Market research on the cooking ingredients and meals industry. St...
Market research on the cooking ingredients and meals industry. Standardised and cross-comparable statistics including total market sizes, market share and brand performance, distribution and industry trends.​ Insight and data cover edible oils, ready...
Edible oils are currently experiencing one of the most significant price increases within the food group. The surging prices have raised concerns among consumers, prompting some to reduce their consumption. These price hikes, combined with growing…
With significant price pressures on palm oil, the government agreed an official price with industry stakeholders in 2022, of FCFA1,500 per litre, though there has had to be a degree of rationing. Discussion are still ongoing regarding Cameroon’s…
The consumption of edible oils in Bulgaria is experiencing a decline in 2023, primarily attributable to a significant drop in olive oil sales. This decline is a consequence of turbulent climate conditions in Spain and Italy, which have had a profound…
The recent trajectory of edible oils in Brazil brings with it dynamics influenced by both the consumption of a product predominantly manufactured abroad, such as olive oil, and by its commodity-like characteristics, as seen in soy oil. The average…
Sales of edible oils declined in retail volume terms over the course of 2023 amidst downwards pressure on consumer demand for all categories of cooking ingredients and meals. Despite the essential status of edible oils, especially sunflower oil,…
Edible oils is expected to register a slight decrease in volume sales in 2023. That being said, consumers have not been exposed to the same global inflationary pressures for edible oils as many other countries arising both from the war in Ukraine and…
The impact of the inflation crisis and of the spike in raw material prices had a huge impact on edible oils in both 2022 and 2023. Products such as rapeseed oil and sunflower oil experienced extreme price increases in 2022, while olive oil suffered…
In 2023, sunflower oil is witnessing moderate growth in retail volume terms compared to 2022 as unit prices fall. By some distance, it is the largest type of edible oil and is traditionally the cheapest oil per unit in Azerbaijan. The decrease in…
Sales in edible oils continued to stabilise in 2023 in Austria, following the era of price hikes and supply disruptions. That said, the return to foodservice does somewhat place downwards pressure on potential sales, when compared to the era of home…
Retail demand for edible oils in Australia continues to grow in 2023. The increasing cost of living is encouraging many local consumers to cook more often at home, driving up the demand for edible oils, particularly those produced locally. Olive oil,…
Consumers cooking and eating more at home due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) helped drive retail sales of edible oils in Asia Pacific in 2020. Although growth slowed, it still moved ahead at a healthy rate in real value terms in 2021, albeit partly down…
To secure an adequate domestic supply of edible oils and keep prices for consumers at affordable levels, early in 2023 the Argentinian government renewed its subsidy agreement with members of industry representative group CIARA (Chamber of the Oil…
Edible oils are a staple in Algerian cooking and in 2023 they are expected to register moderate constant value and volume growth. Population growth continues to sustain volume growth, but with inflation still being high, there is a degree of trading…
The eating-at-home business has surged in the last years, offering more options for consumers. This includes meal delivery, ready meals, home-cooked food, and even snacks that deliver satiety and nutrition. In the context of inflationary pressures,…
The modern consumer confronts a world that is highly stressful. With few signs that this will change anytime soon, responding to consumer stress levels is of the utmost priority to functional products throughout the food and beverage space. This…
A renewed focus has been placed on brand transparency, driven by a range of factors, including digitalisation, globalisation, ethical consumerism and the Coronavirus pandemic. As more consumers research products online, digital solutions will be…
Cell-cultured meat’s journey towards our plates took a leap forward at the end of 2020, when Singapore became the first country worldwide to allow its sale. The likelihood of further markets joining suit has intensified since then, as has the…
The lines between away-from-home and at-home consumption continue to blur, as eating occasions shift to the home, yet meal options widen from both retail and foodservice. On-the-go lifestyles switch to sedentary, but small pack sizes and impulse…
This half-year review of Euromonitor International’s Cooking Ingredients and Meals data provides analysis of the biannual update to Euromonitor’s Forecast Model (FM), alongside the quarterly update to the Macro Model, offering insight into the most…
Inflationary pressure, supply chain issues and the cost of living crisis have put pressure on retail prices, making it challenging for companies to cover costs and retain consumer loyalty.