Africa

Air care continues to witness steady value growth in 2023. Like most categories in home care, air care has been affected by surging inflation rates and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Economic uncertainty, linked to high inflation and the devaluation of…

Sales in air care in Cameroon in 2023 continued to be driven by the popularity of spray/aerosol air fresheners. These products offer easy accessibility, offer affordable pricing, and a high level of consumer familiarity. The utilisation of…

Perceived as discretionary products, air care experienced a sharp decline in demand in 2023, as local consumers shifted to more essential commodities. The high inflation rate and currency devaluation forced consumers to limit their expenditure on…

Air care in Kenya enjoyed further strong retail volume and current value growth in 2023, supported by fragrance innovations and a growing middle-class consumer base amid rising urbanisation. Considerable growth in the category was stimulated as…

.Air care in Morocco witnessed a positive growth in current value terms in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. Spray/aerosol air fresheners continued to be the most widely used product type, as well as posting the strongest overall…

Most areas in air care recorded a retail volume sales decline in 2023 due to high inflation and the increase in unit prices that triggered the double-digit retail value growth in current terms. The affordability of gel air fresheners and…

Demand for air care in South Africa continued to rise in 2023, albeit with marginally slower volume sales growth compared to the previous year, as the country experienced a surge in inflation. This contributed to higher company revenues and profits…

Home-made candle air fresheners has emerged as a key category trend in Tunisia. This trend gained momentum in the review period, with a further increase in interest witnessed in 2023. The offer is characterised by the crafting of air care products,…

Air purifiers have continued to see volume sales decline since 2022. Currency devaluations and foreign currency shortages have affected the prices of all imported goods, together with the further rise of inflation. Indeed, the average unit price of…

In 2023, air treatments products is set to record stable growth in retail volume terms, although the rate of growth has slowed year on year. The prevailing economic uncertainty and high cost of living is impacting demand. Air treatment products are…

In 2023, air treatment products faced a decline in volume due to adverse economic conditions. High inflation, propelled by currency devaluation and fuel price hikes, significantly restrained consumer spending. Despite the essential nature of these…

Since the pandemic, general dynamics in consumers’ lifestyles have dramatically changed in South Africa. Ongoing remote/hybrid working models for employees mean that many of them continue to spend greater time at home than they would have compared to…

Egypt's national airline carrier, EgyptAir Co, is to undergo restructuring due to the company’s weak financial performance and falling levels of service. Focus will be placed on regular safety and security assessments, as well as offering improved…

In March 2024, airlines in Kenya achieved record revenues and seat occupancy, marking a significant milestone for the industry. This growth is attributed to increased demand for both domestic and international travel, coupled with effective revenue…

Despite a slowdown in the rates at which the numbers of arrivals, departures and domestic trips are rising as the post-pandemic travel boom comes to an end, airlines in Morocco is poised to record improved results in terms of growth in passenger…

In 2022, airlines in South Africa faced unexpected challenges, leading to devastating consequences for the country's major competitors. Mango, the low cost carrier of South African Airways, had its licence suspended for two years, while Comair, the…

Alcoholic drinks in Algeria recorded a positive performance in 2023, although the growth was relatively lower than in 2022. The price hikes, especially for wine and spirits, led to stronger growth in total value terms compared to total volume terms.…

In 2023, alcoholic drinks in Angola has faced challenges amidst fluctuating inflation and a high cost of living. Despite these hurdles, demand for national brands surged, due to greater availability and affordability. Spirits is also poised for…

Beer remains the most dominant product area in alcoholic drinks in Cameroon, deeply embedded in the social and cultural fabric of the country, driven by high consumption rates during social gatherings and public festivities. The beer market, however,…

Sales of alcoholic drinks continue to rise in Côte D’Ivoire, with beer and wine the most popular options. Demand for spirits and RTDs is rising as the range of such products expands. Official retail sales face competition from informally distributed…