related equipment, products and machinery is increasing. The industry continues to soar an amazing 15 % per year as companies try to meet the demand generated by the burgeoning population growing at an estimated 3% per year. Spending on the latest printing products and equipment on corporate and personal levels is at an all time high and is fueled by a high powered economy and the Saudi population's access to the highest disposable income rate in years In regard to the second show, plastic consumption has been the highest in Saudi Arabia among the Middle Eastern countries. Recent surveys have shown that Saudi Arabia possesses the highest per capita consumption of plastics in the Middle East region. At 40 kg a head, the survey puts Saudi consumption of plastics at twice as much as all other GCC countries combined. Rising income, and a growing population, continues to fuel demand within the food and beverage and consumer goods sectors. This consequently drives up the demand for plastics. Food and beverage packaging, household goods, consumer goods, and construction materials are just a few of the plastic products that are in demand. --More
