Sauces, Dips and Condiments

Tomato paste is witnessing a notable price increase (up to 11%) in 2023 as a result of a surge in production costs due to rising labour and energy costs, and investment in processing facilities. Tomato price increases due to adverse weather…

Despite the expectation of a notable retail volume decline for overall sauces, dips and condiments in 2023, as consumers have been reducing their spending on non-essential grocery items, recipe sauces is set to experience moderate growth, as…

Sauces, dips, and condiments declined notably in volume terms in 2023 despite the essential status of many of the products in the category. Higher prices caused largely by the deprecation of the local currency had a negative impact on volume and…

Tomato shortages in 2022 due to low local production and soaring prices of fresh tomatoes prompted many consumers to switch to packaged tomato pastes and purées towards the end of the review period. The drought and the severe cold winter weather…

Stock cubes have cemented their status as essential staple ingredients in households, regardless of income levels. Surprisingly, this demand remains on the rise even in the face of strong price increases. One noteworthy brand in this segment is…

Sauces, dips, and condiments is facing the same cross-category challenges of skyrocketing costs creating increased unit prices, set against a gloomy economic climate creating high consumer price-sensitivity and lower demand for non-essentials.…

Stock cubes and powders continue to account for most value sales in 2023. Stock cubes and powders are used copiously in Cameroonian cooking as a flavour enhancer, but value sales are also supported by the convenience, shelf stability and nutritional…

Sauces, dips and condiments is expected to register muted constant value and volume growth in 2023. Population growth continues to sustain volume growth, but with inflation still being high, there is a degree of trading down. Tomato pastes and purées…