Cairo
41 Total Malls

Key Insights as of Jun 2025

Market Demographics
Population size

22,183,201 people

Population growth rate

2.0 %

Age distribution: 0-14

30.5 %

Age distribution: 15-64

62.0 %

Age distribution: 65+

7.5 %

Household size

4.2 people

Household composition: Families

80.0 %

Education levels: Higher education

25.0 %

Economic Indicators
Median household income

7,500 USD

Employment rate

55.0 %

Job growth

3.5 %

Dominant industries

Trade, Tourism, Services

Cost of living index

60.0 index

Consumer Spending & Buying Power
Retail sales per capita

1,200 USD

Disposable income

5,000 USD

Spending: Apparel

15.0 %

Spending: Dining

20.0 %

Spending: Electronics

10.0 %

Competition & Retail Presence
Existing retail mix

Malls, Supermarkets, Souqs

Number of competitors

300 count

Market saturation

Medium

Presence of anchor tenants

Carrefour, Zara

Foot traffic from nearby businesses

High

Real Estate & Infrastructure
Rent costs

1,600 USD/sq meter

Property values

2,500 USD/sq meter

Zoning laws

Restricted

Business permits

Moderate

Availability of retail space

2,500,000 sq meters

Proximity to major roads

High

Public transportation access

High

Parking availability

Moderate

Traffic & Accessibility
Pedestrian traffic

High

Vehicle traffic

1,000,000 vehicles/day

Public transport accessibility

80.0 %

Commute times

45 minutes

Work patterns

9-5

Psychographics & Consumer Lifestyle
Shopping preferences

In-store

Brand affinity

International

Consumer loyalty

Moderate

Entertainment trends

Dining, Cinemas

Crime Rates & Safety
Crime statistics

3,500 per 100,000

Public safety measures

Moderate

Tourism & Seasonal Factors
Tourist spending

2,000,000,000 USD

Tourist footfall

10,000,000 visitors

Major local events

Cairo Film Festival

Seasonal attractions

Winter Tourism

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

25.0 %

Click-and-collect adoption

15.0 %

Local preference for in-store

60.0 %

Retail & Mall Performance
Total retail space

2,500,000 sq meters

Retail space per capita

0.11 sq meters

Projected growth in retail space

240,000 sq meters

Retail leakage rate

20.0 %

Sustainable retail demand

High

Major upcoming retail projects

City Centre Almaza

Consumer Behavior & Spending
Grocery market share: Carrefour

25.0 %

Grocery market share: Metro

15.0 %

Grocery market share: HyperOne

10.0 %

Consumer spending patterns

Essentials

Grocery expenditure trends

4.8 %

Luxury retail performance

Declining

Top mall shopping preferences

City Stars

Shopping trips to other cities

10.0 %

Key drivers for mall visits

Dining, Entertainment

Preferred brand categories

Value fashion

Competitive & Site Analysis
Number of existing malls

50 count

Total retail footfall

50,000,000 visits

Retail market gaps

Luxury retail

Trade area population

15,000,000 people

Retail potential in catchment

High

Projected retail growth rate

4.8 %

Preferred mall layouts

Mixed-use

Site & Accessibility
Public transport access

80.0 %

Walkability score

70 index

Road infrastructure & car access

High

Parking capacity in comparable malls

5,000 spaces

Surrounding land use & future developments

Mixed-use