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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.
The number of households is set to increase moderately, while the average household size will shrink in Oman over 2023-2028. Couples with children will remain the dominant household type but the fastest household expenditure growth is forecast to be…
Tobacco in Saudia Arabia saw marginal volume growth overall in 2023. Cigarettes remained the largest category in tobacco despite the growing trend towards heated tobacco. Health and wellness trends as well as high taxation and increasing prices…
Overall smokeless tobacco, e-vapour products and heated tobacco saw triple-digit rises in both volume and current value sales In Saudi Arabia in 2023. The popularity of heated tobacco products continued to expand, led by Phillip Morris as the main…
In Saudi Arabia in 2023, volume sales in cigars, cigarillos and smoking tobacco declined while current value sales saw an only marginal rise. Consumers continued to shift from cigars and cigarillos towards vapes and heated tobacco products. Such…
Consumption and sales of cigarettes in Saudia Arabia in 2023 remained severely impacted by the growing consumer shift from cigarettes to e-vapour products and heated tobacco. The number of consumers quitting smoking cigarettes has been increasing,…
The number of households is set to increase moderately, while the average household size will shrink in Jordan over 2023-2028. Couples with children will remain the dominant household type but the fastest household expenditure growth is forecast to…
The number of households is set to increase moderately, while the average household size will remain unchanged in Kuwait over 2023-2028. Couples with children will remain the dominant household type but the fastest household expenditure growth is…
The number of households is set to decrease moderately, while the average household size will remain unchanged in Lebanon over 2023-2028. Couples with children will remain the dominant household type BLANK the fastest household expenditure growth is…
The number of households is set to increase moderately, while the average household size will remain unchanged in Israel over 2023-2028. Couples with children will remain the dominant household type but the fastest household expenditure growth is…
The number of households is set to increase moderately, while the average household size will shrink in Bahrain over 2023-2028. Couples with children will remain the dominant household type but the fastest household expenditure growth is forecast to…
The number of households is set to increase moderately, while the average household size will shrink in Iraq over 2023-2028. Couples with children will remain the dominant household type but the fastest household expenditure growth is forecast to be…
The number of households is set to increase moderately, while the average household size will remain unchanged in Iran over 2023-2028. Couples with children will remain the dominant household type but the fastest household expenditure growth is…
Although sales slipped into decline in some markets (eg Algeria, Nigeria), the Middle East and Africa tissue and hygiene market continued to record positive growth in real value terms at a regional level in 2023. Inflation remained a problem in this…
The report examines the global landscape of EV charging, comparing its development against the rising uptake of EVs. It then takes a deep dive into EV charging trends across select major economies, delving into the competitive landscape and…
In 2023, video games in the United Arab Emirates recorded further dynamic growth, with winners and losers emerging in various categories. Among the fastest performers were AR/VR headsets and hand-held consoles, driven by the release of upgraded…
In 2023, traditional toys and games in the United Arab Emirates recorded significant value growth, driven by several key factors. Products incorporating advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and catering for the rising demand for…
In 2023, toys and games in the United Arab Emirates continued to experience a significant transformation, shaped by evolving consumer preferences, technological innovations, and socioeconomic factors. Prior to the review period, the share of…
The report examines the economic landscape of Israel and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by private consumption, government spending,…
The report examines the economic landscape of Lebanon and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy contracted in real terms in 2023. Global economic slowdown, rising geopolitical tensions…
The report examines the economic landscape of Oman and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by private consumption. However, global economic…
The report examines the economic landscape of Iran and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by private consumption. However, global economic…