Egypt

Online shopping for pet products is performing better than predicted in 2019, due to the appearance of mobile applications serving this specific purpose, including Pawsket, PetsEgypt, Egy Pets, Pets Expert, and VetCode. This is helping to ...

The size of the other pet food category remains small in comparison to dog food and cat food. However, the importance and growth of other pet food is expected to increase over the forecast period, as the awareness of pet care becomes enhanced in ...

All categories in pet care in Egypt continue to perform well, despite the price hikes seen from the increased customs tax set in place in 2018 (from 30% to 40%). As global players dominate pet care, it was expected that this higher tax would ...

New packaging sizes are being launched in dry cat food, starting from 500g up to 20kg, with the larger pack sizes being favoured by consumers who have multiple cats. This could also go some way to explain the fact economy dry cat food is showing the ...

Dog food in Egypt continues to show both current value and volume growth, fuelled by sales of dry dog food and treats. Dog food continues to rise in price, partly fuelled by the 2018 higher customs tariffs on imported products such as dog food ...

The number of households in Egypt will grow at a slower pace than the region’s average over 2020-2040, impacted by a lower rise in the total population. Although couples with children will be the most common household type, higher divorces rates will...

The “do it yourself” trend has yet to penetrate the Egyptian culture, with Egyptians still preferring to be served/assisted when dining out. This pattern is not only evident in consumer foodservice but can also be seen in other processes and ...

International chains and franchises that target mass consumers typically prefer to find locations in shopping malls or food complexes which offer guaranteed foot traffic and strong logistics support. Nevertheless, it is not easy to find space in ...

Limited-service restaurants in Egypt are not limited to global fast food chains with there also being a diverse array of local and regional brands in the country. These also feature a good representation of menu types featuring burgers, sandwiches, ...

Due to widespread youth unemployment there was a surge in the number of young entrepreneurs looking to set up street stalls/kiosks towards the end of the review period. This was supported by government initiatives such as providing loans to these ...

With prices continuing to rise, consumer behaviour changed towards the end of the review period when it came to dining out. Nevertheless, instead of withdrawing from out-of-home consumption, consumers merely adapted their eating habits and choices to...

Egypt’s economy continued to see solid growth in 2019 supported by increased government spending, improved ease of doing business and low interest rates. Furthermore, the country’s tourism industry continued on its path to recovery thanks to the weak...

Tourism growth and greater stability in the region has given a boost to Egypt’s nightlife and as a result the country saw the emergence of a number of new bars/pubs and clubs in the last two years of the review period. There was also an increased ...

Egypt’s economy will see solid growth in 2020. Growth will be supported by higher government spending, improved ease of doing business and lower interest rates. The fallout of the COVID-19 outbreak and global trade tensions are downside risks Growth ...

The supermarkets channel is fast-moving, and offers a promising outlook. The entire face of retail in Egypt is shifting away from traditional retail and towards more modern trade, with governmental efforts to ensure decent access to food. ...

Egyptian consumers have cut down on apparel purchases, reduced out-of-home entertainment, and tried to save on gas and electricity. Price now takes precedence over any other factor. The e-commerce channel is seeing continued growth, with many players...

The department stores channel continued to struggle in 2019, demonstrating further negative growth. However, the channel’s performance nonetheless represented an improvement on that of 2018. With many new brands entering the channel, the general ...

Convenience stores continued to grow in Egypt in 2019. With Egyptians’ changing lifestyles, and young adults seeking quick solutions and ease of access, convenience stores are gaining popularity among working people and students. With an increasing ...

The homeshopping channel saw continued negative growth in 2019, although the rate of decline was weaker than that seen the previous year. The decrease is due to a lack of market players and an increased number of TV advertisements, causing consumers ...

With high price inflation continuing, and subsidy removals from essentials such as gas and oil affecting all product prices, especially local brands, Egyptian consumers seek to reduce expenditure. As a result they aim for the cheapest available ...