Kenya

Hoteliers are optimistic about 2023 as they anticipate a notable surge in demand for hotel accommodations. The COVID-19 pandemic prompted a shift in travellers’ preferences, leading them to reconsider their travel choices and explore new…

Savoury snacks recorded robust retail volume and current value growth throughout the review period, and this is set to continue in 2023, driven by the strong performance of potato chips. This is being driven by the youth population, especially…

Gum is set to maintain slow retail volume growth and more dynamic current value growth in 2023, with fairly similar rises expected for both bubble gum and chewing gum. The former is mainly consumed by children, and the latter by adults. Despite the…

In 2022, the tobacco landscape in Kenya was shaped by ongoing inflation, rising price points and increasing health awareness. As such, premium cigarette brands continued to note a decline in sales, attributed to limited consumer budgets in the face…

Skin care in Kenya is a fast-growing industry, which has attracted many multinationals to launch their products in the territory. For example, as seen with the global giant MAC Cosmetics, which is well-known for its colour cosmetics overall, along…

While polishes continued to register positive sales growth during 2022, growth rates remained moderate and overall sales remained relatively low as there are few opportunities for most Kenyan consumers to make use of polishes. One of the main reasons…

There was an increase in the number of outlets that provide refills of water and water vending machines in 2022. This was driven by the increasing demand for clean and safe water. Consumers with reusable, refillable bottles are able to purchase water…

The war in Ukraine has had a detrimental impact on the travel industry in Kenya, including the booking sector. The conflict has resulted in an overall increase in travel costs, making it more expensive for individuals to explore various destinations…

In 2022, RTDs in Kenya recorded substantial growth, driven largely by the popularity of flavoured products. With the youth population in Kenya expanding, manufacturers have seized the opportunity to tailor their product offerings to this demographic.…

Wipes are extremely underdeveloped in Kenya, with close to all sales generated by baby wipes. There are no visible sales of household products; in addition, the consumer base is limited to urban middle- and upper-income consumer bases with higher…

Retail tissue witnessed another strong performance in 2022 as a result of a growing population and the essential nature of products such as toilet paper, which is a basic commodity in most Kenyan households. Rising prices has impacted the tissue…

Retail in Kenya continued to expand in 2022, with new stores opening while there was increased footfall at brick and mortar stores. However, not all modern retailers are finding success in Kenya, with some players being forced to exit the market.…

Direct selling retail current value sales exhibited a steep decline during 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Restrictions on movement, most notably a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the major cities, made it difficult for salespeople to move around,…

Dishwashing recorded a moderate positive sales performance in 2022 as the status of hand dishwashing in the majority of Kenyan homes the category in good stead and insulated it against the impact of high inflation. Indeed, the average unit price of…

Air care registered modest sales growth in 2022 as demand continued to rise despite the impact of high inflation on unit prices in the category during the year. However, it should be noted that overall sales of air care remain low in Kenya, with…

Kenya is one of the main global tea exporters and as a result, it is no surprise that Kenyans love their tea, in particular black tea, though in 2022, fruit/herbal tea registered the highest current value growth. Overall, though tea registered…

Coffee registered double-digit current value growth, though constant value growth was very low. The war in Ukraine led to an energy crisis, which in return led to high inflation. However, the full impact of the global oil price rises and other…

Kenya Airways (KQ) has extended its partnership with Kenya Open Golf Limited (KOGL) for an additional two years, reaffirming its role as the Official Airline Partner of the Magical Kenya Open. This collaboration aims to boost tourism in the country,…

Snacks is set to maintain retail volume growth in 2023, although this is expected to remain low. Amidst mounting inflationary pressure, an acceleration in unit price growth has been limiting volume growth, as sales are largely impulse-driven, but is…

In 2022, the Kenyan alcoholic beverages sector witnessed both volume and value sales expansion, riding on the coattails of a burgeoning youth demographic and a recovery phase following the stringent COVID-19 regulations that gave a much-needed boost…