Staple Foods in Costa Rica

November 2023
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Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Staple Foods industry in Costa Rica with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.

Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.

Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food categories.

If you're in the Staple Foods industry in Costa Rica, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.

The Staple Foods in Costa Rica report includes:

  • Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
  • Detailed segmentation of international and local products
  • Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
  • Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
  • Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country

This report answers:

  • What is the market size of Staple Foods in Costa Rica?
  • Which are the leading brands in Staple Foods in Costa Rica?
  • How are products distributed in Staple Foods in Costa Rica?
  • How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
  • What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Staple Foods?
  • How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in Costa Rica?
  • How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
  • Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
  • How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?
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Staple Foods in Costa Rica

Staple foods in 2023: The big picture
Key trends in 2023
Competitive Landscape
Channel developments
What next for staple foods?
Table 1 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 2 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 3 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 4 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Staple Foods: % Value 2019-2023
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Staple Foods: % Value 2020-2023
Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2019-2023
Table 8 Distribution of Staple Foods by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

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Summary 1 Research Sources

Baked Goods in Costa Rica

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Consumers respond positively as bread prices start to fall
Consumers return to old habits with focus on convenience
Private label emerges in frozen baked goods
Private label bread to gain ground as more economical option
Baked goods to offer healthier options to meet growing consumer demands
Frozen baked goods will continue growing due to convenience
Table 13 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 14 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 15 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 16 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2019-2023
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2020-2023
Table 19 Distribution of Baked Goods by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Breakfast Cereals in Costa Rica

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Innovation in children’s breakfast cereals focuses on fun food and colourful designs
New competitors are emerging in breakfast cereals
Granola is growing in popularity and availability
Greater emphasis on packaging innovation to deliver convenience
Brands to shift towards cleaner and more natural ingredients
Private label expected to evolve in breakfast cereals
Table 24 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 25 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 26 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 27 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 28 NBO Company Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2019-2023
Table 29 LBN Brand Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2020-2023
Table 30 Distribution of Breakfast Cereals by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 33 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Processed Fruit and Vegetables in Costa Rica

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Frozen fruits and vegetables growing due to convenience trends
Pequeño Mundo retailer expands access to low-cost processed fruit and vegetables
Private label expand lines of canned vegetables
Convenience factor will drive appeal supporting steady volume growth
Frozen fruits and vegetables expected to continue growing in availability and variety
Accessibility of fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables will continue to limit growth
Table 35 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 36 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 37 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 38 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 39 NBO Company Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2019-2023
Table 40 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2020-2023
Table 41 Distribution of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 42 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 43 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 44 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 45 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives To Meat in Costa Rica

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Local and imported products expand in convenience stores
Processed seafood comes in multiple sizes to offer consumers cost savings
Taste tests offered at modern retailers to encourage trial
Health concerns will continue to hamper growth
Shelf stable meat to show slight grow among more affluent consumer groups
Vegetarian options expected to expand in the forecast period
Table 46 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 47 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 48 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 49 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 50 NBO Company Shares of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat: % Value 2019-2023
Table 51 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat: % Value 2020-2023
Table 52 Distribution of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Value 2023-2028

Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Costa Rica

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Lower tariffs on imported rice have little impact on price
Imported varieties of pasta grow in popularity
Noodles gain appeal as consumers switch to more affordable staple foods
Growth of imported flavours in modern retailers
Tradition of rice consumption will support growth
Noodles with health claims expected to expand on retail shelves
Table 55 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 56 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 57 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 58 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 59 NBO Company Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2019-2023
Table 60 LBN Brand Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2020-2023
Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Rice: % Value 2019-2023
Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Rice: % Value 2020-2023
Table 63 NBO Company Shares of Pasta: % Value 2019-2023
Table 64 LBN Brand Shares of Pasta: % Value 2020-2023
Table 65 NBO Company Shares of Noodles: % Value 2019-2023
Table 66 LBN Brand Shares of Noodles: % Value 2020-2023
Table 67 Distribution of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 68 Distribution of Rice by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 69 Distribution of Pasta by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 70 Distribution of Noodles by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 71 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 72 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 73 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 74 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
The following categories and subcategories are included:

Staple Foods

        • Packaged Flat Bread
        • Unpackaged Flat Bread
        • Packaged Leavened Bread
        • Unpackaged Leavened Bread
      • Packaged Cakes
      • Unpackaged Cakes
    • Dessert Mixes
    • Frozen Baked Goods
      • Packaged Pastries
      • Unpackaged Pastries
      • Sweet Pies and Tarts
      • Frozen Cakes, Sweet Pies and Tarts
    • Hot Cereals
      • Children's Breakfast Cereals
        • Flakes
        • Muesli and Granola
        • Other RTE Cereals
      • Shelf Stable Beans
      • Shelf Stable Fruit
      • Shelf Stable Tomatoes
      • Shelf Stable Vegetables
      • Frozen Fruit
      • Frozen Processed Potatoes
      • Frozen Processed Vegetables
        • Shelf Stable Processed Red Meat
        • Shelf Stable Processed Poultry
        • Chilled Processed Red Meat
        • Chilled Processed Poultry
        • Frozen Processed Red Meat
        • Frozen Processed Poultry
      • Shelf Stable Seafood
      • Chilled Processed Seafood
      • Frozen Processed Seafood
      • Chilled Meat and Seafood Substitutes
      • Frozen Meat and Seafood Substitutes
      • Shelf Stable Meat and Seafood Substitutes
    • Tofu and Derivatives
      • Chilled Noodles
      • Frozen Noodles
        • Instant Noodle Cups
        • Instant Noodle Pouches
      • Plain Noodles
      • Chilled Pasta
      • Dried Pasta
    • Rice

Staple Foods

NOTE: Couscous, polenta and quinoa are excluded from staple foods.

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