UAE Plastic Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The plastic market in the UAE is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 20,117.4 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4.4% is expected of the UAE plastic market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$14,875.8
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$20,117.4
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
4.4%
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UAE plastic market highlights

  • The UAE plastic market generated a revenue of USD 14,875.8 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 20,117.4 million by 2030.
  • The UAE market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.4% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, packaging was the largest revenue generating end use in 2023.
  • Medical Devices is the most lucrative end use segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Plastic market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 14,875.8 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 20,117.4 million
Growth rate4.4% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentPackaging
Fastest growing segmentMedical Devices
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPackaging, Construction, Electricals & Electronics, Automotive, Medical Devices, Agriculture, Furniture & Bedding, Consumer Goods, Utility
Key market players worldwideBasf SE, SABIC, Dow Inc, DuPont de Nemours Inc, Evonik Industries AG, Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd, Arkema SA, Celanese Corp Class A, Eastman Chemical Co, Chevron Corp, Lotte Chemical, Exxon Mobil Corp, Formosa Plastics Group, Covestro AG, Toray Industries Inc, Mitsui & Co Ltd, Teijin Ltd, INEOS, LG Chem, Lanxess AG, CHIMEI, Huntsman Corp, LyondellBasell Industries NV Class A, Miller Waste Mills


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, UAE accounted for 2.3% of the global plastic market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia plastic market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Saudi Arabia is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 29,771.5 million by 2030.

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Packaging was the largest segment with a revenue share of 35.35% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the UAE plastic market based on packaging, construction, electricals & electronics, automotive, medical devices, agriculture, furniture & bedding, consumer goods, utility covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The UAE has witnessed a boom in the construction industry in line with smart infrastructure development projects as well as a significant rise in automotive production over the past few years. The major polycarbonate products of the local players are consumed by automotive manufacturers in front & rear bumpers, car interiors mainly dashboards, and under-the-hood applications among others.

Moreover, the transportation segment is expected to grow at a steady rate over the forecast period. Rising passenger car sales and expanding aerospace sector are anticipated to provide a stimulus to the plastic polymers, including polycarbonate sheets, as they provide fuel efficiency and lightweight to the product.

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