Packaged Food in Slovakia

Packaged Food in Slovakia

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Increasingly hectic consumer lifestyles and demographic trends influence packaged food market

Lower VAT rate set to be applied to some products

Domestic players make efforts to compete with cheap imported alternatives

Delivery services gain traction for purchases of bulk, heavy items

Health and lifestyles trends set to shape market performance in coming years

FOODSERVICE

Sales to Foodservice

Manufacturers interested in developing relationships with consumer foodservice players as consumers increase patronage of such establishments
Increasing number of players developing direct B2B to consumer foodservice sales
Sales to consumer foodservice set to become more competitive

Consumer Foodservice

Rising consumer spending power supports consumer foodservice growth
Added value options set to drive up value of consumer foodservice
Updated tax measures likely to boost officially recorded consumer foodservice performance

Category Data

Table 1 Foodservice Sales of Packaged Food by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 2 Foodservice Sales of Packaged Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 3 Forecast Foodservice Sales of Packaged Food by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 4 Forecast Foodservice Sales of Packaged Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024

MARKET DATA

Table 5 Sales of Packaged Food by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 6 Sales of Packaged Food by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 7 Sales of Packaged Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 8 Sales of Packaged Food by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 9 GBO Company Shares of Packaged Food: % Value 2015-2019
Table 10 NBO Company Shares of Packaged Food: % Value 2015-2019
Table 11 LBN Brand Shares of Packaged Food: % Value 2016-2019
Table 12 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2014-2019
Table 13 Distribution of Packaged Food by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 14 Distribution of Packaged Food by Format and Category: % Value 2019
Table 15 Forecast Sales of Packaged Food by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Packaged Food by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Packaged Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 18 Forecast Sales of Packaged Food by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

SOURCES

Summary 1 Research Sources

Sweet Spreads in Slovakia

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Health awareness has a positive influence but unregistered sales stifle growth, 2020 set to see tax cut on honey

Increasingly busy lifestyles limit potential to make jams at home

Premiumisation set to continue, free-from and reduced sugar products likely to appeal

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Consumers seek quality assurances despite price sensitivity

Various promotional strategies implemented by manufacturers

Private label products set to see introduction of healthier options

CATEGORY DATA

Table 19 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 20 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 21 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 22 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 23 Sales of Jams and Preserves by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2014-2019
Table 24 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2015-2019
Table 25 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2016-2019
Table 26 Distribution of Sweet Spreads by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 27 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Chocolate Confectionery in Slovakia

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Origin chocolate is penetrating the country further thanks to better marketing, while a fall in VAT looks set to exclude Slovakia

Fair trade and organic chocolate confectionery will become more mainstream, while eco-friendly packaging is also set to increase its presence

Competition from healthier alternatives is increasing, while those sticking with chocolate look for quality over quantity, mindful of weight gain

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Price discounts are becoming less important owing to premiumisation, while showcasing chocolate on interactive product stands is increasingly popular for its visual impact

Ruby catches the eye with its unique chocolate colour, while Milka and Oreo combine to tempt chocolate and biscuit lovers

Private label makes gains through a more premium positioning

CATEGORY DATA

Table 31 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 32 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 33 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 34 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 35 Sales of Chocolate Tablets by Type: % Value 2014-2019
Table 36 NBO Company Shares of Chocolate Confectionery: % Value 2015-2019
Table 37 LBN Brand Shares of Chocolate Confectionery: % Value 2016-2019
Table 38 Distribution of Chocolate Confectionery by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 39 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 40 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 41 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 42 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Gum in Slovakia

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Gum chewers increasingly look for health benefits in the products, while the category may qualify for a VAT reduction

Backed by consumer, dental and marketing support, sugar-free gum is driving overall sales

Chewing gum is evolving with new, daring flavours, while consumers increasingly prioritise fresh breath and favour premium products

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Other multinationals are set to reduce Mars’s dominance, while local players struggle to compete for shelf space

Arctic Swiss is yet to make its mark because of a lack of marketing and product education, while Tic Tac gum is making waves thanks to the brand’s big reputation

Private label is growing its share but may soon stagnate or decline as branded competition heats up in gum

CATEGORY DATA

Table 43 Sales of Gum by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 44 Sales of Gum by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 45 Sales of Gum by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 46 Sales of Gum by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 47 Sales of Gum by Flavour: Rankings 2014-2019
Table 48 NBO Company Shares of Gum: % Value 2015-2019
Table 49 LBN Brand Shares of Gum: % Value 2016-2019
Table 50 Distribution of Gum by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 51 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 52 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts in Slovakia

