Tough conditions - The wider alcohol industry in South Africa faces pressure from a stuttering economy, tax hikes, regulatory complexity and illicit tradeYouthful formats and digital growth - RTDs, 'New Age' gins and spirits-based cocktails are gaining traction among LDA consumers, supported by an expanding e-commerce footprint via Spar2U and Uber EatsDual sales trend - Consumers are both value-seeking and selectively premiumising, driving sales in both RTDs and premium spiritsInclusivity and innovation - Tops champions local producers, supports Black-owned wineries and is expanding dig
The condition of the off-premise channel in South Africa – Market Intel
In 2024, South Africa’s off-premise channel surpassed ZAR100bn (US$5.84bn) in sales, with Tops at Spar a key player, boasting 871 stores nationwide.

Joe has been a business journalist for over 20 years, specialising in the drinks, aviation and Global Travel Retail sectors; Duty-Free News International, IWSR Magazine, Drinks International and Whisky Magazine, among others.


