diff --git a/perception_pcl/package.xml b/perception_pcl/package.xml
index 5c67167c..d98b46c3 100644
--- a/perception_pcl/package.xml
+++ b/perception_pcl/package.xml
@@ -17,4 +17,8 @@
   <build_depend>catkin</build_depend>
 
   <run_depend>pcl_ros</run_depend>
+
+  <export>
+    <metapackage/>
+  </export>
 </package>