The inaugural edition of Gulf Print & Pack in Saudi Arabia has opened registration for all trade visitors over the age of 18, welcoming them to the MENA region’s leading exhibition for the commercial and package printing industries. Gulf Print & Pack 2025 will be held at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center (RFECC) from 14-16 January, 2025.
The Saudi expo will cement Gulf Print & Pack as an annual event for the Middle East region, alternating between Riyadh to service the burgeoning Saudi Arabian market and Dubai for the GCC market. The new show in Riyadh is expected to build on the success of the earlier and well established Dubai edition, primarily focusing on the latest technologies in commercial and package printing.
Gulf Print & Pack Event Director Barry Killengrey says, “We are excited to extend the Gulf Print & Pack series to Riyadh, where a vibrant consumer market is driving adoption of new digital technologies and packaging formats across the FMCG market. We see a huge potential for growth for all sectors of the print and packaging business supporting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s development goals.”
The announcement of the event in Riyadh coincides with an investment boom across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in line with the country’s Vision 2030 initiative that emphasizes on sustainable growth across a wide range of industry sectors. This is expected to create major business opportunities for commercial printers and packaging converters as well as drive demand for automated packaging systems and sustainable packaging materials.
E-commerce Boom Triggers Packaging Upswing in Saudi Arabia
Fuelled by the rising demand for sustainable and eco-friendly packaging solutions, the Saudi paper and cardboard packaging market is currently estimated around $2.22 billion and is expected to reach $2.84 billion, at a 4.24% CAGR during the 2024-2029 forecast period. The upswing is attributed to the boom in e-commerce platforms and increased consumer awareness regarding sustainable packaging.
The Saudi food market is also experiencing a major transformation, with its volume expected to jump from $14.16 billion to a robust $30.47 billion by 2029.
Astonishing Growth Potential for Saudi Digital Printing Market
A new report, compiled by market research firm Astute Analytica, demonstrates the astonishing growth potential of the Saudi digital printing market. The study predicts the Saudi digital print sector to generate revenues of $766.58 million by 2032, up from $351.33 million in 2023, at a CAGR of 9.24% during the forecast period 2024-2032.
The report says that this surge in demand for digital printing solutions in Saudi Arabia is largely driven by the Kingdom’s ambitious Vision 2030 initiative, which aims to diversify the economy away from oil with a commitment to sustainability at its core.
Opening Timings: 12 noon – 8 pm (all days).
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