Africa

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…

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…

Egypt is witnessing a growing coffee culture, which is having a knock-on impact on the appeal of RTD coffee. In 2023, RTD coffee sales have been buoyed by rising interest in these products among more affluent Egyptians, particularly younger urban…

As witnessed within RDT tea, RTD coffee drinks is a new product area in Morocco. As such, double-digit off-trade volume growth was recorded in 2023. While this was aided by increased distribution and product awareness, much of this dynamic growth was…

Volume sales continue to be low for RTD tea, with very low awareness among consumers, as well as limited distribution. In 2023, volume sales are expected to fall, as there is little promotion to increase volume sales, as players concentrate on more…

While RTD tea has performed reasonably well in 2023, it remains very much a niche area in Egypt, with only sports drinks generating lower off-trade volume sales among the main categories in the local soft drinks market. Even with the emergence of…

The niche landscape of RTD tea posted positive off-trade volume growth in 2022, although much of this can be attributed to the fact that the category is growing from a low base. Sales have also benefited from wider penetration due to increased…

The year 2023 did not witness significant new launches or packaging innovations in RTD tea. Slower growth in RTD tea compared to previous years is attributed to economic slowdowns and naira devaluation, resulting in heightened production costs.…

Rooibos tea continues to be a growing choice among South Africans due to its local positioning. It is also considered the more suitable option due to its pricing, antioxidant and hydrating effects. This supports the growth of rooibos tea, especially…

Aris Ice Tea marks a significant milestone as Tunisia's first locally-produced RTD tea. With all existing products in the market being imported, Aris is a pioneering Tunisian offering in this category. The brand boasts a diverse range of four…

An energy boom, caused by the war in Ukraine, continues to bolster national coffers in 2023. That being said, global inflationary pressures is leading to rising prices. As such, though soft drinks is expected to register a healthy increase in current…