Nigeria

Sales of footwear in Nigeria recorded a steep decline in retail volume terms in 2023, following the general pattern being seen across the apparel industry. This decline was due to the challenging economic conditions in the country with soaring…

Consumers are becoming more conscious of the significance of maintaining a balanced diet, recognising that modern lifestyles, characterised by long work hours and frequent dining out, often contribute to unhealthy eating habits. Consequently,…

Volume-wise, vacuum cleaners faced a significant decline in 2023 due to adverse economic conditions. High inflation triggered by currency devaluation and fuel price hikes constrained consumer purchasing power, compelling individuals to prioritise…

The demand for microwaves saw a substantial decline in 2023, primarily due to adverse economic conditions that restricted consumer purchasing power and resulted in soaring unit prices. Heightened inflation, triggered by the devaluation of the local…

Oral care in Nigeria recorded strong retail current value growth in 2023. However, as with other categories of beauty and personal care, this reflected strong rises in unit prices amid high inflationary pressure. By contrast, retail volume and value…

Analgesics remains the largest category in consumer health in Nigeria. Sales continued to rise in 2023, supported by strong brand positioning and consumer awareness. Other factors driving growth included affordability, widespread availability and a…

Dishwashers experienced a substantial volume decline in 2023, primarily attributable to the severe economic conditions characterised by high inflation, significantly restricting consumer spending power. Considered niche and non-essential by the…

Depilatories in Nigeria still had quite low penetration at the end of the review period. Nonetheless, the category saw some development. Demand has largely been sustained over the review period, although there was some fluctuation due to the effects…

Deodorants in Nigeria saw positive retail current value growth in 2023, but all categories declined in retail volume and value (constant 2023 prices) terms in a depressed economic climate. The strong performance in retail current value sales was due…

Rising price points in 2023 will lead to double-digit retail value growth for surface care, driven by home care disinfectants, oven cleaners, and multi-purpose cleaners. Despite rising prices, surface care only registered a slight drop in retail…