United Arab Emirates
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Country Report
Coffee in the United Arab Emirates
Mar 2019
Global exports of coffee are growing and the country is in a central position to aid and benefit from this flow. The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre has opened a coffee centre with the distribution infrastructure and the services for processing ...
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Other Hot Drinks in the United Arab Emirates
Mar 2019
Demand for other hot drinks is likely to be driven by convenience and healthier variants that cater to the increasingly hectic lifestyles of local consumers. Health and wellness is taking centre stage in basket choices, although dairy competitors are...
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Hot Drinks in the United Arab Emirates
Mar 2019
The United Arab Emirates has positioned itself to be a regional trade corridor for those markets that are looking to expand into emerging markets. Access to infrastructure, technology and surrounding services has facilitated leading practises in ...
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Tea in the United Arab Emirates
Mar 2019
Ingredients such as saffron, cardamom and karak are now mainstay ingredients in the country. Consumers are inclined to pay more for specific health benefits, and these benefit sales of certain types of tea. Blends that offer antioxidant properties, ...
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Asian Speciality Drinks in the United Arab Emirates
Mar 2019
There was no presence of Asian speciality drinks in the United Arab Emirates at the end of the review period. There is no data available to suggest its entry over the forecast period....
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Bottled Water in the United Arab Emirates
Mar 2019
Health awareness and high temperatures in the region resulted in high per capita consumption for bottled water. The category continued to growth in both off-trade volume and current value terms with greater awareness of sodium and pH levels. Sodium ...
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Carbonates in the United Arab Emirates
Mar 2019
In October 2017, the government levied excise taxes on carbonates, at a flat 50% on the total retail price and taxes on all carbonates indiscriminately. The excise tax was followed by the implementation of VAT in January 2018. The taxation had an ...
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Concentrates in the United Arab Emirates
Mar 2019
The health and awareness trend and the perception that concentrates, especially variants, contain high levels of sugar alongside increased category blurring in the country has resulted in consumers searching alternative categories. Consumption is ...
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Energy Drinks in the United Arab Emirates
Mar 2019
Energy drinks witnessed a decline in volume sales as a direct result of taxes implemented in October 2017. However, habit persistence will mean, so while it energy drinks has become a more expensive option, loyal consumers will continue to indulge in...
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Juice in the United Arab Emirates
Mar 2019
With taxation being implemented in the wider region and the United Arab Emirates, consumers have become increasingly price conscious and are restricting their discretionary spending. The delivery of construction projects are slated to slow in the ...
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Soft Drinks in the United Arab Emirates
Mar 2019
Soft drinks in the United Arab Emirates weathered a challenging year due to a full roll out of excise taxes and VAT. Consumers’ discretionary spending was more cautious considering the tax introduction. While there has been a visible impact on sales ...
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RTD Coffee in the United Arab Emirates
Mar 2019
The United Arab Emirates population mainly consists of urban working expatriates that are increasingly leading hectic lifestyles. Convenience of consumption therefore, has become a key need to fulfil purchasing decisions. RTD coffee is perfectly ...
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RTD Tea in the United Arab Emirates
Mar 2019
Taxes on carbonates and energy drinks have caused a shift with consumers searching for substitutes that are perceived to be healthier. Consumers are increasingly looking at healthier variants and beverages that are hydration-centric and functional. A...
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Sports Drinks in the United Arab Emirates
Mar 2019
Excise tax of 100% as well as VAT of 5% has had an impact on consumer consumption of sports drinks with volume sales recording a strong decline. The regulation comes in conjunction with a lower appetite in consuming conventional electrolytic ...
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Childrenswear in the United Arab Emirates
Mar 2019
Childrenswear is driven by the desire for good-quality clothing at affordable prices. Good-quality materials which are light and durable and also offer comfort and fashion are favoured by both parents and children. Therefore, well-established chained...
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Apparel Accessories in the United Arab Emirates
Mar 2019
Scarves remain essential items for women in the United Arab Emirates. Being a Muslim country, women are encouraged to dress modestly, and the women’s national dress consists of an abaya, which is a black robe, along with a sheila, which means scarf. ...
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Footwear in the United Arab Emirates
Mar 2019
Parents invest in good-quality and competitively-priced children’s footwear. This naturally needs more frequent replacement to accommodate growing feet; thus, this category witnessed the strongest growth in 2018. Well-established brands that combine ...
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Hosiery in the United Arab Emirates
Mar 2019
The purchase of hosiery is influenced by deals throughout the year, as consumers prefer to delay buying until lower prices are offered or buy only when necessary. In the United Arab Emirates, hosiery such as socks and tights typically accompany the ...
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Jeans in the United Arab Emirates
Mar 2019
In 2018, consumers continued to buy competitively-priced jeans from well-established chained retailers selling all types of apparel under one roof, often providing good-quality fashionable jeans offering value for money. Economy brands such as Max, ...
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Menswear in the United Arab Emirates
Mar 2019
Men continued to be cautious about spending after the economic slowdown, choosing to shop in bulk for brands during sale periods. This was seen more amongst middle- to low-income men, who shopped for basic staple fashion styles and mixed and matched....
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