Staple Foods

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…

Pakistan’s economy continues to struggle and the government secured a further USD3 billion bailout from the IMF in July 2023, avoiding an impending default. Inflation continues to be very high and is being driven by several factors, including…

In 2023, price inflation has slowed in baked goods leading to a stronger rate of volume growth. Retail prices soared in 2022 amid rising costs, although consumer demand remained resilient, Bread is a socially important product in Uzbekistan and its…

Breakfast cereals enjoyed a stronger year of retail volume growth in 2023, as prices continued to rise, but at a slower pace than in 2022. This was largely due to the continued dependence on imports in this category. Breakfast cereals is a relatively…

Uzbekistan is a country that is famous for its warm climate, in which a large number of vegetables and fruits are grown. The country’s climate and topography are very suitable for growing a very wide variety of crops, with local specialties including…