Basra
1 Total Mall

Key Insights as of Jun 2025

Market Demographics
Population size

2,150,000 people

Population growth rate

1.8 %

Age distribution

35 % under 30

Household size

5.2 people

Household composition

70 % family households

Education levels

45 % with secondary education

Economic Indicators
Median household income

12,000 USD

Employment rate

60 %

Job growth

2.5 %

Dominant industries

Oil, Trade, Retail

Cost of living index

75 index

Consumer Spending & Buying Power
Retail sales per capita

1,800 USD

Disposable income

3,500 USD

Spending behavior - apparel

20 % of retail spend

Spending behavior - dining

15 % of retail spend

Spending behavior - electronics

10 % of retail spend

Competition & Retail Presence
Existing retail mix

Grocery, Apparel, Electronics

Number of competitors

50 retail chains

Market saturation

Moderate

Presence of anchor tenants

5 major brands

Foot traffic from nearby businesses

High

Real Estate & Infrastructure
Rent costs

15 USD per sqm

Property values

1,200 USD per sqm

Zoning laws

Commercial zones defined

Business permits

6 months

Availability of retail space

200,000 sqm

Proximity to major roads

High

Public transportation access

Moderate

Parking availability

Adequate

Traffic & Accessibility
Pedestrian traffic

High

Vehicle traffic

Moderate vehicles per hour

Public transport accessibility

60 % coverage

Commute times

30 minutes

Work patterns

80 % daytime workforce

Psychographics & Consumer Lifestyle
Shopping preferences

In-store preferred

Brand affinity

International brands

Consumer loyalty

Moderate

Entertainment and leisure trends

Dining, Cinema

Crime Rates & Safety
Crime statistics

3,000 incidents per 100,000

Shoplifting rates

1.5 % of retail sales

Public safety measures

Police patrols

Tourism & Seasonal Factors
Tourist spending

500 USD per tourist

Tourist footfall

100,000 visitors annually

Major local events

Religious festivals

Seasonal attractions

Moderate

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

15 % of retail sales

Click-and-collect adoption

5 % of online sales

Local preference for in-store shopping

80 % of consumers

Retail & Mall Performance
Total retail space

300,000 sqm

Retail space per capita

0.14 sqm per person

Projected growth in retail space

3 % annually

Retail leakage rate

20 %

Sustainable retail demand

Moderate

Major upcoming retail projects

2 new malls

Consumer Behavior & Spending
Grocery market share - Retailer 1

30 %

Grocery market share - Retailer 2

20 %

Grocery market share - Retailer 3

15 %

Consumer spending patterns

Value-driven

Grocery expenditure trends

5 % annual growth

Luxury retail performance

Low

Top mall shopping preferences

Family-oriented malls

Shopping trips to other cities

15 % of residents

Key drivers for mall visits

Dining, Entertainment

Preferred brand categories

Value fashion

Competitive & Site Analysis
Number of existing malls

4 malls

Total retail footfall

10,000,000 annual visits

Retail market gaps

Luxury retail

Trade area population

1,500,000 people

Retail potential in catchment area

High

Projected retail growth rate

4 % annually

Preferred mall layouts

Open-air, Mixed-use

Site & Accessibility
Public transport access

Moderate

Walkability score

60 index

Road infrastructure & car access

High

Parking capacity in comparable malls

2,000 spaces

Surrounding land use & future developments

Commercial, Residential