Middle East and Africa Cling Film Market Growth Drivers and Forecast by 2027

The cling film market in the Middle East & Africa was valued at US$ 106.22 million in 2018 and is projected to reach US$ 139.60 million by 2027; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.1% from 2019 to 2027.

The Middle East & Africa region includes South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the rest of the Middle East & Africa. Growing preference for packaged food is the major driving factor for the market's growth in the forecast period. Plastic materials are extensively used in the food sector due to its convenience and low price. The rising government focus on the expansion of various industries, such as food processing, healthcare, and consumer goods industries, is likely to boost the demand for cling films over the forecast period. Moreover, this further provides a massive number of customers for the cling films in this region. The growth of these industries would have a positive impact on the development of the cling films market.

Based on thickness, the Middle East & Africa Cling Film Market is segmented into Up to 9 Microns, 9-12 Microns, and Above 12 Microns. The 9-12 microns segment held the largest share during the forecast period. Cling films with a range of 9 to 12-micron consists of LDPE plain cling wrap, food-grade PE clings film, nova pack PVC roll food grade and natural white & yellow LDPE, LLDPE clings wrap film. The gold color polyester film also comes under this category. LDPE plain cling wrap film has a thickness of 10 to 12 microns and a size ranging from 300 to 450 millimeters. The food-grade PE cling film with a thickness of 10 microns is used in food wrapping film and has a customized and standard length. Novapack PVC roll food grade is one of the best-used cling films for preservation in the food industry and has a thickness of 10 microns. Natural white & yellow LDPE, LLDPE cling wrap films are eco-friendly and non-PVC with a guaranteed length of 600 meters in every roll and thickness of 10-12 micron. It contains no plasticizers or stabilizers, thus are 100% non-toxic.

The COVID-19 pandemic was first reported in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. The outbreak is adversely affecting economies and industries in various countries due to lockdowns, travel bans, and business shutdowns imposed by governments. Chemical and material are significant sectors suffering due to severe disruptions such as supply chain breaks, technology events cancellations, and office shutdowns.  Besides, due to COVID-19, the Middle East & Africa could witness a deceleration in the economy across the region. This will hamper the demand for cling films in the MEA region. Saudi Arabia has the highest number of COVID-19 confirmed cases in the Middle East & Africa.

Middle East & Africa Cling film Market Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)

Middle East & Africa Cling film Market Segmentation

Middle East & Africa Cling Film Market, by Material Type

• Polyethylene
• Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene
• PVC
• PVDC
• Others

Middle East & Africa Cling Film Market, by Form

• Cast Cling Film
• Blow Cling Film

Middle East & Africa Cling Film Market, by Thickness

• Upto 9 Microns
• 9-12 Microns
• Above 12 Microns

Middle East & Africa Cling Film Market, by End-User Industry

• Food Industry
• Healthcare
• Consumer Goods
• Industrial

Middle East & Africa Cling Film Market, by Country

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

Middle East & Africa Cling film Market -Companies Mentioned

• Anchor Packaging LLC
• Berry Global Inc.
• DowDupont
• Harwal Group
• Intertape Polymer Group
• Multi Wrap (PTY) LTD

Middle East and Africa Cling Film Report Scope