Ethiopia

Home care posted stronger growth in retail volume terms in 2023 compared to 2022 with sales boosted by more stable prices and renewed consumer confidence. The consumer base for home care is widening due to investment in sanitation projects and modern…

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…

In Ethiopia, there is a projected moderate increase in the number of households from 2022 to 2027, with couples with children continuing to be the predominant household type. In 2022, household spending was impacted by a 33.9% inflation rate, leading…

Ethiopia's consumer income is forecast to grow by nearly one-fifth over 2022-2027, yet still ranking among the world's lowest. Consumer market expansion will face challenges due to soaring inflation, averaging 32% in 2023, as well as severe income…

The global economy is facing weaker growth and increasing fragmentation, as a result of rising geopolitical tensions, especially due to the war in Ukraine and the US-China strategic rivalry. Protectionism, industrial policy and a focus on resilience…