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The Africa Breweries Report 2009
20 November 2009
Maciek Szymanski Analyst +27 11 214 8338 szymanskim@africanalliance.com Rob Brownlee Head of International Sales and Trading +27 11 214 8464 brownleer@africanalliance.com An African Alliance Securities publication
African Breweries
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Equity Research | Africa| Brewing and beverages
ATTRACTIVE GROWTH POTENTIAL
The African brewing and beverages sector is poised for strong long‐term growth. While impressive consumption is supported by growing income levels and changes in the social structure, breweries in Africa appear to be adopting the correct strategies to capitalise on this opportunity. Strong growth prospects. Africa is the sixth‐largest beer market in the world, yet it has low per‐capita beer consumption. Rising income levels and urbanisation are leading to increased per‐capita consumption and a growing consumer base, with markets like Angola, Kenya, Tanzania and Ghana holding most growth potential. Companies are adopting a combination of strategies to exploit this, including capacity expansion and distribution alliances across countries as well as rapidly diversifying product portfolios. Margins to improve. Margins of the African breweries are set to expand in the long term in line with the expected decrease in inflation (partially as a result of increased infrastructure investment) and increased currency stability. Efficiencies in production and logistics, and a correction in commodity prices, are expected to provide further support. Government interference a concern. Increased duties and taxes have already affected alcoholic beverages’ growth trends in countries such as Botswana and Kenya. While the reasons may be noble (to lower social costs from accidents, etc), the industry could become less formal, leading...