Packaging Industry in UAE Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Packaging Industry Report in UAE is Segmented by Material (Plastic, Metal, Glass, and Paper and Paperboard), Packaging Type (Rigid and Flexible), and End-User Industry (Food, Beverages, Pharmaceutical, Personal Care, and Other End User Industries). The Market Sizes and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

Packaging Industry in UAE Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

UAE Packaging Market Size

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United Arab Emirates Packaging Industry Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 10.08 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 13.11 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 5.41 %
Market Concentration Medium

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United Arab Emirates Packaging Industry Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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UAE Packaging Market Analysis

The Packaging Industry In The UAE Market size is estimated at USD 10.08 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 13.11 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.41% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

The UAE packaging market studies the rising need for consumer goods, including food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, personal care products, etc, in the Gulf nation. Innovations in the packaging techniques and materials obtained by the packaging manufacturers are expected to improve the market during the forecast period.

  • Consumers and packaging manufacturers are becoming more zero-waste compliant, and sustainability is a critical development plan in the United Arab Emirates. Packaging manufacturers in the country focus on innovative design, considering the demographic and lifestyle changes.
  • Moreover, as people become more tech-savvy and value convenience and service speed, multiple online food ordering portals have emerged, significantly increasing the reach of restaurants and food service outlets. An inclination toward home-grown brands and a growing cafe culture are also playing roles in shaping the restaurant market in the country. Such instances are anticipated to augment disposable food packaging such as plastic containers, cups, corrugated boxes, etc.
  • The United Arab Emirates has a robust urbanization rate that positively impacts the consumer's food habits and lifestyle changes. According to the World Bank report published in September 2023, the share of the urban population in the country was around 87%. Therefore, growth in the urban population would proportionately increase demand for food service and food and beverage packaging across the metropolitan region.
  • As per the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry data, the country's organic food sales are anticipated to rise by around USD 52 million by 2025. Paper-based eco-friendly packaging is the safest medium for packaging organic food, as consumers gradually gravitate toward harmless food contact material. Therefore, with the rise in organic food packaging, the demand for sustainable paper packaging would also rise across the country.
  • Moreover, in the United Arab Emirates, the packaging industry is essential, increasing food safety and offering convenience to consumers as this trend grows. Adequate package labeling enables food manufacturers to understand the product's source, the appropriate holding temperature, and the necessary amount of cooking needed.
  • According to the Tourism Development & Investment Company, people in the United Arab Emirates consume about 4 billion plastic bottles annually, and 40% of all plastic in the country is single-use. Plastic food packaging keeps food fresh and increases its shelf life. While disposable food containers make life easy with minimal maintenance, they also pose a significant environmental risk.

UAE Packaging Industry Overview

The packaging industry in the United Arab Emirates is semi-consolidated. The market has reached such a structure due to the presence of some local and international players, such as Tetra Pak and HotPack. Many companies are investing in R&D activities nationwide to help the industry flourish.

  • In February 2024, Tetra Pak, one of the world's leading food processing and packaging solutions companies, participated in the Gulf Food exhibition at the Dubai World Trade Center, delivering the ideal platform to explore new business opportunities and offer solutions to the evolving global challenges within the industry. Tetra Pak showcased its latest innovations, technologies, and sustainable packaging solutions designed to meet the needs of the food and beverage industry.
  • In November 2023, Amcor, one of the global leaders in developing and producing packaging solutions, announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with leading sustainable polyethylene producer NOVA Chemicals Corporation, wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE, for the purchase of mechanically recycled polyethylene resin (rPE) for use in flexible packaging films.

UAE Packaging Market Leaders

  1. Tetra Pak International

  2. Amcor Ltd

  3. Al Bayader International

  4. Hotpack Packaging LLC

  5. Gulf East Paper and Plastic Industries LLC

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
UAE Packaging Market Concentration
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UAE Packaging Market News

  • November 2023 - Al Bayader International and Spinney's, one of the leading fresh food retailers, announced a partnership to introduce recycled plastic packaging (rPET) across its stores. Al Bayader collects and converts plastic waste into post-consumer recycled plastic (rPET), diverting substantial waste from landfills.
  • May 2023 - Hotpack, the UAE-based disposable packaging products manufacturer, signed an agreement with Maxbyte, an industrial digital, robotics, and training provider, to digitize all 15 of its factories in the United Arab Emirates and other countries. With the contract, Maxbyte will work as a strategic partner to help Hotpack attain Industry 4.0 transformation across its operations. The company aims to transform the way organizations design, manufacture, distribute, and service their products.

UAE Packaging Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumption And Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.2.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 4.2.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis

5. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 Increasing Environmental Awareness
    • 5.1.2 Growing E-commerce Sector
  • 5.2 Market Challenges
    • 5.2.1 Fluctuations in the Prices of Raw Materials
  • 5.3 Major Packaging Manufacturers' Footprint in the UAE and GCC

6. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 6.1 Material
    • 6.1.1 Plastic
    • 6.1.2 Metal
    • 6.1.3 Glass
    • 6.1.4 Paper and Paperboard
  • 6.2 Packaging Type
    • 6.2.1 Rigid
    • 6.2.2 Flexible
  • 6.3 End-user Industry
    • 6.3.1 Food
    • 6.3.2 Beverage
    • 6.3.3 Pharmaceutical
    • 6.3.4 Personal and Homecare
    • 6.3.5 Other End-user Industries

7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 7.1 Company Profiles*
    • 7.1.1 Tetra Pak International
    • 7.1.2 Mondi Group
    • 7.1.3 Amcor Ltd
    • 7.1.4 Gulf East Paper and Plastic Industries LLC
    • 7.1.5 Arabian Packaging LLC
    • 7.1.6 Amber Packaging Industries LLC
    • 7.1.7 Diamond Packaging Industries LLC
    • 7.1.8 Corys Packaging LLC
    • 7.1.9 Hotpack Packaging LLC
    • 7.1.10 Al Bayader International
    • 7.1.11 DS Smith PLC

8. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

9. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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UAE Packaging Industry Segmentation

The study tracks the packaging market in the United Arab Emirates based on end-user vertical and provides a detailed assessment of the packaging industry. The study also tracks the key market parameters, underlying growth influencers, and major vendors operating in the industry, which supports the market estimations and growth rates over the forecast period.

The UAE packaging industry is segmented by material (plastic, metal, glass, and paper and paperboard), packaging type (rigid and flexible), and end-user industry (food, beverages, pharmaceutical, personal care, and other end-user industries). The report offers market forecasts and size in value (USD) for all the above segments.

Material Plastic
Metal
Glass
Paper and Paperboard
Packaging Type Rigid
Flexible
End-user Industry Food
Beverage
Pharmaceutical
Personal and Homecare
Other End-user Industries
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UAE Packaging Market Research FAQs

How big is the Packaging Industry In The UAE Market?

The Packaging Industry In The UAE Market size is expected to reach USD 10.08 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 5.41% to reach USD 13.11 billion by 2030.

What is the current Packaging Industry In The UAE Market size?

In 2025, the Packaging Industry In The UAE Market size is expected to reach USD 10.08 billion.

Who are the key players in Packaging Industry In The UAE Market?

Tetra Pak International, Amcor Ltd, Al Bayader International, Hotpack Packaging LLC and Gulf East Paper and Plastic Industries LLC are the major companies operating in the Packaging Industry In The UAE Market.

What years does this Packaging Industry In The UAE Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Packaging Industry In The UAE Market size was estimated at USD 9.53 billion. The report covers the Packaging Industry In The UAE Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Packaging Industry In The UAE Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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