Middle East

In 2023, hot drinks recovered fully from the COVID-19 pandemic, which positively impacted the off- and on-trade, with the latter seeing the strongest recovery. Unlike many other countries across the world, Kuwaitis are being less affected by global…

Hot drinks in Jordan has been performing well in 2023, attributed to a surge in tourist numbers following the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. This uptake in overnight tourists during 2023, totalling, has notably influenced foodservices and on-trade…

The cost of living has continued to rise in 2023. Israel's rate of inflation reached 5.3% in January 2023, the highest since 2008. Housing prices rose 20.3% in 2022. Electricity prices rose by 8.6% in August 2022 and, as the price of coal continued…

2023 saw positive growth in all categories of hot drinks due to population growth and an easing of inflation. However, all industry players continue to face major structural issues, with coffee and other hot drinks importers in particular facing…

Non-sheer options dominate demand for hosiery in the United Arab Emirates, and continues to record stable growth rates. Demand is being driven by changing fashion preferences, especially among younger consumers, who increasingly choose bare legs or…

Non-sheer hosiery continues to perform better than sheer hosiery in Saudi Arabia, supported by the rising athleisure and sporting trends, which support sports socks. On the other hand, the hot climate in the Kingdom, which has extreme summers, plays…

In 2022, Israel’s hosiery sales were boosted by a protracted winter, which ended much later than usual, and retail stores adapting to the weather and continuing to push their winter products with bigger discounts. On the other hand, 2023 saw…

In 2023, sustainability became a paramount focus across various categories, including homewares in the United Arab Emirates, as brands aligned themselves with the nation's eco-friendly objectives. Notably, even smaller startups are contributing to…

The average unit price of home video in the United Arab Emirates, comprising LCD TVs and OLED TVs, continues on its upward trajectory as global inflation persists. Players are investing in innovation to enhance the value of their products, catering…

Players appear to be focussing on OLED TVs, with a number of launches from well-known names in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including from brands Samsung, LG, and Haier. Samsung (represented by United Matbouli Group in the KSA) is the leading brand…

While volume sales of televisions in Israel have continued to increase in 2023, growth looks set to be slightly lower than that recorded in 2022. This is partly explained by maturity, comparatively long replacement cycles and the fact that many…

Rising disposable incomes in the United Arab Emirates are empowering consumers to opt for higher-quality, longer-lasting home products. Concerns surrounding inflation and economic uncertainty are encouraging consumers to choose more durable goods…

The overall growth of the retail market in Saudi Arabia has had a positive impact on home product specialists. As the retail market expands and evolves, there is an increasing demand for specialised professionals who can provide expert advice on home…

Sales of home products in Israel in 2023 were being supported by the surge in demand for housing. Indeed, according to local news reports, the last quarter of 2023 saw home prices rise, which demonstrates a surge in demand for housing. In turn, this…

One of Western Europe's leading home laundry appliance brands, Beko, has introduced an eco-friendly line to promote sustainable living to consumers. Aligned with the brand’s sustainability mission, the range claims to offer reliability, high…

Hygiene is a key trend seen in home laundry appliances since the era of the pandemic, in line with many health and wellness trends, whereby consumers have been paying more attention to their health and the cleanliness of their surroundings. As such,…

In late 2022, prices increased by 10-15%. Distributors placed big orders ahead of these price increases. Moreover, consumer demand fell significantly, leading to a surplus of inventory in 2023. Consumers were reluctant to invest in big ticket items…

In home insecticides, specific trends in the United Arab Emirates significantly impact demand. Electric insecticides, after a period of decline, show potential for recovery. This resurgence is being driven by the increasing demand for efficient and…

Rising urbanisation and busier lifestyles, along with extremely hot and humid weather for long periods of 2023, supported the significant growth of crawling bugs, ants and cockroaches in Saudi Arabia. This helped drive up demand for home…