Africa

Skin diseases across all age groups continues to drive growth for dermatologicals. Skin diseases are common in rural areas due to poor hygiene and in urban areas due to overcrowded neighbourhoods, with many having no access to proper sanitary…

Skin diseases across all age groups continues to drive growth for dermatologicals. Skin diseases are common in rural areas due to poor hygiene and in urban areas due to overcrowded neighbourhoods, with many having no access to proper sanitary…

Affordability is a key factor within dermatologicals, with some products on the landscape being very expensive for the average consumer. As such, people need to find products within their budget, allowing them to address their specific skin issues.…

While overall consumer awareness of skin diseases and infections is increasing in Kenya, there remain areas where stigma persists, creating a reluctance among consumers to seek help. For instance, vaginal antifungals are linked to the stigma of…

Dermatologicals has performed impressively in 2023, with all categories set to record stronger volume growth rates than in 2022. Demand for some product types has picked up as the increased levels of social contact brought about by the easing of the…

Climatic and social conditions drive the sale of paediatric dermatologicals products in Nigeria. As well as being more sensitive to environmental factors than adults, children’s lifestyles expose them to conditions that lead to skin problems,…

Many consumers in South Africa rely on pharmacist recommendations when it comes to dermatological products. Most consumers within South Africa are highly unlikely to visit a doctor or even a dermatologist to treat some dermatological issues. As a…

Dermatologicals in Tunisia is experiencing robust growth in current value terms in 2023 with this being driven by several factors that are contributing to the category’s success. One of the key drivers is the rising urbanisation of the population in…

Dietary supplements are expected to register positive current value and volume growth in 2023. Though the boon from the pandemic is over, many consumers have now adopted the habit of taking dietary supplements as a preventative health measure. That…

The growth of dietary supplements decelerated due to a shift in consumer behaviour back to pre-pandemic shopping patterns, characterised by reduced emphasis on vitamins and dietary supplements. Additionally, the escalating cost of living is placed…

There is a growing focus on preventive healthcare in Egypt; consumers have become more occupied with ways to prevent illness and maintain their health, particularly following the outbreak of COVID-19. While many are keen to reduce the risk of chronic…

There is a growing awareness of the significance of a balanced diet and the role that dietary supplements can play in addressing deficiencies. Lifestyle changes, longer work hours and a lack of time for nutritious meal preparation are prompting more…

Growth in total dietary supplements current value sales in Morocco in 2023 is expected to surpass that recorded in 2022, as are volume growth rates for most categories. Just as with vitamins, rising health awareness is leading more people to…

Consumers are becoming more conscious of the significance of maintaining a balanced diet, recognising that modern lifestyles, characterised by long work hours and frequent dining out, often contribute to unhealthy eating habits. Consequently,…

During the review period, South Africa experienced high levels of inflation that impacted essential categories such as food, fuel and even mortgage payments. Consumers were cutting down on discretionary spending as they had less disposable income.…

The advertising of dietary supplements through social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok is becoming increasingly common in Tunisia. Bloggers, particularly pharmacists and doctors, play a significant role in promoting these…

Many Algerians suffer from gastrointestinal problems, due to poor nutrition, changing dietary habits, and the poor quality of drinking water. However, continuing high inflation is expected to dampen volume growth somewhat. That being said, continuing…

Poor drinking water is leading to serious digestion problems, with consumers often for instance suffering from diarrhoea, due to the substandard water supply. This is being further exacerbated by climate change, which is leading to increased water…

Demand for digestive remedies continues to strengthen in 2023 as consumers suffer from more digestive ailments. Poor eating habits amongst all classes of the Egyptian population remain the main cause of growth in demand for digestive remedies. Eating…

Digestive remedies continues to witness value growth in 2023, aided by inflationary-led price increases. An ageing population is also supporting volume sales as older people are more likely to have digestive problems. However, unhealthy diets are…

In a reversal of the trend witnessed over 2021-2022, all digestive remedies categories in Morocco are set to record improved performances in volume growth terms in 2023. Demand for several product types has increased as lifestyles have become busier…

Inadequate sanitation and hygiene significantly contribute to digestive problems among consumers. Rural areas face even greater challenges in accessing clean water, exacerbating the issue. While some urban regions also contend with these issues,…

Since 2022, South Africa has been suffering from rolling electricity blackouts. The scheduled blackouts can often occur in some areas around two to three times a day. Moreover, these blackouts often occur during mealtimes. This has created a strong…

Laxatives looks set to be the most dynamic category in digestive remedies in 2023 in Tunisia in current value terms. This growth is linked to various factors, including changes in lifestyle and dietary patterns, with consumers leading busier lives…

Direct selling has evolved in the recent review period, with sellers turning to social media and online marketplaces. This switch to e-commerce was stimulated by the era of COVID-19, when consumers and players alike were forced to embrace online…

