Explore the latest trends, demand drivers and growth opportunitie...
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.
Within menstrual care in Saudi Arabia, sustainable products are becoming increasingly popular, in line with the global trend. These products are designed to be eco-friendly and reduce waste, compared to traditional disposable menstrual care products.…
The shift towards online purchases is notably boosting the sales of menstrual care in the United Arab Emirates, as consumers increasingly opt for the convenience of doorstep deliveries for their menstrual needs. While greater penetration of…
Nappies/diapers/pants saw current value growth in Israel in 2023. The Israeli Government attempted to reduce the prices of many goods, including nappies/diapers/pants, by passing the Import Reform in May 2022. As a result of the reform, products that…
Inflation has had an impact on nappies/diapers/pants in Saudi Arabia, leading to increased costs for manufacturers and retailers. This is because prices of raw materials and the costs of transportation and production factors have increased due to…
In 2023, one noteworthy trend observed within nappies/diapers/pants in the United Arab Emirates was the substantial growth of private label and smaller players under “others”, albeit from a low base. This surge directly contributed to major brands…
Retail adult incontinence saw significant current value growth in Israel in 2023. The price increases in retail adult incontinence products at the end of 2022 and in 2023 had a moderating effect on the category’s dynamic volume growth, as, in the…
Retail adult incontinence in Saudi Arabia, despite continued overall healthy retail volume and current value growth in 2023, remained constrained by a number of factors. One is the taboo surrounding adult incontinence, with many sufferers still too…
2023 witnessed an uptick in volume and value sales of retail adult incontinence in the United Arab Emirates, with sales of both light and moderate/heavy formats performing well. This growth was primarily fuelled by increasing awareness of…
Retail tissue registered current value growth in Israel in 2023. There were strong price increases in both 2022 and 2023, and prices are expected to continue to increase in 2024 and 2025. This has been a key factor serving to dampen demand after the…
Retail tissue in Saudi Arabia continued to register retail volume and current value growth in 2023, although it face challenges, such as raw material availability and environmental sustainability. Meanwhile, the government's commitment to local…