At 3.9% CAGR, Middle East & Africa Cling Films Market is Projected to be Worth US$ 497.47 Million by 2031, says Business Market Insights

According to Business Market Insights’ research, the Middle East & Africa cling films market was valued at US$ 365.12 million in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 497.47 million by 2031, registering a CAGR of 3.9% from 2023 to 2031. Soaring demand from healthcare and pharmaceutical industries and rising demand for functional cling films are among the critical factors attributed to drive the Middle East & Africa cling films market growth.

The healthcare and pharmaceutical industries stand at the forefront of innovation and precision, demanding solutions for packaging that ensure the safety and integrity of products. With increasing advancements in medical technology and a surging aging population, there is a rising requirement for efficient and reliable packaging options to ensure the integrity and safety of medical devices, surgical instruments, and pharmaceutical products. Cling films play a crucial role in this context, providing a sterile barrier that helps prevent contamination and maintain product quality throughout the supply chain. In the healthcare sector, cling films are also extensively used for packaging sterile medical supplies such as bandages, gauze pads, and catheters. These films help maintain the sterility of these items, reducing the risk of infections and ensuring patient safety. Moreover, cling films are employed in packaging surgical instruments and medical equipment, providing a protective barrier against dust, moisture, and other contaminants.

In the pharmaceutical industry, cling films are utilized for packaging tablets, capsules, and other dosage forms. These films help protect the medication from moisture, light, and air exposure, which can degrade the efficacy of the product. Additionally, cling films are used for blister packaging, where individual doses of medication are sealed in pockets, ensuring accurate dosing and tamper-evident packaging. Thus, the growing healthcare and pharmaceutical industries across the world, owing to factors such as increasing population, surging healthcare expenditure, and rising prevalence of chronic diseases, propel the demand for cling films.

On the contrary, availability of substitutes hampers the growth of Middle East & Africa cling films market.

Based on material type, the Middle East & Africa cling films market is segmented into low density polyethylene, biaxially oriented polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, polyvinylidene chloride, and others. The low density polyethylene segment held 40.8% market share in 2023, amassing US$ 148.81 million. It is projected to garner US$ 214.72 million by 2031 to register 4.7% CAGR during 2023–2031.

In terms of form, the Middle East & Africa cling films market is bifurcated into cast cling film and blow cling film. The cast cling film segment held 70.3% share of Middle East & Africa cling films market in 2023, amassing US$ 256.61 million. It is anticipated to garner US$ 330.44 million by 2031 to expand at 3.2% CAGR during 2023–2031.

By end use, the Middle East & Africa cling films market is divided into food, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, industrial, and others. The industrial segment held 35.0% share of Middle East & Africa cling films market in 2023, amassing US$ 127.67 million. It is projected to garner US$ 176.88 million by 2031 to expand at 4.2% CAGR from 2023 to 2031.

Based on country, the Middle East & Africa cling films market is categorized into South Africa, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the Rest of Middle East & Africa. Our regional analysis states that the Rest of Middle East & Africa Pacific captured 51.6% share of Middle East & Africa cling films market in 2023. It was assessed at US$ 188.44 million in 2023 and is likely to hit US$ 241.36 million by 2031, registering a CAGR of 3.1% during 2023–2031.

Key players operating in the Middle East & Africa cling films market are Berry Global Group Inc, The Interpublic Group of Companies Inc, Multiwrap, Dow Inc, POLIFILM, and Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp., among others.

• In November 2023, Berry Global Group Inc announced the expansion of its cling film product line by launching an additional product named Omni Xtra polyethylene cling film. These films find application in the packaging of fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, and bakery products.
• In September 2023, POLIFILM in partnership with Klöckner & Co SE and Becker Stahl-Service GmbH to expand its protective films product portfolio including cling films and its and customer base globally over the forecast period.

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