Middle East BOPP Films Market Expected to Reach $1,188.2 Million by 2032

According to a new report published by Allied Market Research titled, “Middle East BOPP Films Market by Type, End-Use Industry: Regional Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2022–2032.”

The Middle East BOPP Films market was valued at $677.5 million in 2022, and is projected to reach $1,188.2 million by 2032, registering a CAGR of 6.0% from 2023 to 2032.

BOPP stands for Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene. BOPP films are made by stretching polypropylene film in both machine and cross directions, which enhances its strength and clarity. Moreover, this process makes the film resistant to UV light, moisture, and certain chemicals, making it a preferred choice for various packaging applications.

The Middle East, especially countries such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE, have abundant reserves of petrochemicals, the primary raw material for BOPP film. Urbanization often leads to the growth of modern retail sectors, which in turn boosts the demand for packaged goods. There is a growth in industries such as food & beverage that extensively use BOPP films for packaging as economies diversify. A shift toward packaged, branded goods and an inclination for products with clear, attractive packaging boosts BOPP film usage.

 Modern retailers in the region have introduced a wider variety of branded products. Brands prefer BOPP films for packaging due to their clarity, which showcases the product better, and their printability, which enhances product presentation and branding.

The increase in urbanization in the Middle East has led to a surge in the demand for ready-to-eat meals, snacks, and other convenience food, all of which often utilize BOPP films for packaging. The urban population, with increased exposure to global trends, demands transparency in product quality. BOPP films, known for their high clarity, meet this expectation by allowing consumers to see the product they have purchased.

BOPP films have a glossy finish, making products packaged in them more visually appealing. In modern retail environments, where product differentiation can be crucial, this aesthetic enhancement drives preference toward BOPP films. There is significant investment in infrastructure and business expansion, as the Middle East economies diversify. New malls, retail spaces, and commercial centers are continually being developed, each increasing the demand for retail products and, by extension, BOPP film-packaged goods.

BOPP films, being plastic-based, raise environmental concerns regarding disposal and recyclability. The BOPP market could become saturated due to the presence of multiple local and international players. The prices of petrochemicals are volatile, affecting the production cost of BOPP films. There has been a growth in sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism as Middle East countries diversify their economies beyond oil. This expansion is expected to result in an increased demand for BOPP films in various applications. There is an opportunity for the BOPP film industry to innovate and produce environment-friendly or recyclable films to cater to evolving consumer demands.

The Middle East BOPP films market is segmented into type, end-use industry, and countries. On the basis of type, the market is divided into laminated BOPP film, industrial BOPP film, metallized BOPP film, packaging BOPP film, label BOPP film and others. Based on end-use industry, it is segregated into food, beverage, pharmaceutical and medical, industrial and others. Countries covered in the report are Saudi Arabia, GCC countries and Rest of Middle East.

On the basis of the type, the Middle East BOPP films market is classified into laminated BOPP film, industrial BOPP film, metallized BOPP film, packaging BOPP film, label BOPP film and others. Metallized BOPP Film is projected to be the fastest-growing segment and packaging BOPP film has garnered the highest share in the Middle East BOPP films market.

On the basis of the end-use industry, the Middle East BOPP films market is classified into food, beverage, pharmaceutical and medical, industrial and others. Pharmaceutical and medical is projected to be the fastest-growing segment and food has garnered the highest share in the Middle East BOPP films market.

The major players operating in the Middle East BOPP films market include Rowad, Gulf Packaging Industries Limited Ltd., Qingdao Kingchuan Packaging, COPACK Company, Flex Films, Taghleef Industries, Polyplex, POLIBAK, Jindal Films and Cosmo Films.  

Key Findings Of The Study:

• The laminated BOPP films segment occupied over 19.8% share in 2022.
• Packaging BOPP films segment holds a largest share in BOPP films market and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.0% from 2023 to 2032.
• The food industry occupied 60.1% share in 2022 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period.
• Saudi Arabia is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.4% during the forecast period.