1. Sizes and Shares
2003 headlines
Lager remains dominant
The rise of economy- priced lagers
Price war dampens value growth
Premium products bow to pricing pressures
Stout shows signs of recovery
The niche products remain niche
Carlsberg retains lead
Guinness Anchor still in the hunt
2. Pricing
Taxes and duties plays an important role
The AFTA effect
Price war between the two domestic players continues
3. Lager by Origin
Lower excise duties boost domestic beer
Influx of imported economy beer lowers value of imported beer
4. Packaging
Glass still dominant
Cans continue to grow in the off- trade channel
Kegs rising slowly
5. Distribution
On- trade vs Off- trade Trends
Off- trade Distribution Patterns
6. Forecasts
Rise is taxes to impede volume growth
AFTA concession to cease, possibly
Price war among domestic beers to impede growth of economy and imported lagers
The revival of stout