This document provides an overview of the consumer market in East Africa, particularly Kenya. It notes that the population is young and growing, with an expanding middle class that is driving increased spending. Urban areas are seeing the fastest changes in consumption patterns. The grocery retail sector is booming with the rise of supermarkets. Online shopping is also growing in popularity. Food consumption trends are shifting towards more convenience and packaged foods. There are opportunities for 'superfoods' and dietary supplements as health spending rises along with incomes.
11. China
Brazil
EU
Japan
ShareofWorldRealGDP(%)
AfricaisexpectedtohavethefastestgrowingpopulationandGDP
intheworld,alongwithstrongGDPperCapitagrowth
Increasingrelevanceintheglobaleconomy
DiversifiedGrowth=overthepastdecade,theservicessectorhas
contributedover50%ofAfrica’sGDPgrowth
LargeUrbanCenters=52citieswithpopulationsof1millionormore,comparabletoWesternEurope
RapidUrbanization=proportionofpeoplelivingincitiesishigherthaninIndiaandwillbeof50%by2030
ExpandingMiddleClass=biggerthanIndia,50%ofAfricawillhavediscretionaryspendingpowerby2020
AgriculturalPotential=60%oftheworld'suncultivatedarableland
EnhancedRegionalCooperation=Intra-Africantraderepresentsc.11%oftotalAfricantrade,withsignificantroomforgrowth
Aafricagiant
UK
2010
Africa4%
2050
Africa12%
Africa represents a frontier market with an attractive growth profile supported by healthy demographics and macro dynamics
India
Source:CIRA.
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Sources:HarvardBusinessReview,CIRA.
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