AED21bln UAE packaging market in 2026 to lead future growth of the sector in the Middle East

AED21bln UAE packaging market in 2026 to lead future growth of the sector in the Middle East

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Changing consumer demographics and consumption are driving important changes that will reshape the packaging business in the Middle East, with the UAE expected to lead the growth of the industry in the next five years.

As the UAE’s packaging industry is set to grow to an estimated AED21 billion market value in the next five years, according to a report published by Mordor Intelligence, packaging industry stakeholders are gearing up to showcase the latest technologies and innovations that will leverage this potential for growth at the forthcoming Gulf Print and Pack, the Middle East’s leading trade show for commercial and package printing scheduled on May 24-26, 2022 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Among the factors that will drive the forecasted growth in the UAE and the wider region is rapid urbanisation, which normally translates to increased consumer spending and production of consumer goods.

“In highly urbanised markets, especially these days, people are consuming products on-the-go, which require packaging solutions that are convenient and portable; or products that can be consumed immediately, which will then need microwavable packaging. These solutions and other innovations will be on spotlight at the show, with leading local and international brands showcasing their