Africa

In Nigeria, the number of households is expected to see a moderate increase from 2022 to 2027, with couples with children remaining the predominant household type. In 2022, household spending was impacted by an inflation rate of 18.8%, leading to…

Nigeria's consumer income growth is expected to lag behind the regional average over 2022-2027, double-digit inflation and elevated unemployment hindering income gains. Climate change and persisting war in Ukraine add to rising food prices,…

Lagos and Abuja emerge as vibrant economic centres in Nigeria, with Abuja showcasing potential for future growth and witnessing the fastest population increase from 2022 to 2027. Maiduguri is poised to excel as the city with the highest digital…

Ageing, urbanisation and migration remain the major drivers shaping the global population. The number of seniors worldwide was increasing in 2022 and is expected to continue growing to 2040. The number of births is declining globally due to falling…

South Africa’s political landscape continues to be unstable, hindering economic freedom, whilst social unrest negatively impacts peacefulness. Although inflation is falling, the power crisis is adversely affecting economic development and…

Volume sales of snacks are expected to continue on a growth path in 2023 with growth seen across all categories. The resumption of society and busy lifestyles is promoting snacking, although inflationary pressures are making consumers price…

Wearable electronics are becoming increasingly popular with the category set to record a double-digit increase in volume and current value sales in 2023. Preventative health is the main driver of value sales of wearable electronics, as consumers look…

Overall, portable players is expected to register a decline in volume sales. Technology advances are leading to the obsoletion of portable players. In particular, smartphones and tablets are replacing the need for portable media players. This is also…

The 2022 finance law in Morocco introduced an internal consumption tax on smartphones and new “green” taxes, which is expected to raise the cost of electronic devices and household appliances. Analysts predict that the ongoing war in Ukraine and chip…

In-car entertainment is expected to register further volume sales declines in 2023 caused by a combination of factors. New cars often have in-built technology. In addition, prices are on the rise due to general inflation, particularly stemming from…

Imaging devices is expected to be the worst performing consumer electronics category in 2023. Continuing advances in smartphone cameras are leading to a decline in imaging devices, to the extent that some smartphones can meet the imaging device needs…

In spite of economic uncertainty, televisions is expected to register healthy volume growth and current value growth in 2023, as Moroccans look to upgrade their televisions. The average screen size of televisions sold is increasing as household…

Home audio and cinema is expected to register a slight increase in volume and current value sales in 2023. With inflation creeping up, players are offering promotions in order to support volume sales. Hi-Fi systems is expected to register positive…

Headphones is expected to register slight volume growth, largely driven by healthy volume growth in TWS earbuds, which is by far the best seller in headphones. Wireless headbands and wireless earphones are both expected to register volume declines.…

Multiple factors have been putting downward pressure on consumer electronics sales in Morocco, of which high taxes and consumer price sensitivity are just a few. Moreover, recent crises related to the pandemic and the war in Ukraine have exacerbated…

The computers and peripherals, laptops and tablets categories in Morocco experienced an increase in demand during the pandemic, leading to a shortage of products as manufacturers were unable to fulfil orders. Importers and distributers placed larger…

Wearables are expected to be the standout performer in 2023, registering double-digit volume growth and that is despite continuing high inflation and also significant currency devaluation, which is making imported products even more expensive.…

Wearable electronics is enjoying healthy growth in retail volume and current value terms in 2023. In the face of a weaker Egyptian pound and high inflation rates, average unit prices climbed by some 17% in 2022 and a further 14% in 2023. Import…

While media players and e-readers are expected to suffer volume decline, wireless speakers are expected to register a healthy increase in volume sales. Demand for these devices is due to their portability, and connectivity to smartphones, which…

Egypt resumed acceptance of import collection documents in 2023, opening the door for imports after they were halted in February 2022. Import issues have prevailed in line with foreign currency shortages and three devaluations of the Egyptian pound…