Middle East

Technological advances in 2024 will continue to reshape consumer behaviour. This annual report explores the top five digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this report’s edition…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in Q4 2023 and 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence remains among the key economies. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of…

As a result of the shift towards remote work and locals spending more time at home, pet owners have become more attentive to the needs of their pets, driving the pet humanisation trend. This heightened awareness of pets' wellbeing is contributing to…

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the pet care industry in Israel has experienced sustained growth, albeit at a more modest pace than before. One significant factor driving this expansion has been the persistence of remote work arrangements. As…

2023 is seeing a decline in volume sales of overall other pet food, driven primarily by small mammal/reptile food though bird food is also falling slightly. Small mammal/reptile food saw a spike in growth during the COVID-19 pandemic - with schools…

The COVID-19 pandemic saw a surge in dog ownership in Israel as more households adopted or bought a dog in order to enhance forced increased at-home time and provide some extra companionship, especially for children. At the same time, a considerable…

As pet owners spend more time with their pets, they are increasingly investing in higher quality products for their feline companions. No longer content with providing generic cat food, locals now consult with veterinarians and pet shop owners to…

The rising trend of pet humanisation and growing awareness among Saudi pet owners have led to significant growth in the sales of pet products within the Kingdom. As pet owners increasingly view their pets as family members and more keenly appreciate…

Pet care in Saudi Arabia is experiencing a significant upswing, rapidly evolving into a noteworthy and dynamic market despite its relatively diminutive size. This burgeoning industry is benefiting from the country's steadfast focus on development,…

Ownership of rabbits, hamsters and guinea pigs is increasing in Saudi Arabia as consumers become increasingly aware of the benefits of keeping these small mammals. Some parents see these as ideal alternatives to cats and dogs which typically require…

The dog population in Saudi Arabia is rising substantially – a trend attributable to the evolving cultural attitudes of Saudi consumers. Historically, dog ownership has been largely forbidden for most Saudis, primarily due to religious beliefs that…

The cat population rocketed following the outbreak of COVID-19 and it continues to rise robustly though growth rates are slowing slightly During lockdown and home seclusion people became bored and restless and some saw buying or adopting a cat as a…

Pet humanisation is a growing trend in the United Arab Emirates, with pet owners treating their pets as family members. This has resulted in an increase in demand for complementary products within pet products. Current value increases were seen all…

Pet care in the United Arab Emirates saw retail volume and current value growth across both pet food and pet products in 2022, and this is set to continue in 2023. One of the main factors contributing to growth is that fact that the pet population…

The bird and fish populations are set to continue to witness steady growth in 2023; however, the growth in the number of these pets is not expected to be as high as the growth in the number of cats and dogs. During the early pandemic in 2020, the…

Maintaining a long-standing trend, dog food is set to continue to witness retail volume and current value growth in 2023. Dog ownership in the United Arab Emirates was previously associated with Westerners who had higher disposable incomes.…

The cat population continued to grow in the United Arab Emirates in 2022, and this is set to continue in 2023. There is a strong cat culture, with cats well-regarded in the Islamic faith and treated well. This is further seen from Dubai…

Now in its seventh edition, this report explores the top digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this edition touch on topics such as second-hand shopping, community group buying,…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…