Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demo...
Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in South Africa. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
Despite the expectation of retail current value growth, all categories within other dairy are set to experience retail volume declines in 2023, as consumers prioritise essential food products over non-essential or luxury items. Economic challenges…
Demand for plant-based dairy products continues to grow locally, with other plant-based milk set to see the strongest retail volume growth in 2023, albeit from a low base. Plant-based milk remains by far the biggest category, thanks its wide…
Sour milk products are commonly preferred by lower-income consumers, who are particularly susceptible to price increases. These consumers often opt for such products due to their relatively lower cost compared with other dairy items, making sour milk…
Tourism levels in South Africa showed signs of recovery in 2023, despite the macroeconomic backdrop of high inflation and rising food and fuel costs triggered by Russia’s war in Ukraine. This represents an improvement on 2021 and 2022, when…
Value sales of fine wines/Champagne and spirits is set to grow by 13% to total ZAR2.0 billion in 2023. This strong growth is partly the result of a consumer desire to indulge and enjoy themselves now that the pandemic is over. Socialising (at home as…
Retail sales of luxury goods in South Africa are expected to grow by 14% in current value terms in 2023 to reach ZAR55.0 billion. The category has continued on the path to recovery with consumers returning to their pre-pandemic work, travel, and…
Personal luxury is set to see current value growth of 8% in 2023 to reach ZAR10.6 billion. This is being supported by strong performances from leading brand providers, such as Surtee Group, African Sales Co (Pty) Ltd and Louis Vuitton South Africa…
Value sales of premium and luxury cars are set to rise by 14% to total ZAR39.8 billion in 2023. This dynamism is due to increased demand from high-income consumers, who proved to be steadfast in their desire to buy new cars despite the macroeconomic…
From 2022 to 2040, South Africa's population growth will slow due to declining fertility rates, leading to childless households rising. Generation Alpha (15-30 age group) are set to overtake millennials as the most prevalent cohort. Ongoing…
Emalahleni and Pretoria are emerging as vibrant economic hubs in South Africa, with Emalahleni experiencing the fastest population increase between 2022 and 2027. Cape Town and Pretoria are set to lead in digital connectivity among cities, while…