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SADC: Soft Drink Market 2024

Soft Drink Market Size in SADC

The SADC soft drink market shrank to $X in 2021, waning by -6.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a modest increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Soft Drink Production in SADC

In value terms, soft drink production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 14%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Soft Drink Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2021, overseas shipments of soft drinks were finally on the rise to reach X litres for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports posted prominent growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, soft drink exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted a strong expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Zambia (X litres) and South Africa (X litres) prevails in exports structure, together creating 94% of total exports. Tanzania (X litres) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Zambia (with a CAGR of +50.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Zambia ($X) and Tanzania ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 97% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Zambia, with a CAGR of +41.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per litre, waning by -7.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 16% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per litre in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per litre), while Tanzania ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (-3.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Soft Drink Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2021, approx. X litres of soft drinks were imported in SADC; rising by 40% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a strong increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, soft drink imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X litres) was the largest importer of soft drinks, generating 39% of total imports. South Africa (X litres) took a 15% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Botswana (14%), Namibia (5.8%), Swaziland (5.3%), Zimbabwe (5%) and Lesotho (4.7%).

Democratic Republic of the Congo was also the fastest-growing in terms of the soft drinks imports, with a CAGR of +36.9% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Botswana (+29.4%), Lesotho (+25.3%), Swaziland (+16.8%), Namibia (+12.8%), South Africa (+7.9%) and Zimbabwe (+4.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Democratic Republic of the Congo (+33 p.p.), Botswana (+11 p.p.), Lesotho (+3.3 p.p.) and Swaziland (+2.3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of South Africa (-2 p.p.) and Zimbabwe (-2.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest soft drink importing markets in SADC were Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), South Africa ($X) and Botswana ($X), together comprising 67% of total imports.

Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of +26.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per litre in 2021, reducing by -2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 14%. The level of import peaked at $X per litre in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per litre), while Lesotho ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (-4.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the soft drink market in SADC. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 11071930 - Waters, with added sugar, other sweetening matter or flavoured, i.e. soft drinks (including mineral and aerated)
Prodcom 11071950 - z Non-alcoholic beverages not containing milk fat (excluding sweetened or unsweetened mineral, aerated or flavoured waters)
Prodcom 11071970 - Non-alcoholic beverages containing milk fat
Prodcom 110000Z1 - Non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk, milk products and fats derived therefrom (excl. water, fruit or vegetable juices)
Prodcom 11051010 - Non-alcoholic beer and beer containing . 0.5% alcohol

Country coverage:

Angola
Botswana
Comoros
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Lesotho
Madagascar
Malawi
Mauritius
Mozambique
Namibia
Seychelles
South Africa
Swaziland
Tanzania
Zambia
Zimbabwe

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Production in SADC, split by region and country
Trade (exports and imports) in SADC
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Angola
- Botswana
- Comoros
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Lesotho
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mauritius
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Seychelles
- South Africa
- Swaziland
- Tanzania
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
19. Production, By Country, 2023
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
32. Export Prices, 2012–2023