Understand the demographic, socioeconomic and cultural influences...
Understand the demographic, socioeconomic and cultural influences that shape consumer demand and future prospects in Africa, with analyses that offer unique local knowledge and insight in support of comprehensive market statistics.
Wine witnessed volume and value growth in 2022 thanks to the strong recovery of on-trade sales, with all types of bars/pubs, restaurants and nightclubs reopened. The only downside to this trend was the weaker performance in off-trade sales, which…
In 2022, the Kenyan alcoholic beverages sector witnessed both volume and value sales expansion, riding on the coattails of a burgeoning youth demographic and a recovery phase following the stringent COVID-19 regulations that gave a much-needed boost…
Influences on local consumer purchasing decisions and behaviour when it comes to beer have evolved over time in Kenya. While pricing used to be a key driver, there is now a discernible shift towards a more nuanced, sophisticated buying behaviour that…
Cider/perry in Kenya saw further expansion in 2022, with new entrants such as Kenya Originals, for example, bringing fresh products to the table. In 2022, Kenya Originals launched its KO cider, featuring distinctive flavour profiles including KO lime…
In 2022, RTDs in Kenya recorded substantial growth, driven largely by the popularity of flavoured products. With the youth population in Kenya expanding, manufacturers have seized the opportunity to tailor their product offerings to this demographic.…
Spirits overall in Kenya has been experiencing a significant upswing in terms of total volume sales, due to the growing popularity of international brands. Increased importation of a diverse range of international spirits has been instrumental in…
Wine in Kenya saw continued strong and steady total volume sales growth in 2022, especially among the local middle-class consumer base. This expansion is predominantly fuelled by increased consumer awareness, which in turn is a result of concerted…
Alcoholic drinks saw a moderate total volume decline in 2022, as weaker consumer spending power due to high inflation and the poor economy, alongside strong unit price increases, limited consumption. Nonetheless, many alcoholic drinks categories…
Beer recorded a total volume decline in 2022, as consumers reacted to the worsening economic conditions and high inflation by reducing their consumption. While the category performed quite well in volume terms over the review period even during…
Demand for cider/perry remains limited in Nigeria, as it not a product with which many local consumers are familiar. Indeed, such products only became widely available in Nigeria around a decade ago. However, cider/perry maintained total volume…