- In January 2025, International Paper acquire DS Smith to create a Middle East and Africa leader in sustainable packaging solutions. This aims to deliver an outstanding customer experience and enhance innovation in the packaging industry. By bringing together the capabilities of both companies, they plan to offer more sustainable, efficient, and innovative packaging solutions, meeting the growing demand for eco-friendly products and strengthening their leadership in the industry
- In May 2023, Stora Enso introduces new easily recyclable packaging board grade for frozen and chilled food packaging. Tambrite Aqua+ is a new circular packaging material for frozen and chilled food packaging that reduces the need for fossil-based plastics and improves recyclability after use
- In June 2024, Smurfit Kappa acquires Bag-in-Box plant in Bulgaria. This acquisition will strengthen Smurfit Kappa’s position in the Middle East and Africa packaging market by expanding its product offerings and enhancing its ability to provide sustainable, high-quality solutions to customers
- In August 2019, Elsons International, led by CEO Andrew Jackson, is actively collaborating with the community to enhance employment opportunities in the manufacturing sector. The company continues its efforts to improve the job market within this industry. Which signifies that corrugated segment will be benefited by the collaboration and through more employment. It is likely that this will lead to greater demand for labor and resources in the production of corrugated products, creating more employment within that segment
Frequently Asked Questions
U.A.E. is the fastest growing country in the corrugated packaging market, driven by sustainability regulations, increasing e-commerce adoption, and a shift toward eco-friendly packaging solutions.
The rising demand for sustainable and smart packaging solutions is emerging as a pivotal trend driving the Middle East and Africa corrugated packaging market.
The major factors driving the growth of the corrugated packaging market are growth in retail and FMCG sectors accelerates corrugated packaging adoption and Surge in demand for protective packaging enhances innovation in corrugated box designs.
The primary challenges include intense competition from alternative packaging materials reduces market share and compresses pricing.
