Zamil

What Zamil does

Zamil Plastic Industries Co. (operating as Zamil Plastics) is a Saudi Arabia-based B2B plastic conversion manufacturer founded in 1980 as a subsidiary of Zamil Group. The company operates from a single manufacturing complex in Dammam Second Industrial City and runs two business units: Zamil Plastic – Food, which specializes in injection-molded thin-wall packaging using In-Mold Labeling (IML) for ice cream, dairy, confectionery, frozen foods, and honey; and Zamil Plastic – Industrial, which produces heavy-duty containers, pails (1L–20L), crates, engineering parts, and re-closure lids engineered to resist chemicals and extreme climatic conditions. Core technology centers on conventional injection molding augmented by IML for labeled food containers in a single-step process.

The company serves enterprise customers across food and dairy (Almarai, Al Safi, Nadec, Saudia, London Dairy, Kwality, Halwani Bros, Domino), paints and coatings (Jotun, Sigma, National, Jazeera, Caparol), construction (Knauf), oil and gas (Saudi Aramco, PetroMin), industrial chemicals (Fosroc, Castrol), and automotive (Ceer, Saudi Arabia's first homegrown EV brand), with an intra-group related-party customer in Zamil Air Conditioners. Its sales motion is enterprise field sales through direct account relationships and trade-show participation (e.g., Gulf Food Manufacturing Exhibition), with quote-based pricing on custom orders and no public pricing or revenue disclosure.

Revenue mechanics are anchored in long-tenured enterprise contracts under the Zamil Group umbrella, with the firm positioning itself as a regional supply hub exporting from Saudi Arabia into GCC, MENA, Europe, and Far East markets. Operational credibility rests on ISO 9001 quality and ISO 14001 environmental management certifications, four decades of operating history, and self-described market-leader status in regional plastic conversion. The company has 101–250 employees, no public listing, no disclosed funding rounds, and no M&A activity in the available record; the strategic posture emphasizes incremental product-line densification, geographic export expansion, and selective vertical entry (notably automotive/EV) rather than transformational moves.

Name

Zamil

Legal name

Zamil Plastic Industries Co.

Website

https://zamilplastic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Zamil Plastic Industries Co. is a Saudi Arabia-based B2B plastic conversion manufacturer founded in 1980 under Zamil Group, producing injection-molded food packaging, industrial containers, crates, and engineering parts for enterprise customers in food, paints, chemicals, construction, oil & gas, and automotive across the GCC, MENA, Europe, and Far East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Bottle Manufacturing (326160), All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Rigid Plastic Containers (Bottles, Jars, Jugs) Manufacturing (IMANAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Custom & Specialty Rigid Plastic Packaging (Decorated, Premium, Unique Shapes) (IMALAAAL), Consumer Products Injection Molding (Housewares, Toys, Personal Care) (IMANAFAE)

Keywords

• Injection molded packaging
• Food thin wall containers
• Industrial plastic pails
• In-mold labeling solutions
• Heavy-duty plastic packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Dammam

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Plastic Product Manufacturing & Sales: Manufacture and sale of injection molded plastic products including containers, crates, industrial pails, and food packaging to B2B customers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Zamil Plastic Industries Co. is a Saudi Arabia-based plastic conversion manufacturer founded in 1980 under Zamil Group. The company operates two business units — Zamil Plastic – Food (thin wall packaging using injection molding and in-mold labeling for ice cream, dairy, confectionery, and frozen foods) and Zamil Plastic – Industrial (injection molded containers, crates, heavy-duty pails, and re-closure lids for paints, chemicals, automotive, construction, and oil & gas applications). Products are manufactured at the Dammam Second Industrial City facility and sold via direct sales to enterprise customers in Saudi Arabia, GCC, MENA, Europe, and the Far East.

Product overview

Zamil Plastic Industries Co is a plastic conversion company founded in 1980 under the Zamil Group umbrella. The company operates two main business units: Food and Industrial. The Food division (Zamil Plastic – Food) specializes in thin wall packaging using injection molding and in-mold labeling (IML) for the food industry, producing containers, pails, buckets, and tubs. The Industrial division manufactures heavy-duty injection molded plastic packaging products designed to resist chemicals and extreme climatic conditions, including containers, crates, and re-closure lids. The company serves diverse markets including automotive, construction, engineering, painting, chemicals, food processing, oil & gas, water treatment, agriculture, and household goods. With over 40 years of experience, the company positions itself as a supply hub serving Saudi Arabia, GCC, MENA, Europe, and Far East markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Zamil Plastic – Food: Business unit focused on plastic containers, packaging, buckets and tubs for food applications including thin wall packaging (IML) for ice cream, dairy, confectionery, and frozen foods
• Zamil Plastic – Industrial

