Staple Foods

In Kenya, rice and instant noodle pouches are recording robust volume growth in 2023, driven by consumers prioritising essential groceries amid rising food prices. The rice, pasta and noodles category overall is witnessing double-digit current value…

In 2023, the rice, pasta and noodles market in Latvia is characterised by stability rather than dynamic growth. The category has faced a significant price shock in 2023, with prices rapidly increasing and impeding potential growth. Consequently, a…

Rice, pasta and noodles sales are seeing marginal volume growth in 2023 as the key categories of dried pasta and rice are well received in Lithuania as both main and side dishes. Despite increasing concern about the consumption of carbohydrates…

Rice, pasta and noodles is registering moderate retail volume growth in 2023 thanks to the stable performance of rice and pasta. Retail volume sales of noodles, meanwhile, are recording marginal decline due to reduced demand for plain noodles as…

Rice is a key staple in Pakistan and in 2023 is expected to register healthy volume growth, as its affordability, as well as continuing population growth support volume sales. Local farmers are also in a position to supply local demand and this keeps…

Overall, rice, pasta and noodles is expected to register moderate constant value and minimal volume growth in 2023. However, the performance is not uniform across rice, pasta and noodles. While pasta continues to account for most value sales, it is…

In 2023, staple foods in Germany faced significant challenges marked by high price increases across various product categories. Despite these economic pressures, staple foods like pasta, rice and bread retained their indispensability in the daily…

In 2023, the Kenyan staple foods market is navigating through a period of high food inflation, leading to significant increases in unit prices. This economic environment has prompted consumers to prioritise essential grocery items while curtailing…

Staple foods in Latvia in 2023 is enjoying a period of modest recovery, following the significant price inflation of 2022. Although some growth has been observed, it is primarily a rebound from the previous year's downturn. The industry overall…

Staple foods in Lithuania has been less impacted by the economic uncertainty than other packaged food categories in 2023. The price inflation of 2022 due to the rising cost of logistics, raw materials and packaging, slowed significantly in 2023,…

Staple foods in North Macedonia is recording moderate volume growth in 2023 as consumer demand stagnates due to a shrinking consumer base as a result of negative demographic trends in the country. Value sales, meanwhile, are seeing strong…

Pakistan’s economy continues to struggle and the government secured a further USD3 billion bailout from the IMF in July 2023, avoiding an impending default. Inflation continues to be very high and is being driven by several factors, including…

Inflation continues to be high in 2023 and as such though staple foods is expected to register current value growth, both constant value and volume sales are expected to fall marginally. This fall in volume sales is also due to a declining…

Bread is subsidised in Tunisia and this is causing bottlenecks in 2023. With local wheat production yields significantly lower due to drought, there is increased demand for flour imports for local bakeries. The government controls imports, but with…

In Tunisia, a notable trend gaining momentum is unpackaged muesli and granola. Muesli and granola is perceived as being more healthy than other breakfast cereals and is a growing segment in itself. However, the unpackaged version is more affordable…

Shelf-stable vegetables continue to account for most volume sales. The launch of several new local brands has also introduced competition into the segment. These are Stifen, Navara and Greeno. In addition, the range of vegetables on offer is…

In Tunisia, there is increased demand for frozen processed red meat within the foodservice industry. Red meat products are increasingly being imported from countries like Australia and Argentina and directly supplied to restaurants and fast food…

Pasta is subsidised by the government in Tunisia and pasta is a key staple in the Tunisia diet, with Tunisia having one of the highest global consumption rates per capita of pasta. However, in 2023, with local wheat production yields significantly…

The Tunisian economy continue to struggle and its agricultural sector is particular in negatively impacted by drought. Inflation still remains high, especially for food, and this is reflected in a muted performance for staple foods, with minimal…

Packaged leavened bread registered a further contraction in retail volume sales in 2023, as strong price increases were brought about by rising costs. Demand has also been curbed by the many Uruguayans crossing the border into Argentina in order to…

In 2023, price inflation has slowed in baked goods leading to a stronger rate of volume growth. Retail prices soared in 2022 amid rising costs, although consumer demand remained resilient, Bread is a socially important product in Uzbekistan and its…

In 2023, sales of breakfast cereals declined in retail volume and current value terms. The increase in prices, as well as the required health labels, warning about excess levels of sugar, has reduced demand for breakfast cereals. Children´s breakfast…

Breakfast cereals enjoyed a stronger year of retail volume growth in 2023, as prices continued to rise, but at a slower pace than in 2022. This was largely due to the continued dependence on imports in this category. Breakfast cereals is a relatively…

In 2023, the drought and scarcity of safe water sources in Uruguay has compelled locals to make changes to their dietary choices, replacing fresh vegetables and fruit with frozen and shelf stable options. With the ongoing challenges of washing fresh…

Uzbekistan is a country that is famous for its warm climate, in which a large number of vegetables and fruits are grown. The country’s climate and topography are very suitable for growing a very wide variety of crops, with local specialties including…

