Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Packaging Market Size

MEA Frozen Food Packaging Market Analysis

The Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Packaging Market are expected to register a growth rate of 4.21% over the forecast period. Factors contributing to the growth include increasing demand for convenience by consumers, an increase in disposable income, and changing consumer behavior.

• The major categories of packaged food are bakery products and frozen processed food. Some of the emerging categories in this sector are frozen, ready-to-eat foods. As consumer expectations of food quality rise, storage life can be extended notably by making storage temperatures colder.
• There is an increase in the frozen food packaging market with the consumer appreciation of product quality. With the growth in the economy and changing lifestyles, there is an increased demand for rigid food packaging in the Middle East and Africa, and the market is expected to grow lucratively during the forecast period.
• Frozen food is a good source of nutrients, especially for people on tight budgets or with limited access to fresh foods. Can linings prevent the interaction of food with a can's metal? Epoxy resin, made from polymers containing Bisphenol A, has been favored for can coatings because it protects against metal corrosion and holds up to the heat extremes of sterilization.
• South Africa is the largest foodservice market in sub-Saharan Africa, with a large and highly competitive hospitality industry. Despite negative impacts on several economic parameters of the country, the food service industry is expected to experience considerable growth during the forecast period. Similarly, the country has a large number of domestic as well as international restaurant chains, thereby fueling the growth of flexible packaging.
• However, frozen meals have a high salt content, which could cause blood pressure to rise. Additionally, excessive salt consumption increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. The market growth of frozen ready meals is being hampered as more individuals become aware of the impacts of frozen food and prefer fresh food over frozen food.
• Some studies suggested that the virus can be passed on through cardboard and plastic, resulting in increased usage of single-use materials across supermarkets to wrap products, such as cling film for fruit and vegetables in the country. In addition, paper and packaging manufacturers in the region faced fluctuations in demand as the COVID-19 pandemic intensified, with potentially disruptive effects on production and revenues. There has also been an impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on the overall packaging ecosystem.