Africa

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the potential market strategies for companies in Sub-Saharan Africa amidst the current cost of living crisis. It details how companies can leverage affordability, technology, and values to cater to the…

Rising costs of living pose challenges globally, but companies can find opportunities in several categories, essential and discretionary, especially in underpenetrated fast-growing markets. By considering category adjacencies and focusing on value,…

Bottled water continues to be the largest soft drink in terms of volume sales and is expected to register positive volume growth in 2023. The major driver of volume sales is the unstable quality of the tap water, particularly in rural areas. As such,…

Bottled water is the most popular soft drink in Cameroon. Unstable supply of clean drinking water ensures continuing demand for bottled water. As such, in 2023, bottled water is expected to register double-digit volume growth, as continuing…

As in other soft drinks categories, unit prices continue to rise in bottled water due to the economic uncertainty facing Egypt and its consumers. This was reflected across all brands, with Nestlé hitting a price of EGP5.5 for its 1L bottle and…

Growth in off-trade volume sales of bottled water in Kenya in 2023 was weaker than in 2022. This was partly due to the resumption of pre-pandemic routines, with retail demand slowing as people spent less time at home. The downturn was also…

Packaged water saw fast growth during 2023, with sales rising from a low base, having plenty of room to expand. In addition, due to drought and the low quality of tap water, particularly in coastal cities where tourists visit, many consumers switched…

Modern fast food outlets scattered across Nigeria significantly contribute to on-trade bottled water sales. Restaurants, canteens, food shacks, and bars remain vital channels for on-trade volume sales of bottled water. However, off-trade sales…

South Africa has been facing drinking water supply issues, supporting elevated demand for bottled water compared to pre-pandemic levels, including for still bottled water, despite declining off-trade volume sales as a result of a greater return to…

Bottled water makes up over two-thirds of the soft drinks market in the Middle East and Africa and will continue to dominate over the foreseeable future. Demand is high due to a scarcity of clean water, particularly in rural areas, with bulk buying…

While tap water is available in Tunisia, the quality of it is deteriorating, leading most consumers to stop drinking it. As such, bottled water is considered an essential product for staying hydrated and healthy and consumers are not particularly…

Carbonates is expected to register muted volume growth in 2023. High inflation dampens volume sales to a degree, though continuing population growth supports volume sales. What is also happening is that more consumers are opting for juice and bottled…

Carbonates is expected to register moderate growth in volume sales in 2023, partly supported by continuing population growth. In addition, prices have been stable and this has supported volume growth. Non-cola carbonates, and in particular orange…

Despite cost-cutting measures by producers, high inflation continues to drive up unit prices in carbonates. This is part of a broad trend in price inflation, which is impacting all non-alcoholic products. Early on in the year prices had witnessed a…

Carbonates in Kenya showed another impressive performance in 2023, with off- and on-trade volume sales increasing at robust rates. Favourable demographic trends, rising urbanisation and the expansion of the country’s middle class continued to…

Although carbonates posted negative off-trade volume growth, performance was slightly better than in 2022. This was attributed to the hot weather in the country, with a summer lasting from May until October, leading consumers to switch from hot…

Young adults are the primary consumers of carbonates in Nigeria, although adults also contribute to consumption. Despite economic challenges, a significant portion of the population, consumes two bottles of soft drinks per day on average. The…

Large category players are narrowing their offerings. As a result, Tab has been discontinued in South Africa. Leading player Coca-Cola seeks to strengthen its current brands and exclude low-performing ones. In its place, it has introduced a…

Tunisia is currently grappling with a crisis in the supply of refined sugar, which first emerged in August 2022 and continued throughout 2023. This shortage has had a profound effect on the production of carbonates and subsequently on the overall…

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.…

Concentrates is expected to register muted volume growth in 2023. Volume sales also remain relatively low, as consumers, especially middle-and-higher income consumers, prefer ready to drink juices as they are perceived healthier, more authentic,…

Concentrates, and in particular liquid concentrates, rank among the highest-priced beverages in Cameroon. Moreover, imported variants command an even higher price point compared to local counterparts, averaging nearly 1.5 times more. This elevated…

Concentrates witnessed a slight uplift in retail volume sales in 2023, but overall these soft drinks are losing popularity among consumers in Egypt. The wider availability of juice alternatives, which are an affordable substitute, is drawing people…

Liquid concentrates in Kenya saw off-trade volume growth slow significantly in 2023. Given that these products are primarily consumed at home, this was partly explained by the return to regular routines in the aftermath of COVID-19. Similarly, as the…

Liquid concentrates sales posted positive growth in 2023, aided by an ongoing trend of mixing still or sparkling water or cold milk with liquid concentrates, namely pomegranate, the best-selling flavour in Morocco.

