Iran

Iran will remain in recession in 2020. The economy will remain stifled by sanctions imposed by the USA and the fallout relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. The sanctions imposed in November 2018, targeted Iran’s oil sector, as well as its shipping and ...

Global shifts in gender, ageing, migration, housing and education are transforming the size, location and general make-up of households around the globe, with diverse implications for governments and companies. Households insights can help identify ...

The landscape in which businesses operate has an impact on the supply chain and regulatory matters while offering scope for innovation and new ways of doing business. Insights on key sectors directly related to the environmental sustainability of a ...

Africa and the Middle East’s growing population and high levels of unmet potential all make the region an exciting prospect. However, despite a growing middle class, the largest population growth in 15 out of 20 countries is the lowest income group. ...

Understanding the structure, health and potential risks of an economy are important for decision-making within an existing operating environment as well as for expansion strategies. Real GDP growth, inflation and exchange rate fluctuations will ...

A stable and competitive business environment is vital to operate efficiently and attract inward investment. Businesses can assess these factors alongside challenges such as corruption, political instability and terrorism to understand the strengths ...

Insight into income and expenditure of consumers and households is vital in helping businesses make strategic decisions with regards to which country (or even which region within a country) to enter, which consumer segment or household type to ...

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) is home to greatly differing economies, with the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) being among the richest globally in terms of GDP per capita, while many Sub-Saharan markets belong to the poorest ...

The region has recovered from economic uncertainties. Over the forecast period, improved stability is expected to continue driving consumer spending. Store-based retailing maintained dominance. Nonetheless, online retail has been gaining importance, ...

The report examines how the Shifting Market Frontiers megatrend has evolved over the last 12 months. It provides analysis on how shifting economic power, technology, and population changes are impacting core Shifting Market Frontier megatrends, and ...

Population growth in Iran will be driven solely by positive natural change up to 2030. Ageing will remain a key demographic trend, as birth rates fall and life expectancy rises, with the median age remaining extremely high regionally. Unhealthier ...

Growth of the global pharmaceuticals and medical equipment industry accelerated in 2018 on the back of strong performance of companies within Asia Pacific and Western Europe. Lucrative Asian markets, surging biologics production, and investment into ...

Although the growth of B2B e-commerce is expected to accelerate over the coming years, not all industries are equally suitable and prepared for embracing digital selling. The manufacturers most ready to launch their digital selling activities include...

The energy sector is the key provider for many integral sectors in every economy, such as chemical products, utilities, transport, metal products manufacturing, etc. Over the 2017-2030 period, the energy industry is expected to experience stable ...

Vitamins and dietary supplements is an emerging market in Middle East and Africa, which is driven by growing health awareness, increasing self-medication, expansion of distribution networks, and the entrance of new brands. This region offers several ...

Although life expectancy and living standards are improving, developing countries also experience a rapid rise in health problems such as diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure and raised cholesterol levels. Caused mainly by dietary changes and a ...

Local and international community support has allowed renewable energy expansion to gain pace, with even faster growth expected over the period to 2030. Over 2017-2025 the electricity equipment and metal mining industries will experience a ...

The basic chemical industry is one of fastest-growing industries and plays an integral role in providing essential chemical ingredients for industries ranging from downstream to high-tech electronics. The basic chemicals industry in undergoing a ...

As modern life complicates the daily routine, consumers increasingly report the elevated importance of saving time. An enormous opportunity exists for companies to leverage the shopper journey as a method for addressing this consumer challenge. An...

A growing ageing population is both an economic challenge and a business opportunity. As populations age, life’s milestones are deferred, and more people in the later stages of life assume the typical responsibilities of their younger counterparts, ...