Market research on the hot drinks industry. Our reports feature a...
Market research on the hot drinks industry. Our reports feature a wealth of standardised and cross-comparable statistics including total market sizes, market share and share data, distribution and industry trends.
Tea bags continued to gain ground at the expense of loose tea at the retail and foodservice levels in Kenya in 2023. Visible across all categories and brand ranges, this trend was mainly reflective of increasing appreciation for the greater…
Chocolate-based flavoured powder drinks was the most dynamic performer within other hot drinks in Kenya in retail volume growth terms in 2023. Together with the expansion of the country’s middle-income population, the enduring indulgence appeal of…
Hot drinks in Kenya showed a solid performance in 2023, with growth in total volume sales surpassing that recorded in 2022. This improvement was primarily driven by buoyant demand in tea, by far the largest of the three main categories, though coffee…
Coffee in Kenya showed another impressive performance in 2023, with total volume sales increasing at a faster rate than in 2022 and the fresh and instant categories both posting healthy growth at the retail and foodservice levels. These results were…
As Uganda is a major exporter of tea and coffee, these are by far the most popular types of hot drinks in the country, especially tea. Demand for other hot drinks remains low and confined to the affluent urban middle class. The presence of unpackaged…
Tax increases placed upward pressure on prices in 2023, but an uptick in economic activity and the ongoing expansion of the affluent urban middle-class have continued to underpin sales growth, while investment in infrastructure has underpinned…
Rising prices due to high inflation continued to put pressure on demand for hot drinks in 2023 as consumers prioritised essentials when spending. Nonetheless, growth remains positive across the market, with consumers opting for more affordable brands…
Like fresh coffee, loose black tea is monopolised by the Office du Commerce de la Tunisie (OCT) in Tunisia for importation and distribution. Due to financial constraints faced by the OCT, leading to an inability to settle payments with international…
Inflation and other economic pressures meant that other hot drinks saw significant hikes in unit price in Tunisia in 2023. This was further exacerbated by the global increases in raw material costs, especially cacao sourced from west African…
Value sales rose significantly throughout hot drinks in Tunisia in 2023, thanks to inflationary pressures and price hikes. By contrast, overall volume sales declined notably. This was largely due to the shortage of several products controlled by the…
2023 saw Tunisia dealing with a continuous crisis in fresh coffee; having already faced setbacks in 2022, coffee continued grapple with adversity in 2023 The government holds a monopoly on coffee beans and the Office du commerce de Tunisie (OCT) is…
Coffee dominates retail volume sales of hot drinks in Ethiopia. Coffee has a long history in the country and is regularly consumed by most adults. Retail volume sales of coffee continued to expand in 2023, while tea also grew from a small base and…
During 2023, retail volume sales of hot drinks expanded, supported by urbanisation, population growth, and continued recovery of the economy from the waning pandemic. However, the market now faces a new set of challenges due to global inflation rates…
In Angola, the current economic landscape, marked by a scarcity of foreign currencies in the national bank, poses a potential challenge to the affordability and availability of goods, including hot drinks. The looming threat of increased inflation,…
Tea is expected to register both healthy current value and volume growth, partly supported by a continuing growing population. Black tea maintains its dominant position in Cameroon in terms of volume sales and remains the most affordable type of tea…
Other hot drinks continue to lead the hot drinks landscape in Cameroon, firmly holding their position as the most favoured choice among locals. Unlike the global inclination towards coffee or tea, Cameroonians highly favour chocolate- and malt-based…
Cameroon was not as affected by the energy crisis stemming from the war in Ukraine as many other countries. Rising global energy prices in 2022 gave a boost to government coffers and helped stabilise the economy. However, ongoing civil conflict, as…
There is expected to be steep volume decline in coffee sales in 2023, and more specifically instant coffee, which accounts for most volume sales. With consumers being highly price sensitive in 2023, many consumers buy 20g sachets, which mean a…
Unilever Nigeria Plc maintains its stronghold in tea sales for 2023, primarily owing to its dominant share in black tea, the largest product area within tea. A household name, Lipton, has sustained its relevance through innovative strategies and…
Nestlé Nigeria Plc dominates retail value sales in 2023. The company achieved this milestone by leveraging its expansive and efficient distribution network, allowing its Milo brand to penetrate remote rural areas across the country. Milo has become a…