Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demo...
Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Nigeria. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
Store cards had no presence in Nigeria over the review period. This is not expected to change over the forecast period.
Staple foods saw a decline in both retail and foodservice volume sales in 2023, despite most categories being considered essential by local consumers. Poor economic conditions, exceptionally high inflation and limited consumer spending power forced…
Demand for sportswear was negatively impacted by the weak economy in 2023, which was caused by high inflation which weakened consumer spending power as the cost of living rose. Although the category registered healthy growth in current value terms in…
Despite a weaker growth trend in 2023 compared to the previous year, the sports drinks sector experienced substantial growth owing to the increasing health consciousness among Nigerians, particularly middle and upper-income consumers. Manufacturers…
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,…
Bottled water maintained its status as the fastest-growing soft drink in Nigeria throughout 2023. The persistent challenges in accessing safe drinking water, compounded by unreliable electricity supply, especially in the country's hot climate,…
In 2024, Nigeria’s snacks industry remains impacted by high inflation that has persisted, and risen, since 2023. This has led to volume sales declines across all categories, including those that are considered locally as more essential and have…
High inflation has hindered the development of e-vapour products in Nigeria, due to the strong depreciation of the local currency relative to the US dollar in 2023. Unit prices have increased over 50%, leading to strong growth in current value sales,…
Small local grocers in Nigeria experienced rapid growth in 2023 due to their strategic advantages over larger retailers. Their proximity to consumers allowed for convenient access to essential goods, particularly for those living in densely populated…
In 2023, small cooking appliances faced a decline in volume sales due to economic adversity. The surge in inflation caused by currency devaluation and escalated fuel costs severely impacted consumer spending power, triggering a notable rise in unit…
In line with the general trend in beauty and personal care, skin care in Nigeria saw strong retail current value sales growth in 2023, but declines in retail volume and value (constant 2023 prices) sales. Like other categories, skin care was hit by…
The self-service cafeterias channel is not present in Nigeria and there are no signs that it will emerge over the forecast period.
Savoury snacks in Nigeria is seeing volume sales fall in 2024, suffering the impact of inflation, weakened consumer spending power, and rising unit prices – depreciation of the local currency is leading to price hikes in in imported finished products…
Sauces, dips, and condiments declined notably in volume terms in 2023 despite the essential status of many of the products in the category. Higher prices caused largely by the deprecation of the local currency had a negative impact on volume and…
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…
The year 2023 did not witness significant new launches or packaging innovations in RTD tea. Slower growth in RTD tea compared to previous years is attributed to economic slowdowns and naira devaluation, resulting in heightened production costs.…
Amid adverse economic conditions, rice, pasta and noodles registered a decline in volume terms in 2023. In particular, relatively high inflation and fuel price hikes limited consumer spending power while unit prices across all brands accelerated. The…
Retail tissue in Nigeria suffered significantly in terms of volume sales in 2023, with deep declines resulting from the country’s struggling economy. Rising energy costs and high inflation, along with a weakened local currency substantially…
2023 commenced with significant challenges for retail in Nigeria, including a cash crunch in the first quarter triggered by the central bank's redesign of the local currency. This adjustment impacted many consumers in Nigeria's cash-based economy.…
In 2023, retail e-commerce in Nigeria experienced significant growth and transformation, driven by various developments and trends that shaped the landscape of online shopping in the country. Online shopping witnessed a surge in popularity among…