There is a growing focus on making smart card from more renewable resources. Many companies across the region are focusing on developing a new product that contains less plastic. Bio-based plastic material is a new and emerging subset of conventional plastic for producing smart cards. LUC-BIO is one such material which is a green form of PVC developed to meet the growing demand for green products. Universal Smart Cards Inc. produces smart cards using this material. One major manufacturer has created radio-frequency identification (RFID) cards and smart cards with bio-based materials. The end use industries are demanding for the smart cards made of biodegradable materials to maintain the eco-sustainability of their products and to comply with the nation’s guidelines. Thus, the increasing focus on the development of bio-based material would emerge as a trend in the smart card materials market during the forecast period.
In the Middle East and Africa region, South Africa is among the major countries with a high number of COVID-19 confirmed cases and deaths. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe impact on the economy of the Middle East & Africa. The pandemic has significantly slowed down the growth of the smart card materials market in the region due to negative impacts upon the growth of various industries. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the retail and hospitality industry. As a result of lockdowns and stay-at-home orders, the customer footprints has been reduced. The demand for smart card materials in the region will depend upon the evolution of the epidemic, vaccination plans, and economic recovery.
With the new features and technologies, vendors can attract new customers and expand their footprints in emerging markets. This factor is likely to drive the smart card material market. The MEA smart card material market is expected to grow at a good CAGR during the forecast period.
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Market size in 2021 | US$ 54.97 Million |
| Market Size by 2028 | US$ 72.44 Million |
| CAGR (2021 - 2028) | 4.0% |
| Historical Data | 2019-2020 |
| Forecast period | 2022-2028 |
| Segments Covered |
By Material
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| Regions and Countries Covered |
Middle East and Africa
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| Market leaders and key company profiles |
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The Middle East and Africa Smart Card Material Market is valued at US$ 54.97 Million in 2021, it is projected to reach US$ 72.44 Million by 2028.
As per our report Middle East and Africa Smart Card Material Market, the market size is valued at US$ 54.97 Million in 2021, projecting it to reach US$ 72.44 Million by 2028. This translates to a CAGR of approximately 4.0% during the forecast period.
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