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.
Inflation has had an impact on nappies/diapers/pants in Saudi Arabia, leading to increased costs for manufacturers and retailers. This is because prices of raw materials and the costs of transportation and production factors have increased due to…
Nappies/diapers/pants saw current value growth in Israel in 2023. The Israeli Government attempted to reduce the prices of many goods, including nappies/diapers/pants, by passing the Import Reform in May 2022. As a result of the reform, products that…
The shift towards online purchases is notably boosting the sales of menstrual care in the United Arab Emirates, as consumers increasingly opt for the convenience of doorstep deliveries for their menstrual needs. While greater penetration of…
Within menstrual care in Saudi Arabia, sustainable products are becoming increasingly popular, in line with the global trend. These products are designed to be eco-friendly and reduce waste, compared to traditional disposable menstrual care products.…
Menstrual care saw current value growth in Israel in 2023. Israel has updated its measures with regard to import procedures, easing requirements and introducing a self-declaration system. In July 2022, the Israeli government implemented the Import…
The rising trend of more frequent dining out experiences, following the easing of pandemic restrictions, continued to propel demand for foodservice in 2023, subsequently driving sales of away-from-home tissue in the United Arab Emirates. With a surge…
Away-from-home (AFH) tissue and hygiene in Saudi Arabia maintained strong volume and current value growth in 2023. At the end of the review period, AFH tissue continued to rebound from a decline in 2020, caused COVID-19-related measures and…
Away-from-home (AFH) tissue and hygiene saw current value growth in Israel in 2023, boosted by price rises. The latter part of the review period did, however, see some channels experience notable challenges, which dampened demand for AFH tissue, in…