Staple Foods in Saudi Arabia

Abstract
Staple foods has been highly impacted by many factors in 2022, with this being reflected in the mixed performances of the different categories and products. Inflation has a had a huge impact on the market with Russia's invasion of Ukraine leading to soaring rates of inflation globally. These two markets account for much of the world’s supply of wheat and grain and thus this has put pressure on prices. Russia and Ukraine contribute towards more than a quarter of the global wheat exports. Saudi Ar...

Euromonitor International's 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 2017-2021, 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 in <|Year|> directly informs our forecasts to 2026, 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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Content
Staple Foods in Saudi Arabia
November 2022

List Of Contents And Tables

STAPLE FOODS IN SAUDI ARABIA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staple foods in 2022: The big picture
Key trends in 2022
Competitive Landscape
Channel developments
What next for staple foods?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 2 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 3 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 4 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Staple Foods: % Value 2018-2022
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Staple Foods: % Value 2019-2022
Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2017-2022
Table 8 Distribution of Staple Foods by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
BAKED GOODS IN SAUDI ARABIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Rising cost of wheat drives puts pressure on prices, while the foodservice channel sees a full recovery
The end of COVID-19 restrictions provides a boost to sales of baked goods
Social media strategies becoming increasingly important, while distribution favours hypermarkets and supermarkets
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Almarai investing in the future through new product development and purchases and acquisitions
New product developments to grow over the forecast period
Discounters on the rise as consumers go in search of better value
CATEGORY DATA
Table 13 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 14 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 15 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 16 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 17 Sales of Pastries by Type: % Value 2017-2022
Table 18 NBO Company Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2018-2022
Table 19 LBN Brand Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2019-2022
Table 20 Distribution of Baked Goods by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 24 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
BREAKFAST CEREALS IN SAUDI ARABIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Price spikes hit RTE cereals as demand stabilises
Oats benefiting from affordable pricing and a healthy image
Health and wellness having a growing influence on demand
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Nestlé looks set to take over the lead thanks to strong product portfolio
Price likely to play a big role in the purchasing decision as incomes are squeezed
Hot cereals likely to remain the most popular category
CATEGORY DATA
Table 25 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 26 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 27 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 28 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 29 NBO Company Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2018-2022
Table 30 LBN Brand Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2019-2022
Table 31 Distribution of Breakfast Cereals by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 33 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
PROCESSED MEAT, SEAFOOD AND ALTERNATIVES TO MEAT IN SAUDI ARABIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Sales grow as consumers return to the workplace and thus seek convenient meal solutions
Fresh chicken brands entering the processed meat market
Americana dives into plant-based food with a new line of meat substitutes
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Seara threatens to shake up the competitive landscape following its entry into the market
New marketing and labelling strategies targeting kids expected to be seen
Direct to consumer sales set for growth, but price will play a key role in driving demand
CATEGORY DATA
Table 36 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 37 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 38 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 39 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 40 Sales of Shelf Stable Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2017-2022
Table 41 Sales of Chilled Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2017-2022
Table 42 Sales of Frozen Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2017-2022
Table 43 Sales of Frozen Processed Poultry by Type: % Value Breakdown 2017-2022
Table 44 Sales of Frozen Processed Seafood by Type: % Value Breakdown 2017-2022
Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat: % Value 2018-2022
Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat: % Value 2019-2022
Table 47 Distribution of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Value 2022-2027
PROCESSED FRUIT AND VEGETABLES IN SAUDI ARABIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Inflation drives value growth while demand stabilises in line with the return to normality
Frozen processed potatoes struggles due to supply challenges
Foodservice sales see a full recovery while California Gardens continues to lead in the retail channel
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Foodservice expectations to witness full recovery in 2022
Promotional activities could be key as consumers feel the pinch
E-commerce likely to expand
CATEGORY DATA
Table 50 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 51 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 52 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 53 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 54 Sales of Frozen Processed Vegetables by Type: % Value Breakdown 2017-2022
Table 55 NBO Company Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2018-2022
Table 56 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2019-2022
Table 57 Distribution of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 58 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 59 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
RICE, PASTA AND NOODLES IN SAUDI ARABIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Rice remains an essential commodity in the Saudi economy
Foodservice sales booming in 2022 with rice a key component of popular local dishes
Noodles on the rise backed by the local production of the Indomie brand
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Indomie likely to remain key to the future of noodles in Saudi Arabia
E-commerce set for further growth
Private label showing strong promise in rice as consumers focus on price
CATEGORY DATA
Table 62 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 63 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 64 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 65 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 66 Sales of Instant Noodles by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2017-2022
Table 67 NBO Company Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2018-2022
Table 68 LBN Brand Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2019-2022
Table 69 NBO Company Shares of Rice: % Value 2018-2022
Table 70 LBN Brand Shares of Rice: % Value 2019-2022
Table 71 NBO Company Shares of Pasta: % Value 2018-2022
Table 72 LBN Brand Shares of Pasta: % Value 2019-2022
Table 73 NBO Company Shares of Noodles: % Value 2018-2022
Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Noodles: % Value 2019-2022
Table 75 Distribution of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 76 Distribution of Rice by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 77 Distribution of Pasta by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 78 Distribution of Noodles by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 79 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 80 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 81 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 82 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027