Coca-Cola Beverages Africa

What Coca-Cola Beverages Africa does

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (Pty) Ltd is the largest Coca-Cola authorized bottler on the African continent and the 8th largest globally, operating 35 bottling plants with 105 production lines across 14 sub-Saharan markets including South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Comoros, and Mayotte. The company manufactures and distributes more than 40 beverage brands spanning carbonated soft drinks (Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite), water (Rwenzori, Aquasavana), energy drinks (Predator Energy, Charged), and juices (Minute Maid), producing over 1 billion unit cases in 2025 and serving more than 840,000 customer outlets through a hybrid direct distribution and 104-distributor Official Coca-Cola Distribution Network model.

CCBA is a private South African-incorporated proprietary limited company majority-owned by The Coca-Cola Company, with Gutsche Family Investments as co-owner. The company generates revenue through wholesale and direct sales of beverages to retailers, distributors, and informal outlets, with digital order management via the MyCCBA platform (275,000+ registered customers). Pricing is unit-based by pack size (e.g., Coca-Cola 1L PET at UGX 2,500 in Uganda) and varies by market. The company is investing in supply-chain AI through Microsoft Copilot Studio and Dynamics 365, and in renewable energy via a 4 MW Kenya solar project.

In October 2025, Coca-Cola HBC AG agreed to acquire a 75% stake in CCBA from The Coca-Cola Company and Gutsche Family Investments for $2.6 billion (100% enterprise value of $3.4 billion), with closing expected by end of 2026 subject to regulatory approvals. Post-close, Coca-Cola HBC will hold an option to acquire the remaining 25% within six years, creating the world's second-largest Coca-Cola bottler by volume. CCBA has 13,000+ employees, multiple Top Employer and Elite Employer certifications, and contributed R51.2 billion in value-added economic activity in South Africa alone in 2024.

Name

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa

Legal name

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (Pty) Ltd

Website

https://ccbagroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa is the largest Coca-Cola bottler on the African continent, manufacturing and distributing 40+ beverage brands across 14 sub-Saharan markets through 35 plants and 840,000+ customer outlets, pending 75% acquisition by Coca-Cola HBC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-alcoholic beverages

NAICS

Beverage Manufacturing (3121), Bottled Water Manufacturing (312112), Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing (312), Soft Drink and Ice Manufacturing (31211)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters (2086)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Carbonated Soft Drinks (Juice Drinks, Lemonades, Fruit Drinks) (CRADAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Functional Beverages (Vitamins, Probiotics, Nootropics, etc.) (CRADAHAL), Beverage Wholesale Distribution (Non-Alcoholic) (CRAOAAAH)

Keywords

• Non-alcoholic beverages
• Bottled soft drinks
• Beverage distribution
• Coca-Cola bottling
• Carbonated drinks manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Johannesburg

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Beverage Manufacturing and Distribution: CCBA manufactures and distributes more than 40 brands of beverages across 14 African countries. The company operates 35 bottling plants with 105 production lines, producing over 1 billion unit cases in 2025. Revenue is generated through the sale of beverages to retailers, distributors, and directly to consumers.
2. Total Beverage Company Portfolio: CCBA offers a range of drink choices for all lifestyles and occasions, including carbonated soft drinks, water, juices, energy drinks, and more. The diverse portfolio enables cross-selling and addresses varying consumer preferences across African markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa manufactures, packages, and distributes more than 40 beverage brands across 14 sub-Saharan African markets through 35 bottling plants and 105 production lines. The portfolio includes carbonated soft drinks (Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite), bottled water (Rwenzori, Aquasavana), energy drinks (Predator, Charged), and juices (Minute Maid), serving over 840,000 customer outlets. The company operates an extensive direct distribution network augmented by partner distributors and the MyCCBA digital ordering platform with 275,000+ registered customers.

