Saudi Arabia Plastic Packaging Films Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Saudi Arabia Plastic Packaging Films Market is Segmented by Type (Polypropylene {Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene [BOPP], Cast Polypropylene [CPP]} and Polyethylene {Low-Density Polyethylene [LDPE] and Linear Low-Density Polyethylene [LLDPE]}, Polyethylene Terephthalate {Biaxially Oriented Polyethylene Terephthalate [BOPET]}, Polystyrene, Bio-Based, and PVC, EVOH, PETG, and Other Film Types), End-User Industry (Food {Candy and Confectionery, Frozen Foods, Fresh Produce, Dairy Products, Dry Foods, Meat, Poultry, and Seafood, Pet Food, and Other Food Products [Seasonings and Spices, Spreadable, Sauces, Condiments, Etc. ]}, Beverage, Healthcare, Personal Care and Home Care, Industrial Packaging, Other End-User Industries). The Market Sizes and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Volume (Tonnes) for all the Above Segments.

Saudi Arabia Plastic Packaging Films Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Saudi Arabia Plastic Packaging Films Market Size

Saudi Arabia Plastic Packaging Films Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Volume (2025) 1.06 Million tonnes
Market Volume (2030) 1.25 Million tonnes
CAGR 3.27 %
Market Concentration Low

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Saudi Arabia Plastic Packaging Films Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Saudi Arabia Plastic Packaging Films Market Analysis

The Saudi Arabia Plastic Packaging Films Market size is estimated at 1.06 million tonnes in 2025, and is expected to reach 1.25 million tonnes by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.27% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

  • Saudi Arabia's dominance in polymer production within the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) region is a significant factor that will positively impact the country's plastic packaging film market. According to the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association, Saudi Arabia is the dominant polymer producer in the region, commanding a substantial 68% share of the region's total output.
    • As the leading polymer producer, Saudi Arabia has direct access to raw materials required for manufacturing plastic packaging films. This reduces import dependency, ensuring a stable and cost-effective supply of polymers.
  • The government of Saudi Arabia is investing in sustainable solutions for collecting, sorting, and recycling plastic waste to implement eco-friendly solutions across the plastic value chain. For instance, in December 2023, the Alliance to End Plastic Waste signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC). The focus on recycling and sustainable practices can drive innovation in the development of recycled plastic films.
  • The changing consumer preferences and the growing number of women purchasing personal care products in GCC countries have boosted the demand for personal care in the Saudi Arabian market.
    • According to a report by Chalhoub Group, a UAE-based luxury goods distributor and retailer, women in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait are engaged users of makeup and fragrances. The growing use of makeup in Saudi Arabia to create a simple look, especially for the eyes, has resulted in growing sales of personal care products in the region.
  • Personal care products often have specific requirements for preservation and protection from external factors like moisture, air, and light. Plastic packaging films provide excellent barrier properties, ensuring product integrity and shelf life. This functional benefit will contribute to the growing demand for these films.
  • The governments in Saudi Arabia are increasingly focusing on mitigating plastic waste, eliminating unnecessary single-use plastic packaging film items through innovations, and redesigning and adopting a reuse delivery model. The confluence of the above facts has resulted in a paradigm shift of plastic packaging film manufacturing brands towards eco-friendly packaging and attention to sourcing materials, including biodegradable plastic and paper packaging.

Saudi Arabia Plastic Packaging Films Industry Overview

The Saudi Arabian plastic film packaging market is fragmented due to the establishment of numerous plastic film manufacturers. Players in this market often adopt key strategies such as product launches, collaboration, and partnerships to enhance their market presence and ensure sustainability. These strategies allow them to expand their operational capabilities, access new markets, and strengthen their competitive edge.

  • June 2024: The Napco National and Naqaa partnership launched a sustainable alliance for environmental safety. From July 2020 to May 2024, Napco National successfully recycled 2,970 kg (2.97 tons) of mixed recyclable materials. This initiative, spearheaded by three office locations, saw the Jeddah office lead with 2,775 kg, followed by Riyadh at 95 kg and Dammam at 100 kg.
    • Furthermore, the collection and recycling of significant quantities of mixed recyclable materials provide a valuable source of recycled plastics that can be used to produce plastic packaging films. This reduces the reliance on virgin raw materials and supports a circular economy.
  • April 2024: SABIC, Napco, and FONTE collaborated to announce Saudi Arabia's launch of bread packaging manufactured entirely from post-consumer recycled plastic. FONTE's innovative bread bags feature a composition utilizing 100% mass-balanced certified content sourced from a blend of post-consumer plastics.

