Lebanon

Alcoholic drinks in 2021: The big picture

Consumer health struggled in 2022 as Lebanon’s deep economic and social crisis continued to put pressure on demand across the board. However, OTC products that are seen as essential such as analgesics fared better than other categories. Nonetheless,…

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…

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…

Retailing in 2021: The big picture

Lebanon’s economic and social breakdown continued to influence sales of staple foods in 2022 as currency devaluation and high unemployment meant severe pressure on spending power. The lack of a reliable electricity supply makes it impossible to store…

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…

Lebanon’s ongoing economic and financial meltdown continued in 2022 as consumer spending power deteriorated further. Nonetheless, cooking ingredients and meals has adjusted to the new reality, with some stability seen as a result. The lack of a…

Demand for dairy products has come under severe pressure due to Lebanon’s protracted economic and social crisis. With demand shifting towards the lowest-cost options, many are turning to unpackaged artisanal dairy products, especially in traditional…

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…

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…

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 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.