UAE Plastic Packaging Films Market Size (2024 - 2029)

United Arab Emirates Plastic Packaging Films Market Analysis

The United Arab Emirates Plastic Packaging Films Market size is estimated at 0.77 Million tonnes in 2024, and is expected to reach 0.91 Million tonnes by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 3.40% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

• The adoption of modern retail formats and an expanding array of frozen ready-to-eat foods in the United Arab Emirates has significantly boosted demand. This trend caters to time-pressed consumers seeking convenient grocery options. Furthermore, a shift toward Western eating habits among locals, bolstered by a rising immigrant, tourist, and young consumer base, is fueling the demand for packaged food.
• The shift toward Western eating habits, which often involve pre-packaged and ready-to-eat meals, requires high-quality plastic packaging to ensure food safety, convenience, and extended shelf life. This trend boosts the demand for various types of plastic packaging films designed for these products.
• The growth of the online market translates to increased e-commerce activities. E-commerce relies heavily on efficient and secure packaging solutions to protect goods during shipping and handling, driving the demand for durable and reliable plastic packaging films. Agility Logistics, a Kuwait-based firm, reported that in 2023, the United Arab Emirates ranked the 28th largest online market globally.
• Businesses are ramping up their investments and expertise to meet the escalating demand for plastic packaging films. For instance, in March 2023, Hexxa Flexible Packaging, based in Ras Al Khaimah, announced plans to acquire and install two new machines, aligning with the region's surging demand for efficient, flexible packaging solutions, including plastic packaging films.
• The fluctuations in prices for energy, transport, and logistics majorly impacted the prices of plastic resins. Moreover, plastic packaging films are also highly dependent on the export and import of raw materials; the geo-political situations, trade laws, import and export tariffs, price fluctuation, and evolving environmental concerns also impact the prices of different raw materials in plastic packaging films.

United Arab Emirates Plastic Packaging Films Industry Segmentation

Plastic film packaging refers to various thin plastic materials that wrap or protect products. These films are commonly used in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and other industries. The report tracks the demand for converted packaging films across major resin and application types. This encompasses a range of materials and uses, reflecting the market's varied requirements and the evolving preferences of consumers and businesses.

The UAE plastic packaging films market is segmented by type (polypropylene {biaxially oriented polypropylene [BOPP], cast polypropylene [CPP]} and polyethylene {low-density polyethylene [LDPE] and linear low-density polyethylene [LLDPE]}, polyethylene terephthalate {biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate [BOPET]}, polystyrene, bio-based, and PVC, EVOH, PETG, and other film types), end-user industry (food {candy and confectionery, frozen foods, fresh produce, dairy products, dry foods, meat, poultry, and seafood, pet food, and other food products [seasonings and spices, spreadable, sauces, condiments, etc.]}, beverage, healthcare, personal care and home care, industrial packaging, other end-user industries). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of volume (tonnes) for all the above segments.