Saudi Arabia Plastic Packaging Films Market Leaders

  1. 3P Gulf Group

  2. Arabian Plastic Industrial Company Limited (APICO)

  3. Napco National

  4. Takween Advanced Industries

  5. Rowad Global Packaging Company Ltd

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Saudi Arabia Plastic Packaging Films Market News

  • May 2024: Napco National bolstered its Packaging division through the acquisition of Alsharq Plas LLC. This move underscores Napco National's commitment to delivering high-quality solutions tailored to its customers' changing demands.
  • November 2023: Roehm Chemical announced plans to create POLYVANTIS, a manufacturer specializing in films and sheets. This new entity will result from a merger between Roehm Chemical's Acrylic Products division and SABIC's functional profiles unit based in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia Plastic Packaging Films Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumption and Market Defintion
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET INSIGHTS

  • 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 Anticipated Surge in Demand for Oxo-degradable Plastics Driven by Regulatory Shifts
    • 5.1.2 Rising Demand for Plastic Packaging Films Across Diverse Industries
  • 5.2 Market Restraints
    • 5.2.1 Environmental Concerns Over Recycling And Safe Disposal
    • 5.2.2 Price Volatility Of The Raw Materials

6. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 6.1 By Type
    • 6.1.1 Polypropylene (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP), Cast polypropylene (CPP))
    • 6.1.2 Polyethylene (Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE))
    • 6.1.3 Polyethylene Terephthalate (Biaxially Oriented Polyethylene Terephthalate (BOPET))
    • 6.1.4 Polystyrene
    • 6.1.5 Bio-Based
    • 6.1.6 PVC, EVOH, PETG, and Other Film Types
  • 6.2 By End-user Industry
    • 6.2.1 Food
    • 6.2.1.1 Candy and Confectionery
    • 6.2.1.2 Frozen Foods
    • 6.2.1.3 Fresh Produce
    • 6.2.1.4 Dairy Products
    • 6.2.1.5 Dry Foods
    • 6.2.1.6 Meat, Poultry, and Seafood
    • 6.2.1.7 Pet Food
    • 6.2.1.8 Other Food Products (Seasonings and Spices, Spreadables, Sauces, Condiments, etc.)
    • 6.2.2 Healthcare
    • 6.2.3 Personal Care and Home Care
    • 6.2.4 Industrial Packaging
    • 6.2.5 Other End-user Industries (Agricultural, Chemical, etc.)

7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 7.1 Company Profiles*
    • 7.1.1 3P Gulf Group
    • 7.1.2 ENPI Group
    • 7.1.3 Falcon Pack
    • 7.1.4 Arabian Plastic Industrial Company Limited (APICO)
    • 7.1.5 Takween Advanced Industries
    • 7.1.6 Interplast (Harwal Group of Companies)
    • 7.1.7 Napco National
    • 7.1.8 Rowad Global Packaging Company Ltd
    • 7.1.9 Asia Plastic & Packaging
    • 7.1.10 Al Sharq Flexible Packaging

8. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

9. FUTURE OUTLOOK OF THE MARKET

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Saudi Arabia Plastic Packaging Films Industry Segmentation

Plastic film packaging refers to various thin plastic materials that wrap or protect products. These films are commonly used in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and other industries. The report tracks the demand for converted packaging films across major resin and application types. This encompasses a range of materials and uses, reflecting the market's varied requirements and the evolving preferences of consumers and businesses.

The Saudi Arabia plastic packaging films market is segmented by type (polypropylene {biaxially oriented polypropylene [BOPP], cast polypropylene [CPP]} and polyethylene {low-density polyethylene [LDPE] and linear low-density polyethylene [LLDPE]}, polyethylene terephthalate {biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate [BOPET]}, polystyrene, bio-based, and PVC, EVOH, PETG, and other film types), end-user industry (food {candy and confectionery, frozen foods, fresh produce, dairy products, dry foods, meat, poultry, and seafood, pet food, and other food products [seasonings and spices, spreadable, sauces, condiments, etc.]}, beverage, healthcare, personal care and home care, industrial packaging, other end-user industries). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of volume (tonnes) for all the above segments.

By Type Polypropylene (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP), Cast polypropylene (CPP))
Polyethylene (Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE))
Polyethylene Terephthalate (Biaxially Oriented Polyethylene Terephthalate (BOPET))
Polystyrene
Bio-Based
PVC, EVOH, PETG, and Other Film Types
By End-user Industry Food Candy and Confectionery
Frozen Foods
Fresh Produce
Dairy Products
Dry Foods
Meat, Poultry, and Seafood
Pet Food
Other Food Products (Seasonings and Spices, Spreadables, Sauces, Condiments, etc.)
Healthcare
Personal Care and Home Care
Industrial Packaging
Other End-user Industries (Agricultural, Chemical, etc.)
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Saudi Arabia Plastic Packaging Films Market Research FAQs

How big is the Saudi Arabia Plastic Packaging Films Market?

The Saudi Arabia Plastic Packaging Films Market size is expected to reach 1.06 million tonnes in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 3.27% to reach 1.25 million tonnes by 2030.

What is the current Saudi Arabia Plastic Packaging Films Market size?

In 2025, the Saudi Arabia Plastic Packaging Films Market size is expected to reach 1.06 million tonnes.

Who are the key players in Saudi Arabia Plastic Packaging Films Market?

3P Gulf Group, Arabian Plastic Industrial Company Limited (APICO), Napco National, Takween Advanced Industries and Rowad Global Packaging Company Ltd are the major companies operating in the Saudi Arabia Plastic Packaging Films Market.

What years does this Saudi Arabia Plastic Packaging Films Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Saudi Arabia Plastic Packaging Films Market size was estimated at 1.03 million tonnes. The report covers the Saudi Arabia Plastic Packaging Films Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Saudi Arabia Plastic Packaging Films Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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