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Easing of inflation supports volume sales
Inflation eased and this supported volume growth. Rice continued to be the most important staple, but other products such as processed meat and seafood registered healthy growth, though from a low base. Instant noodles also saw healthy growth. Small local grocers continued to dominate distribution, but supermarkets are making gains.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Staple Foods industry in Bangladesh 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.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food categories.
If you're in the Staple Foods industry in Bangladesh, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Staple Foods in Bangladesh 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 Staple Foods in Bangladesh?
- Which are the leading brands in Staple Foods in Bangladesh?
- How are products distributed in Staple Foods in Bangladesh?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Staple Foods?
- How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in Bangladesh?
- How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
- How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?
Staple Foods in Bangladesh
Easing of inflation supports volume sales
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Positive picture overall
Increasing offerings also support growth
Consumers wary of ultra-processed foods
Bright outlook over forecast period
Rice continues to be the country’s most important staple
Growing demand for healthier options
Local company Pran holds on to tight lead
Local company Kazi Farms performs well
Small local grocers dominate
Modern grocery retailers make gains
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 2020-2025
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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Key Data Findings
2025 Developments
Unpackaged baked goods dominate and register further growth
Industry performance
Continuing pressure on profitability
Live bakeries create significant buzz
What’s next?
Profitability still under pressure
Technological advancements improve efficiencies
Continuing innovation keeps consumers engaged
Competitive landscape
Landscape remains highly fragmented
Growth of bakery chains
Channels
Artisanal bakeries lead, followed by small local grocers
Supermarkets gain most value share
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 NBO Company Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2020-2025
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2022-2025
Table 19 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
Key Data Findings
2025 Developments
Breakfast cereals restricted to higher-income consumers
Industry performance
Positive growth, though value sales still low
Smaller packs support volume sales
What’s next?
Positive outlook over forecast period
Modern grocery retailers make gains
Rising concern in terms of sustainability could give local brands a boost
Competitive landscape
Nestlé continues to have commanding lead
Local players look to gain a foothold
Channels
Small local grocers dominate
Modern grocery retailers gain the most value share
Category Data
Table 23 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 24 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 25 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 26 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 27 NBO Company Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2020-2025
Table 28 LBN Brand Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2022-2025
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
Key Data Findings
2025 Developments
Value sales continue to be low
Industry performance
Healthy value and volume growth, though from low base
Frozen processed poultry and seafood, as well as canned tuna are popular
What’s next?
Positive outlook for processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat
Processed seafood benefits from healthier positioning
Sustainability a growing focus over forecast period
Competitive landscape
Domestic players dominate
Channels
Small local grocers dominate
Modern grocery retailers gain the most value share
Category Data
Table 33 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 34 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 35 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 36 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 37 NBO Company Shares of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat: % Value 2020-2025
Table 38 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat: % Value 2022-2025
Table 39 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 40 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 41 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 42 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 43 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
Key Data Findings
2025 Developments
Fresh fruit and vegetables much more popular
Industry performance
Minimal volume growth, with constant value sales falling
Shelf stable fruit and frozen processed vegetables most popular offerings
What’s next?
Positive constant value growth over forecast period
Frozen offerings see growth
Changing diets support growth
Competitive landscape
Offerings are all imported
Smaller brands come and go
Channels
Small local grocers dominate
Modern grocery retailers gain the most value share
Category Data
Table 44 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 45 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 46 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 47 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 48 NBO Company Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2020-2025
Table 49 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2022-2025
Table 50 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 51 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 52 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
Key Data Findings
2025 Developments
Growing demand for packaged rice
Industry performance
Healthy performance for rice
Noodles increasingly popular, but demand low for pasta
What’s next?
Rice still hugely popular, though over the long-term demand may fall
Continuing growth in popularity for noodles
Sustainability key focus for rice production
Competitive landscape
Increasing competition in instant noodles
Rice highly fragmented, with limited offerings for pasta
Channels
Small local grocers dominate
Convenience stores make gains in 2025
Category Data
Table 54 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 55 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 56 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 57 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 58 NBO Company Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2020-2025
Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2022-2025
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 62 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 63 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Staple Foods
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- Packaged Flat Bread
- Unpackaged Flat Bread
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- Packaged Leavened Bread
- Unpackaged Leavened Bread
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- Packaged Cakes
- Unpackaged Cakes
- Dessert Mixes
- Frozen Baked Goods
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- Packaged Pastries
- Unpackaged Pastries
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- Sweet Pies and Tarts
- Frozen Cakes, Sweet Pies and Tarts
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- Hot Cereals
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- Children's Breakfast Cereals
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- Flakes
- Muesli and Granola
- Other RTE Cereals
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- Shelf Stable Beans
- Shelf Stable Fruit
- Shelf Stable Tomatoes
- Shelf Stable Vegetables
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- Frozen Fruit
- Frozen Processed Potatoes
- Frozen Processed Vegetables
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- Shelf Stable Processed Red Meat
- Shelf Stable Processed Poultry
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- Chilled Processed Red Meat
- Chilled Processed Poultry
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- Frozen Processed Red Meat
- Frozen Processed Poultry
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- Shelf Stable Seafood
- Chilled Processed Seafood
- Frozen Processed Seafood
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- Chilled Meat and Seafood Substitutes
- Frozen Meat and Seafood Substitutes
- Shelf Stable Meat and Seafood Substitutes
- Tofu and Derivatives
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- Chilled Noodles
- Frozen Noodles
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- Instant Noodle Cups
- Instant Noodle Pouches
- Plain Noodles
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- Chilled Pasta
- Dried Pasta
- Rice
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Staple Foods
NOTE: Couscous, polenta and quinoa are excluded from staple foods.
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