Dairy Products and Alternatives

Despite the expectation of retail current value growth, all categories within other dairy are set to experience retail volume declines in 2023, as consumers prioritise essential food products over non-essential or luxury items. Economic challenges…

In 2023, chilled dairy desserts saw tight competition between domestic players Délice and Vitalait. Both companies are introducing new flavours and innovative packaging to attract consumers. Délice, being the market leader, is introducing new…

There is a chance that sales will emerge in the forecast period, although interest is likely to be limited to more affluent urban consumers, who have greater access to these specialist products and will be able to afford their higher prices. These…

There is currently a limited appetite for plant-based products, including yoghurt, in Cameroon; the market is very niche and growth is slow. Traditional dairy products dominate the market, and plant-based alternatives have yet to gain significant…

Plant-based dairy is witnessing a decline in retail volumes in 2023, while there is a substantial increase in current retail value terms, price increases of more than 70%. These increases are due to the high inflation in Egypt and the increased cost…

Plant-based dairy products are still in their nascent stages of development within the Moroccan market. The introduction of soya-based drinks marked the initial foray into this category. Copralim and Food Group Trading led the way with Sojasun and…

In 2023, plant-based dairy in Nigeria experiences a reduction in volume, continuing the trend from the substantial decline observed in 2022. Persistent inflationary conditions in 2023 influence both consumer affordability and unit pricing. Despite…

Demand for plant-based dairy products continues to grow locally, with other plant-based milk set to see the strongest retail volume growth in 2023, albeit from a low base. Plant-based milk remains by far the biggest category, thanks its wide…

Interest in plant-based eating and alternative proteins in the Middle East and Africa had been steadily rising pre-pandemic and was further accelerated by consumers looking at healthier options. The Middle East and Africa has the lowest per capita…

The digital revolution has been rewiring retail for years, leading to new business models, commerce ecosystems and channels for reaching and engaging consumers. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this transition, as e-commerce became the default…

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the consumer goods market in Sub-Saharan Africa, with recovery expected to take place over time. Consumers expenditure has been negatively affected, as value seeking consumers shift to essential products. The…

As consumers prepare fewer meals overall, while demanding more assistance for the ones they do, spending and brand equity will accrue to those companies providing fresh prepared meals on demand, from delivery aggregators to retailers, restaurant…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has shaken up consumer goods and service industries in the Middle East, putting pressure on supply chains and depressing sales as lockdowns and job losses squeeze discretionary spending. Essential items such as packaged food,…

To help companies understand which categories are most primed for sustained e-commerce growth post-pandemic, Euromonitor developed the E-Commerce Readiness Model. This tool uses analytic modelling to determine which countries and categories have the…

The next billion consumers represent new growth opportunities worth trillions of dollars in consumer spending across the globe. However, the next billion consumers are not a monolithic cohort, as they vary hugely from market to market. In order to…

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in business models and consumer behaviour, as well as altering the ways and the geography many of us live, work, study and play. Understanding what changes will stick after the pandemic…

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The ongoing economic hardship is affecting household incomes in Algeria, which is leading to slower retail volume growth of yoghurt and sour milk products in 2023. The international issues caused by the war in Ukraine continue to affect the local…

The Cameroonian yoghurt market is overwhelmingly controlled by local entities, capturing more than 90% of the market share, while imported brands struggle to secure even a small fraction of the market. These local companies maintain their success due…