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.
Rising costs of living pose challenges globally, but companies can find opportunities in several categories, essential and discretionary, especially in underpenetrated fast-growing markets. By considering category adjacencies and focusing on value,…
The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…
The report examines key factors in supply chain risks in metals, energy and agricultural commodities. Production, market supply concentration and political risks analysis can help to better identify potential risks and prepare for potential…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Sales of consumer electronics were negatively impacted as consumers cut down on discretionary purchases as prices of electronics products escalated despite the economic uncertainties.