Market research on the snacks industry. Standardised and cross-co...
Market research on the snacks industry. Standardised and cross-comparable statistics including total market sizes, market share and brand performance, distribution and industry trends.​ Insight and data cover chocolate and sugar confectionery, gum, s...
It is expected to be a muted performance for chocolate confectionery in Algeria in 2024. With inflation continuing to be high, there is only expected to be minimal constant value and volume growth. As such, value for money continues to be a key…
In 2024, retail value sales of chocolate confectionery in Cameroon are set to achieve solid growth. However, consumer price sensitivity is a major factor influencing chocolate purchases. This translates to a clear preference for the locally-made…
Chocolate confectionery in Egypt is set to witness a decline in retail volume terms in 2024, continuing the trend of the previous year. Despite the positive impact of a growing population, demand is being curtailed by substantial increases in unit…
The year 2024 has witnessed a significant increase in price sensitivity among consumers due to rising inflation, leading to a sharp rise in chocolate confectionery prices in Kenya. This has resulted in stagnant sales volume growth within the…
In 2024, players in chocolate confectionery in Morocco remain focused on offering smaller pack sizes for fear of losing consumers struggling financially. The lower prices of these smaller formats help to expand the consumer base as they cater to…
Chocolate confectionery in Nigeria is posting deep declines in terms of retail volume sales in 2024, resulting from the negative impact of inflationary conditions on both consumer buying power and unit prices. Current value sales are climbing high as…
Chocolate confectionery in South Africa is set to maintain retail current value growth in 2024. However, this growth is due to price rises as a result of high food inflation, with retail volume sales expected to continue to decline in this year. With…
Chocolate confectionery in Tunisia is experiencing historically high prices, with all categories set to see further double-digit increase in average retail current unit price over 2024. This surge in prices is attributed to various factors. Amid high…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in Q4 2023 and 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence remains among the key economies. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of…
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…
It is expected to be a muted picture for gum in Algeria in 2024, with only minimal volume growth. With inflation continuing to be high, consumers prioritise essential purchases over gum, which is mainly bought as a breath freshener. Also, within gum,…
In 2024, retail value sales of gum in Cameroon are set to record substantial growth. This strong increase is largely driven by inflationary pressures, however, as volume growth is muted. While characteristics like flavour, freshness and texture play…
Demand for gum in Egypt is expected to grow slightly in 2024, despite a significant increase in unit prices. The latter was initiated in response to the rising costs of raw materials such as sugar, which were passed onto end consumers. At the same…
Despite rising inflation and price increases across most consumer goods, the gum category is exhibiting resilience in Kenya in 2024. This can be attributed to the continued demand for gum due to its widespread availability in major retail channels…
Retail volume sales for gum in Morocco continue to rise in 2024 as players invest in healthier variants in response to consumers’ growing health concerns of consumers. Players such as Mondelez and Foods & Goods (with the latter the local distributor…
Retail volume sales are falling in gum in Nigeria in 2024 as the category struggles in the face of high inflation and squeezed household budgets. Gum is also recorded strong rises in unit prices, impacting on consumer demand - with reduced incomes…
Gum in South Africa is expected to see solid retail current value growth in 2024, due to rising prices as a result of inflation and higher costs. However, rising prices are set to contribute to slight declines in retail volume sales for both chewing…
Average unit prices of gum in Tunisia are experiencing significant growth, primarily driven by high inflation and related increased costs of transportation and production. Despite these economic challenges, gum in Tunisia is expected to continue to…