Report Overview

Middle East and Africa Barrier Films Market - Industry Trends & Forecast Report, 2029

Middle East and Africa barrier Films market size was estimated at USD 161.41 million in 2022. During the forecast period between 2023 and 2029, Middle East and Africa Barrier films market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.71% reaching a value of USD 221.12 million by 2029. Major growth factors for the Middle East and Africa barrier films market include rising demand for packaging food products along with low-cost packaging that is effective in longer shelf life. The expanding pharmaceutical industry in the Middle East and Africa is also expected to offer lucrative growth opportunities to the barrier films market during the forecast period.

Middle East and Africa Barrier Films Market – Overview

Barrier films are impermeable packaging solutions that are typically constructed from one or more layers of flexible films whose composition varies on the application. To achieve desired outcomes, barrier films are also coated on each side with various lacquers/resins. It's crucial to take into account the oxygen transfer rate (OTR), which measures how much oxygen can move through a film. The less oxygen present, the better for most food packaging applications, hence high-barrier films are a common selection.

Middle East and Africa Barrier Films Market

Growth Drivers

High Demand for Longer Shelf Life Products

Barrier films increase the shelf life of products and lessen the need for preservatives. The resulting desire for easy food packing is what is driving the market for barrier films. Barrier films can also be used as a printing substrate to improve the visual appeal of the finished product. The packaging used in the food and beverage sector is moving away from conventional forms and toward lightweight, portable packaging. Barrier films, which are more lightweight than rigid packaging and do not require the use of glass or cans, which add weight to the packaging, aid in meeting this requirement.

Restraints

High Risk of Degradation

The materials used for the manufacturing of barrier films carry risks of degradation at high temperatures. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is one of the most commonly used manufacturing materials for barrier films. When food and drinks are stored in PET packaging and have a lengthy shelf life, the flavor of the products might deteriorate because PET resins can oxidize. Depending on the intended use, the fact that PET is not biodegradable may be a drawback. This may act as a huge restraining factor for the Middle East and Africa Barrier Films market.

Impact of COVID-19 on Middle East and Africa Barrier Films Market

The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic outbreak offered great opportunities for the Middle East and Africa barrier films market. Barrier film usage grew along with the development in the food processing and packaging industry's output because packaged food was classified as an essential commodity and demand for these goods rose during the lockdown. Additionally, with the increase in the demand for face shields, bags, wraps, masks, and other medical-grade equipment, the usage of single-use plastics has also increased.

Middle East and Africa Barrier Films Market

Segmental Coverage

Middle East and Africa Barrier Films Market – By Type

Based on type, the Middle East and Africa barrier films market is segregated into metalized barrier films, transparent barrier films, and white barrier films segments. The metalized barrier films segment accounts for the highest share in the Middle East and Africa barrier films market and are also expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. They are specifically made to preserve different sorts of items by offering a strong barrier against oxygen and humidity to extend the shelf life for sensitive products, which contributes to the market growth.

Middle East and Africa Barrier Films Market – By Material

Based on material, Middle East and Africa barrier films market is segmented into polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyamides (PA), ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH), linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), and others. The PET segment accounts for the highest market share. PET is a robust film with an excellent oxygen barrier, one that can withstand heat, and one that is long-lasting. In addition, PET makes a great laminating substrate for stand-up pouches, which supports an increase in demand for PET in the projected year.

Middle East and Africa Barrier Films Market – By Application

Based on application, Middle East and Africa barrier films market is segmented into food & beverages, pharmaceutical, electronics, agriculture, and others. The food and beverage industry holds the highest share in Middle East and Africa barrier films market. The barrier coating effectively prevents water vapor and oxygen from reaching delicate foods. With the rationalization of laminates, these barrier films not only assist in increasing the shelf life of food products but also lower the use of packaging materials.

Middle East and Africa Barrier Films Market – By Distribution Channel

Based on distribution channels, Middle East and Africa barrier films market is segmented into supermarkets/hypermarkets, specialty stores, e-commerce, and others. The supermarkets/hypermarkets segment accounts for the highest market share, as they offer at a lower cost as well as are easily available. However, the e-commerce segment is projected to register the highest growth rate during the forecast period as it offers better price and product comparison and faster demand to demand.

