Egypt

Premium beauty and personal care segment saw double-digit current value growth in Egypt in 2023 but significant decline in volumes during the year. Two main factors impeded the performance of premium beauty and personal care during the year. Firstly,…

Sports drinks are not popular in Egypt, with their penetration in the country having historically been inhibited by a combination of relatively high prices, limited availability and low awareness of their specific benefits. In 2023, retail prices of…

Egypt is witnessing a growing coffee culture, which is having a knock-on impact on the appeal of RTD coffee. In 2023, RTD coffee sales have been buoyed by rising interest in these products among more affluent Egyptians, particularly younger urban…

Soaring prices in the hosiery category led to double-digit value growth in 2023, although volume sales reported a significant decline. High inflation remains an issue fuelled by escalating input costs, including raw materials like cotton. The…

The headline in edible oils in 2023 is the huge increase in unit prices, leading to astounding value growth. However, on the other hand, this means many consumers cannot afford such oils, and volume is crashing in turn. There are a number of factors…