UAE Corrugated Board Packaging Market Size (2024 - 2029)

UAE Corrugated Board Packaging Market Analysis

The UAE Corrugated Board Packaging Market size is estimated at USD 1.39 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 1.63 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 3.23% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

Corrugated boarding packaging is becoming more popular due to the country's growing penetration of the e-commerce industry, rising consumer environmental consciousness, and the demand for sustainable packaging options.

• Government and regulatory bodies in the nation are becoming increasingly concerned about sustainable packaging and its financial advantages. This element also fuels the expansion of the market studied. As the government took significant steps to urge citizens to lessen their environmental impact, Abu Dhabi retailers started phasing out plastic packaging in June 2022.
• The population's growing environmental consciousness and demand for convenient, environment-friendly packaging options (partially offset by new single-use packaging regulations in some countries) contribute to the market's accelerated growth. Other significant factors include the expanding e-commerce market, rising demand for electronic goods, home and personal care products, economic development, and rising per capita income.
• The country also has a high rate of packaged food and beverage consumption, owing to urbanization and a rising number of tourists and expatriates who often prefer safer processed foods. The country has stringent packaging regulations regarding food and beverages. The increasing demand for packaged food in the country is augmenting the demand for corrugated board packaging.
• The United Arab Emirates is witnessing a surge in packaged food consumption, driven by swift urbanization and a growing influx of tourists and expatriates who favor safer, processed foods. Furthermore, the expanding retail sector and the heightened demand for eco-friendly packaging materials propel the market's growth. Several factors fuel the rapid growth of the UAE corrugated packaging market. These include heightened environmental awareness, a rising demand for convenient and sustainable packaging, and an uptick in demand for electronic goods and other products.
• Sustainable packaging is often more expensive than conventional packaging. Many companies prefer paper packaging as a suitable alternative to plastic and metal, as it is lighter, eco-friendly, and recyclable. However, the corrugated packaging industry is facing challenges as the prices of its primary raw material, kraft paper, have started shooting up.

UAE Corrugated Board Packaging Industry Segmentation

Corrugated board packaging is a flexible and economical way to safeguard and transport various goods. Its key advantages, such as lightweight, biodegradability, and recyclability, make it an essential component in modern life. The study tracks key market parameters, underlying growth influencers, and major vendors operating in the industry, which supports the market estimations and growth rates over the forecast period.

The UAE corrugated board packaging market is segmented by product type (slotted containers, die-cut containers, five-panel folder boxes, set up boxes, and other product types) and end-user industry (food, beverage, electrical goods, personal care and household care, and other end-user industries). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD) for all the above segments.