In the Middle east and North Africa region, the focus of governments is shifting to oil independent industrial activities, and long-term dependence on crude oil-independent businesses is gradually waning. 

At present, non-oil goods and services play a very small role in the Middle East economy compared to other regions. However, non-oil exports are expected to play a vital role in further developing the comprehensive growth model to secure the region's future. 

In the medium term, industries such as electronics, automobiles, plastics and agriculture in the Middle East are expected to grow at a healthy pace. This, in turn, will grow the industrial packaging market in the region.