Hot Drinks

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…

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…

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…

In 2023, the Moroccan economy was negatively impacted by rising inflation, high unemployment levels and lower disposable incomes, leading to a slowdown in retail volume sales. The prices of raw materials and consumer goods, particularly energy,…

In 2023, coffee experienced the most significant surge in volume sales, largely attributed to urbanisation and the evolution of corporate working environments. As Nigerians adopt busier routines and structured work hours, coffee has emerged as a…

In 2023, rising inflation, which reached its highest level in 14 years, and increased input costs for brands are curbing the spending habits of many South Africans. Additionally, input costs for major industry players are rising as they adapt to…

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…

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…

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…

In 2023, other hot drinks remains a relatively underdeveloped product area of hot drinks in Algeria, with many consumers unaware of the products that are available. Chocolate-based flavoured powder drinks is the only product on offer, though it has…

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…

Dominated by chocolate-based flavoured powder drinks, the other hot drinks category remains small in Egypt, with slow growth recorded in 2023, despite the arrival of new brands, including Abu Auf’s hot chocolate product. Egyptians are focusing on…

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…

Other hot drinks continued to be the smallest area of the hot drinks landscape, being mainly comprised of flavoured powder drinks. The landscape struggles to establish itself in Morocco, as hot chocolate-based drinks are considered a luxury 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…

The health and wellness trend continues to gain momentum in South Africa. Alternative dairy products are creating access to a new target audience, whereby consumers are experimenting with vegan options. This new segment in consumer preferences is…

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…

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…

Tea is much less popular than coffee in Algeria, though it is registering higher growth in what is an immature product area. In particular, green tea is popular. Consumers perceive green tea as offering numerous health benefits, with studies…

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…