AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWine Trade: South African wine exports to Kenya rose 6% in value to US$8.3 million, despite a 4% drop in volume, as producers target growing demand for premium bottles. Trade Risk: The U.S. plans to end South Africa’s AGOA preferences from January 2027. Western Cape exporters warn the move could put R13 billion in provincial GDP and more than 47,000 jobs at risk, while one economist says only about 10% of South Africa’s U.S. exports are affected. Retail Expansion: Sports Direct has opened its first two African stores in Nairobi, adding a major international retailer to Kenya’s consumer market. Consumer Goods: BUA Foods’ nine-month profit rose 11%, while Unilever Nigeria’s revenue increased 18.4% to US$136.8 million, with food sales driving growth.
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