PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1754304
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1754304
The GCC paper products market size reached USD 11.7 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 15.7 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2% during 2025-2033.
The paper products industry comprises of establishments that are engaged in manufacturing of pulp, paper and paperboard. This industry also includes establishments that use the manufactured paper and paperboard to further convert them into products such as corrugated and solid fiber boxes, folding paperboard boxes, paper bags, cups and plates.
Paper products are extensively used in the packaging of a number of consumer products such as food and beverages, electronics, textiles, cement, etc. Today, they occupy a large share in the packaging industry in the GCC region. This high demand from the packaging industry is driving the growth of the paper products market in the GCC region. Another major factor driving the growth of the paper products industry is the distinctive properties of paper products such as transparency, cost-effectiveness, light weight, easy to handle, etc. due to which they have gained wide acceptance in the GCC region. Moreover, paper products can also be recycled easily, thus, reducing the overall manufacturing cost. Furthermore, regulatory authorities in the GCC region under the influence of environmental concerns are also expected to enforce legislation to ban plastic products in the region. For instance, in June 2018, authorities in Oman, announced plans to phase out traditional plastic bags in the country. Similarly, in 2017, Saudi Arabia announced measures to prohibit 16 types of polypropylene and polyethylene products under 250 microns thick. Other factors driving the demand of paper products in the region include increasing population, rising disposable incomes, growth in the food and beverage industry, etc.
The report has also examined the competitive landscape of GCC paper products market. Some of the major players include: Safeer Luxury Pack, Arkan, Middle East paper company, Al Kifah paper products, Al Nawar, Lamina, Golden paper Cups, Unipack Containers & Carton Products, Hotpack, Gulf Carton, Arabian Paper Products Co., etc.