PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Small grocers expected to remain dominant in fragmented landscape
Over the forecast period, small local grocers are expected to retain their leading position in Egypt’s grocery retail sector, bolstered by low entry barriers, limited capital requirements, and their entrenched presence across both urban and rural settings. Government initiatives aimed at encouraging micro-entrepreneurship and reducing unemployment may also support the continued proliferation of such outlets.
Fintech-driven innovation to enhance operational efficiency
The digital transformation of Bakkal stores is likely to accelerate in the coming years, driven by increased investment in fintech solutions aimed at modernising traditional retail. These innovations include flexible digital payment systems, inventory optimisation tools, and streamlined value chain management services designed to reduce operating costs.
Neighbourhood embeddedness to remain a competitive advantage
Despite modernisation trends, the core strength of small local grocers lies in their proximity and social embeddedness within communities. As larger retailers expand their footprint, small grocers are likely to preserve customer loyalty by leveraging long-established trust, familiarity, and customer service that goes beyond transactional interactions.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Small Local Grocers industry in Egypt with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Small Local Grocers industry in Egypt, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Small Local Grocers in Egypt report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Small Local Grocers in Egypt?
- Which are the leading retailers in Small Local Grocers in Egypt?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- How has the impact of COVID-19 and national lockdown impacted consumer demand?
- Which formats have benefited the most from stockpiling and enforced home seclusion?
- How will the wider economic impact of COVID-19 shape the retail landscape in the future?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Small Local Grocers in Egypt - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Small grocers maintain dominance despite mounting pressures
MaxAB accelerates digital transformation in traditional retail
Local sourcing and agility support resilience in uncertain times
Small grocers expected to remain dominant in fragmented landscape
Fintech-driven innovation to enhance operational efficiency
Neighbourhood embeddedness to remain a competitive advantage
Retail in Egypt - Industry Overview
Retail in 2024: The big picture
Competition intensifies between local and international players
E-commerce gains ground through digital innovation and convenience
What next for retail?
Informal retail
Opening hours for physical retail
Seasonality
Holy Month of Ramadan
Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha
Christmas Break
Back-to-School
Mother’s Day
Valentine’s Day
Black Friday
DISCLAIMER
Small Local Grocers
Small local grocers are mostly independent retail outlets (with a selling space of under 400 square metres), kiosks, market stalls or street vendors, owned by families and/or run on an individual basis, and with a primary focus on selling food/beverages/tobacco and other groceries. Small local grocers also includes ethnic grocery stores that specialize in foreign brands and food types, health food stores, confectioners/newsagents/tobacconists (CTNs), food & drink souvenir stores, legally registered mobile shops that are run out of a truck, and regional specialty stores. Retail sales from farmers markets, farms, vineyards, or similar producers are also included in small local grocers. Outlets located within wet markets in Southeast Asia (often located in government-owned multi-story buildings) should be counted as separate outlets.
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