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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…

In 2022, flavoured/mixed lager saw the strongest performance of all beer categories, with double-digit total volume growth. While this growth was derived from a relatively low base when compared with more mature beer categories, such as standard…

The beer category is recovering in 2022 after two difficult years of trading when sales contracted in volume terms. Tunisians were able to visit restaurants, hotels, bars after two years of closure, whilst the relaxation of travel restrictions saw…

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…

Cider/perry was not present in Morocco at the end of the review period, no is data available to suggest the category’s entry over the forecast period.

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…

The top brand in cider/perry, Savanna, retained its lead in total volume and value terms in 2022, thanks to maintaining strong growth rates. Much of this was a result of changing consumer preferences, with more people shifting to cider from other…

There are no sales of cider/perry products in Tunisia, with the situation not expected to change over the forecast period.

The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…

Slower growth, surging inflation, rising geopolitical risks and an accelerating deglobalisation trend are factors shaping the global economic, financial and trade landscape in 2022 and beyond. Despite the challenges, there are opportunities for…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in Q4 2023 and 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence remains among the key economies. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…

As the end of 2021 approaches, almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the emergence and rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant has increased uncertainty and weakened the momentum of the global recovery. This series of quarterly reports…

This report considers what socialising will look like in a post-COVID-19 era, focusing on several key questions. A return to the “Roaring Twenties” in the beverages space or a continuing decimation of the on-trade? How has socialising changed (eg…

RTDs remains a consolidated category in Cameroon, with few new developments. Société Anonyme des Brasseries du Cameroun (SABC) leads RTDs with its Booster brand holding just over half of all brand shares, with the other most notable brand being…

In 2022, RTDs recorded the strongest growth among all alcoholic drinks, demonstrating a growing demand for RTD products. Over the review period, the category was gaining popularity, and 2022 was no different.

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.…

The RTDs category not only continued to achieve extremely low sales in 2022, but also saw its sales fall further during the year. The category struggled throughout the review period, as the number of products on offer remained limited to two key…