Kirkuk
1 Total Mall

Key Insights as of Jun 2025

Market Demographics
Population size

1,200,000 people

Population growth rate

1.8 %

Age distribution

0-14: 35%, 15-64: 60%, 65+: 5% %

Household size

5.2 people

Household composition

70% families, 20% single, 10% extended %

Education levels

Primary: 40%, Secondary: 35%, Tertiary: 15%, None: 10% %

Economic Indicators
Median household income

6,000 USD/year

Employment rate

55 %

Job growth

1.5 %

Dominant industries

Oil: 60%, Retail: 20%, Agriculture: 15% %

Cost of living index

70 index

Consumer Spending & Buying Power
Retail sales per capita

1,200 USD/year

Disposable income

4,500 USD/year

Spending behavior by category

Apparel: 30%, Dining: 25%, Electronics: 20% %

Competition & Retail Presence
Existing retail mix

Grocery: 40%, Apparel: 30%, Electronics: 20% %

Number of competitors

50 businesses

Market saturation

Moderate

Presence of anchor tenants

2 tenants

Foot traffic from nearby businesses

10,000 visits/day

Real Estate & Infrastructure
Rent costs

10 USD/sqft/year

Property values

100,000 USD/storefront

Zoning laws

Flexible

Business permits

6-12 months

Availability of retail space

15 % vacancy

Proximity to major roads

80 % of stores

Public transportation access

Moderate

Parking availability

50 spaces/store

Traffic & Accessibility
Pedestrian traffic

5,000 people/day

Vehicle traffic

20,000 vehicles/day

Public transport accessibility

60 % coverage

Commute times

30 minutes

Work patterns

60% office, 30% retail, 10% remote %

Psychographics & Consumer Lifestyle
Shopping preferences

In-store: 70%, Online: 30% %

Brand affinity

Local: 50%, International: 50% %

Consumer loyalty

Moderate

Entertainment and leisure trends

Dining: 40%, Movies: 30%, Sports: 20% %

Crime Rates & Safety
Crime statistics

500 incidents/100,000 people

Shoplifting rates

2 % of sales

Public safety measures

Police patrols, CCTV

Tourism & Seasonal Factors
Tourist spending

500,000 USD/year

Tourist footfall

10,000 visitors/year

Major local events

2 events/year

Seasonal attractions

Moderate

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

25 %

Click-and-collect adoption

10 %

Local preference for in-store shopping

70 %

Retail & Mall Performance
Total retail space

1,000,000 sqft

Retail space per capita

0.83 sqft/person

Projected growth in retail space

2 %

Retail leakage rate

20 %

Sustainable retail demand

Moderate

Major upcoming retail projects

1 projects

Consumer Behavior & Spending
Grocery market share distribution

Retailer 1: 40%, Retailer 2: 30%, Retailer 3: 20% %

Consumer spending patterns

Essentials: 60%, Discretionary: 40% %

Grocery expenditure trends

5 % growth/year

Luxury retail performance

Low

Top mall shopping preferences

Apparel: 50%, Food: 30%, Entertainment: 20% %

Shopping trips to other cities

15 % of residents

Key drivers for mall visits

Convenience: 40%, Variety: 30%, Entertainment: 20% %

Preferred brand categories

Value fashion: 50%, Electronics: 30%, Luxury: 10% %

Competitive & Site Analysis
Number of existing malls

2 malls

Total retail footfall

5,000,000 visits/year

Retail market gaps

Luxury retail, entertainment

Trade area population

1,500,000 people

Retail potential in catchment area

Moderate

Projected retail growth rate

2.5 %

Preferred mall layouts

Open-air: 60%, Enclosed: 40% %

Site & Accessibility
Public transport access

60 % coverage

Walkability score

50 index

Road infrastructure & car access

Good

Parking capacity in comparable malls

1,000 spaces/mall

Surrounding land use & future developments

Residential: 50%, Commercial: 30%, Industrial: 20% %