Egypt

Other Dairy retail volume sales are suffering in 2023 following the huge price increase, up by more than 60%. These increases were due to the rise in prices of raw materials, such as powder milk and sugar, as its mostly imported. In addition, the…

Oral care witnessed a decline in volumes and a considerable increase in value sales in Egypt in 2023, due to the significant increase in its prices. Prices rose for several reasons, including currency fluctuations, with the Egyptian pound weakening,…

Despite the notable impact of high pricing on the overall demand for nappies/diapers/pants in Egypt, positive sales volume persisted during 2023. The sales volume of nappies/diapers/pants witnessed a modest decline, primarily driven by a sharp…

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…

Although the price of microwaves increased by 65% during 2022, retail volume sales witnessed strong double-digit growth as consumers were eager to make purchases before currency devaluations took place. Import restrictions on components and the…

Menswear sales are decreasing in volume terms in 2023, as substantial price increases of more than 30% curb demand. The rising cost of raw materials, such as cotton, has made menswear more expensive to produce. In addition, the devaluation of the…

Retail sales of menstrual care products in Egypt recorded extraordinary growth in 2023. This value increase was largely driven by price increases, however, with volume growth being more muted. Inflationary pressures continued to be felt in the…

Men’s grooming saw strong current value growth in Egypt in 2023, while volume sales fell slightly during the year. Growth was driven primarily by the fact that the prices of men's grooming products significantly increased. Reasons for these price…

In a cross-category trend, meals and soups is seeing falling volumes in light of the skyrocketing unit prices which are supporting high value growth. Contributing factors include the rising costs of raw materials, ingredients, and energy, alongside…

Mass beauty and personal care saw double-digit current value growth in Egypt in 2023 driven by the hard economic situation and the high rate of inflation, which reached more than 35%. The marked rise in prices, and lack of governmental control over…