Africa

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 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…

As with all food production in South Africa, fruit farmers face challenges as the industry struggles to remain profitable with rising costs driven by high inflation and exacerbated by power blackouts. Interest rate hikes have impacted cash flows and…

Overall fruit volume sales experienced a decline due to adverse weather conditions, resulting in low harvest yields and increased unit prices across various fruit categories. The increased prices prompted many Moroccans to opt for lower-priced fruits…

With rising inflation, water supply issues, crumbling infrastructure and rolling power blackouts, South African fresh food producers are under extreme financial pressure and this, in turn, is passed on to local consumers. South Africa had been…

The national economy experienced a significant slowdown in its growth throughout 2022 and 2023, largely due to a combination of drought and inflation. This economic deceleration resulted in a decrease in domestic demand, primarily influenced by the…

South Africans are feeling the financial pressure as the impact of high inflation and rising interest rates in 2023 have resulted in a household debt-to-income ratio, increasing from 61.6% to 62.1%. With rising fuel prices, the cost of going out to…

Fish and seafood in Morocco experienced notable growth, primarily led by fish, particularly pelagic types such as sardines, mackerel, and anchovies. These varieties significantly contributed to the product area's overall sales, with pelagic fish…

Rising input costs such as the cost of animal feed and installing a more stable electricity supply has resulted in price hikes for eggs. The cost of feed, fuel and electricity usually accounts for 75% of input costs for producers. Grain shortages due…

The dominant surge in 2023 egg sales came from free-range eggs, driven by their perceived health benefits over regular options. Moroccan consumers, seeking both affordability and health benefits, gravitated towards organic eggs, priced at a mere…

In the upcoming years, consumers and businesses face an array of challenges, with rising income inequality being among the key ones. Nevertheless, addressing the income inequality through catering to the Bottom of the Pyramid and the Middle Class…