Middle East and Africa Barrier Films Market – By Region

Middle East and Africa barrier films market covers the following major countries: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, South Africa, Nigeria, Algeria, and Rest of MEA. Saudi Arabia dominates Middle East and Africa barrier films market. The rapid growth of the market is attributed to the expanding food processing and packaging industry in this region. The increasing urbanization and changing consumption patterns are significantly boosting the demand for packaged food items. Furthermore, the government is also investing in the food packaging industry for economic diversification, which is expected to boost market growth during the forecast period.

Competitive Landscape

Major players operating in Middle East and Africa barrier films market include Amcor plc, Mondi, Huhtamaki, Sealed Air, Jindal Poly Films Limited, Toppan Inc., Kureha Corporation, and HPM Global, Inc. To further enhance their market share, these companies employ various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, license agreements, and new product launches.

Scope of the Report

By Type

• Metalized Barrier Films

• Transparent Barrier Films

• White Barrier Film

By Material

• Polyethylene Teraphthalate (PET)

• Polyethylene (PE)

• Polypropylene (PP)

• Polyamides (PA)

• Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH)

• Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

• Others

By Application

• Food & Beverages

• Pharmaceutical

• Electronics

• Agriculture

• Others

By Distribution Channel

• Supermarkets/Hypermarkets

• Specialty Stores

• E-Commerce

• Others

By Country

• Saudi Arabia

• UAE

• Qatar

• Kuwait

• South Africa

• Nigeria

• Algeria

• Rest of MEA

1. Research Framework
   1. Research Objective
   2. Product Overview
   3. Market Segmentation
2. Executive Summary
3. Middle East and Africa Barrier Films Market Insights
   1. Industry Value Chain Analysis
   2. DROC Analysis
      1. Growth Drivers
         1. High Demand for Longer Shelf Life products
         2. Increased Requirement for Pharmaceutical Packaging
      2. Restraints
         1. Issues Associated with Multi-layered Barrier Films
      3. Opportunities
         1. Surging Investments in Packaging
      4. Challenges
         1. Impact on supply Chain Due to Covid-19
   3. Technology Advancements/Recent Developments
   4. Regulatory Framework
   5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of New Entrants
      4. Threat of Substitutes
      5. Intensity of Rivalry
4. Middle East and Africa Barrier Films Market Overview
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
      1. By Value (USD Million)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Type
         1. Metalized Barrier Films
         2. Transparent Barrier Films
         3. White Barrier Film
      2. By Material
         1. Polyethylene Teraphthalate (PET)
         2. Polyethylene (PE)
         3. Polypropylene (PP)
         4. Polyamides (PA)
         5. Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH)
         6. Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
         7. Others
      3. By Application
         1. Food and Beverage
         2. Pharmaceutical
         3. Electronics
         4. Agriculture
         5. Others
      4. By Distribution Channel
         1. Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
         2. Specialty Stores
         3. E-Commerce
         4. Others
      5. By Country
         1. Saudi Arabia
         2. UAE
         3. Qatar
         4. Kuwait
         5. South Africa
         6. Nigeria
         7. Algeria
         8. Rest of MEA
5. Saudi Arabia Barrier Films Market
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
      1. By Value (USD Million)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Type
      2. By Material
      3. By Application
      4. By Distribution Channel
6. UAE Barrier Films Market
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
      1. By Value (USD Million)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Type
      2. By Material
      3. By Application
      4. By Distribution Channel
7. Qatar Barrier Films Market
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
      1. By Value (USD Million)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Type
      2. By Material
      3. By Application
      4. By Distribution Channel
8. Kuwait Barrier Films Market
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
      1. By Value (USD Million)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Type
      2. By Material
      3. By Application
      4. By Distribution Channel
9. South Africa Barrier Films Market
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
      1. By Value (USD Million)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Type
      2. By Material
      3. By Application
      4. By Distribution Channel
10. Nigeria Barrier Films Market
    1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
       1. By Value (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
       1. By Type
       2. By Material
       3. By Application
       4. By Distribution Channel
11. Algeria Barrier Films Market
    1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
       1. By Value (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
       1. By Type
       2. By Material
       3. By Application
       4. By Distribution Channel
12. Rest of MEA Barrier Films Market
    1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
       1. By Value (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
       1. By Type
       2. By Material
       3. By Application
       4. By Distribution Channel
13. Competitive Landscape
    1. List of Key Players and Their Offerings
    2. Middle East and Africa Barrier Films Company Market Share Analysis, 2022
    3. Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating Parameters
    4. Key Strategic Developments (Mergers, Acquisitions, Partnerships, etc.)
14. Impact of Covid-19 on Middle East and Africa Barrier Films Market
15. Company Profile (Company Overview, Financial Matrix, Competitive Landscape, Key Personnel, Key Competitors, Contact Address, Strategic Outlook, SWOT Analysis)
    1. Amcor plc
    2. Mondi
    3. Huhtamaki
    4. Sealed Air
    5. Jindal Poly Films Limited
    6. Toppan Inc.
    7. Kureha Corporation
    8. HPM Global, Inc.
    9. Other Prominent Players
16. Key Strategic Recommendations
17. Research Methodology
    1.   Qualitative Research
       1.  Primary & Secondary Research
    2.   Quantitative Research
    3.   Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
       1.  Secondary Research
       2.  Primary Research
    4.   Breakdown of Primary Research Respondents, By Region
    5.   Assumptions & Limitations