Concentrates has seen limited new product development recently, primarily due to stiff competition from affordable ready-to-drink juice and soft drink brands. Brands like Tang (Cadbury Nigeria Plc) and Kool2Go (Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc) faced…

In 2023, the average unit price of concentrates witnessed considerably faster growth compared to overall soft drinks in South Africa, although it remains considerably lower per litre (RTD) than the latter. The impact of the sugar tax (the Health…

Jouto, from Gias Industrie, emerges as a new contender in powder concentrates in Tunisia in 2023, with Gias Industrie already handling distribution for the Sango brand. With an eye on its rivals, the company is poised to challenge its direct…

Although its volume sales are relatively low, energy drinks continues to significantly outperform other soft drinks. While this is partly because consumption is growing from a lower base, it is also benefitting from people leading busy lifestyles,…

Energy drinks is expected to register healthy volume growth in 2023, though from a low base. The demand for energy drinks as a booster to physical and cognitive performance is driving the growth of energy drinks. Energy drinks are particularly…

Awareness of energy drinks has traditionally been very low in Egypt with consumption mostly limited to affluent consumers who can afford products like Red Bull, Power Horse, Hype, and other premium brands. However, the launch of Sting from Rockstar…

Energy drinks in Kenya recorded a modest slowdown in off-trade volume sales growth in 2023. This was partly the result of encroaching maturity, but also attributable to price hikes and falling purchasing power amidst persistently high inflation.…

Due to urbanisation and the rising number of consumers aged 18-24 in Morocco, sales of energy drinks recorded dynamic growth in 2023. Ongoing urbanisation stimulates sales since these products are mainly available and consumed in bigger cities.…

The year 2023 witnessed a wave of new launches in energy drinks. Cway Food & Beverages Co Nig introduced Boxi Energy Drink, positioned as a health-conscious energy beverage, devoid of caffeine and other potentially unhealthy stimulants. Available in…

Switch Energy has introduced three new flavours to its range as limited editions. In 2023, the brand offered 37 different flavours compared to Monster Energy’s 18 flavours, and Dragon’s 17 flavours. Interest in Switch Energy peaked when it introduced…

Off-Trade energy drinks experienced a period of stagnation in Tunisia in 2023, in terms of volume sales growth, compared to previous years. This slowdown can be attributed to various factors, including price hikes and inflation. The decrease in…

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…

Although juice is expected to register positive volume growth, there is expected to be a slowdown in volume growth compared with the previous year. This slowdown is due to the growing maturity of juice, coupled with declining disposable incomes…

While prices of soft drinks such as carbonates and bottled water have remained relatively steady, the overall prices of juices have been on an upward trend in the last two years and this has dampened volume growth to an extent. 100% juices are mainly…

The juice category is witnessing strong value growth across most of its categories in 2023, driven by higher unit prices. Overall demand for juice continues to rise, unlike some other non-alcoholic drinks categories, although consumers are switching…

While juice continued to expand in retail volume terms in 2023, growth was down substantially on 2022 and also lower than the CAGR for the entire review period. This was partly explained by increasing maturity, but mainly attributable to rising…

Overall, juice posted positive retail volume and value growth in 2023, with demand driven by the soaring prices of fresh fruits, mainly oranges. When oranges are abundant and their price per kg drops, Moroccan consumers often make homemade, natural…

Amidst economic challenges and escalated retail prices, there is a rising trend among Nigerian consumers to frequent fast food outlets, increasingly serving as channels for on-trade consumption. This growing consumer behaviour significantly…

Popular juice brand Liqui-Fruit (Pioneer Foods (Pty) Ltd for PepsiCo Inc) has been rebranded. Its packaging has switched from a colourful box to a white background where the logo’s colour is associated with the juice’s flavour. When compared to the…

Juice in the Middle East and Africa Juice is evolving rapidly, with distribution metrics becoming a key differentiator within the competitive landscape. This report aims to evaluate the key local soft drinks markets in the fastest growing region in…

Growth in juice sales has been severely constrained since 2017, a year in which unit prices saw sharp increases due to the increasing cost of raw materials. Since then, demand has also been hit by the economic and social disruption of the COVID-19…