Category: Food & Beverage
Africa Food & Beverage
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Juice in Morocco
... natural juice. However, 2024 has witnessed reduced orange production due to drought, compounded by rising prices, which led consumers to switch to packaged juice as a more affordable alternative. The overall unit price of juice ... Read More
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RTD Tea in Morocco
... the past two years, elevated temperatures have made RTD tea a popular alternative to traditional hot tea, particularly during the warmer months. This shift highlights a behavioural trend among consumers, who are prioritising beverages that ... Read More
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Food Preparation Appliances in Morocco
... 2024. Retail prices increased rapidly due to the higher import tax forcing consumers to rethink purchases. Consequently, retail volume sales plummeted over 2024 with performance far worse than during the pandemic. Retailers have seen profit ... Read More
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Pulses in South Africa
... into their diets as part of flexitarian lifestyles. There are many reasons for including greater plant content in diets, ranging from perceived health benefits to environmental concerns. Whilst being high in protein, meat is considered ... Read More
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Energy Drinks in Morocco
... such as Upgrade, Blu, Rockstar, Sting, Monster, Black Energy, Royal Club, and Hype Energy Drinks have significantly broadened consumer options in the category. This influx of lower-priced products has intensified competition, leading established players to ... Read More
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Concentrates in Morocco
... as a cost-effective and refreshing alternative to carbonated drinks and packaged juices. This shift has been particularly evident among low-income households, where flavoured water or milk prepared with liquid concentrates offers a more affordable solution ... Read More
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RTD Coffee in Morocco
... a small but rapidly expanding product area within soft drinks in Morocco. Its growth is attributed to the combination of rising demand for convenient coffee options and the category's appeal as a refreshing alternative to ... Read More
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Fruits in South Africa
... to lower household budgets are shaping consumers’ purchasing behaviour, while extreme weather conditions and interrupted power supply have added to the production cost of fruits. As price pressures increase, consumers are shifting to affordable options ... Read More
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Starchy Roots in South Africa
... now largely due to the high cost of eating out during times of economic pressure and decreased disposable incomes. High levels of inflation are placing pressure on household budgets, resulting in a greater drive to ... Read More
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Food Preparation Appliances in Egypt
... of households, alongside increasingly hectic lifestyles, stimulated the demand for blenders. Hand models provided the main growth drivers in blenders. While the average retail unit price of hand blenders is much higher than that of ... Read More
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Carbonates in Morocco
... as cola carbonates over hot beverages. Despite being perceived as less healthy, carbonates have remained attractive due to their relatively lower price compared to juice, making them a more appealing option for financially constrained consumers. ... Read More
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Soft Drinks in Morocco
... exert upward pressure on energy and raw material prices globally. These same pressures have been acutely felt within Morocco, where inflation stood at 6.2% in 2023, largely driven by the rising costs of food and ... Read More
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Fresh Food in South Africa
... to the previous year due to factors such as lower food inflation and decreased interest rates. The outcome of the South African national election, which saw the formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU), ... Read More
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Fish and Seafood in South Africa
... along with exporting has increased by up to five times in some cases. Not only are the fuel prices high but the cost of shipping containers and packaging has also risen. This has resulted in ... Read More
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Eggs in South Africa
... impacted the supply of and demand for eggs in South Africa in recent years. In both 2022 and 2023, new strains of HPAI emerged, leading to a surge in cases. The Department of Agriculture, Land ... Read More
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Vegetables in South Africa
... high cost of eating out during times of economic pressure and decreased disposable incomes. High levels of inflation are placing pressure on household budgets, resulting in a greater drive to save money. One of the ... Read More
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Bottled Water in Morocco
... for further development. Second, ongoing drought conditions and the low quality of tap water, particularly in coastal cities dependent on desalination plants, have led more consumers to rely on bottled water for their daily needs. ... Read More
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Soft Drinks in Cameroon
... adjustment at the pump since 1 February 2024 and subsequent increases in the costs of transportation, foodstuffs, and manufactured goods. Despite these economic pressures, the prices of soft drinks, regulated by the Ministry of Commerce, ... Read More
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RTD Tea in Cameroon
... promotion to increase volume sales, as players concentrate on more lucrative soft drinks within their portfolios. Euromonitor International's RTD Tea in Cameroon report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market ... Read More
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Bottled Water in Cameroon
... water has become a critical necessity, prompting consumers to prioritise affordability. This heightened price sensitivity has continued to fuel a fierce price war, predominantly between the leading players, Source du Pays SA and SEMC. Despite ... Read More
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Carbonates in Cameroon
... fruity cocktail carbonates, which had initially gained traction by offering a balance of health appeal and affordability. However, their elevated price point – averaging XAF650 per litre compared to the national average of XAF500 per ... Read More
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Juice in Cameroon
... further 8% in 2024, following an 11% rise in the previous year. The sustained increase in fruit prices, which rose by 11% in 2022, 14% in 2023, and are projected to climb an additional 10% ... Read More
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Energy Drinks in Cameroon
... academic activities. This demographic values the immediate energy boost provided by these drinks to meet the demands of their daily routines. Source du Pays SA has further strengthened its leadership position, commanding over 85% of ... Read More
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Concentrates in Cameroon
... of soft drinks, concentrates have failed to carve out a clear role in the market. Other categories, such as bottled water, juice, and energy drinks, are associated with well-defined benefits like hydration, health, or energy ... Read More
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Coffee in Cameroon
... experience, reflecting a growing trend among Cameroonians to explore fresh coffee consumption. Within the instant coffee segment, the 2g single-serve packaging format has gained widespread adoption as an affordable option, retailing at XAF50. All major ... Read More
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