Africa

In 2021 home care sales slowed after experiencing above average growth in 2020 due to the onset of COVID-19. Despite the popularity of traditional alternatives and high poverty levels in the country, population growth, retailing development and…

Boxed wine continued to record strong growth in 2021 relative to bottled wine. This indicates a major shift in the buying patterns of wine consumers in South Africa, with the category traditionally dominated by bottled wine. Several factors have…

Lugazi and Kampala are Uganda’s most economically vibrant cities. The cities’ economic strength is partially supported by higher consumer expenditure and more extensive digitalisation, compared to the other Ugandan cities. Nevertheless, Mbarara holds…

Mid-priced spirits witnessed stagnant growth in 2021 as local consumers gravitated to other price bands. On the one hand, the impact of the pandemic continued to place pressure on mid-income and lower-income consumers, with many losing their income…

Following global trends, hard seltzers began to gain traction in 2021, particularly vodka-based RTDs, driven by a number of factors. First, RTDs witnessed strong growth in 2021 following greater demand for products which offered convenient packaging…

This briefing examines how the aerospace industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of aircraft production. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry costs, industry profitability…

Savanna, the leading cider/perry brand in South Africa, recorded unprecedented double-digit total volume growth in 2021, following significant declines the previous year. Surprisingly, growth was achieved despite challenges faced by Distell, the…

Beer witnessed a significant recovery in total volume terms in 2021, primarily due to the easing of COVID-19 restrictions on alcohol sales in terms of both duration and severity. This allowed on-trade establishments to operate closer to normal market…

Following significant double-digit declines in 2020 across most alcoholic drinks categories, the South African industry witnessed a notable upturn in 2021, whereby total volumes returned to just below pre-pandemic levels, while total value sales…

This report provides a global overview of commodity market trends from 2016 through to 2026, including price forecasts up to 2023, for the key commodities in the agriculture, energy and metals sectors. The report analyses long-term global trends that…

Tunis and Safaqis are Tunisia’s most economically vibrant cities. The cities’ economic strength is partially supported by higher consumer expenditure, compared to the other cities within the country. Nevertheless, Sousse holds the greatest potential…

Dar es Salaam and Morogoro are Tanzania’s most economically vibrant cities. The cities’ economic strength is partially supported by higher consumer expenditure compared to other Tanzanian cities. Moreover, Dar es Salaam holds the greatest potential…

Beauty and personal care in Uganda is hampered by low incomes and poor rural distribution. However, rising incomes in urban areas and widening distribution were encouraging sales of certain categories with growing sophistication characterising urban…

Current value growth for beauty and personal care slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic as income losses and a rise in inflation led consumers to prioritise cheaper and more essential products. However, consumers’ growing attention to personal hygiene…

Emalahleni and Johannesburg are South Africa’s most economically vibrant cities. The cities’ economic strength is partially supported by higher consumer expenditure, and more extensive digitalisation. Nevertheless, Welkom holds the highest potential…

Lagos and Abuja are Nigeria’s most economically vibrant cities. The cities’ economic strength is partially supported by higher consumer expenditure, as compared to the other Nigerian cities. Moreover, Abuja holds the highest potential for future…

The briefing examines how coffee performs globally in the largest countries in terms of output. The report also provides data for coffee prices and main coffee consumer industries, as well as economic indicators for countries with largest markets for…

Sales of wine saw a significant decline in volume terms in 2020 due to the lockdown and closure of bars and restaurants as a result of COVID-19, leading to double-digit decline in the on-trade channel. In 2021, given the importance attached to the…

Total volume sales of spirits witnessed a double-digit decline in total volume terms in 2020. This was largely due to the decline in on-trade sales brought about by the closure of bars, restaurants and other on-trade venues following the outbreak of…

Despite the humanisation trend rising from people spending more time with their pets during the era of pandemic lockdowns, price-sensitivity means consumers are focusing on essentials as opposed to pet toys or accessories. This benefits cat litter,…