Jordan

In 2021 retailing sales in general have started to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. As restrictions come to an end and consumers return to work, the economy is showing signs of recovery that will benefit private consumption and consumer…

Self-medication is common in Jordan despite a well-developed public healthcare system. Healthy lifestyles are yet to catch on among most of the population however and obesity levels and smoking prevalence are still high. The outbreak of COVID-19 has…

Western food trends, the entry of more women into the workforce and the expansion of chained supermarkets and hypermarkets supports the popularity of snacks, especially in urban areas. However, high unemployment rates and pre-pandemic economic…

? In 2022, staple foods is no longer being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the on-trade industry is now performing very well. This is largely due to the full reopening of the economy and resumption of tourists in Jordan. However, now the…

In 2022, most categories within soft drinks will see an improved performance in comparison with 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic coming to an end. On-trade sales in particular will perform well in line with restrictions easing and consumers…

After sales of alcoholic drinks slumped at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, 2021 saw a recovery of sales as Jordanian society reopened and foreign tourists returned. Sales have been under pressure for years due to falling disposable…

Some authoritarian tendencies are encroaching upon freedoms, whilst economic freedom has also deteriorated. Although the rise in inflation is relatively contained, the economy is expected to underperform the regional average, whilst extremely high…

In 2022, the demand for hot drinks has improved in comparison with 2020 and 2021, due to the fully reopening of the economy and end of restrictions. Demand is especially being driven from the on-trade, as consumers are once again visiting cafés and…

Volume sales of tax-paid cigarettes remain under pressure due to rising taxes, falling income levels and the strong presence of the illicit trade. Despite more intense efforts to control cigarette smuggling, low prices make black market cigarettes…

The imposition of government-enforced lockdowns in 2020 and prolonged periods of time spent at home led to a decline in home care, particularly laundry care. However, the reopening of the country’s economy in 2021 positively impacted home care sales…

Price-sensitive Jordanians remained cautious in their purchasing patterns in 2021, forcing them to reduce their spending on tissue and hygiene. However, demand for a number of products has improved due to the rising awareness of hygiene in response…

Dairy products is performing well in 2022 in line with the pandemic coming to an end. Likewise, Western food trends, more women in the workforce and expansion of chained supermarkets and hypermarkets will continue to drive growth. However, in 2022,…

Jordan’s economy is beginning to recover post pandemic which is having a positive influence on BPC. Most categories were negatively impacted in 2020 due to consumers spending more time at home and requiring less products. However, in 2021, this is…

In 2022, cooking ingredients and meals is no longer being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the on-trade industry has started to recover. This is largely due to the full reopening of the economy and resumption of tourists in Jordan. However, now…

The number of households is set to increase rapidly in Jordan over 2021-2040, with couples with children remaining the dominant household type. While household earnings will reach pre-pandemic levels only by the end of the forecast period, the…

Economies that offer an efficient, fast and inexpensive path to starting a business enjoy great dynamism and high FDI intake. A country with a competitive business environment is offering sound transport and ICT infrastructure; an effective juridical…

Insight into income, wealth and expenditure of consumers and households is vital in helping businesses make strategic decisions with regard to which country (or even which region within a country) to enter, which consumer segment to target, which…

The report provides information on the economic landscape, major monetary indicators, foreign trade, investments and government finance in Jordan. In 2021, the country’s economy expanded in real terms, driven by increasing domestic consumption and…

The landscape in which businesses operate has an impact on the supply chains 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…