Consumer Sector

Your consumer sector partner that will drive your business growth. We understand your business landscape, and with our well-established presence across Africa as well as holistic and innovative Agri-business, CPG and Beverages as well as Retail sector knowledge, we can help you to drive your growth.

26 November 2021 Cannabis: Revolutionising the Global Consumer Sector

Africa Consumer Insights Report 2020

Beverages report: Soft Drinks in East Africa

Home and personal care basket analysis podcast

Retail 2.0 webinar highlights video

Agribusiness

Financing the planet’s future food supply

Institutional regulation and economic freedom vary widely across Africa. Given this complexity, our specialist business teams in 20 African countries understand the regulatory environment and are well-positioned to identify suitable local partners and evaluate opportunity against risk.

Watch the hightlights from the Agriculture in Africa webinar

Consumer Packed Goods & Beverages

The African consumer – the new market opportunity

In this era of rapid change, traditional business models have had to make way for more flexible and innovative solutions. Our substantial investment in technology and digital platforms enables us to offer our clients forward-looking solutions that meet their demands for convenient and accessible services in out-of-town locations.

Retail

Real growth for retailers

Standard Bank has the product capabilities and retail industry expertise to enable our retail clients and investors to build a sustainable retail footprint on the continent.

Linda Manda on the invisible force of women in agriculture

Overview of the agricultural sector in sub Saharan Africa

The contribution of women and the challenges they face

Consumer how we improve opportunities for women in the sector

How we can improve opportunities for women in the sector

Deals within the Consumer Sector

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Standard Bank partners with Heineken in support of their proposed acquisition of Distell

Standard Bank has issued a R19,670,000,000 guarantee on behalf of Sunside Acquisitions Proprietary Limited (part of the Heineken Group) to support Heineken’s proposed acquisition of Distell Group Holding Limited.

Coca Cola Beverages Africa, USD330 million

Standard Bank was the lead arranger and sole lender for funding facilities of USD330 million to Coca Cola Beverages East Africa, a subsidiary of Coca Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA). The funding was used to refinance existing facilities, strategic investments and for general corporate purposes.

East Africa Breweries Limited USD65m MLA and Lender

Following an RFP process, Standard Bank was awarded a USD65 million deal in a total funding transaction worth USD110 million (KES equivalent) for East Africa Breweries Limited (EABL).

Clive Potter

HEAD: CLIENT COVERAGE, SOUTH AFRICA

"The African continent represents some of the largest consumer opportunities globally. With over USD400bn in consumer spend and a rapidly urbanising and youthful population, the Consumer sector is well positioned for growth on the continent."