HW Staple Foods in Thailand

January 2026

Health and wellness considerations continued to reshape staple foods in Thailand in 2024, as consumers increasingly focused on improving everyday nutrition rather than adopting radical dietary changes. Demand strengthened for staple products that offer functional benefits such as higher fibre, lower sugar and improved nutritional density, while still maintaining familiarity, taste and affordability. This trend has been particularly evident in bread, breakfast cereals and processed protein staple

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Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the HW Staple Foods industry in Thailand with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.

Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.

If you're in the HW Staple Foods industry in Thailand, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.

The HW Staple Foods in Thailand report includes:

  • Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
  • Detailed segmentation of international and local products
  • Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
  • Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
  • Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country

This report answers:

  • What is the market size of HW Staple Foods in Thailand?
  • What are the key health and wellness concerns driving sales in HW Staple Foods?
  • Is HW Staple Foods a dynamic niche or mainstream concern in Thailand?
  • Which are the leading brands in HW Staple Foods in Thailand?
  • How are products distributed in HW Staple Foods in Thailand?
  • How has COVID-19 and accordant recession impacted sales? Which categories have seen rising demand? Which are most vulnerable to economic disruption and diminished consumer confidence?
  • Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?

HW Staple Foods in Thailand - Category analysis

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Health-driven upgrades reshape everyday staples
Health-conscious reformulation supports staple food demand
Organic staples gain traction, led by rice
Natural positioning strengthens through whole grains and low GI awareness
Functional value and premium health attributes shape future growth
Organic remains niche but supported by health awareness
Natural claims evolve alongside fibre and sugar reduction
Table 1 Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
Table 2 Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
Table 3 Company Shares of Gluten Free Staple Foods (Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
Table 4 Company Shares of Organic Staple Foods (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
Table 5 Company Shares of High Fibre Staple Foods (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
Table 6 Company Shares of Vegetarian Staple Foods (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
Table 7 Company Shares of No Allergens Staple Foods (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
Table 8 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Health and Wellness in Thailand - Industry Overview

Health-driven moderation reshapes everyday consumption
Sugar reduction becomes a structural health priority
Functional nutrition supports premiumisation across categories
Natural and clean-label cues reinforce trust and reassurance
Health-driven innovation becomes more sophisticated and integrated

COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER

HW Staple Foods

Health and Wellness encompasses a number of key claims made on a food or drink products that suggest a health and/or wellness positioning. It comprises positionings relating to better for you, dietary and free from, fortified/functional, health benefit, natural and organic. This is the aggregation of baked goods, breakfast cereals, processed fruit and vegetables, processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat and rice, pasta and noodles NOTE: Couscous, polenta and quinoa are excluded from staple foods.  For full product category definitions please refer to the definitions section (can be found under the "Help" section on Passport) for the respective system: Cooking Ingredients and Meals, Dairy Products and Alternatives, Snacks, Staple Foods, Hot Drinks, Soft Drinks. Please note that data is not available at this level or other aggregated claim levels.

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