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Aswan Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
350 K People
Population growth
2%
Age distribution
0-14: 30%
15-24: 18%
25-44: 32%
45-64: 13%
65+: 7% percent
15-24: 18%
25-44: 32%
45-64: 13%
65+: 7% percent
Household size
4.2 People
Household composition
Mostly nuclear families with extended family support
70% multi-generational
70% multi-generational
Education level
Primary: 95%
Secondary: 65%
Higher: 25% percent
Secondary: 65%
Higher: 25% percent
Median household income
80,000 EGP/year
Employment rate
45 %
Job growth
1.5 %
Dominant industries
Tourism 40%, Agriculture 25%, Mining 15% percent of GDP
Cost of living index
65 index (Cairo=100)
Retail sales per capita
5,000 EGP/year
Disposable income
50,000 EGP/household/year
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel: 15%, Dining: 25%, Electronics: 10% percent of disposable income
Existing retail mix
Traditional souks 60%, Supermarkets 25%, Tourist shops 15% percent
Number of competitors
200 retail outlets
Market saturation
Medium
Presence of anchor tenants
Limited, includes Carrefour Express and local chains
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
High in tourist zones, 5,000 daily visitors/day
Rent costs
150 EGP/sqm/month
Property values
15,000 EGP/sqm
Zoning laws
Mixed-use zones in urban core, residential outskirts
Business permits
Issued within 30 days via local authority days
Availability of retail space
10,000 sqm
Proximity to major roads
Within 1 km of Nile Corniche and Ring Road km
Public transportation access
Good, bus routes cover 80% of city percent coverage
Parking availability
500 spaces
Pedestrian traffic
10,000 daily in markets
Vehicle traffic
20,000 vehicles/day on main roads
Public transport accessibility
High, ferries and buses frequent
Commute times
25 minutes average
Work patterns
Standard 8-hour days, seasonal tourism shifts
Shopping preferences
Bargaining in souks, occasional modern malls
Brand affinity
Preference for affordable local and international basics
Consumer loyalty
High to family-owned shops, 70% repeat percent
Entertainment and leisure trends
Nile cruises, temple visits, family outings
Crime statistics
Low, 2.5 per 1,000 residents incidents/1,000 people/year
Shoplifting rates
0.5 percent of sales
Public safety measures
Police patrols and CCTV in tourist areas
Tourist spending
2,500 EGP/visitor
Tourist footfall
1,200,000 annual visitors
Major local events
Aswan International Film Festival, Nubian festivals
Seasonal attractions
Peak winter tourism, summer low
E-commerce penetration
15 %
Click-and-collect adoption
5 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
85 %
Total retail space
60,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
0.17 sqm/person
Projected growth in retail space
3.5 %
Retail leakage rate
25 %
Sustainable retail demand
High due to tourism
Major upcoming retail projects
New Aswan Mall expansion planned for 2026
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
Local markets: 55%, Metro: 25%, Carrefour: 15% percent
Consumer spending patterns
Essentials 60%, discretionary 40% percent
Grocery expenditure trends
Increasing 5% annually percent
Luxury retail performance
Low, 5% of total retail percent
Top mall shopping preferences
Aswan City Mall for groceries and apparel
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
20 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Air-conditioned environment, entertainment
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion, Value fashion, etc.
Value fashion 70%, Luxury fashion 10%, Electronics mid-range 20% percent
Number of existing malls
2 malls
Total retail footfall - annual visits across malls
800,000 sqm
Retail market gaps
Lack of entertainment retail, premium dining
Trade area population
500,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
Medium-high with tourism boost
Projected retail growth rate
4 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air with integrated food courts
Public transport access
7/10 score
Walkability score
6/10 score
Road infrastructure & car access
Good, paved roads to 90% areas percent
Parking capacity in comparable malls
800 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Residential and tourist zones, hotel expansions planned
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