Middle East And Africa Flexible Plastic Packaging Market Size (2024 - 2029)

Middle East And Africa Flexible Plastic Packaging Market Analysis

The Middle East And Africa Flexible Plastic Packaging Market size in terms of shipment volume is expected to grow from 2.55 Million tonnes in 2024 to 3.11 Million tonnes by 2029, at a CAGR of 4.05% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

The flexible plastic packaging market in the Middle East and Africa is set to witness growth, driven by rising incomes and an increased appetite for food and beverages, notably in nations like Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates.

• With the surge in tourism, especially in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, the demand for convenient, on-the-go snacks and foods is rising. This has led to the heightened need for flexible plastic packaging, which ensures freshness and prevents contamination.
• The pharmaceutical sector in the Middle East is increasingly turning to flexible plastic packaging, including blister packs and pouches, to meet the escalating demands. Notably, Saudi Arabia, accounting for 60% of the GCC's healthcare expenditure, has placed a premium on its healthcare industry.
• Regional manufacturers are pursuing research and development to introduce innovative products, aligning with the escalating demand for flexible plastic packaging. For example, in April 2024, SABIC, a leading chemical firm from Saudi Arabia, partnered with Napco National and FONTE to unveil a line of flexible plastic packaging crafted entirely from post-consumer recycled plastics, a move aimed at sustainability.
• However, the plastic packaging sector faces challenges concerning plastic waste and recycling. Since packaging is a major contributor to plastic waste, the region's limited plastic recycling infrastructure poses a significant environmental challenge.

Middle East And Africa Flexible Plastic Packaging Industry Segmentation

The study on the flexible plastic packaging market in the Middle East and Africa tracks the demand for flexible plastic packaging by material in terms of revenue. It tracks the market size for respective end-user types. The estimates for the Japan flexible plastic packaging market include all the costs associated with flexible plastic packaging manufacturing, from raw material procurement to end-use industries. The estimates exclude the cost of the content that is or is to be packed inside the flexible plastic packaging. The scope of the flexible plastic packaging market is limited to B2B demand. Market numbers are based on bottom-up and top-down approaches for segmentation, and volume has also been considered.

The Middle East and Africa Flexible Plastic Packaging Market Report is Segmented by Material (Polyethene [PE], Bi-Oriented Polypropylene [BOPP], Cast Polypropylene [CPP], Polyvinyl Chloride [PVC], Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol [EVOH], and Other Material Types [Polycarbonate, PHA, PLA, Acrylic, and ABS]), Product Type (Pouches, Bags, Films and Wraps, and Other Product Types), End-User Industry (Food [Frozen Food, Dry Food, Meat, Poultry, and Sea Food, Candy & Confectionery, Pet Food, Dairy Products, Fresh Produce and Other Food (Seasonings & Spices, Spreadables, Sauces, Condiments, etc.)], Beverage, Medical and Pharmaceutical, Personal Care and Household Care, and Other End User Industry [Automotive, Chemical, Agriculture ]), and country (United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria, Morocco and Rest of Middle East and Africa). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of volume (tonnes) for all the above segments.