Retail price increases in the processed meat category began to slow in 2023, relative to the previous year. Population growth in Uzbekistan is supporting the underlying demand for processed meat. Overall, it is very common for people in Uzbekistan to…

In 2023, many Uruguayans are travelling across the border into Argentina to purchase more affordable shelf-stable meat and seafood, as well as cheaper chilled processed red meat. This trend has had a negative impact on local sales in Uruguay, as…

In 2023, rice and pasta registered a decline in retail volume sales, as consumers were deterred by higher retail prices. Rising international cost have plagued dried and fresh pasta in particular, forcing manufacturers to raise prices. Another…

Dried pasta and rice remain two of the most important staple sources of starchy carbohydrates for much of the population of Uzbekistan. Rice in particular is a key category of staple foods and it is the key component of the country’s most famous and…

In 2023, staple foods has registered a marginal decrease in retail volume terms as consumers reduce consumption in order to save money. High prices remain an issue for Uruguayans and this is impacting negatively on demand. Furthermore, the…

After a very turbulent period for staple foods in 2022, with geopolitical changes in the region driving up prices on most grocery products, volume sales have picked up in 2023. The Uzbek economy has improved with retail prices in a number of…

This report offers a global overview of staple foods, highlighting major trends and developments. While global inflationary pressures have recently posed severe challenges to retail volume sales of staple foods, over the forecast period the industry…

Baked goods, such as packaged leavened bread, packaged cakes and packaged pastries, are considered essential foods by Malaysians, being typically consumed for breakfast or during tea breaks throughout the day. Packaged baked goods are also widely…

Steep unit price increases of bread and the rising demand for convenience have driven growth in frozen baked products in 2023. Consumers are increasingly opting for frozen baked goods which have a longer shelf life and allow them to have fresh bread…

Baked goods manages to achieve positive growth in both retail value and volume terms, despite the return of foodservice heralding stronger growth in on-trade terms. The resumption of tourism, following the era of pandemic restrictions, is attributed…

Retail sales of breakfast cereals in Malaysia recorded continued growth in volume terms in 2023. This was in spite of the weakening of the local currency, the ringgit, against the US dollar, which brought about higher import costs. With Malaysia…

Children’s breakfast cereals remains the largest category in value terms in 2023 and it continues to benefit from the rising demand for convenience among busy urban professionals with children despite price increases. Manufacturers of children’s…

Breakfast cereals maintain demand due to convenience as a nutritious breakfast meal. In this sense, products such as RTE cereals and muesli and granola are proving a success, thanks to the ongoing health and wellness trends. Players in RTE cereals…

As processed fruit and vegetables are commonly used ingredients in foodservice, the continued recovery of foodservice industry in 2023 had a positive impact on demand. Indeed foodservice volumes grew much faster than their retail counterparts, thanks…

Processed fruit and vegetables are recording further growth in 2023. The main factor underpinning this positive performance is the rising demand for products that offer convenience as many consumers have less time to go shopping for fresh food on…

The rebound of tourism after the pandemic era restrictions is helping to boost sales of processed vegetables, because such products are usually consumed by tourists or expats. On the other hand, Thai consumers do not often consider frozen vegetables…

Retail volume sales of processed meat, seafood and alternatives saw modest growth in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. Products such as chilled processed meat have a low level of demand in Malaysia, due to an overwhelming consumer…

Chilled processed meat remains the largest category in both volume and value terms in 2023. Convenience continues to drive category sales as consumers with hectic lifestyles are increasingly looking for ready-to-eat options. However, meat and seafood…

Processed meat, seafood, and alternatives to meat benefits from lower prices compared to its fresh variants. Additionally, due to inflationary pressures overall and the cost-of-living crisis, many consumers prefer to cook at home instead of dining…

Retail sales of rice saw continued growth in volume terms in 2023. This was in spite of the rising price of imported rice, thanks to the depreciation of the local currency, the ringgit, and disruptions to the global supply chain. Malaysia imports a…

Instant noodles is the fastest growing category in 2023 due to its convenience and the rising popularity of international cuisine. With increasingly busy lifestyles, consumers are looking for products that are quick and easy to prepare. They are also…

Sales of rice, pasta, and noodles benefit from such products being affordable staples, especially during a time of economic uncertainty, when consumers are cooking at home regularly. In particular, rice is seeing the highest growth as rice continues…

In 2023, the COVID-19 pandemic is no longer a strong factor in the performance of staples foods, with the category now being impacted by global inflation. However, as Angola is a country that benefits from exports, the country is benefiting from…

Retail sales of staple foods in Malaysia recorded continued growth in volume terms in 2023. This was in spite of rising food prices, thanks to the weakening of the local currency, the ringgit, against the US dollar, which brought about higher import…

Retail volume growth is being seen across the board in staple foods in Slovenia in 2023 as demand continues to increase steadily in the year. Processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat is the fastest growing category in volume terms, with sales…