Alcoholic Drinks

RTDs in Nigeria witnessed a sharp volume decline in 2023 due to negative economic conditions. High inflation limited consumer spending power, and due to higher production and import costs (largely due to the depreciation of the local currency), unit…

RTDs in South Africa continued to perform well in 2023, driven by the popularity of convenient, pre-mixed drinks and the re-emergence of a cocktail culture. The popularity for mixing beverages has been sustained due to the rising affordability of…

Spirits in Cameroon experienced a notably subdued performance in terms of volume throughout 2023. Inflation-driven price hikes significantly offset potential volume growth across whiskies, other spirits, bitters, and brandy, with the blended scotch…

Spirits was the only category in alcoholic drinks in Nigeria in 2023 to post positive volume growth although most categories recorded volume declines. With negative economic conditions, characterised by high inflation and low spending power,…

White spirits in South Africa, as epitomised by gin and vodka, continued to record positive growth in 2023. Gordon’s Dry Gin aims to regain lost ground in gin by introducing two new flavours. Sunset Orange and Pink Berry have joined its other…