Middle East

Demand for home audio and cinema in the United Arab Emirates continues to decline, as the category faces ongoing pressure from home video, which continues to record a strong performance within local consumer electronics. The increasing demand for…

Home video is set to see volume sales decline in Israel in 2024. Volume sales of televisions are likely to see decline during the year despite competitive pricing by retailers seeking to stimulate the market, particularly in the mid-range bracket…

In the competitive world of televisions, where renowned brands are most trusted, players are prioritising profitability over volume share. With volume sales continuing to decline in 2024, some companies are allocating resources and investments…

Demand for home video in the United Arab Emirates continues to rise, driven by televisions. The local market is witnessing a significant surge in demand for 98-inch models of televisions, with TCL and Hisense emerging as the top players driving this…

Volume sales of imaging devices are set to continue to decline in Israel in 2024 despite retailers’ attempts to stimulate the market with price cuts. Online retailers such as Desertcart Israel are offering discounts up to 45% on selected items,…

Technological advances in smartphones continue to have a significant impact on digital cameras, since they are the now the common device for taking photographs in Saudi Arabia. Over the years, advances in technology have allowed smartphone cameras to…

Imaging devices in the United Arab Emirates is undergoing significant changes driven by several notable trends. Consumer spending habits and purchasing decisions are being influenced by various factors, including advancements in technology, shifting…

In-car entertainment is likely to continue its trajectory in Israel over 2024 and see a further contraction of sales in value and volume terms as consumers back off from buying new cars and/or updating the equipment in older vehicles. A lack of…

In-car entertainment is seeing structural declines in Saudi Arabia as separate navigation systems become defunct. In current times, most new cars, including non-luxury vehicles, come equipped with voice-enabled in-car GPS. Car navigation devices…

Following consistent retail volume declines over the review period, driven by in-car navigation, overall demand for in-car entertainment in the United Arab Emirates is starting to stabilise. The recent floods experienced in the United Arab Emirates…

Mobile phones is set to see volume sales fall in Israel in 2024. In February 2024, Samsung launched its AI integrated S24 Ultra smartphone in Israel to much interest. Samsung appears to be the only AI integrated smartphone on the Israeli market, with…

Smartphones are ubiquitous devices in Saudi Arabia, reflecting the global trend. While affordability and technology upgrades led to a smartphone boom, volume sales have declined in recent years. The slowdown in volumes is reflective of the high…

Demand for smartphones in the United Arab Emirates remains robust despite a further increase in unit prices, particularly in the case of Samsung devices. Samsung, known for its premium offerings, has seen a notable uptick in pricing, reflecting…

The global economy is facing weaker growth and increasing fragmentation, as a result of rising geopolitical tensions, especially due to the war in Ukraine and the US-China strategic rivalry. Protectionism, industrial policy and a focus on resilience…

Smartphones are expected to continue to dominate Middle East and Africa portable consumer electronics market as a growing population of young people continues to create demand. Smartphones are increasingly in demand across all countries in Middle…

Portable players is set to see volume sales increase in Israel in 2024 driven by wireless speakers. In keeping with its results throughout the review period, the wireless speakers category is set to see volume growth in 2024. It continues to benefit…

Wireless speakers is the winning category within portable players in Saudi Arabia. Streaming services and smartphones with poor audio quality are driving demand for wireless speakers. Streaming services often offer high-quality audio options, such as…

Demand for portable players in the United Arab Emirates continues to rise, driven by the popularity of wireless speakers. This is mainly due to consumers preferring these portable options over built-in smartphone speakers or streaming services with…

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in business models and consumer behaviour, as well as altering the ways and the geography many of us live, work, study and play. Understanding what changes will stick after the pandemic…

Now in its seventh edition, this report explores the top digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this edition touch on topics such as second-hand shopping, community group buying,…