Key Insights as of Jun 2025
Market Demographics
Population size
4,900,000 people
Population growth rate
1.8 %
Age distribution
30% under 25, 50% 25-54, 20% 55+ %
Household size
4.5 people
Household composition
60% families, 30% singles, 10% others %
Education levels
40% high school, 35% bachelor’s, 15% advanced %
Economic Indicators
Median household income
18,260 USD/year
Employment rate
92 %
Job growth
3.5 %
Dominant industries
Trade, logistics, tourism
Cost of living index
41.6 index
Consumer Spending & Buying Power
Retail sales per capita
3,500 USD/year
Disposable income
1,522 USD/month
Spending behavior - apparel
25 %
Spending behavior - dining
30 %
Spending behavior - electronics
15 %
Competition & Retail Presence
Existing retail mix
50% apparel, 30% food, 20% others %
Number of competitors
200 stores
Market saturation
Moderate
Presence of anchor tenants
Yes
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
High
Real Estate & Infrastructure
Rent costs
800 USD/sq m/year
Property values
2,500 USD/sq m
Zoning laws
Strict
Business permits
Moderate
Availability of retail space
10,000 sq m
Proximity to major roads
High
Public transportation access
Good
Parking availability
Adequate
Traffic & Accessibility
Pedestrian traffic
High
Vehicle traffic
Heavy
Public transport accessibility
70 %
Commute times
35 minutes
Work patterns
80% urban, 20% remote %
Psychographics & Consumer Lifestyle
Shopping preferences
Malls preferred
Brand affinity
Luxury and mid-tier
Consumer loyalty
Moderate
Entertainment and leisure trends
Dining, events
Crime Rates & Safety
Crime statistics
1,200 per 100,000
Shoplifting rates
Low
Public safety measures
High
Tourism & Seasonal Factors
Tourist spending
2,000 USD/visitor
Tourist footfall
5,000,000 visitors/year
Major local events
Jeddah Season
Seasonal attractions
Waterfront
Online vs. In-Store Shopping Trends
E-commerce penetration
35 %
Click-and-collect adoption
20 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
65 %
Retail & Mall Performance
Total retail space
2,500,000 sq m
Retail space per capita
0.51 sq m/person
Projected growth in retail space
5 %
Retail leakage rate
15 %
Sustainable retail demand
High
Major upcoming retail projects
Red Sea Mall expansion
Consumer Behavior & Spending
Grocery market share - Retailer 1
Carrefour 25 %
Grocery market share - Retailer 2
Panda 20 %
Grocery market share - Retailer 3
Lulu 15 %
Consumer spending patterns
60% essentials, 40% discretionary %
Grocery expenditure trends
10 %
Luxury retail performance
Strong
Top mall shopping preferences
Mall of Arabia, Red Sea Mall
Shopping trips to other cities
10 %
Key drivers for mall visits
Dining, entertainment
Preferred brand categories
Luxury fashion, electronics
Competitive & Site Analysis
Number of existing malls
15 malls
Total retail footfall
50,000,000 visits/year
Retail market gaps
Mid-tier retail
Trade area population
6,000,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High
Projected retail growth rate
4 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air, mixed-use
Site & Accessibility
Public transport access
Good
Walkability score
60 index
Road infrastructure & car access
Strong
Parking capacity in comparable malls
5,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Mixed-use, residential