Middle East & Africa Flexible Packaging Market Size & Outlook

The flexible packaging market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 15,904.1 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4.3% is expected of Middle East & Africa flexible packaging market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$11,814.0
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$15,904.1
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
4.3%
Report Coverage
Middle East & Africa

MEA flexible packaging market highlights

  • The MEA flexible packaging market generated a revenue of USD 11,814.0 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.3% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, plastics was the largest revenue generating raw material in 2023.
  • Bioplastics is the most lucrative raw material segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, Saudi Arabia is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 11,814.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 15,904.1 million
Growth rate4.3% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentPlastics
Fastest growing segmentBioplastics
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPlastics, Paper, Metal, Bioplastics
Key market players worldwideAmcor PLC, Mondi PLC, Huhtamäki Oyj, Sonoco Products Co, Constantia Flexibles, Berry Global Group Inc, Transcontinental Inc Shs -A- Voting Subord., Coveris, DS Smith PLC, Allegion PLC, CCL Industries Inc Registered Shs -B- Non Vtg, Cosmo Films, Graphic Packaging Holding Co, Bemis Manufacturing, ProAmpac, Flexpak, Flex-Pack Engineering, Novolex, Sigma Plastics Group, Bischof + Klein, SÜDPACK, American Packaging Corporation


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 4.4% of the global flexible packaging market in 2023.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 153,216.8 million by 2030.

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Middle East & Africa flexible packaging market outlook

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Plastics was the largest segment with a revenue share of 74.32% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa flexible packaging market based on plastics, paper, metal, bioplastics covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


A shift toward sustainability along with the changing consumer behavior toward healthier products in the Middle East & Africa region is expected to boost the demand for flexible packaging. Growth in population coupled with rising consumer disposable income in the region has posed a high demand for quality and organic food.

However, the manufacturing sector in the region is growing at a slower pace compared to other regions owing to unfavorable geography and lack of raw material availability. This is likely to impact the production of flexible packaging solutions in the region. The food & beverage trends in the Middle East & Africa are undergoing a major transition owing to increasing consumer awareness and the introduction of a large number of soft drinks.

These factors have led to an increasing inclination for natural and cleaner diets and a growing preference for packaged natural food which are expected to increase the demand for flexible packaging solutions over the forecast period.

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