In 2020. The global plastic market was estimated at approximately $579.7 billion and is expected to reach $750.1 billion by 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4%.
In the GCC region, the plastics industry has grown significantly in recent decades, driven by government efforts to diversify the economy and reduce reliance on oil and gas as the sole sources of income.
Moreover, the rising demand for plastics in certain industries has further contributed to this growth.
Like this: The automotive industry, packaging materials, construction, and water pipes have also played a key role in the growth of this vital industry.
A report by the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) stated that plastics are the second-largest industrial sector in the region, with products valued at $108 billion.
For those who want to take a look at the indicators of this industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, “Mashroo3k” Company will present to you specific points that can be a guide in your investment journey; according to the latest statistics available to us:
- Saudi Arabia accounts for approximately 72% of the Gulf’s plastic production and industries, while the Gulf region as a whole accounts for 9% of the world’s plastic industry.
- Saudi Arabia ranks 8th in the world in plastic production; it has 2% of the world’s polymer production.
- By the end of the second quarter of 2021, the number of rubber and plastics factories in Saudi Arabia exceeded 222 factories; these factories represent 11.9% of the total number of factories operating in the Kingdom.
- According to the Standard International Trade Classification, the Kingdom’s exports of the category “Plastics in primary forms” amounted to 67,824,000,000 riyals. The weight of these plastics was estimated at 16,978 tons. Regarding the category of “plastics in non-primary forms”, the value of these exports was estimated at approximately 2,403,000,000 riyals, and the weight of these plastics was equal to 384 tons.