Key Insights as of Jun 2025

Market Demographics
Population size

2,900,000 people

Population growth rate

1.8 %

Age distribution: 0-14 years

25.0 %

Age distribution: 15-64 years

67.0 %

Age distribution: 65+ years

8.0 %

Household size

4.2 people

Household composition: Families

75.0 %

Education levels: Tertiary

35.0 %

Economic Indicators
Median household income

6,500 USD/year

Employment rate

92.0 %

Job growth

2.5 %

Dominant industries

Retail, Manufacturing, Services

Cost of living index

55.0 index

Consumer Spending & Buying Power
Retail sales per capita

1,200 USD/year

Disposable income

4,800 USD/year

Spending: Apparel

15.0 %

Spending: Dining

20.0 %

Spending: Electronics

10.0 %

Competition & Retail Presence
Existing retail mix

Supermarkets, Apparel, Electronics

Number of competitors

150 stores

Market saturation

Moderate

Presence of anchor tenants

Yes

Foot traffic from nearby businesses

High

Real Estate & Infrastructure
Rent costs: Retail

25 USD/sqft/year

Property values: Commercial

1,500 USD/sqft

Zoning laws

Commercial-friendly

Business permits

Streamlined

Availability of retail space

Moderate

Proximity to major roads

High

Public transportation access

High

Parking availability

Moderate

Traffic & Accessibility
Pedestrian traffic

High

Vehicle traffic

Moderate

Public transport accessibility

85.0 %

Commute times

30 minutes

Work patterns

9-5 dominant

Psychographics & Consumer Lifestyle
Shopping preferences

Value-driven

Brand affinity

Local, International

Consumer loyalty

Moderate

Entertainment trends

Dining, Cinemas

Crime Rates & Safety
Crime statistics

1,200 incidents/100,000 people

Shoplifting rates

Low

Public safety measures

High

Tourism & Seasonal Factors
Tourist spending

500 USD/tourist

Tourist footfall

1,000,000 visitors/year

Major local events

Navruz Festival

Seasonal attractions

Moderate

Online vs. In-Store Shopping Trends
E-commerce penetration

20.0 %

Click-and-collect adoption

10.0 %

Local preference for in-store

70.0 %

Retail & Mall Performance
Total retail space

5,000,000 sqft

Retail space per capita

1.7 sqft/person

Projected growth in retail space

5.0 %

Retail leakage rate

15.0 %

Sustainable retail demand

High

Major upcoming retail projects

2 projects

Consumer Behavior & Spending
Grocery market share: Korzinka

30.0 %

Grocery market share: Makro

20.0 %

Grocery market share: Other

50.0 %

Consumer spending patterns

Value-focused

Grocery expenditure trends

Stable

Luxury retail performance

Low

Top mall shopping preferences

Samarqand Darvoza

Shopping trips to other cities

10.0 %

Key drivers for mall visits

Dining, Shopping

Preferred brand categories

Value fashion

Competitive & Site Analysis
Number of existing malls

5 malls

Total retail footfall

20,000,000 visits/year

Retail market gaps

Luxury retail

Trade area population

3,500,000 people

Retail potential in catchment area

High

Projected retail growth rate

6.0 %

Preferred mall layouts

Open-air, Mixed-use

Site & Accessibility
Public transport access

High

Walkability score

70 index

Road infrastructure & car access

High

Parking capacity in comparable malls

2,000 spaces

Surrounding land use & future developments

Commercial, Residential