Price of Beer to Go Up From Monday Next Week
The price of beer and other products of Nigerian Breweries Plc (NBL) is to go up as from Monday, next week.
The NBL’s South West Zonal Manager, Olalekan Awosanya, announced this in a notice sent to the company’s major customers in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Ekiti, Osun and Ondo States.
He said the upward review would take effect from October 9.
The company, however promised to deliver products to customers who had paid in advance based on the old prices before the Monday deadline.
The decision to raise prices is attributed to several factors that have put immense strain on the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry.
With inflation reaching 22.79% in June and the managed float of the forex market leading to the naira exchanging for as high as N869/$ at the I&E window last week Thursday, companies like NB PLC have faced significant challenges.
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In their half-year financial results, NB PLC reported N70.6 billion in forex losses as of June 30, 2023. Coupled with rising production costs and the ever-increasing cost of raw materials, this has created a challenging financial environment for the brewing giant.
The overall slowdown of the Nigerian economy and currency devaluation have further impacted profitability across various industries, including brewing.
As the leading player in Nigeria’s brewing industry, Nigerian Breweries’ actions are closely watched by competitors and may set a precedent for price adjustments within the sector.
The demand-supply dynamics in the beverage market will also come into play, with competitors facing similar cost pressures and possibly making similar decisions.
With the price increase set to take effect on August 10, 2023, consumers will inevitably feel the impact when purchasing their favourite beverages.
Already grappling with challenging economic conditions and stretched disposable incomes, consumers may find themselves compelled to cut back on their beer consumption or seek more affordable alternatives.
This shift in consumption patterns could potentially impact brand loyalty within the industry.