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Premiumisation rises, with ice cream sales increasingly status-driven

Water ice cream is a growing niche thanks to rising dairy intolerance and innovations

Discounters is benefiting from extended brand assortment

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Premiumisation drives growth in foodservice sales, while retail discounts will be less common and thus favour private label

Multi-pack dairy ice cream is growing, as the format is still developing in Slovakia

Chocolate ice cream combined with fruit flavours are premium launches from the main players

CATEGORY DATA

Table 55 Sales of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 56 Sales of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 57 Sales of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 58 Sales of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 59 Sales of Ice Cream by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2014-2019
Table 60 Sales of Impulse Ice Cream by Format: % Value 2016-2019
Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts: % Value 2015-2019
Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts: % Value 2016-2019
Table 63 NBO Company Shares of Ice Cream: % Value 2015-2019
Table 64 LBN Brand Shares of Ice Cream: % Value 2016-2019
Table 65 NBO Company Shares of Impulse Ice Cream: % Value 2015-2019
Table 66 LBN Brand Shares of Impulse Ice Cream: % Value 2016-2019
Table 67 NBO Company Shares of Take-home Ice Cream: % Value 2015-2019
Table 68 LBN Brand Shares of Take-home Ice Cream: % Value 2016-2019
Table 69 NBO Company Shares of Frozen Desserts: % Value 2015-2019
Table 70 LBN Brand Shares of Frozen Desserts: % Value 2016-2019
Table 71 Distribution of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 72 Distribution of Ice Cream by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 73 Distribution of Frozen Desserts by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 74 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 75 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 76 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 77 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Savoury Snacks in Slovakia

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Oven-baked chips and unsalted nuts, seeds and trail mixes are gaining popularity thanks to the more health-mindful consumer

Traditional and not calorie-heavy, potato chips drives overall sales growth, while indulgent pretzels and gluten-free puffed snacks enjoy some success

Premiumisation deepens in response to the health trend and rising obesity, dampening volume sales growth

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Slovakia Chips and Lay’s go toe-to-toe, while private label benefits from less brand discounting

Protein potato chips tap into the health and wellness trend

Lay’s is set to challenge rivals further thanks to an upgrade in local distribution, while domestic players are benefiting from traditional roots and health-related USPs

Summary 2 Other Savoury Snacks by Product Type: 2019

CATEGORY DATA

Table 78 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 79 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 80 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 81 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 82 NBO Company Shares of Savoury Snacks: % Value 2015-2019
Table 83 LBN Brand Shares of Savoury Snacks: % Value 2016-2019
Table 84 Distribution of Savoury Snacks by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 85 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 86 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 87 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 88 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Sugar Confectionery in Slovakia

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

The obesity level is worryingly high and rising in Slovakia, making government intervention seem inevitable

Premiumisation trend offsetting cheaper sugar commodity prices and providing an oasis of opportunity for producers as consumers switch to healthier alternatives

Medicated confectionery appeals to those with rising health-consciousness, while premiumisation boosts pastilles, gums, jellies and chews

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

IDC Holding has potential for growth thanks to production investment, but such local companies find it difficult to compete with the array of internationals

Beauty Sweeties reflects the advancement of innovation in nutrient content, while the health trend also inspires producers to opt for low-sugar launches

Private label continues to grow, driven by retailers’ strong advertising and agility

CATEGORY DATA

Table 89 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 90 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 91 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 92 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 93 Sales of Pastilles, Gums, Jellies and Chews by Type: % Value 2014-2019
Table 94 NBO Company Shares of Sugar Confectionery: % Value 2015-2019
Table 95 LBN Brand Shares of Sugar Confectionery: % Value 2016-2019
Table 96 Distribution of Sugar Confectionery by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 97 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 98 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 99 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 100 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks in Slovakia

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Snacks players avoid the consequences of a new retail tax, while natural sources of energy become increasingly desired in snack bars

Now a mature category, wafers loses ground as more modern, especially healthier, snacks emerge

IDC Holding boosts its sweet biscuits supply as it expands its production capacity

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Despite the strong influence of big players, smaller companies are able to gain ground with niche but increasingly popular products

New launches in snack bars are increasingly dietary sensitive and on-trend, with further product and packaging innovation expected

