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PUBLISHER: Euromonitor International | PRODUCT CODE: 1890486
PUBLISHER: Euromonitor International | PRODUCT CODE: 1890486
Staple Foods in the United Kingdom
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Retail current value sales of staple foods in the UK are projected to see good growth over 2025, albeit significantly inflation-driven, rather than the result of a healthy increase in consumer demand. The performance of staple foods has been shaped by persistent cost-of-living pressures, with many households continuing to prioritise affordability in their food choices. This trend is especially pronounced in categories like rice, pasta and noodles, where price stability following previous raw mat...
Euromonitor International's Staple Foods in United Kingdom 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 2020-2024, 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 currently shaping the market along with prospects for the next five years, 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.
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- Get a detailed picture of the Staple Foods market;
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- 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
List Of Contents And Tables
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Retail value over volume growth but there are bright spots in consumer demand
KEY DATA FINDINGS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
- Affordability drives shoppers
- Convenience continues to win over consumers
- International flavours abound as consumers seek authenticity
WHAT'S NEXT?
- Healthier food trend to drive significant change across categories
- Players still need to convince consumers to choose ultra-processed foods
- Sustainability as a growth driver and differentiator
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- Tesco balances quality with affordability to lead the field
- Private label and newer branded players continue to gain traction in staple foods
CHANNELS
- Hypermarkets lead but the competition intensifies
- E-commerce continues to gain strategic importance
MARKET DATA
- Table 1 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Volume 2020-2025
- Table 2 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Value 2020-2025
- Table 3 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
- Table 4 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
- Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Staple Foods: % Value 2021-2025
- Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Staple Foods: % Value 2022-2025
- Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2020-2025
- Table 8 Distribution of Staple Foods by Format: % Value 2020-2025
- Table 9 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Volume 2025-2030
- Table 10 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Value 2025-2030
- Table 11 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
- Table 12 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
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SOURCES
- Summary 1 Research Sources
BAKED GOODS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
- Retail current value sales grow yet inflationary pressures continue to challenge retail volume sales
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
- Shift to higher-quality, convenient and authentic products
- Pastries capitalise on indulgence and convenience trends
WHAT'S NEXT?
- Baked goods to benefit as premiumisation and convenience aspects drive consumer demand
- Health-focused innovation drives reformulation and portion-controlled launches
- Premium formats to gain popularity as consumers seek restaurant-style experiences at home
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- By balancing affordability with premiumisation, Tesco successfully caters to a wide spectrum of shopper preferences
- Geary's Bakeries invests strongly to see dynamic growth
CHANNELS
- Hypermarkets retains leadership amidst growing challenges
- Rapid development of e-commerce in baked goods distribution
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 13 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2020-2025
- Table 14 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2020-2025
- Table 15 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
- Table 16 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
- Table 17 Sales of Pastries by Type: % Value 2020-2025
- Table 18 NBO Company Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2021-2025
- Table 19 LBN Brand Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2022-2025
- Table 20 Distribution of Baked Goods by Format: % Value 2020-2025
- Table 21 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2025-2030
- Table 22 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2025-2030
- Table 23 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
- Table 24 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
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BREAKFAST CEREALS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
- Retail value sales rise but category pressures persist
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
- Hot cereals offer a combination of health and convenience aspects
- RTE cereals face headwinds over unhealthy content
WHAT'S NEXT?
- More health-focused brands to enter the fray
- Players to target the demand for protein and gut health products
- Upcoming HFSS restrictions are driving healthier recipe development
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- Leading players are ceding ground to value for money offerings
- Premium health focus boosts Flahavan & Sons's performance
CHANNELS
- Hypermarkets cater successfully to consumers' needs
- Schemes, models and consumer lifestyles drive e-commerce onwards
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 25 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2020-2025
- Table 26 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2020-2025
- Table 27 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
- Table 28 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
- Table 29 NBO Company Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2021-2025
- Table 30 LBN Brand Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2022-2025
- Table 31 Distribution of Breakfast Cereals by Format: % Value 2020-2025
- Table 32 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2025-2030
- Table 33 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2025-2030
- Table 34 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
- Table 35 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
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PROCESSED MEAT, SEAFOOD AND ALTERNATIVES TO MEAT IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
- The category records retail current value sales gains amidst demand headwinds
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
- Chicken enjoys high popularity while shelf stable and frozen processed seafood grow demand
- Tofu and derivatives respond to the consumer call for nutritious, plant-based options
WHAT'S NEXT?
