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Packaging survey at Gulf Pack trade fair reveals dynamic UAE market
Non-alcoholic beer may be produced in the GulfThe results of the first UAE packaging survey were announced today during a special seminar held at the Gulf Pack trade fair in Dubai. Covering consumer packaging categories, trends and opportunities, the research was conducted by IMES Consulting, a leading firm of international consultants, made possible through the support of the event organisers, Fairs & Exhibitions Ltd, and iMPZ, part of Tecom.
The survey, the first of its kind for the packaging industry in the UAE, underlined the fact that many businesses within the UAE's packaging industry are flourishing as a result of export opportunities.
One example is with glass container production where six times as much volume is exported than consumed locally. Apparently two local factories supply 35,000 tons to local customers compared to total exports of 184,000 tons.
Cans however remain the most popular device for packing drinks. Crown Emirates were cited as the leading manufacturer in a domestic market with a volume of 420 million, 2 piece format units. The survey reveals that sector has grown by at least 50% in less than five years.
The local dairy industry was revealed as one of the largest users of packaging materials in a variety of formats. From aseptic cartons, mainly coming from Tetra Pak 's Saudi based factories, with a market volume of 285m units, through to the use of new materials such as PET, that has a total volume of exceeding 1 billion units.
Suppliers of flexible packaging materials can also take heart. The market volume is estimated at 10,000 tons with substantial growth stimulated in a number of categories such as biscuit and snack producers.
- Ends -For information contact:
Maida Talhami
Momentum
Tel: +971 390 1630
Email: maida@momentum.cc
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