Direct factory supply of high gas-barrier raw materials and resins optimized for blow molding, cast co-extrusion, and thermoforming lines across Dubai Industrial City, KEZAD, and Sharjah.
Analyzing the structural shift toward high-performance co-extruded barrier polymers across the Middle East logistics and food processing corridor.
Ambient temperatures in the UAE and wider Gulf region frequently exceed 45°C during summer, creating intense thermal stress on packaged goods. Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH) exhibits exceptional resistance to oxygen ingress, flavor loss, and volatile organic transfer, ensuring that fresh perishables and sensitive chemicals survive harsh transit conditions across Jebel Ali, Abu Dhabi, and regional distribution routes.
Under the UAE National Food Security Strategy 2051, minimizing supply chain spoilage and securing strategic reserves are vital mandates. EVOH-based modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) and skin packaging solutions drastically lengthen product lifespan for imported poultry, camel dairy, vacuum-sealed red meat, dates, and ready-to-eat foodstuffs without requiring excess chemical additives or refrigeration energy.
With the UAE Circular Economy Policy 2021-2031 and municipal restrictions on non-recyclable multi-material laminates, polymer converters are transitioning from thick aluminum foil laminates to micro-layer EVOH co-extrusions (PE/EVOH/PE or PP/EVOH/PP). EVOH delivers equivalent oxygen shielding at microscopic layer thicknesses (often below 5%), facilitating compatibility with regional recycling streams.
The United Arab Emirates stands as the premier manufacturing, re-export, and logistical epicenter for packaging materials across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), North Africa, and South Asia. Key industrial zones—including the Dubai Industrial City (DIC), Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KEZAD), and industrial clusters in Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain—house leading film extruders and flexographic packaging converters operating advanced multi-layer blown and cast lines (5-layer, 7-layer, and 9-layer co-extrusion machinery).
Sourcing wholesale EVOH barrier packaging film raw materials, specialized resins, and copolymer granulates from proven global suppliers like TPS Specialty Chemical Limited allows regional manufacturers to achieve pinpoint processability, reduced neck-in, uniform layer distribution, and exceptional drawability during high-speed thermoforming. By substituting heavy metallic substrates with ultra-thin EVOH barriers, Middle Eastern converters reduce carbon footprint while satisfying exacting compliance standards established by ESMA (Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology) and MoIAT (Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology).
Halal food integrity requires stringent hygienic preservation free from chemical leaching, oxidation rancidity, or cross-contamination. In parallel, the rapid growth of premium e-grocery platforms, cloud kitchens, and institutional catering across Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi has expanded consumption of high-barrier tray lidding films, vacuum skin packaging (VSP), and stand-up barrier pouches.
Since its establishment in 1950, TPS Specialty Chemical Limited has always focused on innovation and development in the chemical industry. Headquartered in Argentina, after more than 70 years of development, TPS has grown into one of the leading companies in the global chemical industry. We have branches around the world, especially in Hong Kong, which has laid the foundation for our rapid growth in the Global market. As a company with an international vision, TPS actively seeks in-depth cooperation with well-known local chemical companies in many countries and regions to jointly develop a series of innovative products with market competitiveness.
Founded in 1950, TPS Specialty Chemicals Co., Ltd. is a global supplier of specialty chemicals and polymer materials, providing a comprehensive product portfolio and full-service solutions to customers worldwide. Guided by the philosophy of "complete product categories, integrated services, and deep value-chain expertise," TPS focuses on EVOH resin, CPP and PVDC raw materials, specialty equipment, and high-performance plastic additives, delivering reliable and efficient solutions for diverse industrial applications.
With decades of experience in the polymer and materials industry, TPS has developed strong partnerships with leading chemical manufacturers across China and international markets. As a professional polymer materials supplier and specialty chemicals distributor, we not only ensure consistent product quality and stable supply, but also support customers with application guidance, technical consultation, and customized sourcing solutions.


In the Chinese mainland, TPS has set up the R&D center in Chongqing City to focus on the research and development of high-tech materials and successfully launched high-barrier material EVOH resin. This product is widely used in food packaging, medicine and cosmetics with its excellent gas barrier properties and chemical stability, meeting the market's growing demand for high-performance materials. Our R&D team combines the technical advantages of Multi-parties and is committed to continuously improving the quality and performance of products in order to better serve customers and the market.
World-Class PersonnelTPS Specialty Chemical Limited has a team of experienced professionals, including chemical engineers, R&D experts and marketing personnel. With their deep industry knowledge and rich practical experience, they provide strong support for the company's continuous innovation and development. We always attach importance to the growth and training of employees, and strive to encourage teamwork and innovation in a positive working environment so that every employee can fully realize their potential.
From camel milk preservation and date palm derivatives to pharmaceutical cleanrooms and automotive fuel tanks.
The UAE imports over 80% of its fresh produce. EVOH breathable, anti-fog, and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) prevents moisture condensation, suppresses ethylene-induced decay, and retains the fresh crispness of imported berries, salad greens, and citrus throughout Gulf cold-storage distribution networks.
Supporting the UAE vision to become a regional biotechnology hub, TPS EVOH and PVDC barrier formulations provide medical-grade blister packs, infusion bags, and diagnostic foil replacements with airtight moisture and oxygen seals that preserve drug efficacy despite regional humidity swings.
Vacuum thermoformed trays and shrink barrier films incorporating EVOH resin maintain meat color, stop lipid oxidation, and prevent discoloration in fresh beef, poultry, and camel meat destined for retail supermarket shelves across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah.
Agricultural operations in Al Ain, Liwa, and Ras Al Khaimah leverage specialized barrier films for hermetic grain preservation, premium silage wrap, and soil fumigation sheeting to resist harsh UV degradation, preserve moisture, and prevent chemical volatilization.
Emirati date production and confectionery manufacturing depend on EVOH barrier pouches to lock in natural sugars, prevent moisture migration, and protect delicate aromas from rancidity, ensuring export-ready presentation for European and Asian markets.
With the UAE automotive aftermarket and industrial fabrication sector expanding, EVOH serves as the internal barrier layer in multi-layer blow-molded fuel tanks, reducing hydrocarbon emissions in full compliance with international environmental standards.

Delivering uncompromised polymer purity, batch-to-batch consistency, and streamlined shipping directly to GCC ports.
The company has independent research and development capabilities and multiple patents, advanced production processes and technological innovation capabilities, and can meet the market demand for high-quality products.
Large plant and production scale enable it to have efficient production capacity, can achieve large-scale production, and reduce unit costs for high-volume wholesale converters across the UAE.
TPS provides diversified products covering multiple fields, including chemicals, new materials, EVOH resin, PVDC copolymer, and CPP films to meet multifaceted B2B industrial requirements.
The R&D center is located in Chongqing, with convenient transportation, which is convenient for raw material procurement and product transportation, and improves logistics efficiency to international ports.
The company focuses on sustainable development, actively adopts environmentally friendly materials and technologies, meets modern environmental standards, and enhances market competitiveness.
Guided by complete product categories, integrated services, and deep value-chain expertise, TPS delivers reliable and efficient solutions, technical consultations, and customized sourcing solutions worldwide.
Complete portfolio of EVOH copolymer resins, barrier raw materials, and PVDC formulations ready for factory shipment to Jebel Ali Port, Abu Dhabi, and GCC trade hubs.
Looking to the future, TPS Specialty Chemical Limited will continue to expand its global business and actively respond to market challenges with the purpose of "innovation-driven, win-win cooperation". We believe that through close cooperation with partners, TPS will play a more important role in the global chemical industry and create greater value for customers and society in the UAE and Middle East.