Middle East & Africa Paper Packaging Market Size & Outlook
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MEA paper packaging market highlights
- The MEA paper packaging market generated a revenue of USD 30,539.4 million in 2025.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, recycled paper was the largest revenue generating grade in 2025.
- Recycled Paper is the most lucrative grade segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
- Country-wise, Saudi Arabia is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2033.
MEA data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 30,539.4 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 45,384.8 million |
| Growth rate | 5.1% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Recycled paper |
| Fastest growing segment | Recycled Paper |
| Historical data covered | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year for estimation | 2025 |
| Forecast period covered | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Virgin Paper, Recycled Paper |
| Key market players worldwide | International Paper Co, Westrock Company, Smurfit Kappa Group PLC, DS Smith PLC, Mondi PLC, Crown Holdings Inc, Packaging Corp of America, Sonoco Products Co, Amcor PLC, Nippon Paper Industries Co Ltd, Georgia-Pacific, Sappi Ltd ADR |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 7.3% of the global paper packaging market in 2025.
- Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 255,121.4 million by 2033.
Key Regions: U.S. , UK , Japan , Brazil , Saudi Arabia
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Paper Packaging Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westrock Company | View profile | 51-100 | Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, North America | https://www.westrockusa.com/en/# |
| Smurfit Kappa Group PLC | View profile | 47000 | Beech Hill, Clonskeagh, Dublin 4, Dublin, Ireland, D04 N2R2 | https://www.smurfitkappa.com |
| DS Smith PLC | View profile | 29672 | 1 Paddington Square, Level 3, London, United Kingdom, W2 1DL | https://www.dssmith.com |
| Packaging Corp of America | View profile | 14900 | 1 North Field Court, Lake Forest, IL, United States, 60045 | https://www.packagingcorp.com |
| International Paper Co | View profile | 39000 | 6400 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN, United States, 38197 | https://www.internationalpaper.com |
| Georgia-Pacific | View profile | 10001+ | Atlanta, Georgia, United States, North America | http://www.gp.com/aboutus/companyoverview/index.html |
| Sappi Ltd ADR | View profile | 11222 | 108 Oxford Road, Rosebank, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, GT, South Africa, 2198 | https://www.sappi.com |
| Nippon Paper Industries Co Ltd | View profile | 15959 | 4-6, Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 101-0062 | http://www.nipponpapergroup.com |
| Mondi PLC | View profile | 21773 | The Heights, Brooklands, Ground Floor, Building 5, Weybridge, Surrey, United Kingdom, KT13 0NY | https://www.mondigroup.com |
| Crown Holdings Inc | View profile | 25000 | 14025 Riveredge Drive, Suite 300, Tampa, FL, United States, 33637-2015 | https://www.crowncork.com |
| Amcor PLC | View profile | 41000 | 83 Tower Road North, Warmley, Bristol, United Kingdom, BS30 8XP | https://www.amcor.com |
| Sonoco Products Co | View profile | 23000 | 1 N. Second Street, Hartsville, SC, United States, 29550 | http://www.sonoco.com |
Middle East & Africa paper packaging market outlook
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Recycled paper was the largest segment with a revenue share of 56.5% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa paper packaging market based on virgin paper, recycled paper covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
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