Overview

Coca-Cola Beverages Malawi Limited (CCBM) operates as part of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA). It began operations in August 2022 after CCBA acquired the soft drinks business previously run as Southern Bottlers Limited. The company manufactures, markets, and distributes a range of beverages under both international Coca-Cola brands and local labels.

Products & Brands

International brands: Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite.

Local/regional brands: Sobo, Quench.

Capacity, Investment & Operations

In 2025, the company invested about US$14.9 million in a new production line.

The new line produces up to 19,200 bottles per hour, for pack sizes ranging from 300 ml to 2 liters.

This expansion supports both domestic supply and exports to neighboring countries such as Zambia.

Scale & Reach

CCBM is part of CCBA, one of the largest Coca-Cola bottling partners in Africa.

It serves a wide customer base in Malawi, combining international beverage brands with locally relevant products.

Strategic Importance

The transition to CCBA ownership consolidated Malawi’s beverage bottling sector, replacing the previous operator, Southern Bottlers Limited.

Increased capacity is strategically positioned to strengthen regional trade and exports beyond Malawi.

Challenges & Considerations

Scaling up production requires reliable supply chains for raw materials, packaging, and energy.

The business faces competition from both local producers and imported beverages.

Regulatory, taxation, and currency exchange dynamics add further operational challenges.