Middle East and Africa Disposable Paper Cups Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Regional Analysis By Material (Air Pocket Insulated, Poly-Coated Paper, Wax Paper, and Others), and End-User (Food Service, Retail, and Institutional & Industrial)

Middle East and Africa Disposable Paper Cups Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Regional Analysis By Material (Air Pocket Insulated, Poly-Coated Paper, Wax Paper, and Others), and End-User (Food Service, Retail, and Institutional & Industrial)

The Middle East and Africa disposable paper cups market is expected to reach US$ 492.35 million by 2028 from US$ 424.39 million in 2021; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 2.1% from 2021 to 2028. The region is witnessing rapid economic development and the lifestyles improvement of people due to the rising disposable income and surging number of dual-income households. Countries, such as the UAE, are becoming well-known tourist attractions across the region, which is boosting the foodservice sector. Many international food chains are expanding their operations across the Middle East and African countries owing to strong market potential. Thus, the expansion of the foodservice sector in the Middle East and Africa increases the use of disposable paper cups across the region. Furthermore, prohibitions on the use of single-use plastic cups and containers are the major factors driving the sales of disposable paper cups across the region. Furthermore, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and rising health concerns about disease transmission, the use of reusable paper and plastic cups is temporarily restricted. This factor is providing significant growth opportunities for the region's disposable paper cup manufacturers. The demand for biodegradable paper cups would rise during and after the crisis as they are eco-friendly and hygienic.

South Africa recorded the highest COVID-19 cases in the Middle East & Africa, followed by Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The UAE was the first country in the region to report the first confirmed case of COVID-19. Due to the lockdown in the Middle East and African countries, the distribution network was significantly disrupted, which adversely affected the sales of disposable paper cups. However, the disposable paper cups market is experiencing recovery signs, and the sales of consumer products have also surged. Moreover, the UAE is the center of tourist attraction and corporate hub. With easing out the lockdown restrictions and travel bans, the number of tourists vising the UAE increased significantly, which boosted the growth of the foodservice sector across the country. Moreover, the demand for takeaway and food delivery services increased as corporates started their operations. This factor is projected to boost the growth of the disposable paper cups market across the Middles East and Africa during the forecast period.

Based on end-user, the Middle East and Africa disposable paper cups market is segmented into food service, retail, and institutional & industrial. The food service segment is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The food service segment comprises fast food chains, hot beverages-based food chains, hotels, restaurants, and sole proprietor-based food facilities. Food service is the largest segment of the disposable paper cup market in terms of revenue. The market growth for the segment can be attributed to the rising number of food service outlets in Middle East and Africa and rapid business expansions of fast food brands in the region. Furthermore, increasing customers at fast food restaurants and changing habits of having food outside the home among working class people and students are further bolstering the demand for disposable paper cups in Middle East and Africa. Thus, due to above given factors, the segment is expected to dominate the disposable paper cups market during the forecast period.

The Middle East and Africa disposable paper cups market size has been derived using both primary and secondary sources. To begin the research process, exhaustive secondary research has been conducted using internal and external sources to obtain qualitative and quantitative information about the market. The process also serves the purpose of obtaining an overview and forecast of the Middle East and Africa disposable paper cups market with respect to all the segments. Moreover, multiple primary interviews have been conducted with industry participants to validate data and gain more analytical insights into the topic. Participants of this process include industry experts such as VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers, and national sales managers—along with external consultants such as valuation experts, research analysts, and key opinion leaders—specializing in the Middle East and Africa disposable paper cups market. A few key companies operating in the market are Huhtamaki; Duni Group; Graphic Packaging International, LLC; Bender Limited; and Seda International Packaging Group.

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