*Financial information of case of non-listed companies can be provided as per availability.

**The segmentation and the companies are subject to modifications based on in-depth secondary research for the final deliverable

List of Figures

Figure 1       Middle East and Africa Barrier Films Segmentation           

Figure 2       Middle East and Africa Barrier Films Market Value Chain Analysis         

Figure 3       Company Market Share Analysis, 2022         

Figure 4       Middle East & Africa Barrier Films Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029                  

Figure 5       Middle East & Africa Barrier Films Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2029                  

Figure 6       Middle East & Africa Barrier Films Market Share, By Material, By Value, 2019–2029          

Figure 7       Middle East & Africa Barrier Films Market Share, By Application, By Value, 2019–2029          

Figure 8       Middle East & Africa Barrier Films Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2029          

Figure 9       Middle East & Africa Barrier Films Market Share, By Country, By Value, 2019–2029          

Figure 10     Saudi Arabia Barrier Films Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029             

Figure 11     Saudi Arabia Barrier Films Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2029                

Figure 12     Saudi Arabia Barrier Films Market Share, By Material, By Value, 2019–2029            

Figure 13     Saudi Arabia Barrier Films Market Share, By Application, By Value, 2019–2029                  

Figure 14     Saudi Arabia Barrier Films Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2029          

Figure 15     UAE Barrier Films Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029               

Figure 16     UAE Barrier Films Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2029          

Figure 17     UAE Barrier Films Market Share, By Material, By Value, 2019–2029              

Figure 18     UAE Barrier Films Market Share, By Application, By Value, 2019–2029          

Figure 19     UAE Barrier Films Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2029                  

Figure 20     Qatar Barrier Films Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029             

Figure 21     Qatar Barrier Films Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2029                 

Figure 22     Qatar Barrier Films Market Share, By Material, By Value, 2019–2029            

Figure 23     Qatar Barrier Films Market Share, By Application, By Value, 2019–2029                  

Figure 24     Qatar Barrier Films Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2029                  

Figure 25     Kuwait Barrier Films Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029           

Figure 26     Kuwait Barrier Films Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2029               

Figure 27     Kuwait Barrier Films Market Share, By Material, By Value, 2019–2029          

Figure 28     Kuwait Barrier Films Market Share, By Application, By Value, 2019–2029                

Figure 29     Kuwait Barrier Films Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2029                  

Figure 30     South Africa Barrier Films Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029             

Figure 31     South Africa Barrier Films Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2029                 

Figure 32     South Africa Barrier Films Market Share, By Material, By Value, 2019–2029            

Figure 33     South Africa Barrier Films Market Share, By Application, By Value, 2019–2029                  

Figure 34     South Africa Barrier Films Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2029          

Figure 35     Nigeria Barrier Films Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029           

Figure 36     Nigeria Barrier Films Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2029               

