Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demo...
Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Egypt. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
In 2024, the sales volume of wireless headbands in Egypt shows significant growth, largely driven by the demand for high-quality mass headbands. The continued devaluation of the Egyptian currency resulted in an increase in the average unit price of…
Hair care saw current value growth in Egypt in 2023. The category witnessed declining volumes and significant increases in value due to a considerable increase in its prices, which rose by more than 40%. These prices increased for several reasons,…
Demand for gum in Egypt is expected to grow slightly in 2024, despite a significant increase in unit prices. The latter was initiated in response to the rising costs of raw materials such as sugar, which were passed onto end consumers. At the same…
General merchandise stores in Egypt registered retail value (constant 2023 prices) growth in 2023. This was due to the performance of departments stores, with variety stores seeing a drop in retail value sales in real terms. Less positively, the…
Full-service restaurants registered healthy growth in value sales and also in terms of the opening of new establishments in 2023. Despite an inflationary context, demand for eating out was high. Moreover, a new trend emerged in full-service…
Fragrances registered strong current value growth in Egypt in 2023, while sales volumes fell due to the huge increases in prices seen towards the end of the review period. These huge price increases occurred for several reasons. Most fragrances are…
Footwear is witnessing volume sales decline in 2023, due to substantial price increases. As in apparel, footwear has been challenged with rising costs of raw materials like leather. The devaluation of the Egyptian pound and the war in Ukraine has…
Food preparation appliances saw retail volume growth slow in 2023. Average unit prices continued to rise amid repeated currency devaluations and higher inflation. In contrast to large cooking appliances, which are mainly dominated by local players,…
Financial cards and payments in Egypt has seen a remarkable year in 2023, characterised by a notable shift from cash to card usage, larger transaction amounts, and a surge in new account openings. Government initiatives to boost financial inclusion…
Egypt has a hot and dry climate, and this causes many consumers to suffer from dry eye. Additionally, an increasing population uses screens while working in an air-conditioned environment, which can further exacerbate dry eye symptoms.