Key Insights as of Jun 2025

Market Demographics
Population size

7,100,000 people

Population growth rate

2.5 %

Age distribution

35 % under 30

Household size

5.2 people

Household composition

70 % extended family

Education levels

45 % secondary or higher

Economic Indicators
Median household income

3,500 USD/year

Employment rate

60 %

Job growth

1.8 %

Dominant industries

Manufacturing, Trade, Services

Cost of living index

65 index

Consumer Spending & Buying Power
Retail sales per capita

800 USD/year

Disposable income

2,000 USD/year

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

Supermarkets, Boutiques, Markets

Market saturation

Moderate

Presence of anchor tenants

Yes

Foot traffic from nearby businesses

High

Real Estate & Infrastructure
Rent costs

10 USD/sq ft/year

Property values

1,200 USD/sq ft

Zoning laws

Restrictive

Business permits

Moderate

Availability of retail space

Limited

Proximity to major roads

High

Public transportation access

Moderate

Parking availability

Limited

Traffic & Accessibility
Pedestrian traffic

High

Vehicle traffic

Congested

Public transport accessibility

50 % coverage

Commute times

45 minutes

Work patterns

80 % daytime

Psychographics & Consumer Lifestyle
Shopping preferences

In-store

Brand affinity

Local, Value

Consumer loyalty

Moderate

Entertainment and leisure trends

Dining, Cinema

Crime Rates & Safety
Crime statistics

3,000 per 100,000

Public safety measures

Limited

Tourism & Seasonal Factors
Tourist footfall

Low

Seasonal attractions

Nile Riverfront

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

5 %

Click-and-collect adoption

2 %

Local preference for in-store shopping

90 %

Retail & Mall Performance
Projected growth in retail space

3 %

Retail leakage rate

20 %

Sustainable retail demand

Moderate

Consumer Behavior & Spending
Consumer spending patterns

Essentials

Grocery expenditure trends

30 % of income

Luxury retail performance

Low

Top mall shopping preferences

Afra Mall

Shopping trips to other cities

10 % of residents

Key drivers for mall visits

Convenience, Leisure

Preferred brand categories

Value fashion

Competitive & Site Analysis
Number of existing malls

1

Retail market gaps

Modern retail

Trade area population

4,000,000 people

Retail potential in catchment area

Moderate

Projected retail growth rate

2.5 %

Preferred mall layouts

Mixed-use

Site & Accessibility
Public transport access

Moderate

Walkability score

60 index

Road infrastructure & car access

Congested

Parking capacity in comparable malls

500 spaces

Surrounding land use & future developments

Mixed