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Middle East & Africa Compostable Packaging Market Size & Outlook

The compostable packaging market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 7.0 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6.1% is expected of Middle East & Africa compostable packaging market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$4.9
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$7.0
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
6.1%
Report Coverage
Middle East & Africa

MEA compostable packaging market highlights

  • The MEA compostable packaging market generated a revenue of USD 4.9 million in 2024.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, polylactic acid (pla) was the largest revenue generating material in 2024.
  • Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) is the most lucrative material segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, South Africa is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 4.9 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 7.0 million
Growth rate6.1% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentPolylactic acid (pla)
Fastest growing segmentPolyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPolyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), Bamboo, Wood, Polylactic Acid (PLA), Cellulose
Key market players worldwideWestRock Co, International Paper Co, Mondi PLC, Tetra Pak, Amcor PLC, DS Smith PLC, Westrock Company, Smurfit Kappa Group PLC, Rengo, Stora Enso Oyj Ordinary Shares - Class R, Basf SE, Bemis Manufacturing

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 6.3% of the global compostable packaging market in 2024.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 35.4 million by 2030.

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Publish Date: Apr 11, 2025

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Compostable Packaging Market Companies

NameProfile# EmployeesHQWebsite
Basf SEView profile 111,855Carl-Bosch-Strasse 38, Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany, 67056www.basf.com
Amcor PLCView profile 41,00083 Tower Road North, Warmley, Bristol, United Kingdom, BS30 8XPwww.amcor.com
Mondi PLCView profile 21,773The Heights, Brooklands, Ground Floor, Building 5, Weybridge, Surrey, United Kingdom, KT13 0NYwww.mondigroup.com
WestRock CoView profile 56,1001000 Abernathy Road, North East, Atlanta, GA, United States, 30328www.westrock.com
International Paper CoView profile 39,0006400 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN, United States, 38197www.internationalpaper.com
DS Smith PLCView profile 29,6721 Paddington Square, Level 3, London, United Kingdom, W2 1DLwww.dssmith.com
Smurfit Kappa Group PLCView profile 47,000Beech Hill, Clonskeagh, Dublin 4, Dublin, Ireland, D04 N2R2www.smurfitkappa.com
Stora EnsoView profile 10001+Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland, Europewww.storaenso.com
Bemis ManufacturingView profile 1001-5000Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, United States, North Americawww.bemismfg.com
Westrock CompanyView profile 51-100Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, North Americawww.westrockusa.com/en/#

Middle East & Africa Compostable Packaging Market Outlook

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Polylactic Acid (Pla) was the largest segment with a revenue share of 75.51% in 2024.

Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa compostable packaging market based on polyhydroxyalkanoate (pha), bamboo, wood, polylactic acid (pla), cellulose covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Middle East & Africa Compostable Packaging Market Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2018-2030)
    • Polylactic Acid (PLA)
    • Cellulose
    • Bamboo
    • Wood
    • Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)
  • Middle East & Africa Compostable Packaging Market Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2018-2030)
    • Bags
    • Trays
    • Pouches
    • Films
    • Other Product
  • Middle East & Africa Compostable Packaging Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2018-2030)
    • Food and Beverages
    • Pharmaceuticals
    • Cosmetics
    • Other Application

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