Products and services

• Zamil Plastic – Food Plastic containers, packaging, buckets, and tubs for the food industry, manufactured using injection molding and in-mold labeling (IML) for thin wall packaging serving ice cream, dairy, confectionery, chocolate, honey, dried foods, and frozen product manufacturers.
• Industrial Plastic Products Injection molded plastic packaging products made from high quality materials designed to resist strong chemicals and extreme climatic conditions, including plastic containers, crates, engineering parts, and food industrial containers for paints, chemicals, automotive, construction, oil & gas, and industrial customers.
• Heavy-Duty Pails Heavy-duty plastic pails available in 1L to 20L capacities with square, wide, and long design variants for industrial and food packaging applications.
• Plastic Containers Plastic containers in round, oval, square, and rectangular shapes and various capacities for food and industrial use, including labneh tubs, dates containers, and general purpose containers.
• Plastic Crates Industrial plastic crates designed for storage and transportation of goods, available in multiple type configurations.
• Re-closure Lids Re-closable plastic lids available in 99mm, 127mm, 154mm, and 189mm sizes for industrial containers, allowing repeated opening and sealing.

Named customers21 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Zamil GroupparentOthersParent company under whose umbrella Zamil Plastic Industries was founded in 1980. Zamil Group is a major conglomerate operating across multiple business sectors in the Middle East.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Napco National: Saudi Arabia-based diversified packaging manufacturer producing rigid plastic containers, corrugated packaging, and flexible films. Highly comparable to Zamil given overlapping Saudi base, B2B enterprise focus, and broad food/industrial customer footprint including major regional brands.
• Falcon Pack: UAE-based manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging including containers, pails, and jerry cans for food, paint, chemical, and industrial customers. Comparable to Zamil in product mix (rigid plastic containers and heavy-duty pails), B2B enterprise GTM, and GCC export orientation.
• Saudi Plastic Products Company (SAPPCO): Saudi Arabia-based manufacturer of plastic products including containers, housewares, and industrial items. Comparable to Zamil as a domestic Saudi plastic converter serving similar B2B customers, with overlapping injection molding capabilities and food/industrial end-market exposure.

Broad incumbents

• ALPLA Group: Austrian-headquartered global rigid plastic packaging giant with significant MENA manufacturing presence. Directly competes with Zamil in injection-molded bottles, containers, and IML-decorated packaging for food, personal care, and industrial customers across Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC.
• Mauser Packaging Solutions: Global industrial packaging manufacturer producing rigid plastic containers, pails, drums, and IBCs for chemicals, paints, lubricants, and food. Directly comparable to Zamil's industrial division product mix (heavy-duty pails, chemical-resistant containers) with overlapping customer segments such as Castrol, Jotun, and Saudi Aramco.

Regional players

• Taghleef Industries: UAE-based major producer of packaging films and label substrates serving food and industrial markets across MENA and globally. Comparable as a regional plastic packaging converter with overlapping end-markets (food, industrial, label decoration), though more film-oriented than Zamil's rigid container focus.
• Gulf Packaging Industries Co. Saudi/GCC plastic packaging converter producing rigid containers and packaging for food and industrial sectors. Comparable to Zamil in geographic focus (KSA/GCC), B2B customer base, and injection-molded packaging products.
• Al-Shaya Plastics Co. Saudi-based plastic products manufacturer producing containers, crates, and industrial plastic items. Comparable to Zamil as a domestic KSA injection molder serving industrial customers with overlapping product categories (crates, pails, industrial containers).
• Packaging Products Company (PPC): Saudi-based plastic packaging manufacturer serving food, dairy, and industrial segments with rigid plastic containers. Comparable to Zamil in domestic Saudi manufacturing base, food packaging focus (dairy/ice cream containers), and B2B enterprise customer model.

Emerging players

• Saudi Masterbatch & Plastic Products: Saudi plastic products manufacturer producing rigid containers and plastic components. Comparable to Zamil in localized Saudi manufacturing and injection-molded plastic products for food and industrial applications, though smaller in scale and product breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/zamilplastic
• Facebookfacebook.com/ZamilPlasticIndustriesCo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zamil-chemplast

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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