Market research on the staple foods industry. Standardised and cr...
Market research on the staple foods industry. Standardised and cross-comparable statistics including total market sizes, market and brand share data, distribution and industry trends.​ Insight and data cover baked goods, breakfast cereals, processed ...
The landscape for shelf-stable seafood is primarily led by canned tuna and canned sardine sales. During the outbreak of COVID-19, canned tuna gained popularity due to its affordability, versatility, and extended shelf life, making it a reliable…
Processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat in Egypt is projected to see declines in retail volume sales across categories, but dynamic increases in retail current value sales over 2023. The decreases in retail volume sales followed big…
Processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat continued to see the normalisation of volume sales in 2023. Foodservice volume sales recovered at the expense of retail volume sales as Coronavirus (COVID-19) and related restrictions eased and lifted.…
Shelf stable seafood is mainly imported and is expected to be impacted by inflationary pressure in 2023. While Bolivia had managed to protect itself to a large extent from inflation by continuing to have a fixed exchange rate against the dollar,…
Processed meat continues its downward trend in response to the prevailing health and wellness movement. Local consumers are increasingly moving away from processed meat, viewing it as less healthy due to the additives and preservatives required for…
Czechs continued to reduce their meat consumption in 2023, with a growing number of consumers identifying as flexitarian, vegetarian or vegan. This was tied to the high price of meat, due to the elevated rate of inflation, as well as environmental…
Processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat reported slightly negative volume growth in 2023, due to the decline in demand for chilled processed red meat and frozen processed red meat and seafood, which are mainly sold in bulk over the counter.…
In 2023, the growth of processed meat in Ireland was driven by robust demand from the UK and EU, comprising 43% and 47% of the total value of Irish beef exports, respectively. Furthermore, there were promising opportunities in Asia, notably China,…
Processed fruit and vegetables, as a product area, faces challenges stemming from significant price increases. Manufacturers continue to grapple with the repercussions of 2022's gas price hikes, which have driven up production costs. As a result,…
Retail volume sales of processed fruit and vegetables continued to decline in 2023. This was due in a large part to the still-elevated rate of inflation, which impacted the cost of living and caused consumers to rationalise their spending. Consumers…
The dynamism in frozen processed potatoes, shelf-stable tomatoes, and beans is significantly driven by consumers' increasing demand for convenience. Urbanisation, rising numbers of working women, and smaller household sizes are prompting consumers to…
Processed fruits and vegetables, rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre, are becoming increasingly popular as part of a balanced diet and overall wellbeing. Moreover, these products cater to the growing demand for plant-based…
Like other categories of staple foods, processed fruit and vegetables continued to see a normalisation of volume sales in 2023. This followed the channels shifts seen during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, when foodservice volume sales plummeted…
The demand for processed fruit and vegetables in Egypt continued to increase at the end of the review period. Over 2023, processed fruit and vegetables is projected to see a small increase in retail volume sales, with divergences in category terms,…
Frozen potatoes has witnessed a substantial expansion within the modern retail sector, characterised by the wide offerings of various brands. The increase in brand options has heightened consumer interest, fostering a competitive landscape that…
Organic food is popular among Danish consumers, with it being seen to embody a blend of quality, health, and environmental responsibility. They typically often associate organic products with fewer pesticides, better nutritional value, and a lower…
Within processed fruit and vegetables, frozen variants are expected to see the strongest current retail value sales growth in Croatia in 2023. The popularity of these products can be attributed to many factors, including their long shelf life, which…
Retail volume sales of processed fruit and vegetables enjoyed a strong increase in retail volume sales in 2023, compared to the previous year. While fresh produce offers its own benefits, frozen fruits and vegetables are a preferred choice for many…
In 2023, among all the staple foods, processed fruit and vegetables experienced the most challenging sales performance. The primary factor behind this sales decline was the remarkable stability, and even occasional price reductions, in fresh fruit…
The consumption of processed fruit and vegetables in Bulgaria increased slightly in 2023, mainly due to the growing need for convenience amid busier lifestyles and rising urbanization. Furthermore, the growing number of people living alone is driving…
Consumer demand for processed fruit and vegetables remains stable in 2023, with robust levels of consumption across all categories. While consumer demand for shelf stable fruit is stalling, sales of frozen fruit and frozen processed vegetables…
Processed fruit and vegetables is expected to register a fall in volume sales in 2023, due to rising inflation. While Bolivia had managed to protect itself to a large extent from inflation by continuing to have a fixed exchange rate against the…
Shelf stable continues to account for most volume sales, in particular shelf stable vegetables, as shelf stable fruits are more expensive and also consumers consider them to much higher in sugar than fresh fruit. A product that is seeing health…
Consumers are increasingly viewing breakfast cereal as a healthy option, driving the growth of muesli and granola while hindering the expansion of children's cereals, which tend to be high in sugar. In response to this, manufacturers of children's…
