Middle East and Africa Packaging Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Middle East and Africa Paper Packaging are segmented by Products ( Folding Cartons, Corrugated Boxes, Slotted Containers, Die-cut Containers, Five Panel Folder Boxes, Set Up Boxes, Other Product Types), by End-User Industry ( Food, Beverage, Personal care and Homecare, Electrical goods, Other End-User).

Middle East and Africa Packaging Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

MEA Paper Packaging Market Size

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Middle east and Africa Paper Packaging
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Historical Data Period 2019 - 2023
CAGR 4.30 %
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

Middle East and Africa Paper Packaging Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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MEA Paper Packaging Market Analysis

The Middle East and Africa Paper Packaging Market is expected to register a CAGR of 4.3% during the forecast period.

  • The rising retail and e-commerce industries and the growing need for environmentally friendly packaging materials are currently driving the market's expansion. The demand for secondary and tertiary paper packaging products has increased dramatically as online shopping platforms have grown rapidly.
  • There is a strong demand for products like packaged foods, vegetables, and fruits in the food sector, among others. Ready-to-eat meal products are among the top adopters of cartons and other forms of paper-based packaging as the secondary form of packaging. According to the managing director of Hotpack Global, the food packaging industry in the UAE was valued at AED 10 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow to AED 14 billion in the next five years.
  • The presence of some of the country's prominent companies includes Obeikan Investment Group, Gulf Carton Factory Company, Eastern Pak Limited., among others are augmenting the studied market growth. Obeikan Investment Group produces strong and attractive structural packaging for hundreds of local and multinational brands. The company has an annual production capacity of 50,000 tons in its recently completed modern production facility and is one of the largest folding carton converters in Saudi Arabia.
  • Hardwood pulps are used in the outer layers because of their effect on surface properties, whereas softwood pulps are needed to get enough strength to the paperboard product. Chemical pulps are more expensive than mechanical pulps because of the lower yields in pulp production. Pure concentrations of chemical pulp also do not premise the development of stiff paperboard without the addition of mechanical pulp.

MEA Paper Packaging Industry Overview

With many country's and regional players in the industry, the Middle East and Africa Paper Packaging market expect to be moderately consolidated.

  • Jan 2021 - Tetra Pak has launched a new collaborative innovation approach with top paperboard manufacturers to address the food packaging industry's sustainability issues. The conventional linear supply chain operating model has altered, and a new partner ecosystem model is emerging, in which the entire sector collaborates closely. This brings together not only producers and suppliers but also research institutions, universities, and start-ups in an attempt to find solutions
  • Jan 2021 -Mondi confirms that all conditions have been satisfied, and it has completed the acquisition of 90.38% of the outstanding shares in Olmuksan International Paper Ambalaj Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş ('Olmuksan' or the 'Company') from International Paper for a total consideration of EUR 66 million. The implied enterprise value on a 100% basis would amount to around EUR 88 million.
  • June 2021 - Smurfit Kappa has announced opening a new International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) certified lab at its new eCommerce packaging plant in Northampton, UK. This brings with it an extension of Smurfit Kappa's network of packaging testing labs and centers that assist retailers and producers in developing, test, and drive disruptive packaging solutions for eCommerce at minimum risk and with reliable implementation. ISTA certification is often required by online business platforms such as Amazon, Alibaba, or eBay.

MEA Paper Packaging Market Leaders

  1. Tetra Laval

  2. International Paper Company

  3. Rengo

  4. Graphic Packaging International Corporation

  5. Sappi Limited

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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MEA Paper 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 INSIGHTS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
    • 4.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.2.4 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
    • 4.2.5 Threat of Substitute Products
  • 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis

5. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 Strong Demand from the Food and Beverage Sector
  • 5.2 Market Restraints
    • 5.2.1 Fluctuating Raw Material Prices

6. IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE MARKET

7. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 7.1 By Product
    • 7.1.1 Folding Cartons
    • 7.1.2 Corrugated Boxes
    • 7.1.3 Slotted Containers
    • 7.1.4 Die Cut Container
    • 7.1.5 Five Panel Folder Boxes
    • 7.1.6 Setup Boxes
    • 7.1.7 Other Product Types
  • 7.2 By End-User Industry
    • 7.2.1 Food
    • 7.2.2 Beverage
    • 7.2.3 Personal Care and Home Care
    • 7.2.4 Electrical Goods
    • 7.2.5 Other End-user Industries
  • 7.3 By Country
    • 7.3.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 7.3.2 Israel
    • 7.3.3 United Arab Emirates
    • 7.3.4 Egypt
    • 7.3.5 South Africa
    • 7.3.6 Others

8. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 8.1 Company Profiles
    • 8.1.1 Tetra Laval
    • 8.1.2 International Paper Company
    • 8.1.3 Rengo
    • 8.1.4 Graphic Packaging International Corporation
    • 8.1.5 Sappi Limited
    • 8.1.6 DS Smith
    • 8.1.7 Amcor
    • 8.1.8 Mondi Group
    • 8.1.9 Oji Paper
    • 8.1.10 Smurfit Kappa
    • 8.1.11 Metsa Group
  • *List Not Exhaustive

9. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

10. FUTURE OUTLOOK

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MEA Paper Packaging Industry Segmentation

Paper packaging materials can be easily reused and recycled compared to other materials, such as metals and plastics. It is a versatile and cost-efficient method to protect, preserve, and transport a wide range of products. Attributes, such as lightweight, biodegradability, and recyclability, are the advantages of this packaging that make it an essential component in modern life. The Middle East and Africa Paper Packaging are segmented by Products ( Folding Cartons, Corrugated Boxes, Slotted Containers, Die-cut Containers, Five Panel Folder Boxes, Set Up Boxes, Other Product Types), by End-User Industry ( Food, Beverage, Personal care and Homecare, Electrical goods, Other End-User).

By Product Folding Cartons
Corrugated Boxes
Slotted Containers
Die Cut Container
Five Panel Folder Boxes
Setup Boxes
Other Product Types
By End-User Industry Food
Beverage
Personal Care and Home Care
Electrical Goods
Other End-user Industries
By Country Saudi Arabia
Israel
United Arab Emirates
Egypt
South Africa
Others
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MEA Paper Packaging Market Research FAQs

What is the current Middle East and Africa Paper Packaging Market size?

The Middle East and Africa Paper Packaging Market is projected to register a CAGR of 4.3% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in Middle East and Africa Paper Packaging Market?

Tetra Laval, International Paper Company, Rengo, Graphic Packaging International Corporation and Sappi Limited are the major companies operating in the Middle East and Africa Paper Packaging Market.

What years does this Middle East and Africa Paper Packaging Market cover?

The report covers the Middle East and Africa Paper Packaging Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Middle East and Africa Paper Packaging Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Middle East and Africa Paper Packaging Industry Report

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