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.
Chocolate confectionery is set to record positive volume growth in 2023, driven by the ongoing interest in indulgence, while rising inflation rates will drive high, double-digit current value growth. However, despite positive volume sales, levels are…
Although recording positive retail value growth, gum showed a declining performance in volume sales, with a slower volume growth rate compared to pre-pandemic rates. These results are due to the economic downturn, which is raising Algerians’ tendency…
Ice cream is a hugely popular snack in Algerian, accounting for significant value sales, and is, in fact, one of the most popular snacks in Algeria, with volume sales supported by a hot climate. Despite this, in comparison to the previous year, ice…
The ongoing economic hardship, deepened first by the impact of COVID-19 and then by the global crisis, is leading to rising inflation and the depreciation of the Algerian dinar. This is driving a decline in disposable income levels and, therefore, a…
Following the outbreak of COVID-19, sales of snacks are continuing to recover in Algeria . However, this recovery is hampered by the uncertain economic climate, which is leading consumers to adapt their purchasing habits. Algeria, already fragile…
Retail volume growth of sugar confectionery remains relatively flat in 2023 due to a rising unhealthy perception of sugary sweets and the availability of more appealing substitutes in other snack categories. As price sensitivity is rising and…
Sweet biscuits continues to post positive retail volume and current value growth during 2023. This performance owes to players' ongoing innovation and development, offering interesting and unique flavours and toppings. Nevertheless, sweet biscuits,…
Chocolate confectionery in Egypt is set to witness a small decrease in volume sales and a significant increase in value sales in 2023. Although demand for chocolate confectionery is supported by ongoing population expansion and urbanisation, these…
Gum in Egypt is set to witness growth in both volume and value terms in 2024 as demand is likely to be steady, despite a significant increase in its unit prices. Price increases were initiated in response to the rising costs of raw materials such as…
Ice cream in Egypt is set to see a small increase in volume sales and some increase in value sales as industry players decided not to fully pass on their rising production costs to consumers. Nevertheless, a further price rise is expected in the…