Breakfast cereals recorded a decline in retail volume terms in 2023, as the cost of living crisis continued to impact consumer demand. Moreover, with wages decreasing in real terms, many consumers were forced to trade down to cheaper alternatives to…
A majority of Moroccans have a longstanding breakfast tradition of consuming bread with spreads, olive oil, or cheese. Breakfast cereals remain an unpopular choice in the country due to their higher cost and less satisfying nature compared to…
In 2023, breakfast cereals saw a significant shift towards online sales, a trend that was largely driven by the rise of e-commerce and home delivery services. The COVID-19 pandemic played a crucial role in this transition, as local consumers…
Breakfast cereals witnessed the normalisation of demand towards the end of the review period as foodservice continued to bounce back from the devastating impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As foodservice volume sales rebounded, retail…
Overall, breakfast cereals in Egypt is projected to see a decline in retail volume sales over 2023, but a dynamic increase in retail current value terms, due to the hikes in product prices during the year. Price hikes have been driven by several…
Breakfast cereal prices have witnessed a significant rise in 2023, the result of the ongoing inflations and the rising costs of raw materials. Many prominent cereal brands, including Chocapic, Froot Loops, Trix, and Zucaritas, are imported, rendering…
Breakfast cereals, along with most packaged food categories, faced notable price hikes in 2022, precipitated by high inflation and wheat shortages. Thus, the category saw double-digit growth in current value terms in 2022 but a slight decline in…
Whilst the rising production and logistics costs of 2022 have eased, breakfast cereals prices continue their upward trajectory in 2023 as retailers seek to maintain high margins, with no government system to keep them in check. The category still…
Kids' cereals have long been a popular choice among parents, as they offer a convenient and enjoyable breakfast option for their children. In 2023, innovation from established brands is driving consumer interest, such as General Mill’s Trix Bunnies…
In 2023, hot cereals, muesli, and granola, as product areas, have recorded the most robust sales performance. Hot cereals, primarily oats, along with muesli and granola, have benefited from their healthier attributes when compared to other breakfast…
Although a relatively small category in Bulgaria, breakfast cereals is reporting solid growth in retail volume and current value terms in 2023, due to the rising importance of health. Players are keen to develop healthier options, as with Dr Oetker's…
Consumer demand for breakfast cereals remains stable in 2023, despite the challenges posed by population decline in the country, which is limiting the potential consumer base. The shift towards healthier eating is driving volume growth, as…
Breakfast cereals is expected to register healthy value and volume growth in 2023. With consumers leading increasingly busy lives, the convenience of breakfast cereals supports volume sales. Also, in addition, to family packs, there is an increasing…
Breakfast cereal is expected to register moderate constant value and also volume growth. Breakfast cereal is still an immature product, with relatively low value sales, and as such has plenty of room for growth. Locals traditionally eat bread, with…
Bread continues to be perceived as a fundamental staple, offering affordability and nutritional value. It remains a popular choice for lunch, serving as the primary mealtime option, closely followed by breakfast. Despite the emergence of alternative…
Retail sales of baked goods continued to decline in 2023 in the face of the still-elevated rate of inflation, which impacted the cost of living and caused consumers to rationalise their spending. This translated into a movement away from packaged…
In 2023, the economic recession has driven a significant change in consumer habits among Moroccans. As a result, there is a noticeable increase in the consumption of unpackaged bread. Consumers are moving away from modern dishes like pasta or…
Baked goods has seen a significant shift in consumer preferences, with an increasing demand for plant-based and vegan alternatives over traditional products. This trend is primarily fuelled by the growing awareness of the health and environmental…
Baked goods saw increasing unit prices driven by inflation and growing production costs in 2023. The category also continued to see a normalising of demand, as volume sales moved back to foodservice and away from retail as the Coronavirus (COVID-19)…
Over 2023, baked goods is set to see strong retail and foodservice volume growth and double-digit retail current value growth, as prices increase. Baked goods, especially bread, are popular, offering a reliable and affordable source of carbohydrates.…
Throughout 2023, the bread industry has faced several challenges. The global surge in prices for wheat, oil, and butter, all of which are crucial components for bread production, has caused issues for manufacturers. In addition, the cost of eggs in…
The health and wellness movement continues to drive demand for organic and eco-friendly products within baked goods. Even though many Danes are on the lookout for cost-effective options, they are increasingly open to paying a premium for products…
Following steep price growth in baked goods in 2022, wheat and flour prices stabilised in 2023. This is particularly important for bread as it is heavily dependent on flour prices. Croatians are strong bread consumers, and it was expected that volume…
After the strong price rises seen in 2022, consumers have welcomed the lower prices emerging in bread during 2023. The reduction in value added tax (IVA) in February 2023 and the improvement in global wheat supply has enabled retailers to reduce…
Inflation in Colombia reached its peak in 2022 and, although it significantly decelerated in the first half of 2023, records continue to show high inflation rates. Food prices, particularly those of baked goods, were no exception to this trend. The…
The consumption of baked goods declined in 2023 as bread sales continue to follow the negative trend seen in the review period. Per capita growth in bread is limited due to Bulgaria’s declining population, which is falling well ahead of other…