Tea

Tea has continued to record positive growth rates in volume terms in recent years, but has also seen declining sales in real value terms in Middle East and Africa. With consumers struggling in a difficult economic climate, many have been trading down…

Retail demand for local rooibos tea (other tea) continues to grow amid a demographic that is adopting healthier lifestyle habits. Brands are thus producing rooibos offerings that are tailored to different consumers. In the younger demographic,…

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…

Over the review period, there have been significant fluctuations in the supply of tea in Egypt. Imports have come under pressure due to currency devaluations and a deficit in foreign currency, making it hard for importers to bring raw materials into…

Green tea continued to dominate hot drinks, seeing the best performance in 2023 with double-digit retail value growth. Green tea benefits from being a very popular hot drink in Morocco, and sales rose in 2023 as price-sensitive consumers switched…