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Staple Foods in Saudi Arabia

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  • 66 Pages
  • November 2023
  • Region: Saudi Arabia
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 5567438
Sales of stale foods have continued to see healthy growth in retail volume and value terms in 2023, with sales benefiting from a booming economy. The market saw several challenges in 2022 from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and global inflation which had a significant impact on the performance of staple foods in Saudi Arabia.

The Staple Foods in Saudi Arabia report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2018-2022, it identifies the leading companies, brands and retail outlets, and assesses the key trends and demographic shifts behind consumer demand and sales growth. How key trends such as health and wellness, sustainability and recovery from the pandemic are shaping the market directly informs our forecasts to 2027, clearly indicating how the market is expected to change.

Product coverage: Baked Goods, Breakfast Cereals, Processed Fruit and Vegetables, Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat, Rice, Pasta and Noodles.

Data coverage: Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Staple Foods market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

STAPLE FOODS IN SAUDI ARABIA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Staple foods in 2023: The big picture
  • Key trends in 2023
  • Competitive Landscape
  • Channel developments
  • What next for staple foods?
MARKET DATA
  • 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 2018-2023
  • 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
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources
BAKED GOODS IN SAUDI ARABIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Bread sales booming despite rising production costs
  • Sales benefiting from an increase in inbound arrivals
  • Foodservice sales outperforming retail sales in 2023
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Companies may need to focus on building brand loyalty to retain and build their share
  • Discounters could get a foot in the door over the forecast period
  • Almarai expected to maintain its leading position
CATEGORY DATA
  • 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 Sales of Pastries by Type: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 18 NBO Company Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 19 LBN Brand Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 20 Distribution of Baked Goods by Format: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 21 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2023-2028
  • Table 22 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 23 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 24 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
BREAKFAST CEREALS IN SAUDI ARABIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Breakfast cereals finding a stronger foothold in Saudi Arabia as urban consumers move away from traditional breakfast options
  • Healthy eating trend having a positive impact on sales of some breakfast cereals
  • Shrinkflation impacting the market as players try to avoid further price increases
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Private label showing strong promise thanks to competitive prices and an expanding range of options
  • Breakfast cereals could see a shift in focus as Saudi Arabia encourages its population to follow healthier lifestyles
  • Promotional activities set to continue but investment in new product development will also remain important
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 25 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 26 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 27 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 28 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 29 NBO Company Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 30 LBN Brand Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 31 Distribution of Breakfast Cereals by Format: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 32 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2023-2028
  • Table 33 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 34 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 35 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
PROCESSED MEAT, SEAFOOD AND ALTERNATIVES TO MEAT IN SAUDI ARABIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Sales reporting strong growth in 2023 as the market reopens and the population expands
  • Growth potential of processed meat proving attractive to investors
  • Americana diversifying its portfolio as it comes up against mounting competition
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Premiumisation and convenience trends likely to inform new product development over the forecast period
  • Plant-based eating trend expected to make inroads but only at a slow pace
  • The distribution landscape is set to continue evolving as consumers look for value and convenience
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 36 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 37 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 38 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 39 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 40 Sales of Shelf Stable Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2018-2023
  • Table 41 Sales of Chilled Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2018-2023
  • Table 42 Sales of Frozen Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2018-2023
  • Table 43 Sales of Frozen Processed Poultry by Type: % Value Breakdown 2018-2023
  • Table 44 Sales of Frozen Processed Seafood by Type: % Value Breakdown 2018-2023
  • Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 47 Distribution of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Format: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 48 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Volume 2023-2028
  • Table 49 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Value 2023-2028
PROCESSED FRUIT AND VEGETABLES IN SAUDI ARABIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Sales of frozen processed potatoes bounce back in 2023 as the supply chain recovers
  • Corn growing in popularity as a healthy, convenient and affordable option, while California Garden retains its lead
  • Foodservice sales thriving
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Consumers expected to focus on value
  • E-commerce set to gain a stronger foothold in the market over the forecast period
  • Bright outlook for processed fruit and vegetables
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 50 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 51 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 52 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 53 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 54 Sales of Frozen Processed Vegetables by Type: % Value Breakdown 2018-2023
  • Table 55 NBO Company Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 56 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 57 Distribution of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Format: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 58 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2023-2028
  • Table 59 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 60 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 61 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
RICE, PASTA AND NOODLES IN SAUDI ARABIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Noodles continues to benefit from its image of being a convenient and affordable option for locals and pilgrims
  • Rice supplies under pressure as India bans exports on some varieties
  • Health and wellness trend influencing new product development in pasta
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Social media impact on Noodles consumption
  • Consumers expected to shop around for the best value which could favour private label
  • E-commerce set for further growth while foodservice sales should benefit from Saudi Arabia’s ambitious tourism targets
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 62 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 63 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 64 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 65 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 66 Sales of Instant Noodles by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2018-2023
  • Table 67 NBO Company Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 68 LBN Brand Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 69 NBO Company Shares of Rice: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 70 LBN Brand Shares of Rice: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 71 NBO Company Shares of Pasta: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 72 LBN Brand Shares of Pasta: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 73 NBO Company Shares of Noodles: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Noodles: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 75 Distribution of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Format: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 76 Distribution of Rice by Format: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 77 Distribution of Pasta by Format: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 78 Distribution of Noodles by Format: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 79 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2023-2028
  • Table 80 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 81 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 82 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028