Figure 37     Nigeria Barrier Films Market Share, By Material, By Value, 2019–2029          

Figure 38     Nigeria Barrier Films Market Share, By Application, By Value, 2019–2029                

Figure 39     Nigeria Barrier Films Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2029                  

Figure 40     Algeria Barrier Films Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029           

Figure 41     Algeria Barrier Films Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2029               

Figure 42     Algeria Barrier Films Market Share, By Material, By Value, 2019–2029          

Figure 43     Algeria Barrier Films Market Share, By Application, By Value, 2019–2029                

Figure 44     Algeria Barrier Films Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2029                  

Figure 45     Rest of MEA Barrier Films Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029              

Figure 46     Rest of MEA Barrier Films Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2029                 

Figure 47     Rest of MEA Barrier Films Market Share, By Material, By Value, 2019–2029             

Figure 48     Rest of MEA Barrier Films Market Share, By Application, By Value, 2019–2029          

Figure 49     Rest of MEA Barrier Films Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2029

List of Tables

Table 1        Middle East & Africa Barrier Films Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029

Table 2        Middle East & Africa Barrier Films Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 3        Middle East & Africa Barrier Films Market Size, By Material, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 4        Middle East & Africa Barrier Films Market Size, By Application, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 5        Middle East & Africa Barrier Films Market Size, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 6        Middle East & Africa Barrier Films Market Size, By Country, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 7        Saudi Arabia Barrier Films Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029

Table 8        Saudi Arabia Barrier Films Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 9        Saudi Arabia Barrier Films Market Size, By Material, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 10      Saudi Arabia Barrier Films Market Size, By Application, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 11      Saudi Arabia Barrier Films Market Size, By Distriibution Channel, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 12      UAE Barrier Films Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029

Table 13      UAE Barrier Films Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 14      UAE Barrier Films Market Size, By Material, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 15      UAE Barrier Films Market Size, By Application, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 16      UAE Barrier Films Market Size, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 17      Qatar Barrier Films Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029

Table 18      Qatar Barrier Films Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 19      Qatar Barrier Films Market Size, By Material, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 20      Qatar Barrier Films Market Size, By Application, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 21      Qatar Barrier Films Market Size, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 22      Kuwait Barrier Films Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029

Table 23      Kuwait Barrier Films Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 24      Kuwait Barrier Films Market Size, By Material, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 25      Kuwait Barrier Films Market Size, By Application, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 26      Kuwait Barrier Films Market Size, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 27      South Africa Barrier Films Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029

Table 28      South Africa Barrier Films Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 29      South Africa Barrier Films Market Size, By Material, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 30      South Africa Barrier Films Market Size, By Application, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 31      South Africa Barrier Films Market Size, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 32      Nigeria Barrier Films Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029

Table 33      Nigeria Barrier Films Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 34      Nigeria Barrier Films Market Size, By Material, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 35      Nigeria Barrier Films Market Size, By Application, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 36      Nigeria Barrier Films Market Size, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 37      Algeria Barrier Films Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029

Table 38      Algeria Barrier Films Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 39      Algeria Barrier Films Market Size, By Material, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 40      Algeria Barrier Films Market Size, By Application, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 41      Algeria Barrier Films Market Size, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 42      Rest of MEA Barrier Films Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029

Table 43      Rest of MEA Barrier Films Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 44      Rest of MEA Barrier Films Market Size, By Material, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 45      Rest of MEA Barrier Films Market Size, By Application, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 46      Rest of MEA Barrier Films Market Size, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 47      Amcor plc Company Overview

Table 48      Amcor plc Financial Overview

Table 49      Mondi Company Overview

Table 50      Mondi Financial Overview

Table 51      Huhtamaki Company Overview

Table 52      Huhtamaki Financial Overview

Table 53      Sealed Air Company Overview

Table 54      Sealed Air Financial Overview

Table 55      Jindal Poly Films Limited Company Overview

Table 56      Jindal Poly Films Limited Financial Overview

Table 57      Toppan Inc. Company Overview

Table 58      Toppan Inc. Financial Overview

Table 59      Kureha Corporation Company Overview

Table 60      Kureha Corporation Financial Overview

Table 61      HPM Global, Inc. Company Overview

Table 62      HPM Global, Inc. Financial Overview