GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Packaging Industry Statistics

Most packaging firms invest in upskilling to meet future industry technological demands.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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68% of packaging companies have increased their investment in employee upskilling over the past two years

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45% of packaging companies plan to implement digital learning platforms for employee training in the next year

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42% of packaging firms have partnered with educational institutions for upskilling programs

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33% of packaging industry training is delivered through online courses

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50% of packaging startups prioritize agility in upskilling programs to adapt quickly to industry changes

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70% of packaging companies have used virtual reality for training purposes

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55% of manufacturing and packaging companies have adopted micro-credentialing for skill verification

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62% of packaging companies plan to focus on cross-functional skills development to improve flexibility

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35% of companies in the packaging sector use gamification as part of their upskilling programs

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44% of packaging companies invest in online certification programs for employee development

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51% of industry workers seek training in sustainability and eco-design principles

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80% of packaging organizations believe that continuous learning is vital to adapting to rapid technological change

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49% of packaging industry companies report increased employee engagement after upskilling programs

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58% of packaging industry employees have taken part in remote learning programs during the past year

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74% of packaging companies plan to expand their internal training teams

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61% of packaging firms aim to digitalize their employee training processes by 2025

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67% of the workforce in the packaging industry values ongoing professional development

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78% of packaging companies reported that upskilling initiatives have helped reduce turnover rates

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56% of packaging workers pursue certifications to advance their careers

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64% of packaging companies offer subscription-based training platforms to keep skills current

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49% of employees in the packaging industry have received training on the use of IoT devices

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35% of packaging companies have integrated virtual labs into their training programs

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69% of industry HR managers identify a need for ongoing digital literacy training

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55% of packaging companies include cybersecurity training as part of their upskilling initiatives

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49% of packaging firms utilize online portals for continuous employee learning

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52% of packaging industry employees believe their skills need significant enhancement to meet future demands

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71% of packaging firms report skill gaps in automation and robotics

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60% of packaging industry leaders consider upskilling as essential for competitive advantage

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The global packaging industry is projected to invest $1.2 billion in workforce upskilling by 2025

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55% of packaging companies have introduced mentorship programs for skill development

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40% of new packaging industry jobs require advanced digital skills

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48% of packaging companies report a skills shortage in sustainable packaging practices

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65% of packaging companies plan to increase reskilling efforts for existing employees in the next two years

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59% of packaging professionals believe that digital skills will be critical for future roles

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72% of packaging companies have experienced skill obsolescence in the last five years

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The demand for petrochemical-free and sustainable packaging has increased the need for reskilling by 38%

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45% of packaging companies see automation and Industry 4.0 as key areas for employee reskilling

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78% of packaging companies reported difficulty in finding skilled workers with expertise in new packaging technologies

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47% of packaging company training budgets have increased to incorporate more reskilling initiatives

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69% of packaging firms say that reskilling has directly contributed to increased productivity

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53% of the packaging industry workforce is expected to undergo reskilling in the next 3 years

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37% of packaging companies are integrating AI-driven analytics into their upskilling efforts

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66% of packaging firms view reskilling as a strategic priority for digital transformation initiatives

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54% of industry leaders say that aligning upskilling with industry standards is a top challenge

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43% of packaging companies have developed custom e-learning modules to cater to specific skill gaps

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74% of respondents state that upskilling enhances innovation within packaging firms

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63% of modern packaging facilities require staff to be proficient in data analytics

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75% of packaging industry leaders believe upskilling is crucial to sustainability goals

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58% of companies are investing in reskilling their workforce in advanced manufacturing techniques

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47% of the packaging industry’s workforce has undergone cross-training to increase flexibility

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66% of companies have seen productivity gains after implementing upskilling programs focused on Industry 4.0

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60% of packaging companies prioritize reskilling in sustainable and biodegradable packaging materials

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Key Highlights

68% of packaging companies have increased their investment in employee upskilling over the past two years
52% of packaging industry employees believe their skills need significant enhancement to meet future demands
45% of packaging companies plan to implement digital learning platforms for employee training in the next year
71% of packaging firms report skill gaps in automation and robotics
60% of packaging industry leaders consider upskilling as essential for competitive advantage
The global packaging industry is projected to invest $1.2 billion in workforce upskilling by 2025
55% of packaging companies have introduced mentorship programs for skill development
40% of new packaging industry jobs require advanced digital skills
48% of packaging companies report a skills shortage in sustainable packaging practices
42% of packaging firms have partnered with educational institutions for upskilling programs
65% of packaging companies plan to increase reskilling efforts for existing employees in the next two years
33% of packaging industry training is delivered through online courses
59% of packaging professionals believe that digital skills will be critical for future roles

As the packaging industry faces rapid technological advances and sustainability demands, a remarkable 68% of companies have ramped up their investment in employee upskilling, highlighting a transformative shift towards digital mastery, automation, and green innovations that are reshaping the future of packaging.

