MEA Plastic Packaging Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2024 - 2029 |
| Historical Data Period | 2019 - 2022 |
| CAGR | 6.54 % |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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MEA Plastic Packaging Market Analysis
The Middle East and Africa plastic packaging market is expected to register a CAGR of 6.54% during the forecast period. With changing consumer trends toward healthier products, regulations, and drive toward sustainability in the MEA region, there is a significant impact on plastic packaging professionals to innovate and evolve materials, designs, and technologies for their customers.
- The beverage industry is the fastest-growing end-user of plastic packaging due to the rising consumption of bottled water and soft drinks. In the latest study published by academics from the UAE and Egypt, although the UAE has stringent municipal water quality standards, bottled water was the source of over 80% of the plain drinking water among participants.
- There is a rising trend of oxo-degradable plastics. Several countries in the Middle East and Africa, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Ivory Coast, South Africa, Ghana, and Togo, are promoting the use of oxo-degradable plastics or have even made their use mandatory.
- The African continent is also expected to become a high-growth region for the plastic packaging industry, with demand being driven by increased markets for consumer products, growing individual incomes, an expanding population of youthful consumers, and booming domestic economies, particularly those in East and West Africa.
- New materials are being developed that are expected to gradually substitute plastic, which might present a challenge for the vendors in the market. Moreover, the growing concern of the user toward the environment and the increase in demand for sustainable packaging solutions, which are made from materials such as paper and other types, can hamper the market's growth.
- Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers in the Middle East drastically ramped up their online purchases of food products. According to Dubai-based Choueiri Group, the main grocery items purchased were products with short shelf life. This was mainly driven by freshness and high nutritional benefits to help boost immunity. The top grocery products for online purchases were dairy products, fruits and vegetables, and bread. The online survey was conducted between mid-March to April, involving 2800 participants.
MEA Plastic Packaging Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the MEA Plastic Packaging Market according to our research experts:
Flexible Packaging is Expected to Witness Significant Growth
- The Middle East and African region is witnessing an increase in the demand for pharmaceutical packaging, which is majorly driven by countries such as Saudi Arabia. Healthcare remains a fundamental aspect of the Saudi Arabian government. Increasing flexible plastic packaging solutions demand, such as pouch demand across end-user industries, is driving the market's growth.
- Flexible and rigid plastic packaging dominates the market. Due to the demand for a more ordered structure, the packaging sector is anticipated to experience a significant volume expansion during the projected period. In addition, it is expected that meat and dairy consumption will rise, driving up plastic packaging demand. Thus, the market for flexible plastic packaging is growing due to all these causes.
- Middle Eastern producers of plastic bags and pouches are also anticipated to access lower-cost feedstock and raw materials, including crude oil and polypropylene, thereby driving local manufacturing of plastic pouches. Thus, this is driving the use of flexible plastic packaging in e-commerce.
- Additionally, Saudi Arabia's consumer sector is expanding quickly, presenting many prospects for flexible packaging suppliers. The nation's need for high-end packaging with robust barrier protection is rising. Saudi Arabia accounts maximum packaging demand in the GCC. As a result, these elements are anticipated to propel the growth of the flexible packaging market.
- As per the distribution of polymer production capacity in the Gulf Cooperation Council from 2016 to 2022, shown in data from GPCA statistics, Kuwait has a production capacity share of polymers of about 30% in 2022.
Saudi Arabia is Expected to Witness Significant Growth
- Saudi Arabia is one of the largest packaging industry markets in the Middle Eastern region. The region has a huge consumer base with a wide range of industrial activities (apart from the oil and gas sector), primarily adding to the country's rapid demand for plastic packaging yearly.
- The global market's lower crude oil price situation has realized the need for a more robust non-oil sector. To strengthen the country's non-oil sector, Saudi Arabia has been implementing multiple initiatives and regulatory reforms, such as the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP), Vision 2030, etc., that may increase industrial production in the region.
