AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoExcise & Health Taxes: Armenia approved higher excise taxes for wine, cigarettes and e-cigarettes from 2027, with analysts warning it could curb consumption while shifting the burden onto producers. Energy Retail Pressure: The UK Consumer Council backed a CMA heating oil market review after Middle East-linked spikes pushed wholesale costs to drive most of the price jump, leaving vulnerable households exposed. Trade & Exports: Türkiye’s free zones hit a record $6.6bn exports in H1, led by medium-high and high-tech output, while the agriculture ministry flagged new target markets for Turkish food exports. Beauty Demand: NielsenIQ reports K-beauty sales up 53% YoY, boosted by social commerce and fast discovery-to-purchase journeys. Food Safety Alarm (Egypt): Egypt’s coffee crisis deepened as officials warn up to 80% of the market may be counterfeit, with raids targeting filler-based blends. Cybersecurity Expansion: Rapid7 will expand across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Jordan and Bahrain via Mindware distribution. Middle East Conflict & Consumer Costs: Oil and gold moved on renewed US-Iran escalation around Hormuz, keeping inflation and fuel-price worries front and center for households and retailers. Tourism Cooperation: Jordan and Egypt agreed to boost joint tourism programs and destination marketing after a Cairo workshop.
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