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ArabPlast 2027

ArabPlast, a leading biennial event, grows stronger with each edition, attracting global industry leaders. Focused on innovations, sustainability, and the circular economy, it drives the future of Petrochemicals, Plastics, Rubber and Packaging through cutting-edge solutions and collaborations
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MARKET OVERVIEW

U.A.E. & Regional

Industry Market Projections 2025 - 2030

  • Petrochemical, oil and gas growth at CAGR of 8.4%
  • Chemical logistics expected to grow from USD 11.27 billion to USD 15.08 billion (6% CAGR)
  • Plastic packaging to grow from USD 737.25 million to USD 941.84 million (4.9% CAGR)
  • Overall plastics to grow at a CAGR of 4.4% (approx. USD 20.12 billion by 2030)
  • Rubber to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% (revenue approx. USD 1,298.6 million by 2030)
  • Plastics recycling to reach a CAGR of 5.34%
  • Fiber-reinforced plastic recycling to reach USD 7.8 million by 2030 (7% CAGR)
  • Compostable plastics to grow at a CAGR of 8.8%
  • Engineering plastics market to register a CAGR of over 5%.
  • Industrial packaging market (incl. UAE) is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.6%, reaching USD 13.38 billion by 2030.
  • The Middle East and Africa's plastic packaging market is projected to grow from 5.92 million metric tons in 2025 to 7.26 million metric tons by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.18%
  • United Arab Emirates: The rigid plastic packaging market was valued at $2.45 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach $3.22 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.61%
African Market

Exports and Re-exports to the African Market

  • UAE is expected to witness robust growth in its petrochemicals, plastics, packaging, and rubber industries.
  • UAE is strengthening its trade relations with African nations by setting ambitious targets to double the nation’s exports by 2030, to significantly enhance trade flows
  • Trade between UAE and sub-Saharan Africa increased by over 30% over the past decade.
Petrochemicals Industry

The Dependency and Future of the PETROCHEMICALS Industry – Towards More Sustainable PLASTICS, RUBBER & PACKAGING

  • Plastics, Rubber, Packaging, Automobile, Aviation, Fertilizers, Clothing, Digital Devices, Medicals, Pharmaceuticals, Detergents, Tyres, and many aspects of daily life are integral to modern societies, and the prominent chemical sector products, plastics, rubber and packaging which are indispensable in daily life.
  • Between 2025 and 2030, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is poised for significant expansion in the plastics, recycling, petrochemicals, and packaging industries underscoring its commitment to economic diversification and sustainable growth.
  • Strategic investments and partnerships are positioning the nation as a key player in these sectors within the Middle East, with a notable emphasis on exports and re-exports to the African market & MENA region