- Category outlook indicates a mixed performance as UPFs concerns rise
- Desire for convenient, restaurant-style dishes can help to sustain demand
- Meat and seafood substitutes need to overcome concerns over taste, affordability and nutritional benefits
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- Private label to continue to dominate by combining value for money with strong commitments to provenance and welfare
- Innovation spurs Better Nature's fast growth performance
CHANNELS
- Large modern grocery retailers dominate with strong and developing assortments
- Omnichannel retailing gains pace
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 36 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Volume 2020-2025
- Table 37 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Value 2020-2025
- Table 38 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
- Table 39 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
- Table 40 Sales of Shelf Stable Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2020-2025
- Table 41 Sales of Chilled Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2020-2025
- Table 42 Sales of Frozen Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2020-2025
- Table 43 Sales of Frozen Processed Poultry by Type: % Value Breakdown 2020-2025
- Table 44 Sales of Frozen Processed Seafood by Type: % Value Breakdown 2020-2025
- Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat: % Value 2021-2025
- Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat: % Value 2022-2025
- Table 47 Distribution of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Format: % Value 2020-2025
- Table 48 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Volume 2025-2030
- Table 49 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Value 2025-2030
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PROCESSED FRUIT AND VEGETABLES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
- The category sustains growth as the demand for convenience persists
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
- Consumers appreciate the content, convenience and value of frozen processed potatoes
- The home cooking trend and popularity of Italian cuisine boost the use of shelf stable tomatoes
WHAT'S NEXT?
- Need for convenient and nutritional meal options to sustain growth trajectory
- Innovation to shift to premium and convenient options
- Rising demand for bold and global flavours to stimulate innovation
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- McCain Foods (GB) leverages innovation and responds to consumer lifestyle needs and sustainability to top the rankings
- Focus on quality and authenticity underpins Mutti's strong growth performance
CHANNELS
- Retail offline formats continue to develop to maintain distribution dominance
- E-commerce gains as online platforms answer consumer needs
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 50 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2020-2025
- Table 51 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2020-2025
- Table 52 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
- Table 53 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
- Table 54 Sales of Frozen Processed Vegetables by Type: % Value Breakdown 2020-2025
- Table 55 NBO Company Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2021-2025
- Table 56 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2022-2025
- Table 57 Distribution of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Format: % Value 2020-2025
- Table 58 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2025-2030
- Table 59 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2025-2030
- Table 60 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
- Table 61 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
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RICE, PASTA AND NOODLES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
- Price stability boosts the demand for rice, pasta and noodles
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
- Demand for cost-effective, filling food maintains rice's leadership
- Chilled noodles enjoy rising popularity as quick restaurant-style meals
WHAT'S NEXT?
- The demand for premium offerings is set to bolster retail value sales
- Global flavours drive adventure and dynamism
- Players to innovate healthier formulations to meet the demand for premium staple foods
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- Unilever Foods expands its portfolio to offer bold, flavoursome instant noodles
- Tat Hui Foods invests in products, marketing and distribution to drive fast growth
CHANNELS
- Major grocery retailers develop and expand their portfolios to lure consumers
- E-commerce gains by offering convenience and access to premium products
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 62 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2020-2025
- Table 63 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2020-2025
- Table 64 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
- Table 65 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
- Table 66 Sales of Instant Noodles by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2020-2025
- Table 67 NBO Company Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2021-2025
- Table 68 LBN Brand Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2022-2025
- Table 69 NBO Company Shares of Rice: % Value 2021-2025
- Table 70 LBN Brand Shares of Rice: % Value 2022-2025
- Table 71 NBO Company Shares of Pasta: % Value 2021-2025
- Table 72 LBN Brand Shares of Pasta: % Value 2022-2025
- Table 73 NBO Company Shares of Noodles: % Value 2021-2025
- Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Noodles: % Value 2022-2025
- Table 75 Distribution of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Format: % Value 2020-2025
- Table 76 Distribution of Rice by Format: % Value 2020-2025
- Table 77 Distribution of Pasta by Format: % Value 2020-2025
- Table 78 Distribution of Noodles by Format: % Value 2020-2025
- Table 79 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2025-2030
- Table 80 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2025-2030
- Table 81 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
- Table 82 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
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