- Also, Saudi Arabia is one of the GCC region's largest consumers of plastic products. According to the recent estimates of the GPCA, the country has over 95 kg per capita consumption of plastics, making it the largest consumer of plastic products in the entire GCC. Moreover, the increasing adoption of western culture due to tourism and education activities is anticipated to drive market growth. The current spike in food malls and courts is expected to propel market growth.
- One of the significant locations for flexible packaging usage is Saudi Arabia, where several businesses are growing. Since the nation's manufacturing industry is well-developed, demand for bulk packaging is rising. Furthermore, due to strict environmental restrictions, there is a growing demand for renewable resources.
MEA Plastic Packaging Industry Overview
The Middle East and Africa Plastic Packaging Market is highly competitive, with multiple players in the market operating regionally. The market appears to be moderately concentrated, gradually moving towards the fragmented stage, with the major vendors in the market adopting strategies such as product innovation and partnerships, among others, in order to expand their reach and stay competitive in the market. Some of the major players in the market are SABIC, Zamil Plastic Industries Co., and Takween Advanced Industries, among others.
- March 2022: Comexi, a specialist in solutions for the flexible packaging printing and converting industry, has set up a showroom in the Middle East due to an agreement with Madayn Plastic Company. Madayn Plastic has acquired a Comexi F2 ML flexographic press, a Comexi ML2 Evolution laminator, and a Reifenhäuser Blown Film. The three machines will be installed in the facility.
MEA Plastic Packaging Market Leaders
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SABIC - Saudi Basic Industries Corporation
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Zamil Plastic Industries Co.
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Takween Advanced Industries
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Packaging Products Company (PPC)
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Plastico SPS
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
MEA Plastic Packaging Market News
- June 2022: Sabic, a global leader in the chemical industry, joined forces with Heinz, Tesco, and Berry in an innovative recycling trial in the United Kingdom designed to close the loop on soft plastic food packaging. Flexible plastic packaging collected from Tesco stores has been used to produce certified circular polypropylene (PP) from Sabic's Trucircle portfolio for microwavable Heinz Beanz Snap Pots, made from 39% recycled soft plastic. Consumers are encouraged to return the soft plastic packaging to collection points at Tesco stores.
MEA Plastic Packaging Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
- 1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
- 4.1 Market Overview
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4.2 Market Drivers
- 4.2.1 Demand for Oxo-Degradable Plastics
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4.3 Market Challenges
- 4.3.1 Environmental Concerns over Recycling and Safe Disposal
- 4.4 Industry Value Chain Analysis
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4.5 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.5.1 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.5.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.5.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.5.4 Threat of Substitute Products
- 4.5.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
- 4.6 Impact of COVID-19 on the Market
- 4.7 Current Trade Dynamics (Import/Export Analysis)
- 4.8 Regulatory Environment across Countries
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
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5.1 By Packaging Type
- 5.1.1 Rigid
- 5.1.1.1 By Material
- 5.1.1.1.1 Polyethylene (PE)
- 5.1.1.1.2 Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
- 5.1.1.1.3 Polypropylene (PP)
- 5.1.1.1.4 Polystyrene (PS) and Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
- 5.1.1.1.5 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- 5.1.1.2 By End-user Industry
- 5.1.1.2.1 Food
- 5.1.1.2.2 Beverage
- 5.1.1.2.3 Healthcare and Pharmaceutical
- 5.1.1.2.4 Cosmetics and Personal Care
- 5.1.1.2.5 Other End-user Industries
- 5.1.2 Flexible
- 5.1.2.1 By Material
- 5.1.2.1.1 Polyethene (PE)
- 5.1.2.1.2 Bi-orientated Polypropylene (BOPP)
- 5.1.2.1.3 Cast Polypropylene (CPP)
- 5.1.2.1.4 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- 5.1.2.1.5 Other Flexible Plastic Packaging Materials
- 5.1.2.2 By End-user Industry
- 5.1.2.2.1 Food
- 5.1.2.2.2 Beverage
- 5.1.2.2.3 Cosmetics and Personal Care
- 5.1.2.2.4 Other End-user Industries
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5.2 By Product
- 5.2.1 Bottles and Jars
- 5.2.2 Tubs, Cups, Bowls, and Trays
- 5.2.3 Intermediate Bulk Containers
- 5.2.4 Pouches
- 5.2.5 Other Products
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5.3 By Geography
- 5.3.1 United Arab Emirates
- 5.3.2 Saudi Arabia
- 5.3.3 Egypt
- 5.3.4 South Africa
- 5.3.5 Rest of Middle East and Africa
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
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6.1 Company Profiles
- 6.1.1 SABIC - Saudi Basic Industries Corporation
- 6.1.2 Zamil Plastic Industries Co.
