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 carrier, Egypt Air, is leading the way in sustainable aviation in Africa by launching its inaugural eco-friendly flight service in 2022. Operating a Boeing 787 from Cairo to Paris, this initiative, known as the Green Flight, is part…

Kenya Airways (KQ) has extended its partnership with Kenya Open Golf Limited (KOGL) for an additional two years, reaffirming its role as the Official Airline Partner of the Magical Kenya Open. This collaboration aims to boost tourism in the country,…

The number of people travelling by air continued to grow in 2023, with volumes exceeding pre-pandemic levels. Local airlines responded to the increase in demand by reopening routes that had been closed during the pandemic, as well as adding new…

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…

The market for alcoholic drinks Egypt saw continued growth in volume terms in 2023, despite a difficult economic climate. All categories saw significant price increases, as unprecedented inflationary pressures took their toll on manufacturing costs.…

Alcoholic drinks is facing significant challenges amidst Ethiopia's economic turmoil in 2023, with inflation soaring at 30% driven by the global economic aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, local breweries have hiked wholesale beer…

In 2023, alcoholic drinks in Ghana is facing significant challenges due to exceptionally high inflation, which averaged above 40%. This economic strain has negatively impacted the overall performance of alcoholic drinks compared to 2022. Despite…

Alcoholic drinks in Kenya is undergoing dynamic shifts, with spirits gaining popularity over beer in the current inflationary climate. Spirits, with their high alcoholic content, have set themselves apart in the market, offering consumers a…

Morocco’s economy has come under pressure in recent years, with drought causing issues for agriculture and reducing local wine production significantly in 2022. The war in Ukraine continued to leave its impact with energy and raw material prices…

Poor economic conditions characterised by high inflation and lower purchasing power negatively impacted alcoholic drinks in Nigeria during 2023. Almost all categories saw volume declines except for spirits, which largely consists of economy spirits.…

Total volume growth of alcoholic drinks in South Africa was significantly slower in 2023 compared to the previous year, as the country grappled with a period of high inflation. As a result, alcoholic drinks manufacturers experienced increased…

Alcoholic drinks sales are driven by the high popularity of beer among local consumers and tourists, while spirits and wine are gaining attention as aspirational drinks among young adults and/or a growing middle-class society. Despite a stricter…

In 2023, alcoholic drinks presents a challenging landscape characterised by significant price increases and declining demand across major subcategories including beer, wine, and spirits. This decline is primarily attributed to the diminishing…

Uganda is a country in which the consumption of alcoholic drinks is frequent, heavy and widespread, to the extent that problem drinking has become a source of major social concern. Prior to the pandemic, economic development, rising income levels and…

Unlike in many countries, which only saw the closure of foodservice establishments, the sale of alcohol was banned completely in South Africa to help control the spread of the COVID-19 virus in 2020. This meant that, also unlike most other nations,…

While analgesics are expected to register double-digit current value growth, constant value and volume growth is expected to be much more moderate, as inflation continues to be high. Any growth there is Chufa supported by population growth, as well…

Consumers are increasingly embracing self-medication, especially for minor illnesses, and this contributed to modest growth in 2023, as well as continuing population growth. Analgesics have achieved a substantial penetration rate in Cameroon,…

Regional differences and the standard of living in the area greatly influences consumer buying behaviour. Regions have different cultural and social norms that impact the types of products that are purchased and the way they are marketed. For…

Analgesics experienced a rise in unit prices due to inflationary pressure, which pushed up the price of imported medications and locally-produced options. Current value growth accelerated in 2023 as a result of this trend. Brand loyalty remains…

Analgesics in Morocco has continued to develop positively in 2023, with total current value sales set to grow at a faster rate than in 2022 and most categories expected to post improved results in volume terms. Together with population growth and…

Analgesics remains the largest category in consumer health in Nigeria. Sales continued to rise in 2023, supported by strong brand positioning and consumer awareness. Other factors driving growth included affordability, widespread availability and a…

When it comes to pain management, analgesics is a popular category, specifically acetaminophen. For many consumers, acetaminophen is their go-to preference as it is easily available across various channels. Additionally, it can be bought without…

Sales of analgesics in Tunisia are in decline in retail volume terms in 2023 which can be attributed to several factors. Firstly, there has been a stagnation in prices since 2019, which has limited the potential for revenue growth in the sector.…

Apparel accessories in Egypt witnessed a significant decrease in retail volume sales as prices soared in 2023. Prices were pushed up by the escalation of raw material costs, with cotton, leather and threads all soaring. The devaluation of the…

The overall landscape of apparel accessories in Morocco experienced a moderate decline in 2023, largely attributed to the sharp decrease in face mask sales. The return to pre-pandemic routines, marked by the complete lifting of restrictions in 2022,…

Apparel accessories reported a steep decline in sales in retail volume terms in 2023 due to a weak economy, high inflation, and reduced consumer spending power. Since many customers see apparel accessories as non-essential products, the category…

With many consumers struggling financially in South Africa, apparel accessories are regarded as non-essential purchases. With the high levels of inflation that impact the daily cost of living for South Africans, many consumers are reducing their…

Apparel and footwear in Egypt witnessed a challenging year in 2023, with sales volume shifting into strong decline. Demand weakened considerably during the first quarter of the year, as consumers reeled from the huge price increases brought about by…

The end of the review period witnessed an unprecedented surge in commodity prices, exacerbated by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This surge, coupled with the national economy grappling with a slowdown due to drought and inflation, resulted in…

Overall, retail sales of apparel and footwear in Nigeria saw a strong decline in volume terms in 2023 while price inflation ensured sales continued to grow in current value terms. High inflationary conditions limited consumer spending power, forcing…

For many South Africans, apparel and footwear is perceived as a non-essential purchase, with price-sensitive consumers reducing their discretionary spending in 2023 due to the impact of high inflation on food, fuel and even electricity. Consumers are…

Apparel and footwear specialists in Egypt felt the force of economic and political issues in 2023. Amid the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, high inflation, currency devaluation, import restrictions and the fallout of the war in Ukraine and…

Decathlon, a key player in the mass distribution of sports and leisure apparel and footwear, continued to demonstrate its winning model in 2023. With a discreet yet impactful approach, Decathlon has successfully democratised access to sports and…

In 2023, apparel and footwear specialists in Nigeria contended with a challenging retail environment characterised by low consumer purchasing power and rising inflation. As consumers prioritised essential items such as groceries and medicine,…