Egypt

Combination drugs are often used to treat multiple symptoms or conditions with a single medication. They can be very helpful in simplifying medication regimens and improving patient adherence. Combination drugs are also beneficial in a number of…

Egyptian consumer health is set to post positive growth in 2023, with analgesics boosting retail value sales, benefiting from an ongoing demand due to the variety of symptoms it treats. Aligned with the rising health trends, vitamins and dietary…

Regional differences and the standard of living in the area greatly influences consumer buying behaviour. Regions have different cultural and social norms that impact the types of products that are purchased and the way they are marketed. For…

The travel and tourism industry in Egypt has been experiencing a remarkable revival, marked by increased occupancy rates, sustainable tourism initiatives, and the expansion of source markets. Collaborative efforts between the Ministry of Tourism and…

The ongoing Russia invasion of Ukraine has had a global impact, including a direct effect on Egyptian tourism due to a decline in Ukrainian tourist arrivals. Despite this challenge, Egypt's tourism industry has strategically expanded its reach to new…

Egypt's hotel industry has been experiencing dynamic growth, with numerous hotels opening and many more expected to launch in the near future. From IHG Hotels and Resorts' Crown Plaza Hotel in West Cairo's Arkan Sheikh Zayed in February 2022 to…

The recovery and growth of travel intermediaries in the post-pandemic era have presented unique challenges, but through a series of strategic campaigns and initiatives, the industry has managed to make significant strides. These campaigns, coupled…

Egypt's national carrier, Egypt Air, is leading the way in sustainable aviation in Africa by launching its inaugural eco-friendly flight service in 2022. Operating a Boeing 787 from Cairo to Paris, this initiative, known as the Green Flight, is part…

Wearable electronics is enjoying healthy growth in retail volume and current value terms in 2023. In the face of a weaker Egyptian pound and high inflation rates, average unit prices climbed by some 17% in 2022 and a further 14% in 2023. Import…

Egypt resumed acceptance of import collection documents in 2023, opening the door for imports after they were halted in February 2022. Import issues have prevailed in line with foreign currency shortages and three devaluations of the Egyptian pound…

Smartphones witnessed further volume decline in 2023, although the drop was far less severe than the dramatic downturn seen in 2022. The average unit price of smartphones more than doubled during 2022, with a further 25% increase expected during…

Demand for in-car navigation systems with satellite capabilities is steadily declining due to high prices and the shift to more affordable GPS navigation systems and smartphones. The import restrictions and foreign currency shortages in 2022 led to a…

As a discretionary product, digital cameras are losing appeal as consumers struggle under the weight of high costs of living in 2023. Inflation has reached unprecedented levels in recent years and is for forcing consumers to rethink non-essential…

LCD’s made a solid recovery in 2023 after a somewhat difficult performance in the previous year. There has been a sharp increase in the share of LCD TVs with built-in receivers, which now account for almost 50% of retail volume sales in 2023. A…

Retail volume sales continues to decline in 2023 with high inflation and the currency devaluation further eroding consumer purchasing power. In the face of economic uncertainty, consumers are limiting the amount they can spend on luxurious…

Headphones moved back into growth in 2023 despite the continuation of economic problems. Foreign currency shortages imposed a heavy burden on this category, as virtually all headphones are imported into Egypt. Inflation and the weaker Egyptian pound…

Consumer electronics is under pressure in 2023 as the Egyptian economy is confronted by exceptional economic challenges. In the face of rising prices, current value sales recorded double-digit growth in 2023. However, demand has waned for consumer…

Desktops is suffering a second consecutive year of retail volume sales decline in 2023 as soaring inflation in Egypt takes its toll on the Egyptian pound and consumer spending. Inflation reached a high of 32.7% in March 2023, compared to 12.1% in…

Authoritarianism is leading to ‘repressed’ economic freedom in Egypt, whilst corruption remains an issue. Although energy exports have fuelled strong economic growth, output is set to slow down in the short term, as extremely high inflation…

Street stalls/kiosks registered the highest growth in value sales and also in terms of new locations in 2022. Difficult economic fundamentals benefitted street stalls/kiosks. High inflation caused by in particular increased energy prices due to the…