Category: Food & Beverage
Middle East Food & Beverage
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Chocolate Confectionery in Saudi Arabia
... economic conditions, a growing working population, and an increase in social gatherings, all of which boosted consumer demand. Impulse and everyday snacking exhibited strong growth, reflecting changing consumption habits among Saudis. Euromonitor International's Chocolate Confectionery ... Read More
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Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks in Saudi Arabia
... heightened demand for snacks that balance health and indulgence. Health and wellness remained a significant influencer, particularly among urban and younger consumers, who increasingly sought natural, functional, and low sugar options. Dried fruits and fruit-based ... Read More
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Snacks in Saudi Arabia
... cities, combined with a recovering economy and the implementation of Vision 2030 initiatives, boosted consumer spending. The return of expatriate populations and a surge in tourism led to more frequent snacking occasions, especially in workplaces, ... Read More
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Sugar Confectionery in Saudi Arabia
... during seasonal occasions such as Ramadan, Eid, and school holidays. Despite increasing health awareness, sugar confectionery maintained its popularity across various age groups, benefiting from the widespread availability of affordable products and the strategic placement... ... Read More
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Savoury Snacks in Saudi Arabia
... for everyday snacking in Saudi households. The consistent demand for potato chips during social gatherings, for school lunchboxes, and leisurely TV viewing helped maintain their prominence in consumer baskets. Additionally, the hot climate and an ... Read More
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Ice Cream in Saudi Arabia
... it became a daily indulgence for consumers, after school, during outings, or as a part of family time, not solely an occasional treat for hot weather. This shift in consumer behaviour was evident in the ... Read More
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Gum in Saudi Arabia
... and social confidence, which remain pivotal factors in daily routines across the Kingdom. The fast-paced nature of urban life and Saudi lifestyles further bolstered the demand for convenient, on-the-go products, positioning gum as an essential ... Read More
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Soft Drinks in the Middle East and Africa
... price sensitivity are shifting consumers towards local brands, though many face production constraints. Small grocers remain the key retail channel, despite the expansion of modern trade. Euromonitor International's Soft Drinks in the Middle East and ... Read More
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Alcoholic Drinks in Oman
... Omanisation strategy, which aimed to increase the percentage of Omanis within the population amid the considerable reliance on expatriates. Omanisation would have typically put some pressure on demand for beer amid the lack of consumption ... Read More
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Alcoholic Drinks in Iraq
... and southern Iraq early in 2023. The ban, which was originally approved by parliament in 2016, does not apply in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI), which is governed by the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). ... Read More
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Alcoholic Drinks in Jordan
... the other hand, the limited growth in the consumption of alcoholic drinks was strongly informed by a slowdown in inbound tourism flows, compared with 2023, amidst security concerns in the region. Among the local population, ... Read More
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Alcoholic Drinks in Kuwait
... two categories, non alcoholic beer and non alcoholic wine. Alcohol consumption and sales have been banned in Kuwait since 1964, including sales via international hotels. The consumption of alcohol has been a criminal offence since ... Read More
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Alcoholic Drinks in Lebanon
... This was driven by an increase in diaspora remittances, a private sector recovery, and positive tourism and hospitality indicators all of which supporting the recovery of alcoholic drinks sales in Lebanon. However, this recovery came ... Read More
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Alcoholic Drinks in Qatar
... and revived in 2021 as signs of the pandemic started to fade. As Qatar hosted the FIFA World Cup in 2022, volume sales surged and subsequently fell away again in 2023 as the one-off impact ... Read More
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Dermacosmetics Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2032 - By Product, Technology, Grade, Application, End-user, Region: (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa)
... consumers increasingly seek products that deliver both aesthetic appeal and dermatological benefits, dermacosmetics are gaining popularity across demographics. These formulations are widely endorsed by dermatologists and are used to treat a variety of skin and ... Read More
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Dysphagia Diet Thickening Agents Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2032 - By Product, Technology, Grade, Application, End-user, Region: (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa)
... valued at US$ 1.5 billion in 2025, is projected to reach US$ 2.5 billion by 2032, registering a CAGR of 7.57% during the forecast period. As awareness around dysphagia management improves, demand for texture-modified nutrition ... Read More
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Gum in Israel
... The VAT rise from 17% to 18% in January 2025 also contributed to higher retail prices, further pushing up market value. Chewing gum remains the largest and most dynamic segment in gum in 2025, continuing ... Read More
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Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks in Israel
... rose from 17% to 18% in January 2025, manufacturers took the opportunity to raise prices, often beyond the VAT increase itself. This category is heavily reliant on cocoa, and rising global cocoa prices further inflated ... Read More
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Savoury Snacks in Israel
... both 2024 and 2025, with brands such as Tapu Chips increasing prices by 6% in May 2024 and Cheetos and Doritos raising prices between 2–10%. This inflationary pressure, combined with heightened consumer demand for comfort ... Read More
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Chocolate Confectionery in Israel
... has significantly influenced consumer behaviour, with many turning to chocolate as a source of comfort and impulse indulgence. Stress-related consumption, coupled with price hikes across the market, has contributed strongly to value growth in both ... Read More
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Snacks in Israel
... substantial price hikes from major suppliers, impacting all food categories, including snacks. In January 2025, further pressure was added as utility costs rose and VAT increased from 17% to 18%. Suppliers responded by raising product ... Read More
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Sugar Confectionery in Israel
... local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2020-2024, it identifies the leading companies, brands and retail outlets, and assesses the key trends and demographic shifts behind consumer demand ... Read More
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Ice Cream in Israel
... from 17% to 18% in January 2025. Despite these increases, local consumers continue to indulge in ice cream, which remains a popular comfort food, especially during the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, with stress and comfort eating ... Read More
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Spirits in Israel
... fewer locals choosing to go out and very low inbound tourism. At the same time, locals have become increasingly open to trying new flavours of alcohol and premiumisation is shaping the market. This trend was ... Read More
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Alcoholic Drinks in Israel
... family and loved ones were fighting or impacted by the war. At the same time, alcohol was often perceived as a helpful tool for escapism during the war. Due to these opposing trends, off-trade volume ... Read More
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