Alcoholic Drinks

Spirits in Kenya experienced significant growth in terms of total volume sales over the review period, fuelled by the growing popularity of international brands. Increased importation of a diverse range of international spirits has been instrumental…

Spirits in Morocco continued its poor performance with flat volume sales in 2023. Lower disposable incomes continued to be the main barrier to consumption, as most spirits are still expensive for the majority of Moroccans. The main consumers of…

Wine in Kenya is experiencing robust growth driven by the country’s expanding middle class who have an increasing appreciation for wine. This expansion is predominantly fuelled by increased consumer awareness, which in turn is a result of concerted…

Wine in Morocco saw modest volume growth in 2023, with demand supported by the rise in foreign tourist arrivals. The country’s success at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar had a noticeable impact on tourism, by attracting more travellers to the…

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…

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…

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…

Beer, as a product area, in Tunisia faced a significant downturn in 2023, marked by negative volume growth following a robust performance in the previous year. This decline can largely be attributed to substantial price increases across both on-trade…

2023 witnessed a historic increase in volume terms within RTDs in Tunisia, driven primarily by the introduction of Exo Mix and the broader global trend favouring ready-to-drink beverages. RTDs offer affordability, convenience, and versatility,…