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Staple Foods in China

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  • 66 Pages
  • November 2023
  • Region: China
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 5567440
Pandemic restrictions were lifted in China at the beginning of 2023; thus, production, logistics, and product availability have gradually resumed in staple foods. However, after a year of exceptional growth in 2022, retail volume sales are set to turn to slight decline in 2023, whilst foodservice volume sales are expected to see a strong rebound.

The Staple Foods in China 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 CHINA
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 CHINAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • The health trend drives leavened bread to see growth in 2023
  • Resurgence of foodservice limits the retail rebound for cakes
  • Chained Chinese-style bakery stores see a revival after the lifting of lockdowns
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Foodservice channel set to continue to grow rapidly for the next five years
  • Development of cold chain delivery infrastructure expected to boost sales of packaged cakes and pastries
  • Increasing product innovation will remain an important growth driver for manufacturers
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 CHINAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Little growth overall, but hot cereals increases thanks to new product development
  • Presence in dynamic hot cereals extends the positions of the leaders
  • E-commerce maintains its high share in breakfast cereals despite return to stores
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Muesli and granola will continue to suffer due to caution about sugar intake
  • Hot cereals set to outperform due to popularity amongst older population
  • E-commerce likely to continue to increase its share in breakfast cereals
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 CHINAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Growth in processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat slows as the pandemic eases
  • E-commerce maintains solid growth from a low base despite end of lockdowns
  • Foodservice recovers in 2023, but meat and seafood substitutes slows from its peak
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Growth in meat and seafood substitutes set to continue to slow
  • Urbanisation will encourage growth in frozen processed meat
  • Health and nutrition will continue to be important drivers of growth in processed meat and processed seafood
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 CHINAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Spread of pandemic after removal of restrictions boosts growth for shelf stable fruit
  • Mixed performances for players in shelf stable fruit
  • Foodservice volume growth resumes for frozen processed potatoes as restrictions are lifted
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Health trend is leading to less sugar in shelf stable fruit
  • Home-made drinks set to contribute to growth for shelf stable fruit
  • E-commerce set to gain further share
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 NBO Company Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 55 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 56 Distribution of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Format: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 57 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2023-2028
  • Table 58 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 59 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 60 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
RICE, PASTA AND NOODLES IN CHINAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Rice, pasta and noodles sees retail volumes decline, but foodservice volumes rebound
  • Omnichannel marketing continues to be important in shaping a responsible brand image
  • Premiumisation seen in rice
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Dried pasta will grow rapidly, although will still face competition from quick recipe kits
  • With support from online channels, product innovation set to drive further growth for instant noodles
  • Health awareness set to drive premiumisation in instant noodles
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 61 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 62 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 63 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 64 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 65 Sales of Instant Noodles by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2018-2023
  • Table 66 NBO Company Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 67 LBN Brand Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 68 NBO Company Shares of Rice: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 69 LBN Brand Shares of Rice: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 70 NBO Company Shares of Pasta: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 71 LBN Brand Shares of Pasta: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 72 NBO Company Shares of Noodles: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 73 LBN Brand Shares of Noodles: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 74 Distribution of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Format: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 75 Distribution of Rice by Format: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 76 Distribution of Pasta by Format: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 77 Distribution of Noodles by Format: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 78 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2023-2028
  • Table 79 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 80 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 81 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028