Middle East and Africa Packaging Market

Introduction of the MEA Packaging Market Report

Packaging is the systematic process of enclosing or protecting products for safe distribution, storage, sale, and usage. It makes a protective layer on the products, which saves it from physical damage and ensures the sustainability of the products for a long period of time. The MEA packaging market covers materials such as paperboard, rigid plastics, metal, metal, glass, and others.

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Market Dynamic

Key Drivers and Emerging Trends

The major factors that are contributing to the growth of the MEA packaging market include the rising acceptance of digital printing across brands. The digital print on the packaging of the goods enhances the product appeal and provides product information which include ingredients used in the product, price of the product, and date of manufacturing. Additionally, the rising usage of packaging in sectors such as consumer goods, retail, and pharmaceuticals industry, is further supporting the demand of the market. Rapid urbanization and the changing diet patterns have indirectly impacted the growth of the market. There has been an increase in population living in cities, especially in the United Arab Emirates, which is further surging the demand for packaging. As per the World Bank, the UAE has experienced a surged in the urban population from 84.42% in 2011 to 86.80% in 2019. Moreover, the Organic Trade Association predicts that the forecasted value of the overall consumption of organic packaged food and beverage in the UAE was around USD 51.2 million, which was around USD 27.3 million in 2014.

There has been an increase in the demand for packaging products, especially across Saudi Arabia’s non-oil industry. As per the data collected by the Saudi Industrial Fund (SIDF), the increasing development of the industrial sector has changed the share of industries in manufacturing from 32% in 1974 to 70% by 2018. Thus, the continuous expansion of the manufacturing sector is further surging the growth of the market in the Middle East countries. Furthermore, the rising penetration of smartphones and the internet is helping in the growth of the packaging industry in the Middle East.

Restraints in the MEA Packaging Market

On the other hand, the increasing number of stringent government policies on volatile organic compound emissions is hampering the market growth. For example, the UAE is facing emission of ozone precursors, which include emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides from different industries.

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Material – Segment Analysis

Based on the material, the paper & paperboard is expected to witness a faster CAGR during the forecast period. This is mainly due to the shift of the consumer’s preference towards paper-based packaging which include cardboard, protective mailers, and other paper packaging materials owing to the rising environmental concerns.

Function – Segment Analysis

Based on the function, the cushioning is predicted to grow at a higher CAGR over the forecast period. The rising preference for this packaging in shipment and road transportation to minimize the chances of physical damage to the products is a key driver that is contributing to the growth of the market.

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Country – Segment Analysis:

Based on the country, the UAE is projected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period. The country is experiencing an increase in the demand for corrugated packaging owing to the rising environmental awareness. In 2018, the Paper Arabia Trade Show illustrated that 25% of the visitors were interested in the corrugated packaging. In addition to this, the growing penetration of the e-commerce industry is further surging the demand for packaging in the country. As per the Dubai Exports, the UAE has a high number of food and beverage production units amounting to 575 units with a total investment of AED 39.5 billion. Various products, including canned beans, carbonated beverages, and reconstituted juices, are exported in rigid containers, which in turn, is increasing the demand for different types of packaging. 

Key Developments:

• • In 2020, Agthia Group introduced the AI Ain Plant Bottle, one of the region’s first plant-based water bottle.
  • In 2020, Amcor Limited acquired 70% stake in Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) from the Public Investment Fund (PIF). Through this acquisition, the company aims to expand its integrated refining and petrochemicals capacity.

Segments covered in the Report:

The MEA packaging market has been segmented on the basis of material, function, application, and countries. Based on Material, the market is segmented into paper & paperboard, rigid plastics, metal, glass, and others. Based on function, the market is segmented into cushioning, blocking & bracing, void-fill, insulation, wrapping, and others. Based on application, the market is segmented into food, beverage, healthcare, cosmetics, industrial, and others. 

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Key questions answered in this research report:

• • At what pace is the MEA packaging market growing? What will be the growth trend in the future?
  • What are the key drivers and restraints in the MEA packaging market? What will be the impact of drivers and restraints in the future?
  • Which material generated maximum revenues in 2019 and identify the most promising material during the forecast period?
  • What are the various function areas of the MEA packaging market and how they are poised to grow?
  • What companies are the major participants in this market and their business strategies, how does the competitive landscape look like?

Report Coverage	Details
Market Base Year	2019
Market Forecast Period	2020-2027
Market Revenues Currency	USD Million
Base Year & Forecast Units	Revenues (USD Million)
Market Segment	By Material, By Function, By Application, By Countries
Regional Coverage	MEA
Companies Profiled	Profiles of Top 10 Major Companies Operating in “MEA Packaging Market”
25% Free Customization Available	We will customize this report up to 25% as a free customization to address our client’s specific requirements

Market Segmentation

 MEA Packaging Market by Material

• • Paper & Paperboard
  • Rigid Plastics
  • Metal
  • Glass
  • Others

 MEA Packaging Market by Function

• • Cushioning
  • Blocking & Bracing
  • Void-fill
  • Insulation
  • Wrapping
  • Others

 MEA Packaging Market by Application

• • Food
  • Beverage
  • Healthcare
  • Cosmetics
  • Industrial
  • Others

MEA Packaging Market by Country

• • UAE Packaging Market All-Up (Option 1: Free 25% Customization)
  • Saudi Arabia Packaging Market All-Up (Option 2: Free 25% Customization)
  • South Africa Packaging Market All-Up (Option 3: Free 25% Customization)
  • Rest of MEA Packaging Market All-Up (Option 4: Free 25% Customization)