Syria Nationwide Market Network Analysis (July - August 2025)

Context & Rationale

In 2025, over 16.5 million Syrians are in need of humanitarian assistance, including 2.5 million displaced returnees who have lost their homes and livelihoods1 . Despite political change and recovery efforts, Syria faces one of the world’s most complex and multifaceted humanitarian crises. The country continues to suffer from widespread economic instability, large-scale displacement, severely damaged infrastructure, and escalating climate-related challenges.

In this context, access to markets, both local and secondary or external markets, is critical to enabling affected populations to meet their basic needs, including fresh and bulk food, hygiene non food items (NFI), fuel, and shelter materials. This Market Network Analysis (MNA) was conducted in order to gain an understanding of the functionality of local markets and the interdependencies between markets and communities. By pinpointing weak market linkages and areas most vulnerable to disruption, the analysis will significantly enhance risk assessment and contingency planning. When integrated with Joint Market Monitoring Initiative (JMMI) data, the mapping also offers a more granular geospatial understanding of Syria’s market system. This aims to strengthen the design and targeting of marketbased interventions, and inform preparedness and response strategies.

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