Lebanon

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…

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…

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…

Lebanon is in the midst of an economic crisis with rising poverty levels and shortages of vital resources such as power and water. As a result, many consumers are limiting their spending to essential groceries. Difficulties in importing products is…

This report analyses the market for alcoholic drinks in Lebanon. For the purposes of the study, the market has been defined as follows:

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…

This report analyses the market for tobacco in Lebanon. For the purposes of the study, the market has been defined as follows:

This report analyses the market for tissue and hygiene in Lebanon. For the purposes of the study, the market has been defined as follows:

This report analyses the market for beauty and personal care in Lebanon. For the purposes of the study, the market has been defined as follows:

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 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.

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…

Insight into income, wealth 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 to target, which…