casamançaise

What casamançaise does

Casamançaise is the consumer brand of SODECA (Société d'Embouteillage Casamançaise), a Senegalese private beverage manufacturer founded in 2016 and headquartered in Boucotte-Village, commune of Diembéring, in the Casamance region of Senegal. The company operates a national sales and distribution depot in Dakar, has created over 400 jobs to date, and is self-described as the largest private investment in Basse-Casamance in the past 40 years. Its core offering is natural mineral water bottled at source from a preserved Casamance aquifer and naturally filtered through sand layers, sold in 330ml, 1L, and 10L formats under the Casamançaise brand; in May 2025 it expanded into fruit juices via the Casamançaise Le Jus line, with eight flavors produced from locally sourced seasonal fruits in 200ml and 1L formats.

The underlying technology stack is conventional CPG manufacturing: a protected natural spring source with multi-layer sand filtration, ISO 22000:2005 food safety management, and progressive ISO 9001:2015 quality management. The company uses 100% recyclable packaging and emphasizes local terroir, with brand-ambassador marketing fronted by Sadio Mané. Distribution runs through national wholesalers and regional distributors, modern-trade chains (Auchan), direct depot sales in Dakar, and visibility channels including Air Sénégal in-flight service, AIBD airport branding, and a Dakar Mobilité mobility partnership signed in November 2025.

Casamançaise earns revenue on a unit-pricing basis across two product streams (bottled water and fruit juices), with publicly undisclosed price points and no recurring-software / subscription element. It serves a horizontal mass-market consumer base across Senegal, channeled through distributors, wholesalers, retail chains, hospitality buyers, and event-driven demand (religious pilgrimages such as Magal and Gamou, sports and cultural sponsorships). The customer mix is intentionally diversified — no single enterprise anchor dominates; instead, the company layers B2C volume, B2B retail and airline contracts, and CSR/ESG-driven institutional relationships (UN Women WEPs, Club Med Fondation, Baby Box Africa, GGGI/Global Methane Hub) that reinforce brand equity.

Name

casamançaise

Legal name

SODECA (Société d'Embouteillage Casamançaise)

Website

https://casamancaise.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Casamançaise (SODECA) is a Senegalese private beverage manufacturer founded in 2016 in Casamance, producing and distributing natural mineral water in 330ml–10L formats nationwide, with a fruit-juice line, Le Jus, launched in 2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bottled Water

NAICS

Bottled Water Manufacturing (312112)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Mineral Water Bottling (Naturally Mineral) (AFAFACAB)

Keywords

• Bottled mineral water
• Natural fruit juices
• Beverage manufacturing
• Water bottling
• Senegalese beverage brand

Headquarters

HQ city

Ziguinchor

HQ country

Senegal

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bottled Natural Mineral Water: Casamançaise sells bottled natural mineral water in various formats (330ml, 1L, 10L and other sizes) to consumers across Senegal through distributors, retail stores, and direct depot purchases. This is the primary product line and the original revenue driver for the company.
2. Fruit Juices: Casamançaise Le Jus offers natural fruit juices in 1L and 200ml formats, with flavors including Madd-Mangue, Bissap-Menthe, Bouye-Gingembre, Ditakh, Orange, Ananas, Tropical, and Mangue. The juices are produced using locally sourced seasonal fruits and 100% recyclable packaging.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Casamançaise, produced by SODECA (Société d'Embouteillage Casamançaise), manufactures and sells natural mineral water sourced from a preserved underground aquifer in Boucotte Diembéring in the Casamance region of Senegal. The company also produces a line of natural fruit juices called Casamançaise Le Jus using locally sourced seasonal fruits. Products are distributed nationwide across Senegal in multiple bottle formats (330ml, 1L, 10L and others for water; 200ml and 1L for juices).

Product overview

Casamançaise is a Senegalese beverage company producing two main product lines: (1) Eau Casamançaise - natural mineral water sourced from protected springs in Casamance (Boucotte Diembéring), and (2) Casamançaise Le Jus - a range of natural fruit juices launched in 2025. Both product lines emphasize local terroir authenticity, with water bottles in 330ml and 10L formats, and juices in 1L and 200ml formats. The company is operated by SODECA (Société d'Embouteillage Casamançaise), which has been producing water since 2016.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Casamançaise Le Jus: A juice product line featuring local fruit juices including Madd-Mangue, Bissap-Menthe, Bouye-Gingembre, Ditakh, Orange, Ananas, Tropical, and Mangue flavors.

