Beer was the hardest hit alcoholic beverage category dropping by 2 points in Kasi retail demand index – from 0.06 to 0.04 between February 2022 and November 2022.
Kasi Insight’s retail demand index measures consumer demand for retail category and provides insights on how consumer habits impacted demand for various categories. The index ranges from + 0.25 to -0.25. An index level close to 0.25 means demand is high as more consumers are looking to purchase while an index level close to -0.25 means demand is low.
The Kasi Demand Index – Alcoholic Beverages in Kenya in 2022 shows a decline in demand amongst all categories of alcoholic beverages from February 2022 to November 2022. Spirit demand dropped by 1.1 points - from 0.04 to 0.03, and wine demand dropped by 1 point – from 0.06 to 0.05 from between February and November 2022. Beer demand however dropped by 2 points – from 0.06 to 0.03 between February and November 2022. Overall, demand dropped for all categories between February and June of 2022, but there was a slight uptake in demand again in November 2022 as the holiday season approached. Overall, the demand at the end of the year (November 2022), ended below the demand level at the beginning of the year. This was the case for most categories of alcoholic beverages as well as within most segments of the respondents. Was the demand shifts the same across the alcohol categories?
Beer demand dropped the most amongst the alcoholic beverage categories, but not all beer brands were impacted
Beer was the hardest hit alcoholic beverage category dropping by 2 points – from 0.06 to 0.04 between February 2022 and November 2022. The demand of beer started at 0.06 points in February of 2022, followed by a drop (by -3pts) to 0.03 points in June of 2022, and finally a slight rebound in demand towards the holiday season (by +1 points) making the demand 0.04 points in November of 2022.
However, not all beer brands should be concerned by the drop in demand as segmentation plays a critical role. While demand amongst low and mid earners was lower (at an average level of 0.05 and 0.07 respectively), demand amongst high earners was healthy (at an average level of 0.25). In fact, demand amongst low earners actually dropped 3 points from February (0.08) to December (0.05) while demand amongst high earners rose 2 points from February (0.19) to December (0.21) reaching a high in the summer (+0.36).
One of the key benefits of the demand index is its ability to provide data by demographics, allowing beer brands to identify which segments of the population are driving or decreasing the demand for certain products. This information can be used to tailor marketing messages to specific groups of consumers, such as lower/higher income earners, and increase the likelihood of success for marketing campaigns. The demand index can monitor changes in consumer preferences and adjust their product offerings accordingly.
While inflation has been a big driver of drop in volume in 2022, the impact on alcoholic brands is not one size fits all.
Despite a lower demand for beer in Kenya, brands should focus on high income earners
For beer brands, the trend shown for lower and higher earning respondents suggests that marketing campaigns targeting lower income earners may be less effective in driving sales, as these consumers may be focused on essential purchases. Brands may need to adjust their marketing messages to appeal more strongly to higher income earners, who are likely to be more receptive to advertising and more willing to spend money on non-essential items. However, it is important to note that this trend may not hold true in all markets or for all types of beer. Some brands may still have a strong appeal to lower income earners, and it may still be to develop marketing messages that resonate with this audience while still emphasizing the value proposition of the product.
A beer brand such as Tusker (manufactured by EABL) are likely seeing a drop in demand of their products even with an inexpensive price point, this is as lower earning segments are focused on essential spending. However, for craft beer brands that do not mass produce but instead sell their products for a possibly higher price point, would likely see an increase in demand for their products, or no change in 2023.
The Kasi Demand Index can be a valuable tool for brands looking to improve their marketing strategies and increase their revenue in 2023. By using the demand index to analyze past trends and forecast future consumer shopping habits, brands can make informed decisions about how to allocate their resources and develop targeted marketing campaigns that resonate with their desired audience.
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