Product Code: ETC019620 | Publication Date: Aug 2023 | Updated Date: Sep 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) cardboard packaging market experienced steady growth between 2025 and 2031. Cardboard packaging is widely used across various industries in the UAE due to its eco-friendliness, cost-effectiveness, and versatility. The market witnessed an increased demand for cardboard packaging solutions from sectors such as food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, electronics, e-commerce, and retail, among others.
The rise in online shopping and e-commerce platforms has significantly increased the demand for cardboard packaging solutions in the UAE as these products are essential for safe and secure transportation of goods. Further, the UAE government and various industries have been actively promoting sustainable practices, including the use of eco-friendly packaging materials like cardboard, which has further driven the market growth. Moreover, the UAE expanding population and rapid urbanization have led to an increased need for efficient and effective packaging solutions, further propelling the demand for cardboard packaging.
The cardboard packaging market faces competition from materials like plastic, foam, and corrugated plastics, which may hinder its growth to some extent. Further, while cardboard is considered eco-friendly, its production and disposal can still have environmental impacts. Proper waste management and recycling efforts are essential to address these concerns.
The COVID-19 pandemic had both positive and negative effects on the UAE cardboard packaging market. On the positive side, the surge in e-commerce activities during lockdowns and movement restrictions led to an increased demand for cardboard packaging to facilitate online deliveries. However, disruptions in the supply chain and a slowdown in certain industries negatively impacted the market during the pandemic.
The UAE cardboard packaging market is highly competitive and includes both local and international players. Some of the key players operating in the market are International Paper Company, Mondi Group, DS Smith Plc, Smurfit Kappa Group, Tetra Pak International S.A., WestRock Company, Gulf Printing & Packaging Co. LLC and Emirates Printing Press LLC.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cardboard Packagings Market Overview |
3.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cardboard Packagings Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cardboard Packagings Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cardboard Packagings Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cardboard Packagings Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Types, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cardboard Packagings Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
4 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cardboard Packagings Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing e-commerce activities in the UAE leading to higher demand for cardboard packagings |
4.2.2 Growing environmental awareness and sustainability initiatives promoting the use of eco-friendly packaging materials like cardboard |
4.2.3 Rise in the retail sector and FMCG industry driving the need for efficient and cost-effective packaging solutions |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting the production cost of cardboard packagings |
4.3.2 Competition from alternative packaging materials such as plastic or biodegradable options affecting market share |
4.3.3 Regulatory challenges and changing government policies regarding packaging materials and waste management |
5 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cardboard Packagings Market Trends |
6 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cardboard Packagings Market, By Types |
6.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cardboard Packagings Market, By Types |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cardboard Packagings Market Revenues & Volume, By Types, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cardboard Packagings Market Revenues & Volume, By Rigid Boxes, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cardboard Packagings Market Revenues & Volume, By Self-Erecting Boxes, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cardboard Packagings Market Revenues & Volume, By Telescope Boxes, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cardboard Packagings Market Revenues & Volume, By Slotted Boxes, 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cardboard Packagings Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cardboard Packagings Market, By Applications |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cardboard Packagings Market Revenues & Volume, By Processed Foods, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cardboard Packagings Market Revenues & Volume, By Fresh Food and Produce, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cardboard Packagings Market Revenues & Volume, By Beverages, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cardboard Packagings Market Revenues & Volume, By Paper Products, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cardboard Packagings Market Revenues & Volume, By Electrical Products, 2021-2031F |
6.2.7 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cardboard Packagings Market Revenues & Volume, By Other End-user Industry, 2021-2031F |
7 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cardboard Packagings Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cardboard Packagings Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cardboard Packagings Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cardboard Packagings Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage increase in cardboard recycling rates in the UAE |
8.2 Adoption rate of innovative cardboard packaging designs in the market |
8.3 Growth in the number of cardboard packaging manufacturers in the UAE |
8.4 Average time taken for cardboard packaging materials to biodegrade in local waste management systems |
8.5 Investment inflow in research and development for sustainable cardboard packaging solutions in the UAE |
9 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cardboard Packagings Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cardboard Packagings Market Opportunity Assessment, By Types, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cardboard Packagings Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
10 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cardboard Packagings Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cardboard Packagings Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cardboard Packagings Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |