Dairibord Holdings says its revenue for the nine months to September 2025 rose by 7% to US$111.8 million, supported by firmer demand across key product categories, despite pressures from volatile supply chains and subdued performance in the formal retail market.
In its trading update for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, the company said the operating environment remained relatively stable, although liquidity constraints and high costs of imported materials persisted.
The group noted that currency stability during the period was largely underpinned by tight monetary policy measures, while geopolitical tensions continued to disrupt global supply chains.
Dairibord said its operational resilience and efficiency initiatives helped it navigate a market increasingly influenced by informal sector activity.
Raw milk intake for the quarter reached 10.8 million litres, accounting for 36.7% of national production. Cumulative intake for the nine-month period stood at 31.1 million litres, a marginal 0.8% decline from the prior year, translating to 35% of national output.
Overall sales volumes for the quarter increased by 4% compared to the same period in 2024, driven mainly by beverages, which grew by 11%, and foods, which increased by 23%. The growth, however, was offset by a 15% decline in liquid milk products.
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For the nine months, cumulative volumes were 13% higher than last year, anchored by a 22% rise in beverages and a 20% increase in foods.
Liquid milk volumes fell by 5% over the same period. Category contributions to total sales volumes were beverages at 64%, liquid milks at 26%, and foods at 10%.
Dairibord said it remains focused on delivering sustainable growth and value creation through key priorities including capital projects aimed at boosting production capacity, cost efficiency measures to strengthen cash generation, and ongoing innovation.
The group highlighted continued investment in product development and portfolio diversification.
“The Board is optimistic that the Group’s ongoing and expected focus will sustain growth momentum and position Dairibord for improved performance in the medium to long term,” Company Secretary Maurice Karimupfumbi said.
The update was issued on November 13, 2025.
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