Private label’s share is shrinking owing to strengthening branded competition

CATEGORY DATA

Table 101 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 102 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 103 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 104 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 105 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks: % Value 2015-2019
Table 106 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks: % Value 2016-2019
Table 107 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Biscuits: % Value 2015-2019
Table 108 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Biscuits: % Value 2016-2019
Table 109 NBO Company Shares of Snack Bars: % Value 2015-2019
Table 110 LBN Brand Shares of Snack Bars: % Value 2016-2019
Table 111 NBO Company Shares of Fruit Snacks: % Value 2015-2019
Table 112 LBN Brand Shares of Fruit Snacks: % Value 2016-2019
Table 113 Distribution of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 114 Distribution of Sweet Biscuits by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 115 Distribution of Snack Bars by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 116 Distribution of Fruit Snacks by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 117 Forecast Sales of Biscuits and Snack Bars by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 118 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 119 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 120 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Baby Food in Slovakia

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Parents’ nutritional focus favours natural and organic food for babies

Milk formula set for further challenges in terms of demographic trends and popularity of breastfeeding

Potential cut in VAT could boost premiumisation and volume sales

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Pouches can save time and effort for busy parents, while free gifts and discounts are increasingly seen

Private label benefits from key retailers’ investment in own ranges, but quality issues resurface

Hipp Bio is well positioned for organic growth

CATEGORY DATA

Table 121 Sales of Baby Food by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 122 Sales of Baby Food by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 123 Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 124 Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 125 NBO Company Shares of Baby Food: % Value 2015-2019
Table 126 LBN Brand Shares of Baby Food: % Value 2016-2019
Table 127 Distribution of Baby Food by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 128 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 129 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 130 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 131 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Butter and Spreads in Slovakia

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Butter is set to recover volume sales following review period price shock

Margarine and spreads cannot match the healthy and premium image of butter

Premiumisation sees more lactose-free offerings appear

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Private label remains strong amid high branded butter prices

Domestic offerings will increasingly appeal to quality-conscious consumers

Innovation hindered by falling interest in margarine and by product traditionality

CATEGORY DATA

Table 132 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 133 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 134 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 135 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 136 NBO Company Shares of Butter and Spreads: % Value 2015-2019
Table 137 LBN Brand Shares of Butter and Spreads: % Value 2016-2019
Table 138 Distribution of Butter and Spreads by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 139 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 140 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 141 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 142 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Cheese in Slovakia

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Consumer palates become more sophisticated, with healthier or lighter options increasingly desired

Lactose-free cheese is gaining ground

Premium and snacking cheese on the rise

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Domestic cheese stands to gain from new legislation, while packaging labels will play a more central role

Tatranska sets its sights on category growth – at home and abroad

Hard cheese will be boosted by a greater variety

CATEGORY DATA

Table 143 Sales of Cheese by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 144 Sales of Cheese by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 145 Sales of Cheese by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 146 Sales of Cheese by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 147 Sales of Spreadable Processed Cheese by Type: % Value 2014-2019
Table 148 Sales of Unprocessed Cheese by Type: % Value 2014-2019
Table 149 NBO Company Shares of Cheese: % Value 2015-2019
Table 150 LBN Brand Shares of Cheese: % Value 2016-2019
Table 151 Distribution of Cheese by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 152 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 153 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 154 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 155 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Drinking Milk Products in Slovakia

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

More consumers are reaching for fresh milk thanks to nutritional appeal

Health trend sees more Slovaks take an alternative approach to milk

Performing above average but still niche, flavoured milk drinks needs a marketing push

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Local drinking milk products dominate, while brand discounts become more visible

While Sabi appears a missed opportunity, product labelling and logos are increasingly used to add value

Private label players are on trend and undercutting the competition

CATEGORY DATA

Table 156 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 157 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 158 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 159 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 160 NBO Company Shares of Drinking Milk Products: % Value 2015-2019
Table 161 LBN Brand Shares of Drinking Milk Products: % Value 2016-2019
Table 162 Distribution of Drinking Milk Products by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 163 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 164 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 165 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 166 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Other Dairy in Slovakia

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Chilled and shelf stable desserts and fromage frais and quark suffer from a more health-conscious consumer mindset

Demand for lower-sugar and lactose-free offerings shapes the category

Other dairy will both lose out and gain from higher disposable incomes

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

New launches are abundant in other dairy

Greater support for local produce is good news for domestic brands

Prices are set to rise as premium ranges develop

CATEGORY DATA

Table 167 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 168 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 169 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 170 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 171 Sales of Cream by Type: % Value 2014-2019
Table 172 NBO Company Shares of Other Dairy: % Value 2015-2019
Table 173 LBN Brand Shares of Other Dairy: % Value 2016-2019
Table 174 Distribution of Other Dairy by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 175 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 176 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 177 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 178 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products in Slovakia