Training, Certification, and Education

68% of packaging companies have increased their investment in employee upskilling over the past two years
45% of packaging companies plan to implement digital learning platforms for employee training in the next year
42% of packaging firms have partnered with educational institutions for upskilling programs
33% of packaging industry training is delivered through online courses
50% of packaging startups prioritize agility in upskilling programs to adapt quickly to industry changes
70% of packaging companies have used virtual reality for training purposes
55% of manufacturing and packaging companies have adopted micro-credentialing for skill verification
62% of packaging companies plan to focus on cross-functional skills development to improve flexibility
35% of companies in the packaging sector use gamification as part of their upskilling programs
44% of packaging companies invest in online certification programs for employee development
51% of industry workers seek training in sustainability and eco-design principles
80% of packaging organizations believe that continuous learning is vital to adapting to rapid technological change
49% of packaging industry companies report increased employee engagement after upskilling programs
58% of packaging industry employees have taken part in remote learning programs during the past year
74% of packaging companies plan to expand their internal training teams
61% of packaging firms aim to digitalize their employee training processes by 2025
67% of the workforce in the packaging industry values ongoing professional development
78% of packaging companies reported that upskilling initiatives have helped reduce turnover rates
56% of packaging workers pursue certifications to advance their careers
64% of packaging companies offer subscription-based training platforms to keep skills current
49% of employees in the packaging industry have received training on the use of IoT devices
35% of packaging companies have integrated virtual labs into their training programs
69% of industry HR managers identify a need for ongoing digital literacy training
55% of packaging companies include cybersecurity training as part of their upskilling initiatives
49% of packaging firms utilize online portals for continuous employee learning

Training, Certification, and Education Interpretation

With 68% of packaging companies investing more in upskilling and nearly half embracing digital platforms, virtual reality, and micro-credentialing, it's clear that the industry recognizes that staying ahead in a rapidly evolving, eco-conscious, and tech-driven landscape requires more than just wrapping products—it demands wrapping employees in a continuous learning loop.

Workforce Development and Skills Gap

52% of packaging industry employees believe their skills need significant enhancement to meet future demands
71% of packaging firms report skill gaps in automation and robotics
60% of packaging industry leaders consider upskilling as essential for competitive advantage
The global packaging industry is projected to invest $1.2 billion in workforce upskilling by 2025
55% of packaging companies have introduced mentorship programs for skill development
40% of new packaging industry jobs require advanced digital skills
48% of packaging companies report a skills shortage in sustainable packaging practices
65% of packaging companies plan to increase reskilling efforts for existing employees in the next two years
59% of packaging professionals believe that digital skills will be critical for future roles
72% of packaging companies have experienced skill obsolescence in the last five years
The demand for petrochemical-free and sustainable packaging has increased the need for reskilling by 38%
45% of packaging companies see automation and Industry 4.0 as key areas for employee reskilling
78% of packaging companies reported difficulty in finding skilled workers with expertise in new packaging technologies
47% of packaging company training budgets have increased to incorporate more reskilling initiatives
69% of packaging firms say that reskilling has directly contributed to increased productivity
53% of the packaging industry workforce is expected to undergo reskilling in the next 3 years
37% of packaging companies are integrating AI-driven analytics into their upskilling efforts
66% of packaging firms view reskilling as a strategic priority for digital transformation initiatives
54% of industry leaders say that aligning upskilling with industry standards is a top challenge
43% of packaging companies have developed custom e-learning modules to cater to specific skill gaps
74% of respondents state that upskilling enhances innovation within packaging firms
63% of modern packaging facilities require staff to be proficient in data analytics
75% of packaging industry leaders believe upskilling is crucial to sustainability goals
58% of companies are investing in reskilling their workforce in advanced manufacturing techniques
47% of the packaging industry’s workforce has undergone cross-training to increase flexibility
66% of companies have seen productivity gains after implementing upskilling programs focused on Industry 4.0
60% of packaging companies prioritize reskilling in sustainable and biodegradable packaging materials

Workforce Development and Skills Gap Interpretation

As the packaging industry hurtles towards a high-tech, sustainable future, over half of its workforce sees the need for serious skills upgrading—making it clear that in this rapidly evolving box of innovation, standing still isn’t an option, and those who don't reskill may soon find themselves on the wrong side of the tape measure.