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.
In 2023, growth of personal accessories in the United Arab Emirates remains substantial, although the performance of the industry is uneven; with luxury brands outpacing their mass counterparts. In fact, across all personal accessories categories,…
In 2023, a notable development was noted within jewellery when Snapchat collaborated with Cartier to develop a virtual try-on filter in the United Arab Emirates. Within Snapchat, there exists a built-in shopping platform known as Snapchat Minis. This…
Preparing and eating more meals at home meant that cooking ingredients and meals saw a spike in demand when the pandemic hit Middle East and Africa in 2020. However, in recent years, including 2023, volume sales have been struggling in the face of…
The United Arab Emirates has been at the forefront of the travel industry’s recovery, and in 2023, there has been a significant development: the complete resurgence of international travel. This resurgence has led to increasing demand for luggage.…
Hot drinks in Jordan has been performing well in 2023, attributed to a surge in tourist numbers following the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. This uptake in overnight tourists during 2023, totalling, has notably influenced foodservices and on-trade…
Income levels in Qatar remain among the highest regionally, with one of the lowest unemployment rates. Nevertheless, economic disparities persist, against the backdrop of the country’s considerable wealth, and there are forecasts indicating an…
2023 saw pressure on demand for soft drinks ease as the re-dollarisation of the Lebanese pound, rising remittances and buoyant inbound arrivals, spurred by returning expatriates, pushed volume growth. On-trade growth was especially strong as the…
This briefing examines how the high-tech goods industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of high-tech goods output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry costs, industry…
There is an intriguing dichotomy at play in dairy products and alternatives in Middle East and Africa, with value for money particularly important for many consumers given the current inflationary environment. At the same time, particularly among…
In 2023, growth in the number of medical cannabis patients slowed significantly in Israel. In the first half of the year the number of medical patients grew by only 1,500; meanwhile, in 2021 monthly growth averaged 2,400, while in 2022 it was 1,220.…