Product overview

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) is a beverage manufacturing and distribution company operating as the largest Coca-Cola bottler on the African continent. The company operates a multi-brand portfolio of more than 40 beverage products including carbonated soft drinks (Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Fanta, Sprite), water products (Rwenzori Pure Natural Mineral Water, Aquasavana), energy drinks (Predator Energy, Charged), and juices (Minute Maid). CCBA distributes through 35 bottling plants across 14 African countries serving over 840,000 customer outlets. The company also operates digital platforms including MyCCBA for customer management and uses technology systems like SAP Ariba for supplier engagement. The product portfolio spans multiple price points and pack sizes designed for diverse consumption occasions from on-the-go hydration to family sharing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rwenzori Pure Natural Mineral Water: Premium natural mineral water brand offered by Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda
• Predator Energy
• MyCCBA

Products and services

• CCBA Beverage Portfolio Manufacturing and distribution of more than 40 beverage brands including carbonated soft drinks, water, juices, and energy drinks, sold to retailers, distributors, and outlets across 14 African countries.
• MyCCBA Digital Platform Digital customer registration and management portal enabling over 275,000 registered customers to place orders, manage accounts, and interact with CCBA.
• Predator Energy Caffeinated energy drink brand available in Uganda and other African markets, targeting young adult consumers seeking bold, energetic refreshment.
• Rwenzori Pure Natural Mineral Water Premium natural mineral water brand offered in multiple pack sizes, including a 10-litre pack for families and offices as well as standard on-the-go consumer bottles.
• Charged Sparkling Caffeinated Energy Drink Sparkling caffeinated energy drink launched in Kenya, available in Lemon Burst and Electric Pineapple flavors in 330ml bottles for on-the-go refreshment.
• Coca-Cola 1L PET Bottle Resealable 1-litre PET bottle pack of Coca-Cola introduced in Uganda for family and shared consumption occasions, priced at UGX 2,500.
• Coca-Cola Flagship carbonated soft drink brand distributed across all 14 CCBA African markets in multiple pack sizes including 330ml returnable glass, 500ml PET, and 1L PET bottles.
• Fanta Fruit-flavored carbonated soft drink brand distributed in multiple flavors and pack sizes across CCBA's 14 African markets.
• Sprite Lemon-lime flavored carbonated soft drink brand distributed across CCBA African markets in multiple pack sizes.
• Minute Maid Fruit juice brand offering distributed across CCBA's African markets.
• Aquasavana Bottled water brand distributed across CCBA African markets including Zambia, in standard consumer pack sizes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1 billion+ unit cases produced in 2025
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and flagship.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or Integration · 4 May 2026CCBA is cited as a customer using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, with agentic AI capabilities enabling shift from reactive to proactive supply chain management.
• Joe Walker FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2026Partnership supporting 2026 Joe Walker Road Safety Campaign in Uganda, including Boda Boda Walk, safety training, reflector jacket distribution, and community sensitization across 20 districts.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 April 2026CCBA uses Microsoft Copilot Studio agents to automate workflows, saving planners 1 to 1.5 hours daily. Also utilizes Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management for agentic AI enabling proactive supply chain management with demand forecasting, supplier disruption triage, production scheduling, and order fulfillment.
• The Coca-Cola CompanyflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Parent company and authorized bottler relationship. Coca-Cola and authorized bottlers announced $1.05 billion investment in South Africa through 2030 for production capacity, distribution, and innovation.
• Emerging LeadersmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Uwezo Kwa Vijana (Skills for Youth) program in Kenya supporting 3,000 youth through six-month economic inclusion initiative focused on skills development, financial literacy, and enterprise readiness.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or Integration · 9 December 2025CCBA uses Microsoft's AI-powered Product Change Management agent template to automate and streamline engineering change processes in its complex beverage supply chain, reducing approval times and improving compliance.
• Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company (ECCBC)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 July 2025ECCBC acquiring Voltic and West African Refreshments Limited (WARL), subsidiaries of CCBA, to expand operations in Ghana and strengthen position within Coca-Cola system in Africa.
• KiBO FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025Women Arise project in Uganda providing business skills training to women entrepreneurs. Reached 1,634 women across multiple cohorts, focusing on financial literacy, budgeting, saving, reinvestment, and networking.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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