Saudi Arabia Foodservice Packaging Market Overview

Market Size in 2024: USD 611.10 Million

Market Size in 2033: USD 1,104.76 Million

Market Growth Rate 2025-2033: 6.10%

According to IMARC Group's latest research publication, "Saudi Arabia Foodservice Packaging Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2025-2033", The Saudi Arabia foodservice packaging market size reached USD 611.10 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 1,104.76 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.10% during 2025-2033.

How AI is Reshaping the Future of Saudi Arabia Foodservice Packaging Market

• Revolutionizing Design and Material Optimization: AI-powered design algorithms are transforming packaging development through intelligent material selection, structural optimization, and waste reduction, reducing material costs by 15-20% while ensuring optimal food protection and maintaining sustainability standards aligned with Saudi Arabia's environmental goals under Vision 2030.
• Enhancing Quality Control and Safety Standards: Machine learning-integrated vision systems are revolutionizing quality inspection processes through automated defect detection, contamination identification, and compliance monitoring, improving food safety standards by 35-40% while ensuring adherence to halal certification requirements and international packaging regulations.
• Optimizing Supply Chain and Inventory Management: Advanced AI analytics are streamlining distribution networks, demand forecasting, and inventory optimization for foodservice packaging suppliers, reducing storage costs by 20-25% while improving delivery efficiency and enabling real-time coordination between manufacturers, distributors, and food delivery platforms across the Kingdom.
• Enabling Smart Packaging Solutions: AI-integrated IoT sensors and smart labels are creating intelligent packaging systems with real-time temperature monitoring, freshness indicators, and consumer engagement features, extending shelf life by 30% while supporting the $7.3 billion convenience food market and enhancing consumer experience in food delivery services.
• Facilitating Sustainable Production Processes: AI-driven automation is optimizing manufacturing efficiency through predictive maintenance, energy management, and waste reduction systems, decreasing energy consumption by 20-30% while supporting the transition to biodegradable and recyclable packaging materials in line with Saudi Arabia's circular economy initiatives.

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Saudi Arabia Foodservice Packaging Market Trends & Drivers:

Saudi Arabia's foodservice packaging market is experiencing robust growth driven by the explosive expansion of food delivery services and online ordering platforms, with the number of food outlets increasing from 77,431 in 2017 to 84,596 in 2023 and forecasted to reach 90,791 by 2025. The HoReCa segment commands approximately 54% market share, fueled by Vision 2030's tourism and hospitality sector investments, the proliferation of international restaurant chains, and the emergence of cloud kitchens requiring innovative packaging solutions for delivery logistics.

The surge in demand for convenient, on-the-go foods is accelerating market expansion, with Saudi Arabia's convenience food market projected to reach USD 7.3 billion by 2033. Urban lifestyles and the growing working population are driving unprecedented demand for ready-to-eat meals requiring portable, temperature-controlled, and spill-proof packaging solutions. The market is witnessing significant innovation in single-serve packaging, resealable containers, and tamper-evident designs that maintain food freshness during transportation while supporting sustainable practices.

Environmental sustainability has become a critical market driver, with paper-based packaging commanding 56% market share in disposable foodservice packaging and projected to grow at 7% during 2024-2029, the highest among all formats. Companies like Cupable launched in Saudi Arabia in 2024 to fulfill the urgent requirement for sustainable options in the F&B sector, while major players are transitioning to biodegradable, recyclable, and compostable materials. Government initiatives promoting eco-friendly packaging, including the MoU with Sidel in May 2025 targeting 20% energy savings and 51 tonnes less CO2 emissions, are accelerating the adoption of sustainable packaging solutions. The Saudi packaging market, valued at $11.2 billion in 2024 and projected to reach $16 billion by 2033, is witnessing rapid integration of smart packaging technologies with sensors, QR codes, and RFID tags, transforming the foodservice packaging landscape and supporting the Kingdom's circular economy objectives.

IMARCs report provides a deep dive into the market analysis, outlining the current trends, underlying Saudi Arabia foodservice packaging market demand, and growth trajectories.

Saudi Arabia Foodservice Packaging Industry Segmentation:

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

Material Insights:

• Plastic (Polyethylene, Polyamide, and Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol)
• Metal
• Others

Packaging Type Insights:

• Paper and Paperboard
• Flexible
• Rigid
• Others

Application Insights:

• Beverages
• Fruits and Vegetables
• Bakery and Confectionery
• Dairy Products
• Others

Breakup by Region:

• Northern and Central Region
• Western Region
• Eastern Region
• Southern Region

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.

Recent News and Developments in Saudi Arabia Foodservice Packaging Market

• May 2025: Saudi Arabia signed an MoU with Sidel to localize advanced packaging technologies, targeting energy savings up to 20% and reducing CO2 emissions by 51 tonnes, strengthening domestic manufacturing capabilities and supporting Vision 2030's sustainability objectives.
• April 2025: ULMA Packaging launched high-performance Flow Pack and VFFS (Vertical Form Fill Seal) solutions in Riyadh, significantly reducing packaging downtime and material usage while boosting regional food safety standards and hygiene compliance across foodservice operations.
• April 2025: The Saudi Food Manufacturing Expo showcased over 550 exhibitors' latest innovations including AI-driven supply chains, robotics, and sustainable automation technologies, attracting substantial global investments and strategic partnerships to advance the Kingdom's packaging industry.

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