Market research on the staple foods industry. Standardised and cr...
Market research on the staple foods industry. Standardised and cross-comparable statistics including total market sizes, market and brand share data, distribution and industry trends.​ Insight and data cover baked goods, breakfast cereals, processed ...
Rice is expected to register positive current value and volume growth in 2023. Rice is an important staple in the Bolivian diet, having one of the highest consumption rate in the region. However, it was protected from global inflationary pressure, as…
Dried pasta and rice are staple products on Colombian tables, offering versatility for various meals and affordability. While they are not the same type of food, both are commonly consumed either on their own or paired with vegetables, meat, or a…
Tariffs on imported rice were reduced by 33% in 2023 leading to a significant rise in imports. In six months, imports of rice pellets (unpeeled rice that is processed) grew by 477%. The main importing companies are Inter-Global (Walmart's logistics…
Rice is a staple food in Ecuadorian households and is pivotal in local economies. Weather conditions in Ecuador have a significant impact on rice production, influencing both yields and market dynamics. A particularly potent winter season,…
Bolivia has managed to protect itself to a large extent from inflation by continuing to have a fixed exchange rate against the dollar. However, there has been challenges for the economy in 2023, with sharp falls in foreign currency reserves and this…
Staple foods in Colombia in 2023 is significantly influenced by food price-related issues, inflation, and the country's GDP evolution. The historically high inflation experienced in 2022 continued to be a major concern for all stakeholders in staple…
Inflation continues to impact consumer shopping habits in 2023, with consumers seeking out low prices and private label in the staple foods category, as they look to make grocery budgets stretch further. The government has implemented aggressive…
While Ecuador has maintained one of the lowest inflation rates in the region, a combination of factors has led to upward price pressures in Staple Foods. The rising costs of key ingredients like wheat, oil or butter have continued in 2023, with…
The bakery industry in the Dominican Republic is mainly composed of microenterprises that are highly vulnerable to any increases in raw material costs due to their limited purchasing power. External factors such as the conflict between Ukraine and…
Baked good is expected to register both moderate constant value and volume growth in 2023, in spite of continuing high inflation. Flat breads used for tortilla continues to account for most volume sales. However, prices have increased in 2023, and…
Baked goods remains on its downward trajectory in terms of volume sales in 2023, primarily due to significant price increases and changing weather patterns. Inflation is a major contributor, resulting in bread prices soaring by over 20% in the last…
A sustained increase in prices has hindered the recovery of breakfast cereals. Double-digit price increases were recorded in 2022, and inflation continues to impact all categories in 2023, especially children’s cereals and muesli and granola.…
Breakfast cereal is expected to register moderate volume growth, but marginal constant value growth, as inflation continues to hit profit margins. Imported brands in particular are hit by price rises as pressures from energy bills, transport, labour…
Breakfast cereals in Peru has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, marked by rapid price increases. With inflation rates in this category surpassing the national average, and a rise in poverty levels since the pandemic, Peruvian…
The relentless surge in prices has significantly impacted processed fruit and vegetables, resulting in a notable slowdown in retail volume growth across the categories, with consumers shifting towards fresh produce in search of better prices. The…
Processed fruit and vegetables is expected to register healthy growth in 2023, both in terms of constant value and volume growth. Products such as shelf stable black beans, which account for most volume sales, are economical and nutritious and appeal…
Processed fruits and vegetables in Peru is demonstrating a notable trend: unlike other packaged food categories, it has not experienced significant price increases. This relative price stability has helped to slow down the decline in volume sales…
In Peru, the political and economic instability, coupled with high inflation and reduced employment levels, has fostered the growth of chilled processed red meat. These economic challenges have led consumers to seek more cost-effective alternatives…
Following significant price increases in 2022, prices continue to rise in 2023, albeit at a lower rate. The implementation of the government’s zero tariff policy for basic basket goods to bring some relief to the country’s most vulnerable consumers…
Processed meat and seafood is expected to register a fall in constant value sales and minimal volume growth, as inflation continues to hit profit margins. Prices continue to rise as pressures from energy bills, transport, labour costs and the cost of…