The Gulf Print & Pack in the United Arab Emirates is one of the renowned printing and packaging exhibitions in the Middle East and even North Africa. Currently, the Dubai Printing Exhibition has already become the leading exhibition in the packaging and printing industry in the Middle East and North Africa region, and it is an important platform for printing and packaging enterprises to open up the markets of the Middle East and surrounding countries.
Gulf Print & Pack was founded in 1997 and is held once every two years. The exhibition is regularly held in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, gathering professionals, suppliers, and manufacturers in the fields of printing and packaging from all over the world. The exhibition provides them with a platform to understand the market trends of printing and packaging, discover new equipment, and exchange business opportunities.
This year, after witnessing an outstanding gathering of innovation and industry expertise in Dubai, the organizer announced that the Gulf Print & Pack exhibition will be held at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Convention Center (RFECC) in Saudi Arabia from January 14th to 16th, 2025. Its purpose is to further display the latest commercial and packaging printing technologies as well as packaging equipment and materials, bringing the latest technological innovations to more packaging and printing enterprises. This coincides with the "Vision 2030" initiative of the Arab countries. It is expected that this will create significant business opportunities for commercial printers and packaging processors and boost the demand for automated packaging systems and sustainable packaging materials.
【Market Background】
Economy: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is already the largest economy in the Arab world and the 18th largest economy globally. The non-oil sector grew by 4.6% in 2023 - 2024. It is projected that the country's population will increase from the current 36 million to 50 million by 2030, with the vast majority being young people.
Food and Beverage: The food industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is expected to achieve an annual growth rate of 4.78% between 2022 and 2027. By December 2022, investments in the Saudi food industry exceeded $25 billion and continue to increase to ensure food supply and meet the needs of the growing population of 36 million.
Industry/Manufacturing: Saudi Arabia aims to increase the share of non-oil manufacturing in its GDP to 30% and create job opportunities for its growing population. The National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP) is at the core of these efforts, aiming to improve Saudi Arabia's ranking in global competitiveness.
Tourism: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has set a goal of attracting 100 million tourists by 2030, with tourism contributing 10% to the GDP. The goal is to create a "cutting-edge hospitality industry that sets the standards for luxury, sustainable development, and inclusiveness".
Healthcare: In 2022, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia launched the Health Sector Transformation Program, aiming to provide comprehensive healthcare services to 88% of the population by 2025. By 2030, the participation of the private sector is expected to rise from 40% to 65%. The Saudi pharmaceutical market, the largest in the Middle East, is expected to reach $11 billion by 2026.
【Exhibit Range】
1.Packaging Machinery and Accessories: Vacuum packaging machines, folding and gluing machines, bag-making machines, filling, pouring, sealing, carton-sealing, labeling machines, packaging machinery, packaging machinery for daily chemical products, plastic flexible packaging equipment, pharmaceutical packaging machinery, plastic machinery, various die-cutting tool accessories, etc.
2.Corrugated and Honeycomb Cardboard and Carton Equipment, Consumables: Carton machinery, paper boxes, paper tapes, pulp, etc.
3.Packaging Materials: Coextrusion compounding, stretch blow molding, foamed sheet materials, cardboard tubes, aluminum foil and aluminum materials, adhesive tapes, hot melt glue processing machinery, plastic packaging materials, metal packaging materials, food packaging materials, pharmaceutical packaging materials, green and environmentally friendly packaging materials, etc.
4.Packaging Containers: Plastic packaging containers, metal packaging containers, glass packaging containers, green and environmentally friendly packaging technologies, packaging anti-counterfeiting technologies, packaging design, packaging processes, packaging publishing media, etc.
5.Finished Packaging Products: Packaging bags, packaging boxes, gift packaging and other related products.
6.Pre-press: Workflow systems for plate-making, RIP system software and image processors for different requirements and comprehensive operations, software and technologies for variable data printing and color management, software for image editing, processing and artistic materials.
7.Printing: Offset printing, flexographic printing, screen printing, gravure printing and other printing technologies, equipment label printers, marking machines, coding machines, inkjet printers, digital printing equipment, digital imaging system transfer, quick printing technologies, equipment and materials, CTP systems, plate-making, films, printing plates, paper, glue, ink and other types of typesetting and color proofing hardware, etc.; Digital inkjet printing technology equipment and materials; Printers and consumables.
At GULF PRINT & PACK 2025, feel the pulse of innovation, keep up with the latest technological trends, and strive to be the "pioneer" instead of a mere "follower" in the packages industry!