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

More consumers are going on-trade for their yoghurt fix, though high-fat versions will plump up sales

Increasingly knowledgeable consumers opt for lactose-free and sour milk offerings

Organic and fortified products also tick consumers’ health boxes

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Convenient on-the-go pack formats can create new consumption occasions

Competition heats up with various yoghurt types gaining a foothold

Local yoghurts feature prominently, though Czech imports benefit from good recognition too

CATEGORY DATA

Table 179 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 180 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 181 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 182 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 183 Sales of Flavoured Yoghurt by Flavour: Rankings 2014-2019
Table 184 NBO Company Shares of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products: % Value 2015-2019
Table 185 LBN Brand Shares of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products: % Value 2016-2019
Table 186 Distribution of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 187 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 188 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 189 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 190 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Edible Oils in Slovakia

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Health trend influences category as consumers opt for alternatives to more traditional products

However, traditional preferences continue to stifle the category’s potential for greater development

Rising incomes enable consumers to eat out more frequently, reducing consumers’ propensity to cook at home

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Palma as consolidates lead, offers products with healthy positioning

Consumers seek higher quality, players implement efforts to promote traditional offerings

Convenient packaging options and product innovations to represent key factors over forecast period

CATEGORY DATA

Table 191 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 192 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 193 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 194 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 195 NBO Company Shares of Edible Oils: % Value 2015-2019
Table 196 LBN Brand Shares of Edible Oils: % Value 2016-2019
Table 197 Distribution of Edible Oils by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 198 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 199 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 200 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 201 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Ready Meals in Slovakia

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

More expensive added value products stimulate value performance over volume

Demand for convenience coupled with rising incomes draws some consumers to consumer foodservice alternatives

Chilled products benefit from perception as healthier ready meal options

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Opportunities for private label products and local players

Price and promotional strategies to remain key to ready meals’ development

Possibilities for development among small regional players

CATEGORY DATA

Table 202 Sales of Ready Meals by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 203 Sales of Ready Meals by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 204 Sales of Ready Meals by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 205 Sales of Ready Meals by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 206 Sales of Chilled Ready Meals by Ethnicity: % Value 2014-2019
Table 207 Sales of Frozen Ready Meals by Ethnicity: % Value 2014-2019
Table 208 NBO Company Shares of Ready Meals: % Value 2015-2019
Table 209 LBN Brand Shares of Ready Meals: % Value 2016-2019
Table 210 Distribution of Ready Meals by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 211 Forecast Sales of Ready Meals by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 212 Forecast Sales of Ready Meals by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 213 Forecast Sales of Ready Meals by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 214 Forecast Sales of Ready Meals by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Sauces, Dressings and Condiments in Slovakia

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Consumer demand for convenience as lifestyles become increasingly hectic boosts performance

Rising consumer affluence underpins premiumisation, and demand for added-value healthier options

Grilling products continue to grow as appliance penetration increases, along with marketing support

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Popularity of grilling leads to product range developments

Smart packaging, free-from claims and cuisine diversity evident across the category

Private label products see good performance, but suffer from low quality image

CATEGORY DATA

Table 215 Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 216 Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 217 Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 218 Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 219 Sales of Cooking Sauces by Type: % Value 2014-2019
Table 220 NBO Company Shares of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments: % Value 2015-2019
Table 221 LBN Brand Shares of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments: % Value 2016-2019
Table 222 Distribution of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 223 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 224 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 225 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 226 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Soup in Slovakia

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Demographic, health and convenience trends influence soup’s performance in 2019

Healthier options and product innovations needed to re-engage consumers

Consumer interest in meal customisation contributes to soup demand

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Targeted promotional strategies key to soup performance

Brand updates highlight key factors such as product origin

Premiumisation and health trends also important

CATEGORY DATA

Table 227 Sales of Soup by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 228 Sales of Soup by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 229 Sales of Soup by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 230 Sales of Soup by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 231 Sales of Soup by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2014-2019
Table 232 NBO Company Shares of Soup: % Value 2015-2019
Table 233 LBN Brand Shares of Soup: % Value 2016-2019
Table 234 Distribution of Soup by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 235 Forecast Sales of Soup by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 236 Forecast Sales of Soup by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 237 Forecast Sales of Soup by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 238 Forecast Sales of Soup by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Baked Goods in Slovakia

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Increased production costs raise prices

Imported semi-finished products frustrate local players

Added-value products gain traction

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Players in baked goods innovate with new ingredients

Healthy product attributes a key selling point, price to remain important competitive factor

