Lebanon

Alcoholic drinks in 2021: The big picture

Snacks faced considerable pressure on demand during 2022 as the economic crisis forced most consumers to review their spending its and focus on the absolute essentials. However, savoury snacks fared relatively well due to the traditional popularity…

The economic crisis has forced many smokers to abandon imported global cigarette brands as prices have risen steeply, with local brand Cedars the big winner. Low awareness of the harms of smoking mean that few smokers have chosen to cut down or quit…

There remains a great deal of economic uncertainty within Lebanon which has been further worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, many consumers remain cautious in their spending on discretionary items, including hot drinks. The ongoing crisis…

Retailing in 2021: The big picture

Despite surging inflation, retail volume sales of staple foods continued to grow at a modest pace during 2021, with an influx of refugees from neighbouring Syria over the past decade helping to support demand. Baked goods dominate retail value sales…

Political and economic uncertainty as well as the COVID-19 pandemic prevails in Lebanon in 2021. Due to the economic situation some consumers have been forced to trade down to more affordable local brands and private label in home care, but a growing…

There remains a great deal of economic uncertainty within Lebanon which has been further worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, many consumers remain cautious in their spending on discretionary items, including soft drinks. The pandemic has…

The big story in tissue and hygiene in Lebanon in 2020 and 2021 was not COVID-19, but the country’s deep economic crisis and skyrocketing inflation. With household budgets under extreme pressure, demand was limited to the absolute basics. Sales…

Cooking ingredients and meals in 2021: The big picture

Lebanon is in the midst of an economic crisis with rising poverty levels and shortages of vital resources such as power and water, while healthcare also remains stretched. As a result, many consumers are limiting their spending to essentials, while…

During 2020 and 2021, demand came under pressure in all categories of beauty and personal care due to the impact of Lebanon’s deep and sustained economic crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. While consumers were going out to socialise less often, prices…

although dairy products that are considered daily essentials are not being significantly impacted. The ongoing

Real GDP growth will be moderate in 2019. The new government has an opportunity to implement fundamental reforms to rebalance Lebanon’s economy. Its starting position is difficult, including high twin deficits, a large public debt, and low growth.…

COVID-19 has hit Lebanon hard, with inbound tourist flows plummeting and lodging and airline companies feeling the effects of this lack of demand. From 13 March, the strict government restrictions and country-wide lockdown led to a sharp drop in…

The number of households is set to decrease moderately in Lebanon over 2021-2040, with couples with children remaining the dominant household type. While household earnings will not recover from the COVID-19 impact by 2040, the fastest household…

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…

The report provides information on the economic landscape, major monetary indicators, foreign trade, investments and government finance in Lebanon. In 2021, the country’s economy contracted in real terms, dragged down by weaker domestic consumption…

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.