Distell Group, a leading South African-based cider, spirits and wine producer with foot prints in several African countries including Nigeria and across the globe reported half-year revenue growth of 9.1% through the end of December. Revenue rose to R14.4bn rand (US$1bn) on -0.5% volumes.

In South Africa, revenue was up 7.4% on a negative 2.2% volume. The growth was led by a 10.6% sales boost in the spirit segment, particularly Gin and Vodka, with whisky recovering. Cider and RTD (ready-to-drink) performed strongly with revenue growing 7.6%, led by Savanna, Extreme and Bernini.

Distell Group, South Africa’s leading cider, spirits and wine producer reported revenue growth of 10.4% for the full-year ending in June 2018. Revenue grew to R24.2bn rand ($1.9bn) on a 4.6% volume lift.

The company reported a strong growth of 10.1% in South Africa, its home market on 4.4% higher volumes amid low GDP growth and higher cost of living putting increased pressure on consumer disposable income.

Distell derives 74% of its revenue in South Africa.

Distell Group, the South African wines, spirits and cider producer on Monday reported a 3.7% revenue growth for the full-year ended 30th June 2017. Revenue rose to R22.3bn ($1.72bn).

The company noted that its South African market which contributed 74% of group sales grew 7.8%, while volumes rose by 1.5%. The second-half of the year saw a marked improvement, with total volumes rising 5.4%.