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Market research on the cooking ingredients and meals industry. Standardised and cross-comparable statistics including total market sizes, market share and brand performance, distribution and industry trends.​ Insight and data cover edible oils, ready...
Sales in edible oils continued to stabilise in 2023 in Austria, following the era of price hikes and supply disruptions. That said, the return to foodservice does somewhat place downwards pressure on potential sales, when compared to the era of home…
In 2023, inflation still had a notable impact on edible oils in Germany, leading to elevated prices and changes in consumer behaviour. Factors such as rising labour costs, fuel prices and agricultural inputs contributed to higher production expenses…
Retail volume sales of edible oils in India suffered in 2021 and the first half of 2022 due to disrupted global supply chains and high global inflation. Since India imports more than 50% of its edible oil requirements, there were spikes in retail…
The broader reopening of Hong Kong since late 2022 unleashed a wave of enthusiasm for travel amongst consumers in Hong Kong, with Japan emerging as a key destination. Revenge travel has continued into 2023, resulting in a significant reduction in the…
In 2023, the sales volume of edible oils experienced a decline, partially offset by the return to normal routines and a growing demand in the foodservice channel. The normalisation of dining in and travel activities during 2023 boosted demand from…
The edible oils category experienced another year of decline in 2023, both in volume and value terms, following contraction in the previous year. The fact that the CPO (crude palm oil) price had not yet fallen was a key reason for this performance.…
Edible oils in Singapore continues to face significant disruptions in 2023, caused by climate change and geopolitical risks. While there has been an improvement in demand compared to 2022, the higher average unit price of edible oils continues to…
In 2023, edible oils witnessed stagnant retail volume growth, primarily due to static consumer demand and the saturation of leading categories, notably sunflower oil. Despite this, inflation significantly impacted unit prices, resulting in robust…
Olive oil is seeing a return to popularity, with a rebound in robust retail volume growth, thanks to ongoing health and wellness trends and the fact olive oil is perceived to be a healthy product. The increasing popularity of Western cuisines, which…
The recent trajectory of edible oils in Brazil brings with it dynamics influenced by both the consumption of a product predominantly manufactured abroad, such as olive oil, and by its commodity-like characteristics, as seen in soy oil. The average…
Edible oils in Japan is set to see declines in both retail current value and volume terms in 2023, mainly due to a sharp increase in unit prices. The unit prices of various edible oils in Japan have been increasing rapidly, and overall edible oils is…
Unilever is the second largest cooking ingredients and meals company in the world. The company has benefited from more cooking at home since the pandemic which has benefited brands such as Knorr and Hellmann’s. With a strong presence in emerging…
Olive oil is generally the preference of Greek consumers as they consider it more nutritious and healthier than vegetable and seed oils. Following the negative impact of inflationary pressures in 2022, the Greek olive oil industry has experienced new…
On aggregate, edible oils continued to record strong growth in Uzbekistan during 2023, despite the turmoil that has been seen in edible oils at regional and global levels, and the threat of inflation that has put pressure on spending power at local…
Pressure on households budgets is driving many Uruguayans to cross the border into Argentina and buy edible oils, alongside other grocery items, at a cheaper price. According to industry sources, edible oil retail prices are up to 70% cheaper in…
After the onset of armed conflict in 2022 led to plummeting retail volume sales of sunflower oil over the course of the year, 2023 saw a return to positive retail volume growth in the category. One key factor to consider here is that there is now a…
2023 saw edible oils register steady and stable volume growth as population growth underpinned rising demand, with olive oil recording a particularly positive performance as consumers became more interested in the health and wellness properties of…
Despite the government’s efforts, subsidised edible oil continues to experience shortages in several regions in Tunisia, which is impacting lower income consumers as they are more likely to buy subsidised oil. The significance of the Ministry of…
As seen in most cooking ingredients and meals, edible oils are experiencing a rapid surge in consumer prices. This surge is primarily driven by increased costs in distribution, energy, and commodities. Retailers and manufacturers already witnessed…
The global supply chain for edible oils has been heavily disrupted by the ongoing war in Ukraine. This has led to a significant increase in production, packaging, transport, energy, and labour costs, which in turn has led to soaring retail prices for…