Explore the latest trends, demand drivers and growth opportunitie...
Explore the latest trends, demand drivers and growth opportunities in the Middle East, with in-depth market and data analysis from our in-country field researchers and regional experts.
Sales of home audio and cinema are likely to see decline in Israel in 2024 as consumers continue to cut back on non-essential expenditure. Moreover, demand for these products has been falling steadily for several years due to cannibalisation by other…
Demand for headphones in the United Arab Emirates continues to grow, with the category experiencing a period of exciting growth and diversification. While wired headphones are losing ground due to the convenience of wireless options, the overall…
The popularity of wireless and true wireless headphones continues to grow in 2024, driven by the convenience of wireless connectivity and Bluetooth technology. Many people find true wireless headphones to be more stylish and visually appealing…
Headphones is set to see volume sales rise in Israel in 2024. The headphones category, particularly TWS buds, has appeared to be immune from consumer price sensitivity over 2024 as prices have not decreased and neither have price promotions been much…
Demand for consumer electronics in the United Arab Emirates continues to rise in 2024. Despite a further increase in retail volumes, the significant rise in the average unit price of consumer electronics continues to push up more dynamic value sales…
Consumer electronics in Saudi Arabia is positively impacted by rising GDP and growing consumer confidence, supporting an upbeat performance in volume and current value growth. It is one of the fastest growing industries in the country underpinned by…
The Israeli economy saw a significant dip over the last quarter of 2023, dropping by nearly 20% according to the Bank of Israel. In line with most of 2023, the Israeli Government sought to get inflation under control, which by the end of 2023 saw a…
Despite remaining above pre-pandemic levels in 2024, retail volume sales of computer and peripherals in the United Arab Emirates continue to fall compared to the previous year due to economic conditions and inflation rates. These factors are…
Computers and peripherals in Saudi Arabia witnessed volume sales decline in 2024, following the downward trend seen in recent years. This decline can be attributed to various factors, including weak demand from the consumer and commercial sectors, a…
Consumers and peripherals is set to see volume sales fall in Israel in 2024. Ongoing consumer price sensitivity during 2024 and the lack of resale value on printers have meant that most people have preferred not to invest in printers during the year.…