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Packaging Industry in the United Arab Emirates

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  • 52 Pages
  • January 2026
  • Region: United Arab Emirates
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 2882555
Across fmcg industries in the United Arab Emirates, sustainability is the dominant theme, with food categories such as dairy and processed meat replacing rigid plastics with paperboard cartons and compostable trays, while confectionery brands are introducing biodegradable wrappers. Beverage players are accelerating adoption of rPET bottles and paperboard cartons, reducing virgin plastic use.

This Packaging in United Arab Emirates report offers insight into key trends and developments in the industry. The report also examines trends and prospect for various pack types and closures: metal packaging, rigid plastic, glass, liquid cartons, paper-based containers; flexible packaging.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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  • Get a detailed picture of the Packaging market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Packaging in 2024: The big picture
  • 2024 key trends
  • Americana’s compostable trays and Ferrero’s mini packs reshape United Arab Emirates food packaging
  • Coca-Cola’s rPET bottles and Alpro’s cartons drive United Arab Emirates beverage sustainability
  • Heineken’s canned beer and Diageo’s lightweight bottles redefine United Arab Emirates alcohol packaging
  • Dove’s refill pods and The Body Shop’s solid bars lead United Arab Emirates beauty sustainability
  • OMO’s refill stations and compact sachets transform United Arab Emirates home care packaging
  • Royal Canin’s recyclable pouches set the tone for United Arab Emirates pet food packaging
PACKAGING LEGISLATION
  • Dubai’s single-use bag ban pushes retailers towards reusable solutions
  • United Arab Emirates climate law accelerates refill and lightweight packaging adoption
RECYCLING AND THE ENVIRONMENT
  • Reverse vending pilots pave the way for United Arab Emirates Deposit Return Schemes
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