Egypt

In 2024, volume sales of in-car entertainment in Egypt look set to record growth. The demand for in-car navigation systems with satellite capabilities has sharply declined, however, leading to their complete absence from the market. This decline is…

The sales volume for digital cameras in Egypt continues its sharp decline in 2024. The Egyptian currency has depreciated further against the USD, leading to a corresponding increase in the prices of imported digital cameras. Coupled with a…

Demand for ice cream in Egypt is expected to remain fairly stable in 2024, despite a difficult economic climate. Consistent with trends in other areas of the snacks market, the category has been subject to significant price increases, in the context…

Hypermarkets in Egypt witnessed dynamic retail value (constant 2023 prices) growth in 2023, as this format benefited from rising consumer price-sensitivity. Hypermarkets’ success in the face of adverse macroeconomic conditions in the country affected…

The number of households in Egypt is set to increase moderately over 2022-2027, with couples with children remaining the leading household type. In 2022, household spending was affected by high inflation, which contributed to rising living costs. The…

Egypt continues to face significant economic challenges in 2023 led by soaring inflation, a devalued currency and difficulty obtaining foreign currency. Importers are facing major challenges as they struggle to pay import shipments, which has led to…

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 sales volume of LCD TVs in Egypt experienced modest growth in the first half of 2024, following a slight decline in 2023. This growth is largely attributed to the organic population increase and growing demand. During 2022, there was an…

The entry of a new player has added dynamism to home products specialists in Egypt. The home-grown brand Nordica aims to deliver a unique identity in the market by bringing Scandinavian comfort to the Egyptian furniture scene. The mission is to…

Automatic washing machines continue to see healthy volume growth in 2023, following the sharp rise in purchases in the year prior. Automatic washing machines witnessed exceptional growth in 2022, as consumers invested in these appliances before…