- 6.1.3 Takween Advanced Industries
- 6.1.4 Packaging Products Company (PPC)
- 6.1.5 Plastico SPS
- 6.1.6 Saudi Arabian Packaging Industry WLL (SAPIN)
- 6.1.7 Arabian Plastics Industrial Company Limited (APICO)
- 6.1.8 National Plastic Factory LLC
- 6.1.9 AL-Ghandoura Co. Manuf. Plastic GhanPlast)
- 6.1.10 Saudi Plastic Factory Company
- 6.1.11 Al Nawakheth Factory Company
- 6.1.12 KANR For Plastic Industries
- 6.1.13 Coloredsun
- 6.1.14 Arnon Plastic Industry Co. Ltd
- 6.1.15 Napco Group (Napco National)
- 6.1.16 Sealed Air Corporation (Sealed Air Saudi Arabia)
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
8. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
MEA Plastic Packaging Industry Segmentation
Plastic packaging allows us to protect, preserve, store, and transport products in a variety of ways. The study tracks the demand for plastic packaging in the Middle East and Africa through volume (in million tons) accrued from sales of these plastic packaging products offered by various vendors operating in the region. The market is segmented by packaging type (rigid (by material, by end-user industry) and flexible (by material, by end-user industry)), by products (bottles and jars, tubs, cups, bowls, and trays, intermediate bulk containers, pouches), and by geography (United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, South Africa, Rest of Middle East and Africa). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of volume (in million tons) for all the above segments.
| By Packaging Type | Rigid | By Material | Polyethylene (PE) |
| Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) | |||
| Polypropylene (PP) | |||
| Polystyrene (PS) and Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) | |||
| Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) | |||
| By Packaging Type | Rigid | By End-user Industry | Food |
| Beverage | |||
| Healthcare and Pharmaceutical | |||
| Cosmetics and Personal Care | |||
| Other End-user Industries | |||
| By Packaging Type | Flexible | By Material | Polyethene (PE) |
| Bi-orientated Polypropylene (BOPP) | |||
| Cast Polypropylene (CPP) | |||
| Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) | |||
| Other Flexible Plastic Packaging Materials | |||
| By Packaging Type | Flexible | By End-user Industry | Food |
| Beverage | |||
| Cosmetics and Personal Care | |||
| Other End-user Industries | |||
| By Product | Bottles and Jars | ||
| Tubs, Cups, Bowls, and Trays | |||
| Intermediate Bulk Containers | |||
| Pouches | |||
| Other Products | |||
| By Geography | United Arab Emirates | ||
| Saudi Arabia | |||
| Egypt | |||
| South Africa | |||
| Rest of Middle East and Africa |
MEA Plastic Packaging Market Research FAQs
What is the current Middle East and Africa Plastic Packaging Market size?
The Middle East and Africa Plastic Packaging Market is projected to register a CAGR of 6.54% during the forecast period (2024-2029)
Who are the key players in Middle East and Africa Plastic Packaging Market?
SABIC - Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, Zamil Plastic Industries Co., Takween Advanced Industries , Packaging Products Company (PPC) and Plastico SPS are the major companies operating in the Middle East and Africa Plastic Packaging Market.
What years does this Middle East and Africa Plastic Packaging Market cover?
The report covers the Middle East and Africa Plastic Packaging Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Middle East and Africa Plastic Packaging Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Plastic Packaging in MEA Industry Report
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