Products and services

• Eau Casamançaise (Casamançaise Natural Mineral Water) Natural mineral water sourced from a preserved underground aquifer at Boucotte Diembéring in the Casamance region, naturally filtered through multiple layers of fine sand. Available in multiple formats including 330ml, 1L and 10L bottles for individual consumers, households, and events across Senegal.
• Casamançaise Le Jus Natural fruit juices made from locally sourced seasonal fruits using traditional recipes, available in 1L and 200ml formats. Flavors include Madd-Mangue, Bissap-Menthe, Bouye-Gingembre, Ditakh, Orange, Ananas, Tropical, Mangue, and Maad-Mangue. Packaged in 100% recyclable containers for Senegalese consumers and hospitality venues.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400+ jobs created in the Casamance region, contributing to regional economic development
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Commune de DiembéringcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2026Partnership formalised through a convention for the construction of the future bus station at Cap Skirring, representing an 80 million FCFA investment to improve mobility and local economic development.
• Dakar MobilitéminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 November 2025New collaboration announced to reflect a dynamic and refreshing urban image of the city, with an initiative planned for future rollout.
• AuchancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 21 October 2025Strategic commercial partner conducting detailed reviews of SODECA's quality systems, traceability tests (ascending and descending), HACCP evaluation, and process mapping.
• AIBD (Blaise Diagne International Airport)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 October 2023Branding partnership for the airport at Cap Skirring, making Casamançaise part of the airport experience for travellers.
• Air SénégalcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 October 2023Partnership to serve Casamançaise natural mineral water on Air Senegal flights, providing quality hydration to passengers and enhancing brand visibility nationally and internationally.
• Université Assane Seck de Ziguinchor (UASZ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership including factory visits for Master 1 Sociology students, providing educational exposure to SODECA's operations and community initiatives.
• Fondation Club MedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the 2025 school kits distribution operation benefiting 6,000 students across 42 schools (25 primary and 17 nursery) in the commune of Diembéring.
• CasamasantéminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner responsible for preparing school kits and logistics for the 2025 school kit distribution benefiting 6,000 students in Diembéring.
• Institut Mondial de la Croissance Verte (GGGI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in an innovative project to reduce methane emissions from organic waste, marking an important step toward a green and sustainable growth model.
• Global Methane Hub (GMH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating with SODECA on the methane emission reduction project, providing expertise and support for sustainable waste management.
• Baby Box AfricaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSODECA hosted the launch of Baby Box Africa programme in Diembéring, supporting 50 mother-child pairs during the first 1,000 days and 50 women in a female leadership and entrepreneurship programme, running until 2028.
• Mon Chauffeur SénégalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining provider for SODECA's driver delivery staff on road safety and preventive driving, conducted January 20-24, 2026 at the Dakar premises.
• UN Women (Women's Empowerment Principles)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSODECA signed the Women's Empowerment Principles (WEP's) of UN Women in October 2024, committing to promote women's empowerment and gender equality across all operations.
• SIAGRO 2026minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSODECA participated as a partner in the SIAGRO 2026 agribusiness trade show held at CICAD in Diamniadio, showcasing products and engaging with West African agri-food stakeholders.
• Baraka GateminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining partner for a 3-day public speaking workshop for SODECA collaborators, conducted by Baraka Gate.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kirene: Kirene is the historic Senegalese mineral water brand and the most direct domestic competitor to Casamançaise, competing for the same national retail and HoReCa shelf space with locally bottled water.
• Primo Water Corporation: Publicly listed pure-play water bottling and distribution company; while geographically distant, its business model of branded bottled water with multi-format packaging is directly comparable to Casamançaise's water operations.
• Pressade: French natural fruit juice brand with a similar 'locally sourced, natural, premium-positioned' value proposition to Casamançaise Le Jus, making it a directly comparable juice specialist targeting health-conscious consumers.
• Siroperie Africaine: Long-established Senegalese beverage manufacturer producing juices, syrups, and bottled drinks, competing with Casamançaise Le Jus in fruit-based beverages and modern trade channels inside Senegal.
• Andros: French fruit-based products group (Andros, Mamie Nova) with deep expertise in fruit sourcing, juice formulation, and packaged fruit beverages — directly relevant to Casamançaise's juice line expansion strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Coca-Cola HBC: Anchor bottler for Coca-Cola brands including Dasani water across West Africa; competes with Casamançaise for modern trade shelf space and on-premise HoReCa presence in Senegal.
• Nestlé Waters: Nestlé's bottled water division (Perrier, S.Pellegrino, Pure Life) represents the multinational premium-and-mass water incumbent Casamançaise competes against for premium positioning and shelf access in West Africa.
• Danone Waters: Owner of Evian, Volvic, and Bonafont, Danone Waters is the global premium bottled water incumbent. It competes for the same aspirational bottled water consumer Casamançaise targets in modern trade and HoReCa.

Emerging players

• Aujan Industries: Saudi-based juice and beverage manufacturer (Vimto, Barbican) with strong emerging-market juice expertise; comparable to Casamançaise's fruit juice build-out as a juice-led emerging market beverage specialist.

Regional players

• Société de Boissons du Maroc: Leading Moroccan beverage producer with bottled water and juice lines serving North/West Africa; relevant as a regional beverage peer with similar francophone-Africa distribution dynamics, though operating in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/casamancaise

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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