Rice, Pasta and Noodles

Rice, pasta and noodles are often incorporated into recipes by Brazilians, with rice in particular an important component of local cooking. These staple foods are considered easy to prepare and have high adherence to consumers’ habits in terms of…

With the rising penetration of high-speed internet in India and increased access to smartphones, local consumers are increasingly exposed to OTT media and YouTube content. This means that many Indians are increasingly experimenting with international…

Retail sales of rice, pasta and noodles are expected to soar once again in current value terms in 2022, after seeing a decline in the previous year, although growth patterns are different at category level. When it comes to noodles, inflation has…

To increase rice harvests in Australia, farmers may use a variety of techniques, including improving crop management practices, such as optimising planting and harvesting times, applying appropriate levels of fertilisers and pest control measures, in…

Consumers in South Africa have always been price sensitive; however, within the context of 2022, they are more cash-strapped than ever before. There are numerous compounding factors reducing the spending power of local consumers, including rising…

The largest category of rice, pasta and noodles in Georgia is dried pasta and a return to positive retail volume growth was recorded in this category in 2022 after the moderate retail volume sales decline registered in the category in 2021. This was…

Volume sales in rice, pasta and noodles is seeing modest growth 2022. This is mainly due to the economic recession which has forced low- and middle-income consumers to cut their spending on non-essential, more expensive food, such as noodles.…

Consumer consumption of rice, pasta and noodles has shifted since the end of movement restrictions related to COVID-19 as consumers now have a wide range of food choices outside of their homes. Consumers can easily obtain food near to their homes at…

Dried pasta has seen double-digit growth in current value terms in 2022 although this has been largely due to the high rates of inflation being seen in France, with prices in shops rising significantly compared to 2021. Private label products have…

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

Reaching market saturation point in North Macedonia, rice and pasta, which are the largest and most significant ranges within rice, pasta and noodles, achieve minimal volume growth in 2022. As a result of increased unit prices due to inflation, this…

Rice, pasta and noodles is expected to register double-digit current value growth, though volume growth is expected to be more muted, though still healthy. Rice is the largest product in terms of volume sales and it is expected to benefit from huge…

In 2022, pasta witnessed the fastest retail volume and current value growth as Estonians enjoy eating pasta and find it extremely easy to cook. Retail pasta products are also more affordable than pasta dishes in foodservice outlets and so Estonians…

The rice, pasta and noodle landscape is recording a volume decline in Belgium in 2022. However, the main reason for this fall is due to the surges seen in 2020 and 2021, when consumers were stockpiling staples including rice, pasta and noodles, due…

Noodles are becoming more popular in Turkey with each passing year and this largely is due to the affordability of instant noodles, as well as the authenticity and delicious taste of all types of noodles. Noodles has emerged as one category of…

Rice, pasta and noodles is set to record one of the fastest average unit price growth in current terms in 2022, as a result of both rising commodity prices and the conflict in neighbouring Ukraine. Russia and Ukraine collectively export more than a…

Rice, pasta and noodles saw a decline in volume sales in 2022 due to high unit price increases, as well as weakened consumer spending power due to strong inflation during the year. The Russia-Ukraine conflict further exacerbated price increases,…

Unit prices on the landscape increased in 2022, causing a decrease in the overall retail volume sales of rice, pasta and noodles. While consumers are seeking out cheaper products, even the cheaper brands' prices are rising, leading many to reduce the…

Rice, pasta and noodles has seen a sharp decline in sales in retail volume terms in 2022. This is largely due to the stabilisation of demand after the dynamic growth seen in 2020. As consumers return to mor active lives they are consuming fewer meals…

Rice, pasta and noodles saw positive development in current value terms in 2022 although retail volume sales have been curbed by higher unit prices and the end of lockdown restrictions. Pasta is one of the most popular meals in Croatia (especially…