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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…
As occurred in 2022, laptops is the only computers category in Israel projected to expand in retail volume terms in 2023. Thanks to growing consumer appreciation for their portability, these devices continue to gain popularity at the expense of…
Computers and peripherals remains in a volume decline in 2023, which is expected to persist overall in the short-term. This is because sales saw a boost during the era of the pandemic, when the lockdowns led to consumers working and studying from…
Consumer preferences in the United Arab Emirates are shifting, presenting challenges for desktops as the latter continues to post declines. These devices are likely to experience a further drop in demand in the coming years, attributed to factors…
Consumer electronics in Israel is set to record another solid performance in volume terms in 2023, with growth expected to be up marginally from 2022. Together with a rapidly expanding population and sustained growth in the number of households in…
Consumer electronic is seeing variable recovery in 2023, after the dip in sales the former year due to the heightened demand for personal electronics during the era of COVID-19, thus resulting in a following organic decline due to saturation. Majorly…
Demand for consumer electronics in the United Arab Emirates continues to grow, albeit at a marginally slower pace compared to the previous year. On the other hand, current value sales continue to record more dynamic growth in 2023, primarily due to…
Sales of consumer electronics were negatively impacted as consumers cut down on discretionary purchases as prices of electronics products escalated despite the economic uncertainties.
In the upcoming years, consumers and businesses face an array of challenges, with rising income inequality being among the key ones. Nevertheless, addressing the income inequality through catering to the Bottom of the Pyramid and the Middle Class…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in Q4 2023 and 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence remains among the key economies. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of…
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…
As was the case throughout the review period, TWS earbuds is poised to be the most dynamic performer among the main headphones categories in Israel in volume growth terms in 2023. Increasing appreciation for the convenience and portability of these…
Headphones is another category enjoying volume growth in Saudi Arabia in 2023, albeit at a lower rate than seen with wearable electronics. The increasing adoption of headphones and earphones in Saudi Arabia, especially for use while exercising and…
Demand for wireless headbands as a premium audio accessory continues to grow in the United Arab Emirates, with leading brands such as Sony and Bose at the forefront of this trend. Sony offers consumers a compelling choice with its innovative…
All home audio and cinema categories in Israel are set to post negative performances in volume sales terms in 2023, continuing the downward trajectory witnessed throughout the review period. Demand for these products has been falling steadily for…
Home cinema and speaker systems are increasingly incorporating wireless technology, as this allows users to connect their devices without the need for cords and cables, thus making it more convenient, flexible, and user-friendly. Such a move is in…