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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 market for snacks in Saudi Arabia is expected to register robust growth in current value terms in 2024, continuing the trend of the previous year. This will be consistent with a more positive economic outlook, thanks to easing inflation and an…
A growing population, a positive post-FIFA effect and increased tourism are facilitating growth in snacks sales in 2024. The resumption in snacking habits in the wake of the pandemic is also boosting the popularity of snacking on the go. However,…
Snacks in Oman is poised for gradual growth in 2024 due to a rising population and a recovering economy. Snack prices are slightly higher than average, but this may be offset by increased employment and purchasing power. Larger snack packages cater…
Healthy growth rates were recorded in both volume and value terms in the Middle East and Africa snacks market in 2023. This followed stagnating volume sales and a decline in real value terms in 2022, when consumers in many countries were seeing their…
Volume sales of snacks in Lebanon increased modestly in 2024 as consumer spending recovered somewhat amidst a slight easing of the socioeconomic crisis and inbound tourism boomed. Numerous local manufacturers have benefited from the unavailability…
Snacks in Kuwait is experiencing a resurgence in 2024. Post-pandemic recovery and growing consumer spending are driving demand, with savoury snacks leading the pack. Modern grocery chains like Trolley and Hi&Buy are expanding their reach, while…
In 2024, snacks in Jordan is experiencing a marginal decline due to reduced purchasing power among Jordanians. This economic strain is driving consumers to shift away from international brands in favour of more affordable local and regional…
The snacks market in Israel is set to see significant current value growth in 2024, primarily as a result of marked increases in prices across categories. Indeed, with price rises coming in the context of an uncertain economic environment, broader…
2024 saw strong positive sales growth across snacks in Iraq despite high inflation and the rather chaotic scene on the supply side. While imported products and international brands are popular among affluent urban professionals, the majority remain…
Heated tobacco products in the United Arab Emirates recorded the most impressive growth rates within the local tobacco industry in 2023, followed by e-vapour products. Both tobacco heating devices and heated tobacco recorded double-digit retail…
With the entry of the new government in January 2023, the new Minister of Treasury decreased the taxes on single use e-cigs and refillable liquid from 270% to 145% with an additional ILS4.64/ml. However, overall tax cannot be lower than ILS8.9/ml.…
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…
While large supermarkets and hypermarkets continued to dominate grocery retailers in value terms in 2023, small local grocers in the United Arab Emirates experienced a resurgence towards the end of the review period. Operators of small local grocers…
Small local grocers continue to face strong competition from modern grocery retailers and e-commerce. This is because modern grocery retailers such as supermarkets and hypermarkets look to provide a wide variety of products under one roof and use…
Small local grocers remained dominated by unnamed “others” in Israel in 2023, with only two players noted by name – Nizat Haduvdevan Kanfei Nesharim Ltd and Anise Teva Ltd. However, Anise Teva health food stores has been involved in the controversy…
The increasing demand for multifunctional appliances in the United Arab Emirates is being driven by several key factors. Notably, the rising interest in health-conscious cooking, combined with the need to optimise limited kitchen space, is propelling…
Health and wellness trends, as enhanced by both the era of the pandemic and the government’s healthy living promotions as part of the Saudi Vision 2030, have inspired consumers to adopt healthy eating habits. In turn, this has encouraged interest in…
Despite the much lower average unit price of such products and their popularity in Israeli cuisine, slow cookers are seeing demand wane as consumers shift towards multi-cookers, which offer a slow cooking function together with functions such as air…
Increasing awareness of sleep health is a significant trend set to drive the solid current value growth of sleep aids in the United Arab Emirates in 2023. As people are becoming more conscious of the vital role sleep plays in maintaining physical and…
COVID-19 led to a strong rise in the growth rate for sleep aids, as the stresses and pressures of the pandemic boosted demand for these products. In addition to the fear of falling ill, many Saudi consumers also faced economic uncertainty and nagging…