United Arab Emirates Glass Packaging Market Size

UAE Glass Packaging Market Analysis

The United Arab Emirates Glass Packaging Market is expected to register a CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period (2022-2027). With the outbreak of COVID-19, the country is acting as a test site for vaccine trials. The pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and personal care glass packaging markets are expanding significantly in the United Arab Emirates.

The rise in vaccines has demanded glass packaging across the United Arab Emirates. For instance, in 2022, Sinopharm began phase III clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccine candidates in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. The study is being conducted by Sinopharm's China National Biotec Group (CNBG) in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi government and Abu Dhabi-based artificial intelligence company G42 Healthcare. Such initiatives are expected to boost domestic demand for glass packaging products.

• The pharmaceutical glass packaging market is expanding significantly, owing to the growing demand for pharmaceutical products and technological advancements in the field. One of the considerable advantages of using glass packaging is its inert nature, as it does not react with its contents under most circumstances.
• The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention and Jafza, a DP World company, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop the healthcare and pharmaceutical sector in the country. Under this agreement, the United Arab Emirates aims to attract more than 75 major pharmaceutical firms by 2021, from the current 54, with investments of up to AED 2.0 billion annually.The increase in pharmaceutical firms is expected to bring more glass packaging options to the country.
• Moreover, the growing focus on natural skin care treatments, non-invasive beauty procedures and the growing influence of beauty and lifestyle bloggers has contributed to the steady growth of the UAE's personal care sector. This shows that the demand for glass packaging products is increasing in the country.
• Moreover, the demand for glass bottles is increasing due to high demand from the consumers. According to the World Health Organization, the UAE dominates other countries around the Middle East regarding drinking, with a per capita alcohol consumption of 3.8 liters (1 gallon) per person per year. The increase in per capita alcohol consumption is expected to create more glass packaging varieties.
• Moreover, glass packaging has been recognized as an essential industry across the United Araba Emirates during the COVID-19 outbreak. The pandemic has increased demand for medicine bottles, food jars and beverage bottles, leading to increased demand for glass packaging from the food & beverage and pharmaceutical sectors.