Multi-level level marketing remained the most popular form of direct selling in Cameroon in 2022 as the retailing category recorded a positive performance for the second year in a row. However, this was not enough for category sales to recover to…

Direct selling in Egypt has been transformed into a social commerce platform through evolving market dynamics, a significant reliance on social media platforms for news and trends and changing shopping behaviours. This shift is informed by the…

Direct selling retail current value sales exhibited a steep decline during 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Restrictions on movement, most notably a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the major cities, made it difficult for salespeople to move around,…

Direct selling in Morocco experiences a resurgence as society resumes normal activities, albeit amidst economic challenges posed by the rising cost of living. Despite initial setbacks during the pandemic, cosmetics and skin care show signs of…

Direct selling in Nigeria faced challenges in 2023 as the country grappled with high inflation, resulting in decreased purchasing power among consumers. The direct selling model, predominantly conducted through social commerce and word of mouth, saw…

In 2023, direct selling in South Africa remained subject to challenging operating environments. Despite some stabilising of value sales following three consecutive years of decline as a result of the pandemic, there was still lower demand for certain…

Direct selling benefited from a rising number of agents, particularly women, in Tunisia in 2022. This surge in participation can be attributed to the intensified recruitment efforts of leading operators such as Avon, which actively sought to expand…

Discounters in Egypt benefited from significant company activity at the end of the review period. In April 2023, Development Partners International (DPI) announced a USD165 million equity investment in Kazyon Ltd, the UK parent of the largest…

Moroccan households continued to grapple with economic constraints in 2023, driving heightened price sensitivity and bolstering demand for discounters. With inflation reaching a decade high in the previous year, consumers increasingly sought…

Despite the potential for affordability offered by discounters, the overall spending power of Nigerian consumers experienced a decline, dampening the growth for this retail channel in Nigeria in 2023. With inflation soaring, consumers became…

In 2023, discounters in South Africa continued to record dynamic growth across all indicators. Despite decelerated food inflation, estimated at an average of 8.5% over 2023 as a whole compared to a 14-year high of 14.4% in March, South African…

Due to currency devaluations, import restrictions and foreign currency shortages, the unit price of dishwashers jumped by some 65% in 2023. Current value sales have skyrocketed since 2022 due to these soaring retail prices. The fear of currency…

The post-pandemic recovery in the sales of dishwashers continued in 2023, with volume growth gaining momentum. With the return to workplaces and busy lifestyles, people have less time for household chores such as dishwashing. Dishwashers are mostly…

Dishwashers experienced a substantial volume decline in 2023, primarily attributable to the severe economic conditions characterised by high inflation, significantly restricting consumer spending power. Considered niche and non-essential by the…

The waning impact of the pandemic in South Africa has changed how many households operate in terms of busier lifestyles. The main change is that many employees continue to observe remote/hybrid working measures, and thus are spending greater time at…

Dishwashing has witnessed a slightly slower pace of volume and value growth in 2023, as compared with the previous year. The ongoing economic downturn and soaring inflation, which continues to be impacted by the war in Ukraine, has made Algerians…

Hand dishwashing continued to dominate in dishwashing in Cameroon in 2023, with automatic dishwashing remaining conspicuously absent. Handwashing dishes has traditionally been the norm in the country and continues to be the prevailing practice among…

In 2023, demand for dishwashing in Egypt continued to be driven by hand dishwashing, due to habit persistence and affordable prices. In addition, the possession rate of dishwashers in the country is extremely low. Therefore, hand dishwashing…

In the highly competitive landscape of dishwashing in Kenya, brand owners actively targeted consumers with promotions and special offers and deals. Small-scale local manufacturers and consumers interested in do-it-yourself (DIY) were more inclined to…

Dishwashing in Morocco saw healthy growth in current value terms in 2023. This was partly due to an increase in unit prices, on the back of rising production costs. Nevertheless, these price increases were somewhat counteracted by heavy discounting…

Due to its essential nature, hand dishwashing continued to grow in retail volume during 2023 despite increased prices, high inflation, and declining purchasing power. Due to the high cost of transportation after the removal of fuel subsidies, most…

Overall demand for dishwashing in South Africa continued to rise in 2023, supported by both automatic dishwashing and the dominant hand washing format. The number of dishwashers owned pre-pandemic when compared to after the lockdowns in South Africa…

Automatic dishwashing witnessed the highest growth in both retail volume and value terms in 2023. While the household possession rate of dishwashers remained very low, it continued to grow steadily at the end of the review period. Indeed, growth…

In 2023/24, sales of dog food in Egypt saw moderate growth in retail volume terms and substantial growth in current value terms, partly as a result of the ongoing economic challenges facing the country.

In 2024, dog food in Morocco is recording positive retail value growth. However, the difficult economic situation discourages households from adopting pets, especially in urban areas. Dog ownership is mainly concentrated in rural areas where…