Staple Foods

Noodles is the smallest category within rice, pasta and noodles in retail volume terms, but it is seeing healthy growth in Saudi Arabia in 2023. These products have found appeal among busy consumers looking for a quick snack or meal option.…

The volume growth in the category in 2023 can be attributed to the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, effectively putting an end to stockpiling behaviours during the pandemic. The convenience of easy cooking and the ability to store products for…

Pasta in Portugal is currently facing challenges due to inflation and the war in Ukraine. These factors have led to escalated raw material costs, notably cereals, and increased production expenses such as energy and packaging. The war's impact is…

In 2023, rice, pasta, and noodles in Poland is gravitating towards convenience and innovative formats. This shift is in response to changing consumer preferences that increasingly value quick, easy-to-prepare options alongside nutritional benefits.

Rice, pasta and noodles in Peru has been experiencing significant growth in unit prices, primarily driven by rising manufacturing and distribution costs. Contributing factors include increased commodity prices, notably for wheat due to Russia's…

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…

Rice prices have been on somewhat of a rollercoaster. While many agricultural commodities have shown signs of stabilisation, the supply of rice was hit hard in 2023 by India’s export ban on rice. With India looking to ensure it has enough rice to…

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…

Amid adverse economic conditions, rice, pasta and noodles registered a decline in volume terms in 2023. In particular, relatively high inflation and fuel price hikes limited consumer spending power while unit prices across all brands accelerated. The…

Value sales growth of rice, pasta and noodles remains strong in 2023 with broader inflationary pressures a key contributor to this trend. While fuel costs in New Zealand have stabilised following the initial shock in 2022 when Russia invaded Ukraine,…

Rice has experienced dynamic growth, driven by consumer concerns about the hygiene of unpackaged rice, leading many to opt for packaged rice. In Moroccan diets, while bread remains the primary staple, rice is increasingly becoming the second most…

Although the impact of COVID-19 is waning in Mexico, many consumption habits adopted during the pandemic remain prevalent. While demand for rice, pasta, and noodles through foodservice has recovered to pre-pandemic levels, retail volume sales…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Instant noodles continues to account for significant value sales in Kazakhstan and in 2023, is expected to outperform pasta and rice, registering very healthy volume growth. Russian company Mareven continues to lead, with its popular brands Rollton…

Rice, pasta and noodles in Japan is set to see a positive retail current value performance in 2023, due to unit price increases led by inflation and rises in production costs. Although many manufacturers increased the prices of their products several…

In recent years, the consumption of noodles in Italy has seen a notable rise in demand, both in terms of classic noodles and instant noodles. This trend can be attributed to Italian consumers’ growing appreciation of food from other culinary…

In December 2022, Osem announced a price rise for many of its products, including pasta, of 5.9%. Six months later, Osem announced another price hike for its pasta, of 4.5%, that went into effect in June 2023. In May 2023, Shestowitz increased the…