Market Share of Saudi Arabia Rigid Plastic Packaging Industry
The rigid plastic packaging industry is highly fragmented in Saudi Arabia, with the presence of market incumbents such as Obeikan Investment Group, Zamil Plastic Industries Co., Arabian Plastic Industrial Company Limited, Takween Advanced Industries, and 3P Gulf Group accompanied by several regional Saudi Arabian contract packaging firms. Although the barriers to entry for new players are high, regional packaging companies are witnessing value in foraying, especially in the rigid packaging industry, owing to significant demand from industrial, food, beverage, and other end-user segments.
- August 2023: Future Plus, located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is the sister company of Future Plast Industries LLC, a processor based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Future Plast specializes in producing single-piece and two-piece closures, including the 1881 neck finish for carbonated soft drinks (CSDs). Additionally, it manufactures standard 30/25 high neck and 29/25 short neck closures for still water applications. This is achieved using six Sacmi compression molding machines. Given this background, the decision to introduce closures to the portfolio in Saudi Arabia, utilizing the newly acquired system, could be just the initial step. Recently, the Saudi Machine Park welcomed an Engel E-Motion 380 injection molding machine specifically for closures. This machine, ordered in 2023, has since commenced production. It boasts a 72-cavity mold from the Austrian manufacturer Z-Moulds, achieving an impressive cycle time of just 2.8 seconds.
- July 2023: MenaBev, a key bottling operator in MENA and a franchisee of PepsiCo in Saudi Arabia, partnered with Sidel, a division of the multinational Tetra Laval, to introduce seven new bottle formats across two PET lines. Sidel collaborated closely with MenaBev, based in Jeddah, to swiftly convert the two Combi PET lines at MenaBev's expansive 300,000 sq. m MEGA Plant. This transformation, completed in just a week, not only enhanced line performance but also introduced a lighter design for the renowned Aquafina brand, emphasizing efficiency and sustainability.
Saudi Arabia Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Leaders
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Zamil Plastic Industries Co.
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Arabian Plastic Industrial Company Limited
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Takween Advanced Industries
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Obeikan Investment Group
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Octal Group
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order