Brewer SABMiller reported growth in net producer revenue for the six months (H1) ended September 30 on an organic, constant currency basis, even as total beverage volume growth remained modest.

For the six months ended September 30, SABMiller said group net producer revenue or NPR grew 5% and group NPR per hectoliter rose 3%. The comparisons are on an organic, constant currency basis.

Total beverage volumes grew 1%, amid strong performance across both lager and soft drinks in Latin America and Africa.

For the second quarter, group NPR grew 3% and group NPR per hectoliter grew 4%.

In Latin America, group NPR for the first six months grew 7%, driven by price increases and favorable brand mix.

Total beverage volume growth was 3%. Lager volume grew by 1% in the half year as trading restrictions impacted the first quarter.

In the Africa region, which now includes the South Africa beverages business, group NPR climbed 10%, supported by total beverage volume growth of 5%, together with pricing and premiumization in lager.

Asia Pacific’s group NPR fell 1%, with the total beverage volume decline of 3%, offset by group NPR per hectoliter growth of 2%, primarily reflecting the impact of changes in geographical mix.

In Europe, group NPR grew 3%, driven by total beverage volume growth of 2%, with lager volumes level with last year.

In North America, group NPR grew 2%, driven by MillerCoors’ group NPR growth of 2%. Improved group NPR per hectoliter, driven by higher net pricing and positive sales mix, offset volume declines.