SAUDI PAPER & PACKING EXPO 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The Saudi International Printing and Packaging Exhibition, carefully planned and organized by world-renowned British exhibition organizer DMG events, is the largest and most influential comprehensive event in the printing and packaging sectors. digital printing, packaging technology and advertising imaging in the Middle East. This exhibition aims to bring together the most influential decision-makers in the industry, as well as leading manufacturers and suppliers in the field of printing and packaging. It is an indispensable commercial exchange platform in the industry in the Middle East.

Matching Saudi Arabia’s growth rate

The paper and packaging industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly packaging solutions. Attracting over 14,000 industry professionals, the three-day Saudi Paper & Packaging Expo 2024, co-located with the Saudi Sign & Label Expo, will provide an important platform to broaden business and showcase innovations that will reshape the industry’s products, and participate in a dynamic networking environment that brings together key decision-makers and industry players.

This exhibition was held at the most appropriate time and in the most ideal location: the Riyadh International Exhibition Center. It aims to bring together the most capable industrial elites from around the world to jointly present an industrial feast integrating visual pleasure and innovative ideas.

Market presentation:

The total value of the packaging market in Saudi Arabia has soared to US$ 8.6 billion and is expected to reach a market size of US$ 12 billion by 2026, during which it will maintain a CAGR of 2 .2% during the forecast period of 2021 to 2026. annual growth. rate. The country’s large consumer base and active industrial activities have created an extremely favorable environment for the development of the packaging industry. Within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) packaging industry, Saudi Arabia occupies approximately 70% market share and its market contribution is close to US$2 billion, demonstrating its leadership in this area.

The printing industry is known for its long history and largest scale in the GCC region. Saudi Arabia’s printing industry stands out with an average annual growth rate of over 8.7%, compared to a global average growth rate of just 1%. The country produces around 5.2 million daily newspapers and around 2 million monthly magazines, placing it third in the Arab world’s graphics industry. At the same time, the packaging industry’s investment in the GCC has exceeded US$2 billion, of which Saudi Arabia controls 70% of the packaging market share and continues to grow at a annual rate of 5 to 15%.

As Saudi Arabia invests more in its infrastructure sector, demand for display advertising is expected to reach an all-time high. In 2022, the digital signage market in Saudi Arabia will be worth $276 million. It is predicted that the country’s outdoor advertising market value will reach US$360 million by 2025, and by 2027, the market value of digital display is expected to surpass the US$472 million mark.

Although Saudi Arabia’s abundant oil resources have laid a solid foundation for the vigorous development of the printing, packaging and related industries, the country has not yet reached a level of development that matches to the abundance of its resources in the areas of equipment production and raw material refining. technology.

First of all, from the perspective of equipment production, due to the relatively slow development of Saudi manufacturing industry and the lack of sufficient R&D capabilities and technology accumulation, Saudi Arabia is more dependent on imports of machinery and equipment such as packaging machines and printing machines.

Second, in terms of raw material refining technology, although Saudi Arabia has abundant oil resources, its technical level needs to be improved in the process of converting oil into raw materials needed for printing and printing. packaging. Important raw materials such as inks and coatings must be imported from abroad in large quantities.

In Saudi Arabia, many parks are actively introducing advanced production equipment from China, such as packaging machines, laminating machines and coating machines, to use low-cost local raw materials for production. production and processing. These equipment not only improve production efficiency, but also promote the development of local manufacturing. This provides many opportunities for China-related businesses.

Paper machines and equipment

• Paper machines
• Pulp Processing Equipment
• Cutting and processing machines
• Finishing equipment
• Mechanical components and spare parts

Printing and packaging solutions

• Printing presses and equipment
• Packaging machines
• packaging materials

Raw materials and chemicals

• wood pulp
• Recycled paper fiber
• Chemicals for paper and pulp processing
• Dyes and pigments

Paper recycling and waste management

• recycling equipment
• Waste paper collection and classification system
• Environmental management and sustainable solutions

packaging materials

• Cardboard boxes and cartons
• plastic packaging
• Soft packaging
• metal packaging
• glass packaging

Packaging design and innovation

• Packaging design agencies and consultants
• Structural and graphic design services
• Sustainable packaging solutions
• Packaging prototype development and testing services

Packaging machines and equipment

• Filling and sealing machines
• Packaging and strapping machines
• Packaging, printing and decoration machines
• Inspection and quality control equipment
• Auxiliary equipment and on-board control systems

Packaging automation and robotics

• Robotic packaging system
• Automated packaging production line
• Conveyor Systems and Material Handling Equipment
• Packaging software and control systems

Packaging Supplies and Accessories

• Adhesives and tapes
• Caps and fillers
• closing device
• Labels and logos
• Protective packaging materials

Packaging and logistics services

• Contract Packing and Collaborative Packing Services
• Mechanical maintenance and repair services
• Supply Chain Management Services
• Logistics and distribution solutions

Packaging recycling and sustainability

• Recycling equipment and systems
• Sustainable and alternative packaging materials
• Eco-friendly packaging solutions
• Strategies for reducing and optimizing packaging waste