Middle East and Africa Paper & Paperboard Trays Market

Market Introduction

The Middle East and Africa paper & paperboard trays market is a highly fragmented market with the presence of considerable regional and local players providing numerous solutions for companies investing in the market arena.  The factors such as the increasing working population, busy lifestyles, rapid urbanization, and changing taste preferences have generated a great demand for ready-to-eat food products. Moreover, the demand for these products has risen steeply during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has encouraged food manufacturers to come up with a wide range of packaging innovations. Ovenable packaging is among the most progressive innovation in this segment. Ovenable paper and paper-board trays are used to provide chilled, fresh, and frozen ready-to-eat meals at both the retail and foodservice levels. Lightweight, good thermal conductivity, strong performance, temperature resistance, and optimal barrier properties make them feasible and preferable packaging solutions over packaging options such as Crystallized Polyethylene Terephthalate (CPET) and polypropylene plastic trays. Ovenable paper and paper-board trays are available in a variety of shapes and sizes with different closing alternatives such as peelable and non-peelable films, or non-peelable and perforated tear-off paperboard lids. Moreover, they are sustainable packaging solutions that are easy to recycle. Foodservices, airline catering, and retail food outlets are among the major adopters of ovenable paper and paper-board trays, and the demand is expected to grow in the coming years.

South Africa reported the highest number of COVID-19 confirmed cases across Middle East and Africa, which led to the discontinuation of several businesses, such as paper & paperboard trays manufacturing activities. Also, due to the outbreak, most countries declared a health emergency and stopped unessential movements, thus impacting heavily on the supply chain of goods. Manufacturing facilities hustled to make changes due to the implementation of social distancing norms, which cased disruptions and slowdowns on throughput. Paper and paperboard industry may continue to see weak or broken links in their supply chains, which, in turn, would negatively affect the paper & paperboard trays market growth in the coming years.

Market Overview and Dynamics

The paper & paperboard trays market in Middle East and Africa is expected to grow from US$ 268.07 million in 2021 to US$ 393.94 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2021 to 2028. The rising demand for sustainable and flexible packaging products in different sectors, notably the food & beverages sector, is a crucial factor driving the Middle East and Africa paper and paperboard trays market. Governments and other regulatory bodies are highly emphasizing the use of recyclable products owing to growing environmental concerns. They have laid down stringent regulations pertaining to the use of sustainable products. Focus on innovations and product developments to enhance the sustainability of paperboard trays has caused a spur in the market growth. Cascades, sustainable packaging company, launched the first thermoformed cardboard tray in 2020. The product is made from 100% recyclable and recycled cardboard and has a recyclable water-based barrier coating that provides moisture resistance. The application of paper in packaging is undergoing a restoration as consumers perceive it as a high-value, environmentally friendly material. It is a biodegradable, recyclable, and bio-based material. A paradigm shift in consumer behavior toward adopting sustainable packaging solutions is compelling manufacturers to focus on green packaging, which is driving the paper and paperboard trays market growth.  

Key Market Segments

Based on material, the virgin fiber segment accounted for the largest share of the Middle East and Africa paper & paperboard trays market in 2020. Based on application, the food and beverages segment accounted for the largest share of the Middle East and Africa paper & paperboard trays market in 2020.

Major Sources and Companies Listed

A few major primary and secondary sources referred to for preparing this report on the Middle East and Africa paper & paperboard trays market are company websites, annual reports, financial reports, national government documents, and statistical database, among others. Major companies listed in the report include Huhtamaki; Mondi; Pactiv Evergreen Inc; Hartmann; International Paper; and PaperTech.

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Middle East and Africa Paper & Paperboard Trays Market Segmentation

Middle East and Africa Paper & Paperboard Trays Market -By Material

• Virgin Fiber
• Recycled Fiber

Middle East and Africa Paper & Paperboard Trays Market -By Application

• Food and Beverages
• Consumer Electronics
• Personal Care and Cosmetics
• Healthcare
• Others

Middle East and Africa Paper & Paperboard Trays Market – By Country

• South Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Rest of Middle East and Africa

Middle East and Africa Paper & Paperboard Trays Market – Company Profiles

• Huhtamaki
• Mondi
• Hartmann
• Pactiv Evergreen Inc.
• International Paper
• PaperTech  

Middle East and Africa Paper & Paperboard Trays Market Strategic Insights

Middle East and Africa Paper & Paperboard Trays Market Segmentation Analysis

Middle East and Africa Paper & Paperboard Trays Market Report Highlights

Middle East and Africa Paper & Paperboard Trays Report Scope

Middle East and Africa Paper & Paperboard Trays Market Country and Regional Insights