmentally friendly digital printing techniques

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31% of companies use digital tools for end-of-line packaging automation

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47% of firms in the packaging industry incorporate digital feedback loops for continuous improvement

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Key Highlights

78% of packaging companies have implemented digital transformation initiatives to improve supply chain visibility
65% of packaging firms report increased operational efficiency due to digital technologies
52% of packaging companies are investing in IoT-enabled smart packaging solutions
42% of startups in packaging industry deploy AI to optimize packaging design and logistics
70% of global packaging organizations leverage big data analytics to forecast demand
60% of packaging industry leaders cite digital transformation as a key driver for sustainability goals
58% of packaging companies expect digital transformation to reduce waste by at least 20% over the next five years
55% of packaging firms have adopted robotics for automation of filling and sorting processes
48% of procurement processes in the packaging industry have been automated using digital tools
73% of packaging suppliers plan to increase their digital investments in the upcoming year
66% of consumers prefer packaging that includes digital QR codes for product information
43% of packaging industry companies report significant cost reductions from digital workflow automation
81% of packaging companies use digital tools for quality control

Unleashing a new era of innovation, the packaging industry is rapidly embracing digital transformation—with 78% of companies improving supply chain visibility and over 80% viewing digital tools as essential for future growth.

Customer Preferences and Market Trends

66% of consumers prefer packaging that includes digital QR codes for product information
67% of packaging companies report improved customer engagement through digital personalization
38% of firms in the packaging industry have invested in augmented reality (AR) to enhance consumer experience
59% of packaging companies plan to increase investment in digital marketing strategies to enhance brand engagement

Customer Preferences and Market Trends Interpretation

With digital innovation becoming the new packaging, it's clear that consumer engagement is being transformed from a simple wrap to a personalized, immersive experience—meaning companies that don't code their future accordingly risk being left unwrapped.

Digital Transformation

78% of packaging companies have implemented digital transformation initiatives to improve supply chain visibility
57% of packaging businesses claim digital transformation has improved data accuracy across operations
83% of packaging companies believe digital transformation will be a key factor in future industry growth
68% of packaging industry stakeholders expect digital transformation to influence packaging design trends significantly
80% of packaging companies see digital transformation as critical for meeting evolving consumer expectations
64% of packaging organizations believe digital transformation is essential for innovation velocity

Digital Transformation Interpretation

With a commanding 78% adoption rate and a majority recognizing digital transformation as vital for innovation, growth, and consumer alignment, the packaging industry is clearly rewiring itself—not just wrapping products but wrapping its future in digital armor.

Innovations and Advanced Technologies

59% of packaging organizations utilize 3D printing for prototyping and small batch production

Innovations and Advanced Technologies Interpretation

With 59% of packaging firms leveraging 3D printing for prototypes and small runs, the industry is clearly embracing digital transformation, proving that even in packaging, paper-thin margins now demand cutting-edge innovation.

Operational Improvements and Efficiency

65% of packaging firms report increased operational efficiency due to digital technologies
55% of packaging firms have adopted robotics for automation of filling and sorting processes
43% of packaging industry companies report significant cost reductions from digital workflow automation
72% of packaging firms with digital transformation initiatives report faster time-to-market for new products
63% of packaging organizations have seen a reduction in product recalls due to digital quality tracking systems
61% of companies have experienced faster compliance reporting through digital automation

Operational Improvements and Efficiency Interpretation

The packaging industry’s digital revolution is not only streamlining operations and slashing costs but also packaging a future where speed, quality, and compliance aren’t just goals—they're innovations delivered at lightning speed.

Technology Adoption and Digital Transformation

52% of packaging companies are investing in IoT-enabled smart packaging solutions
42% of startups in packaging industry deploy AI to optimize packaging design and logistics
70% of global packaging organizations leverage big data analytics to forecast demand
60% of packaging industry leaders cite digital transformation as a key driver for sustainability goals
58% of packaging companies expect digital transformation to reduce waste by at least 20% over the next five years
48% of procurement processes in the packaging industry have been automated using digital tools
73% of packaging suppliers plan to increase their digital investments in the upcoming year
81% of packaging companies use digital tools for quality control
49% of packaging businesses have integrated blockchain for product traceability
44% of packaging companies plan to adopt AI-driven predictive maintenance within the next two years
54% of organizations see digital twins as a promising technology for simulation and process optimization
40% of companies use digital KPIs to track the environmental impact of their packaging
29% of packaging companies have integrated AI chatbots for customer service and support
76% of global supply chain decision-makers in packaging see digital transformation as essential for competitiveness
69% of packaging firms are exploring AI and machine learning to predict supply chain disruptions
50% of packaging companies utilize mobile apps for real-time order tracking and management
65% of packaging industry players have increased R&D productivity through digital collaboration tools
46% of packaging companies leverage digital platforms for supplier collaboration
53% of organizations plan to implement AI-based demand forecasting tools within two years
27% of packaging firms invested in digital employee training programs
62% of packaging manufacturers have integrated digital sensors into their machinery for better maintenance
49% of companies use digital dashboards to monitor sustainability metrics in packaging production
55% of companies utilize digital simulation tools to test packaging prototypes before manufacturing
41% of packaging businesses are exploring automation and digitalization in their supply chain logistics
75% of early adopters in the packaging industry report enhanced agility and responsiveness through digital tools
54% of manufacturers use digital integration to improve packaging line efficiency
63% of packaging companies plan to adopt cloud-based solutions within the next five years
50% of packaging organizations have integrated digital asset management systems for better content control
69% of packaging firms report improved risk management capabilities through digital tools
72% of packaging companies utilize data analytics to optimize warehouse and inventory management
45% of packaging industry players have adopted environmentally friendly digital printing techniques
31% of companies use digital tools for end-of-line packaging automation
47% of firms in the packaging industry incorporate digital feedback loops for continuous improvement

Technology Adoption and Digital Transformation Interpretation

As the packaging industry accelerates its digital transformation—with over half investing in IoT, AI, and big data—it's clear that smarter, greener, and more efficient packaging solutions are no longer optional but essential for staying competitive and sustainable in a rapidly evolving market.