Middle East and Africa Tactile Printing Market

Market Introduction

MEA region includes Saudi Arabia, UAE, South Africa, and rest of MEA countries. The MEA is hosts several companies manufacturing tactile printing products for visually impaired people in the region. For instance, AL GHURAIR own the latest technology of producing the highest quality products in the MEA. Its specialization in braille is derived from the latest technology in Braille printing and tactile embossing of Braille books and Braille signs, thus enabling to provide education to children with impaired vision across the MEA. Expansion activities by the tactile printing market players in the MEA countries is also a significant contributor of the tactile printing industry growth. The companies in Saudi Arabia and UAE are focusing on providing tactile printing products and services for secure documents and currency printing applications. Furthermore, the projected growth of the labeling and packaging industry in the region owing to the presence of manufacturers engaged in production on printers and substrates used in the process of tactile printing.  Also, upcoming of technologically and physically advanced tactile printers is the major factor driving the MEA tactile printing market.

Major economies in the MEA that are facing challenges due to the COVID-19 outbreak include Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Morocco, and Kuwait, among others. The region is anticipated to report a swift decline in the supply of raw materials and products, which are procured from various manufacturers in North America, Europe, and MEA; these regions have halted or scaled down their production activities, subsequently lowering the export of components and products to other regions. As per a 2021 report by Labels & Labeling, the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and hygiene products segment saw a multifold increase in demand in 2020. The demand for food and personal care labels remained unchanged, but the cosmetic sector saw a drop in demand. Thus, the region is witnessing a slight decline in the tactile printing market growth.

Market Overview and Dynamics

The tactile printing market in MEA is expected to grow from US$ 65.90 million in 2021 to US$ 99.19 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.0% from 2021 to 2028. Tactile printing in packaging takes on many forms. For instance, the material can take the form of a rubber-like surface that makes the handing of hard-to-open and heavy containers easy during transport. This kind of packaging can draw the attention of customers and allow makers to thin the sidewalls without sacrificing top load strength. Tactile printed labels and packaging can also assist visually impaired people to ensure they are using the right product. These are underused elements meant for multiple senses to appeal customers with visual cues as well as with patterns that tempt the fingertips. To reach the masses, brands now-a-days are tapping into the personalization of packaging by leveraging technological advancements. The tactile printing technology is giving rise to high-end packaging designs for products from consumer goods categories, including food, beverage, beer & wine, medical, and beauty.  

Key Market Segments

The MEA tactile printing market is segmented into application, end-user, and country. Based on application, the MEA tactile printing market is segmented into packaging & labels, tactile graphics, & secure documentation. Packaging and labels segment held a substantial market share in 2020. Based on end-user, the MEA tactile printing market is segmented into braille users, industrial sector, and government & defense sector. Industrial segment held a substantial market share in 2020.

Major Sources and Companies Listed

A few major primary and secondary sources referred to for preparing this report on the tactile printing market in MEA are company websites, annual reports, financial reports, national government documents, and statistical database, among others. Major companies listed in the report are American Thermoform, Canon Inc, Index Braille, Kanematsu USA, Konica Minolta, Inc., Roland DG Corporation, and ViewPlus Technologies Inc.  

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MEA Tactile Printing Market Segmentation

MEA Tactile Printing Market - By Application

• Packaging & Labels
• Tactile graphics
• Secure Documentation

MEA Tactile Printing Market - By End Use

• Braille Users
• Industrial
• Government & Defense

MEA Tactile Printing Market - By Country

• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• UAE
• Rest of MEA    

MEA Tactile Printing Market - Company Profiles

• American Thermoform
• Canon Inc
• Index Braille
• Kanematsu USA
• Konica Minolta, Inc.
• Roland DG Corporation
• ViewPlus Technologies Inc

Middle East and Africa Tactile Printing Market Strategic Insights

Middle East and Africa Tactile Printing Market Segmentation Analysis

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