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Explore the latest trends, demand drivers and growth opportunities in the Middle East, with in-depth market and data analysis from our in-country field researchers and regional experts.
Demand for home audio and cinema in the United Arab Emirates continues to experience notable trends that are impacting demand in 2023. One such trend is the increasing demand for smart and connected audio solutions, driven by the rise of smart homes…
While volume sales of televisions in Israel have continued to increase in 2023, growth looks set to be slightly lower than that recorded in 2022. This is partly explained by maturity, comparatively long replacement cycles and the fact that many…
Players appear to be focussing on OLED TVs, with a number of launches from well-known names in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including from brands Samsung, LG, and Haier. Samsung (represented by United Matbouli Group in the KSA) is the leading brand…
The average unit price of home video in the United Arab Emirates, comprising LCD TVs and OLED TVs, continues on its upward trajectory as global inflation persists. Players are investing in innovation to enhance the value of their products, catering…
Sales of imaging devices in Israel have continued to fall sharply in 2023, with the digital cameras and digital camcorders categories both poised to register double-digit declines in volume terms. Demand for these product types has been shrinking for…
Growth for digital cameras and camcorders continues its downward trajectory, owing to the mass consumer preference for smartphone cameras, coupled with continuous technology upgrades in the newer models of digital cameras pushing up prices.…
Demand for digital camcorders in the United Arab Emirates continues to decline in 2023. However, despite the overall decrease, these devices continue to attract a niche audience with a focus on specialist options. In particular, professional and…
In-car entertainment in Israel has continued to contract in volume terms in 2023, with all categories set to register negative results in this respect. Demand for these products is in long-term decline, mainly because new mid- and higher-priced cars…
In-car entertainment is seeing structural declines, as separate navigation systems become defunct. In current times, most new cars, including non-luxury vehicles, come equipped with voice-enabled in-car GPS. Owing to the need for navigation, this…
In-car entertainment in the United Arab Emirates is experiencing fluctuations in demand in line with changing consumer behaviour in 2023. While demand for in-car speakers remains positive, the overall category continues to post declining retail…