Opportunity study for entering a new market
A food brand was considering entering a West African market — with no visibility on real demand, competitive landscape or entry barriers.
The challenge
Deciding to invest a 7-figure budget in a poorly documented market, with an investment committee to convince in 8 weeks.
The approach
Mixed qualitative and quantitative study: 18 distributor interviews, 600 urban and peri-urban respondents, mapping of 12 direct and indirect competitors.
The result
Go decision on a specific segment (and exit from 2 initially planned segments). Successful launch with a marketing budget 30% lower than initial estimate.