Food packaging line from China: machines, output and investment

By I&R Group, Jiaxing. Reviewed October 3, 2026.

A line to dose, fill, seal and label food in bags, pouches, bottles or trays: granules, powder, liquids or snacks, by product and bag style.

Machines in the line: Packaging machines, Filling and capping machines
Output: About 30 to 100 bags per minute, by machine type and product
Power: From under 1 kW on small baggers to ~25 kW on a multi-head pouch line
Space: Compact per machine; a full fill-seal-label-case line needs a production lane and a clean area
Staff: 1–4 per shift
Lead time: About 30–60 days to build, plus sea freight and clearance
Investment (FOB, indicative): USD 5,000–50,000 for semi-automatic machines; USD 50,000–500,000+ for a fully automatic line (indicative)

Output, power and investment are indicative ranges that vary with scale. We confirm the exact figures for your line in the quote. · Range source: E-PAK Machinery — food packaging machine price guide

Questions buyers ask

What product do you pack?

The dosing system changes with the product: augers for powder, multihead weighers for granules and snacks, pumps for liquids. Tell us the product and bag and we quote the right machine.

Bags, pouches or bottles?

Vertical form-fill-seal makes bags and pouches; bottle lines fill and cap. We match the format to how you sell.

Want a landed price for your machine?

Send your specs and quantity. We quote FOB or delivered within two business days.

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