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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.
Low taxation adds to Qatar’s economic freedom, but democracy is lacking and power is hereditary. Hydrocarbons are the mainstay of the economy, making the export base very undiversified, but inflation is falling and infrastructure is expected to be…
Dammam and Jeddah stand as Saudi Arabia’s most economically vibrant cities, boasting the highest per capita GDP. Dammam has the highest per capita disposable incomes, while Jeddah takes the lead in productivity levels. Additionally, Jubail emerges as…
The number of households is set to increase moderately in the United Arab Emirates over 2022-2027, with couples with children remaining the dominant household type. In 2022, inflation at 5% elevated living costs, impacting household spending. The…
The population in the United Arab Emirates is forecast to continue growing over the period to 2040, supported by natural increase. The consumer landscape will remain young and diverse, primarily composed of immigrant populations. By 2040, Generation…
Although per capita income levels are anticipated to increase at a slower pace than the regional average, incomes in Saudi Arabia will remain relatively high by regional standards over 2021-2040. Comprehensive structural reforms and economic…
Saudi Arabia is projected to experience a moderate increase in the number of households between 2022 and 2027. Although couples with children will continue to be the leading household type, the most rapid growth is expected among single person…
Abu Dhabi and Al Ain are the UAE’s most economically vibrant cities. Meanwhile, Fujairah holds the highest potential for future economic growth, boosting incomes and expenditure growth for the city’s population. Going forward, cities in the United…
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The commodities country overview provides comprehensive data on production, consumption and price trends on key commodities markets. The commodities overview in Kuwait covers production and consumption trends in agricultural commodities, energy…
The commodities country overview provides comprehensive data on production, consumption and price trends on key commodities markets. The commodities overview in Qatar covers production and consumption trends in agricultural commodities, energy…
The commodities country overview provides comprehensive data on production, consumption and price trends on key commodities markets. The commodities overview in Saudi Arabia covers production and consumption trends in agricultural commodities, energy…
The commodities country overview provides comprehensive data on production, consumption and price trends on key commodities markets. The commodities overview in United Arab Emirates covers production and consumption trends in agricultural…
The global agriculture industry recorded moderate positive growth in 2022, mainly driven by high commodity prices and global food inflation. Climate change, natural disasters, rising labour shortages, geopolitical tensions, rising protectionism and…
Since the pandemic, retail unit volumes of baby food packaging have consistently declined. During the pandemic, mothers – particularly working mothers – had greater time to spend at home looking after their children, and this left them with more time…
Overall confectionery packaging retail unit volume sales in Saudi Arabia returned to growth in 2022, albeit marginal, following pandemic-induced declines due to lack of mobility outside of the home and limited demand for impulse purchases. The…
After a surge in demand for dairy products and associated packaging in 2020 due to pandemic-related home seclusion, retail unit volume sales somewhat normalised the following year as restrictions started to ease and local consumers began to spend…
Demand for ready meals in Saudi Arabia surged during the pandemic as foodservice closures and fears around food delivery drove home-cooking occasions; ready meals presented a more convenient alternative than cooking meals from scratch. Although the…
Already starting to emerge as a trend in Saudi Arabia earlier in the review period, the pandemic heightened local consumers’ awareness of their health and wellbeing and encouraged them to review their dietary and nutritional requirements. Although…