Local production appeals to patriotic Slovak consumers

CATEGORY DATA

Table 239 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 240 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 241 NBO Company Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2015-2019
Table 242 LBN Brand Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2016-2019
Table 243 Distribution of Baked Goods by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 244 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 245 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 246 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 247 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Breakfast Cereals in Slovakia

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Production costs increase, breakfast cereals face competition from more convenient alternatives

Healthier products seek to gain consumer attention

Premiumisation set to continue, added value ingredients key

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Cereal Partners Slovak Republic sro extends product range and gains share

Health factors influence new launches

Some manufacturers cautious regarding new launches due to uncertain outlook

CATEGORY DATA

Table 248 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 249 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 250 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 251 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 252 NBO Company Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2015-2019
Table 253 LBN Brand Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2016-2019
Table 254 Distribution of Breakfast Cereals by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 255 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 256 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 257 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 258 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Processed Fruit and Vegetables in Slovakia

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Category sees continued growth, but faces competition from fresh produce and consumer foodservice

Forthcoming VAT cut set to impact processed products, frozen products boosted by health trend

Changing consumer lifestyles lead to increased demand for products offering convenience

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Private label and fresh products gain share from shelf stable offerings

Ingredients for use in soup appeal to consumers who enjoy this traditionally popular meal

Hamé seeks opportunities for expansion, shifts evident in packaging

CATEGORY DATA

Table 259 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 260 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 261 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 262 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 263 Sales of Frozen Processed Vegetables by Type: % Value Breakdown 2014-2019
Table 264 NBO Company Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2015-2019
Table 265 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2016-2019
Table 266 Distribution of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 267 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 268 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 269 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 270 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Processed Meat and Seafood in Slovakia

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Imported meat scandal gives local players a boost, higher quality products increasingly important

Foodservice and convenience benefit from consumers’ rising incomes, impacting home food preparation

Premiumisation evident in chilled and traditional products

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Companies merge to optimise costs and increase efficiency

Patriotism and retailer demand set to boost local producers’ performance

Private label products prove increasingly popular, but face competition from branded manufacturers

CATEGORY DATA

Table 271 Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 272 Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 273 Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 274 Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 275 Sales of Shelf Stable Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2014-2019
Table 276 Sales of Chilled Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2014-2019
Table 277 Sales of Frozen Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2014-2019
Table 278 Sales of Frozen Processed Poultry by Type: % Value Breakdown 2014-2019
Table 279 Sales of Frozen Processed Seafood by Type: % Value Breakdown 2014-2019
Table 280 NBO Company Shares of Processed Meat and Seafood: % Value 2015-2019
Table 281 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Meat and Seafood: % Value 2016-2019
Table 282 Distribution of Processed Meat and Seafood by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 283 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 284 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 285 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 286 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Slovakia

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Demand for quality as well as convenience stimulates value performance over volume in 2019

Consumers’ growing dietary awareness influences demand

Bulky, heavy product formats benefit home delivery of internet purchases

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Convenience and importance of children as consumers evident in product developments

Value for money pack sizes of heavy goods with a long shelf life stimulate internet purchases for home delivery

Awards and added-value logos set to become increasingly important in marketing

CATEGORY DATA

Table 287 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 288 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 289 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 290 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 291 Sales of Instant Noodles by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2014-2019
Table 292 NBO Company Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2015-2019
Table 293 LBN Brand Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2016-2019
Table 294 NBO Company Shares of Rice: % Value 2015-2019
Table 295 LBN Brand Shares of Rice: % Value 2016-2019
Table 296 NBO Company Shares of Pasta: % Value 2015-2019
Table 297 LBN Brand Shares of Pasta: % Value 2016-2019
Table 298 NBO Company Shares of Noodles: % Value 2015-2019
Table 299 LBN Brand Shares of Noodles: % Value 2016-2019
Table 300 Distribution of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 301 Distribution of Rice by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 302 Distribution of Pasta by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 303 Distribution of Noodles by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 304 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 305 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 306 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 307 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Sweet Spreads in Slovakia

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Health awareness has a positive influence but unregistered sales stifle growth, 2020 set to see tax cut on honey

Increasingly busy lifestyles limit potential to make jams at home

Premiumisation set to continue, free-from and reduced sugar products likely to appeal

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Consumers seek quality assurances despite price sensitivity

Various promotional strategies implemented by manufacturers

Private label products set to see introduction of healthier options

CATEGORY DATA

Table 308 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 309 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 310 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 311 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 312 Sales of Jams and Preserves by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2014-2019
Table 313 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2015-2019
Table 314 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2016-2019
Table 315 Distribution of Sweet Spreads by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 316 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 317 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 318 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 319 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

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