Optimistism in PE markets in the MEA region, shows AMI report

AMI Market Intelligence has released a report, titled “PE Markets in the Middle East & Africa 2025”, focusing on polyethylene (PE) markets in the Middle East & Africa (MEA) with thorough analysis of market dynamics and competitive factors that are shaping the future of this market.

The MEA region stands out with its robust growth rates and substantial investment potential. AMI expects more than 3 million tons of additional PE resin demand by 2029.

Data of PE demand in the MEA region by process in 2024. (Source: AMI)

The Middle East continues to leverage its strategic location with strong investment in PE resin production capacity, supporting burgeoning industries in construction, infrastructure, and packaging applications throughout the MEA region as well as export markets. This has aided the expansion of the local processing industry.

The construction sector is thriving, driven by rebuilding and government-led infrastructure projects, spurring immediate and long-term plastics consumption. Additionally, the low-cost labor market is attracting significant investment across pipe production, cable production and many technical injection molding applications, catering to local growth and also export opportunities.

In the Middle East, immediate access to vast quantities of PE resin is supporting the development of the PE processing industry. As these nations aim to diversify from petroleum and fuel products, plastics production has emerged as a key avenue for leveraging the region’s abundant natural resources. The Middle East's advantageous geographic position further establishes it as a strategic export hub for both raw materials and finished products.