GCC Paper Packaging Market Size | Industry Trends, 2033

GCC Paper Packaging Market Report by Product Type (Corrugated Boxes, Folding Boxes and Cases, Liquid Paperboard Cartons, Paper Bags and Sacks, and Others), Grade (Solid Bleached, Coated Recycled, Uncoated Recycled, and Others), Packaging Level (Primary Packaging, Secondary Packaging, Tertiary Packaging), End Use Industry (Food, Beverages, Personal Care and Home Care, Healthcare, and Others), and Country 2025-2033

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Market Overview:

The GCC paper packaging market size reached USD 9.4 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 13.2 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.57% during 2025-2033.

Report Attribute	Key Statistics
Base Year	2024
Forecast Years	2025-2033
Historical Years	2019-2024
Market Size in 2024	USD 9.4 Billion
Market Forecast in 2033	USD 13.2 Billion
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033	3.57%

Paper packaging is utilized for preserving, protecting and transporting items. It comprises corrugated boxes, paperboard cartons, folding boxes and cases, paper bags and sacks, which are renewable, recyclable and cost-efficient. They are extracted by bleaching fibrous compounds from wood and recycled wastewater pulp. Presently, paper packaging finds extensive application in the packaging of beverages, food products, electronics, glassware, toiletries and medicines which is positively influencing the GCC paper packaging market share.

Rapid urbanization and inflating disposable incomes are among the primary GCC paper packaging market trends. Moreover, the rising consciousness among individuals about sustainable and eco-friendly packaging is creating a positive outlook for the market. Besides this, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in collaboration with Saudi Arabia, has invested AED 5 billion towards food security initiatives, which is offering various opportunities to the leading market players. However, the temporary halt in the operations of numerous manufacturing units, along with supply chain disruptions, on account of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak has negatively affected the GCC paper packaging industry. It is anticipated to recover once lockdown restrictions are uplifted.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the GCC paper packaging market report, along with forecasts at the regional and country level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on product type, grade, packaging level and end use industry.

Breakup by Product Type:

Corrugated Boxes
Folding Boxes and Cases
Liquid Paperboard Cartons
Paper Bags and Sacks
Others

Breakup by Grade:

Solid Bleached
Coated Recycled
Uncoated Recycled
Others

Breakup by Packaging Level:

Primary Packaging
Secondary Packaging
Tertiary Packaging

Breakup by End Use Industry:

Food
Beverages
Personal Care and Home Care
Healthcare
Others

Breakup by Country:

GCC Paper Packaging Market By Country

Saudi Arabia
UAE
Qatar
Oman
Kuwait
Bahrain

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.

Latest News and Developments:

November 24, 2024: McDonald's Qatar announced replacing plastic with sustainable materials and introducing paper packaging, wooden stirrers, and plant-based alternatives across all restaurants by 2025. The company has redesigned items like McFlurry cups and Royal Chicken Salad bowls to use fiber-based packaging, meeting the sustainability objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030. It also incorporates sustainable Happy Meal toys and initiatives for energy efficiency.
September 20, 2024: Dubai Chamber of Commerce introduced DuPAT, a business group focused on enhancing the local and international visibility of the UAE's $2 billion paper and corrugated board packaging industry. The business group will also help to enhance the UAE's sustainability agenda aligned with its Net Zero by 2050 goals, in addition to the support for adhering to GCC and ESMA standards for paper products.
Jan 15, 2025: The Gulf Print & Pack 2025 trade show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, opened for the first time and has attracted over 150 industry leaders from 20 countries, showcasing advanced technologies for the printing and packaging sector. The event, graced by Saudi officials, demonstrates the country's commitment to industry growth as part of Vision 2030.

Report Coverage:

Report Features	Details
Base Year of the Analysis	2024
Historical Period	2019-2024
Forecast Period	2025-2033
Units	Billion USD
Segment Coverage	Product Type, Grade, Packaging Level, End Use Industry, Country
Countries Covered	Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain
Customization Scope	10% Free Customization
Post-Sale Analyst Support	10-12 Weeks
Delivery Format	PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request)

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

How has the GCC paper packaging market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the GCC paper packaging market?
What are the key regional markets?
What is the breakup of the market based on the product type?
What is the breakup of the market based on the grade?
What is the breakup of the market based on the packaging level?
What is the breakup of the market based on the end use industry?
What are the various stages in the value chain of the industry?
What are the key driving factors and challenges in the industry?
What is the structure of the GCC paper packaging market and who are the key players?
What is the degree of competition in the industry?

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