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.
Demand for menstrual care in South Africa continued to increase in 2023, despite the country experiencing high inflation, driving up prices of food, transport and electricity. This also influenced the value performance of menstrual care, with rising…
Menstrual care recorded deep declines in volume sales in 2023 in Nigeria, with consumer demand falling due to inflationary conditions and reduced purchasing power. Although menstrual care products are usually regarded as essential, many local…
In 2023, menstrual care in Morocco continued to show double-digit retail value growth, with positive retail volume sales. Ongoing growth was driven by changes in perception and growing awareness of menstrual care, alongside the expanding coverage of…
Rising consumer awareness of menstrual health, together with the wider variety of sanitary products available in Kenya, is driving sales of menstrual care in 2023. Manufacturers commonly leverage mass media (including television, outdoor) and online…
Retail sales of menstrual care products in Egypt recorded extraordinary growth in 2023. This value increase was largely driven by price increases, however, with volume growth being more muted. Inflationary pressures continued to be felt in the…
Standard towels with wings continue to hold a dominant position in the menstrual care market in Cameroon in 2023, with a strong presence in both modern and traditional retailers. In addition to widespread availability, the category also benefits from…
In 2023, volume sales of menstrual care in Algeria recorded higher growth than the previous year as players in the market aimed to maintain reasonable prices despite inflation, which boosted demand. Healthy volume growth was also supported by…
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…
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…
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…