UAE is a trade hub of the world, and with the rise of e-commerce, pharma, food & beverages, and logistics, there is an increasing demand for efficient packaging solutions day by day. Packaging is not hiding a product—packaging is brand, sustainability, customer experience.
Think of opening a business in the packaging industry in the UAE? Time is of the essence. Opportunity, potential, and space to grow—let’s chat.
Read Why the UAE Packaging Market is Growing Extremely Fast
E-commerce Boom
It has boomed in leaps and bounds online in the UAE, particularly post-pandemic.
Everything bought online requires strong, attention-grabbing, and secure packaging—leading to humongous demand.
Food & Beverage Growth
Dubai alone is home to thousands of restaurants, cafes, and food delivery chains.
F&B needs green, clean, branded packaging (boxes, bottles, pouches, etc.).
Healthcare & Pharma
As UAE is a health tourism hub, it has elevated demand for medical equipment, pharma, and cosmetic packing.
Export & Logistics Hub
UAE exports to over 200 countries. Protective packing is applied to send the goods safely at destination after transporting goods over distance.
Sustainability Push
Green packaging is encouraged by UAE government on its way to sustainability for its Net Zero 2050 vision.
industry is moving towards reusable, recyclable, and biodegradable packing.
Why Start a Packaging Business in UAE?
- World Class Access – Export ease through Jebel Ali, Khalifa Port, etc., and airports.
- Tax Rebates – No personal income tax (0%) and minimum business taxes.
- New Infrastructure – Ease of importing world-class machinery and technology.
- Massive Consumer Base – F&B, e-commerce, cosmetics, and logistics operators to be tapped.
- Space for Innovation – Unfettered market demand for intelligent, high-grade, and innovative packaging solutions.
- 100% Foreign Ownership – Investors’ 100% foreign ownership of the vast majority of Free Zones, making the UAE a global hub for the packaging industry..
Growth Potential & Market Size
- Middle East packaging market to grow at 6–7% CAGR during the next 5 years.
- UAE alone contributes a staggering percentage with its strategically placed trade position.
- Green packaging is quickly becoming a multi-billion-dirham opportunity as businesses prepare for green requirements of tomorrow.
- Expo 2020 legacy, tourism boom, and e-commerce growth mean demand will have only one way to go – up.
What Business of Packaging Can You Launch?
- Food & Beverage Packaging (boxes, pouches, bottles, cutlery)
- E-commerce Packaging (cartons, protective covers, labels)
- Luxury & Custom Packaging (jewels, perfumes, premium products)
- Pharmaceutical Packaging (sterile packs, blister packs, bottles)
- Eco-Friendly Packaging (recycled, reusable, biodegradable packaging
Why Now is the Right Time
- High demand + few regional players = high margins.
- Firms more and more looking for sustainable solutions.
- The UAE “Make it in the Emirates” strategy promotes local production.
- Digitalization provides smart packaging (NFC tags, QR codes) mainstreaming.
How Taxtube Benefits
- We assist Taxtube business owners through the entire setup process
- Selecting the appropriate license (industrial, commercial, or trading)
- Mainland or Free Zone registration
- Coordination of importation of machinery
- Compliance with UAE legislations of sustainability and safety
Conclusion
The UAE packaging industry isn’t just expanding—it’s becoming innovation-driven, sustainability-driven business. By opening your business today, you’re joining ginormous e-commerce, export, F&B, and healthcare potential.
With strategy, UAE is your gateway to access the whole Middle East, Africa, and the rest of the world.
19 September 2025 
