Egypt

Consumer Lifestyles offers valuable insights into key consumer attitudes and current thinking, and their impact on purchasing and consumption habits; quantifying behaviours, preferences and motivations, and aligning them with broader trends.

Consumer credit and lending have experienced substantial growth in the past year. In March 2023, the Central Bank of Egypt reported a significant increase in consumer credit. The rise is attributed to an increase in both local and foreign currency…

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…

The consumer foodservice industry has had a strong year overall. Delivery services have grown and expanded into new regions while new infrastructure developments have opened space for more outlets. Most importantly independent restaurants have grown…

Consumer foodservice through lodging registered among the highest growth rates in current value terms in consumer foodservice by location, as tourism recovered in the wake of the pandemic and the full reopening of society. The industry is betting on…

Consumer electronics in Egypt has continued to experience a decline in sales volume since 2022 due to repeated sharp currency devaluations and import restrictions imposed by the government on most types of consumer electronics. These measures aim to…

Forbes Middle East's recent list of the top 30 fintech companies for 2023 highlighted a strong presence from Egypt. Fawry secured the top spot, boasting an extensive network of 36 member banks, over 280,000 agents, and a user base exceeding 49…

Consumer appliances in Egypt witnessed a marked slowdown in retail volume sales in 2023, achieving a stagnant performance overall. High inflation is the main factor behind the dynamic increase in current value sales of consumer appliances. Volume…

Concentrates witnessed a slight uplift in retail volume sales in 2023, but overall these soft drinks are losing popularity among consumers in Egypt. The wider availability of juice alternatives, which are an affordable substitute, is drawing people…

In 2024, volume sales of computers and peripherals in Egypt are set to experience a decline. Since the surge in sales volume during the 2020 pandemic, desktop sales have experienced a sustained decline, marking four consecutive years of decreasing…