Middle East

One of the most notable consequences of the pandemic was the propensity for Saudi people to put on weight as a consequence of social distancing and home seclusion, which meant that many people were engaged in far lower levels of physical activity…

Many residents in the United Arab Emirates lead fast-paced lives, in which ready-to-drink shakes and meal replacement bars provide a quick and convenient way for people to manage their weight due to their pre-packaged format; this is set to drive…

Wine saw volume sales increase in Israel in 2023. Hacarem raised the prices of its wine brands in January 2023 for on-trade establishments, with the off-trade channel also expected to see increases. Dalton Winery’s prices will increase by up to 8%,…

Wine is not available in Saudi Arabia as alcoholic drinks are not permitted in the country under Islamic Law.

In line with general alcoholic drinks trends, wine in the United Arab Emirates experienced further momentum of premiumisation in 2023. Wine is considered a more premium category than others by nature, which is why the move towards premiumisation has…

Wipes saw current value growth in Israel in 2023. During the year, the prices of wipes, along with many other products, continued to rise, while discounts became smaller and less frequent. Israeli consumers are usually loyal to brands in the baby…

Wipes in Saudi Arabia continued to be driven by increased hygiene awareness, a rising demand for convenience, improving disposable incomes, travel, the rebound and development of tourism and hospitality as consumers continued to resume pre-COVID-19…

Wipes in the United Arab Emirates continued to enjoy significant popularity in 2023, including all purpose cleaning wipes and personal wipes, with the latter dominated by baby wipes. Their widespread use is attributed to the convenience they offer…

After two years of strong growth which have seen womenswear recovering from the declines seen during the pandemic, in 2023, the category’s growth is expected to slow down. The limited growth in womenswear has been driven by the challenging economic…

Women’s empowerment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in line with the goals of the Saudi Vision 2030, helps to support growth in womenswear. The government continues to support female empowerment and strive for equality between men and women, through…

The United Arab Emirates is home to a highly dynamic retail environment, where a brand’s entry and exit can occur fairly rapidly compared to more mature markets. In 2023, several formerly standalone brands, some of which had previously exited the…

The report provides an overview of the global light vehicles industry which includes an assessment of market size, company shares and brand performance. It also identifies the five major trends which are shaping the future of the automotive industry.…

COVID-19 led to global automotive sales plummeting by 16% in 2020, as lockdowns curtailed business and consumer activity. Passenger vehicle sales will, however, recover and grow by 28% over 2020-2025. Shared mobility was also squeezed, with gross…

The briefing provides an overview of the shared mobility market, by taking global, regional and country-level perspectives on trends over the historic and forecast periods. It also touches on the different segments of shared mobility: ride hailing,…

The wound care category is seeing strong growth for the third consecutive year in Israel, with normal lifestyles driving everyday demand for these products. Sticking plasters/adhesive bandages has seen a strong uptick in sales in 2023 after a…

Wound care is expected to maintain solid growth in both retail volume and current value terms in 2023. With many aspects of life in Saudi Arabia back to normal after the pandemic disruption, consumers are spending more time outside the home and being…

In 2023, wound care is expected to see its strongest current value growth rate for many years, with product innovation being the strongest driver of growth. Innovations in wound closure techniques, such as adhesive tapes, sutures, or surgical…

Writing instruments witnessed minimal fluctuations in demand during the pandemic, unlike bags, watches, and jewellery, which are typically more expensive and require more intricate purchasing decisions. Additionally, the heightened use of diaries and…