Confectionery packaging advanced 2% to 1,060 million units in 2025, supported by the country's strong gifting culture and high chocolate consumption among residents and tourists. Flexible packaging dominates at 89% of volumes, the highest flexible share of any food category in the United Arab Emirates. Al Nassma opened a new camel-milk chocolate factory in Umm Al Quwain in September 2025, while Ferrero expanded mini and portion packs. Rigid plastic was the standout performer, rising 7% to 48 mil
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Confectionery Packaging industry in United Arab Emirates with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Confectionery Packaging industry in United Arab Emirates, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Confectionery Packaging in United Arab Emirates report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Confectionery Packaging in United Arab Emirates?
- Which are the major pack types and how are they performing in United Arab Emirates?
- Have there been any packaging legislative changes in the past 12 months?
- How are consumption trends impacting the packaging landscape?
- What are the key trends and latest product developments in packaging?
- How important are sustainability and recycling to consumers in United Arab Emirates?
- Where is future growth expected to be most significant?
Confectionery Packaging in the United Arab Emirates
Key Data Findings
Gifting and impulse grow a flexible-dominated category as local production and right-sized packs expand
A flexible-dominated category grows on gifting and impulse
Al Nassma and Ferrero invest in local production and right-sized packs
Rigid plastic and paper formats gain on premium gum and gifting
Steady growth and a gradual shift towards fibre
Gifting, portioning and local manufacturing diversify formats
Country Reports Disclaimer
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Confectionery Packaging
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- Chocolate Pouches and Bags
- Boxed Assortments
- Chocolate with Toys
- Countlines
- Seasonal Chocolate
- Tablets
- Other Chocolate Confectionery
- Gum
- Sugar Confectionery
Confectionery Packaging
This is the aggregation of chocolate confectionery, gum and sugar confectionery.
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