In 2024, the staple foods industry continued to face the challenge of global inflationary pressure, albeit to a receding degree. Consumers remain cautious and price-led, but willingness to look beyond cost to characteristics such as healthy choices is returning; opportunities for producers and retai...
This Megatrends report highlights long-term trends resulting from shifts in consumer values and behaviour. It provides a summary of each of Euromonitor International's 10 focus megatrends and insights as to how each trend has manifested in Nigeria. Euromonitor's Megatrends in Nigeria re...
In 2024, staple food in Switzerland experienced positive retail value and volume growth, with several key trends shaping the category. Prices remained high throughout 2024 due to rising packaging, energy and transport costs. Furthermore, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has disrupted the global grain...
Retail volume sales of staple foods in South Africa are gradually rising in 2024, as an increasing number of local consumers find themselves in a better financial position compared to the previous year due to factors such as lower food inflation and decreased interest rates. The outcome of the South...
Staple foods in Vietnam has faced significant challenges in 2024, due to the ongoing economic slowdown. With the fluctuating global situation and rising prices, price sensitivity has become a major factor driving many consumers' purchasing decisions. A segment of consumers has become more reluctant ...
Nigeria's population is projected to nearly double by 2040, as it reaches 313 million citizens. Rapid urbanisation will continue, while the median age will be 21.1 as Gen Alpha is expected to dominate the consumer landscape. Soaring inflation and high unemployment continue to deepen social inequalit...
It is expected to be a positive picture for staples in Uzbekistan in 2024. While inflation is still high, there is expected to be modest constant value and volume growth. This is partly due to continuing population growth. However, the economy is also growing and this is boosting consumer confidence...
It is an improving economic picture for staple foods in Uruguay in 2024 and it is expected to register moderate current value growth, as inflation eases. That being said, there are still significant price increases hikes for rice, due to continuing increases in international prices. Eur...
Sauces, dips, and condiments has faced notable challenges in 2024 due to Nigeria's prevailing economic difficulties, including high inflation. Despite these obstacles, the category has managed to achieve marginal positive volume growth, as many of its products are essential cooking ingredients. Howe...
High inflation in Nigeria, persisting from 2023 into 2024, has significantly impacted the performance of cooking ingredients and meals by severely weakening consumer spending power. While these products are largely essential, many consumers have been compelled to reduce consumption or switch to more...