SECTOR EXPERTISE Consumer Goods and Services Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Sector Expertise > Consumer Goods and Services Align with a strategic partner to navigate disruption and unlock value We combine bespoke solutions with advisory services to help you adapt to evolving trends and solve regional challenges in this vibrant sector. TOTAL DEAL VALUE R11.7 bn DEALS DONE 22 TOTAL CLIENTS 180 THOUGHTS FROM OUR LEADERS Massive disruptions offer unprecedented opportunities – if you know where to look for them The African Consumer Goods and Services sector is at a critical tipping point. It is facing unprecedented disruptions, but also significant growth opportunities – and the global pandemic has only amplified the challenges already confronting it. Choice, speed, convenience, health, environmental impact, individualism and personalisation are all rapidly evolving factors, shaking up traditional stalwarts and making them vulnerable to digital incumbents unhindered by legacy infrastructure and its associated costs. The opportunity in this new consumer-led world lies in how quickly corporates can adapt – requiring a reinvention of the sector as a whole to shape a ‘new normal’ that caters to all socio-economic groups. At Absa CIB, we recognise that our role is far greater than simply tailoring solutions to the needs of our individual customers. We see ourselves as a strategic partner with a long-term commitment to our clients. In leveraging data-driven insights on consumer behaviour, along with our deep knowledge and on-the-ground presence in African markets and our long-standing sector networks and relationships, we’re able to advise and support our clients to meet their operational requirements and growth ambitions. And in the midst of the uncertainty of the global pandemic, we have further extended balance sheets, demonstrating our commitment to both the industry and our clients, as well as the long-term view we adopt in our relationships as we journey a brave new world together. Isana Cordier Head: Consumer Goods and Services https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Latest insights Data-driven insights on the trends impacting this evolving sector. CONSUMER INSIGHTS Absa’s Merchant Spend Analytics: July 2024 Consumers are feeling the pinch! South African consumers’ financial health is under significant strain due to inflation, high interest rates and global economic challenges which have burdened them with debt. Despite a slight increase in real take-home pay for consumers, the growth is insufficient to keep up with the rising cost of living and high levels of debt. Read more CONSUMER INSIGHTS Absa’s Merchant Spend Analytics: June 2024 We are pleased to share the latest Merchant Spend Analytics report. As a leading merchant acquirer, we pride ourselves on using a unique vantage point into consumer spending insights to guide your business through today’s spending trends. Read more CONSUMER INSIGHTS Understand retail’s Most Valuable Player: the customer Navigating the vast consumer goods and services environment during a time of rapid change does not need to be daunting. Read more Podcasts How The AfCFTA will enable digital trade In this podcast, we explore the opportunities of the African Continental Free Trade Area’s protocol on digital trade. What will it mean for cross-border trade, and what do African businesses need to know? Podcasts The AfCFTA and Africa’s Existing Regional Economic Communities Africa is a patchwork of independent and overlapping regional economic blocs. Rather than simplifying matters, the African Continental Free Trade Area adds an extra layer of complexity for businesses trading on the continent. In this podcast, we untangle the mess. Podcasts What Does The AfCFTA Mean For Africa? The African Continental Free Trade Area is now active, bringing with it the promise of significantly easier intra-continental trade. Subscribe to newsletter Please enter your contact information to receive news and updates. Full Name Company email address I would like to receive marketing communications from Absa CIB Subscribe By clicking Subscribe, I confirm that I have read and accepted the Terms of Use and Privacy Statement. OUR TRACK RECORD Feedback from our clients “Absa provided us with advice on matters related to project finance and maximising interest income on excess cash. The service received has been outstanding and we have had better-than forecasted interest earnings as a result of the guidance and restructuring provided by Absa CIB. 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