Staple foods in 2024: The big picture
In 2024, staple foods in Denmark was stable in demand terms. Staple foods, overall, rebounded, albeit slowly, from retail volume sales declines in the previous three years of the review period.
Key trends in 2024
In 2024, staple foods in Denmark was shaped by a mix of economic pressures, health and sustainability trends and evolving consumer preferences. Inflationary pressure on prices and the cost-of-living pushed consumers towards affordable options, driving the development and retail sales of private label products.
Competitive landscape
The competitive landscape of staple foods in Demark is highly fragmented and intense, with companies leveraging various strategies and aligning with key trends to win over consumers. Many Danish consumers have a strong preference for local and so-called “Nordic” brands, as they are drawn to and trust in the quality of local ingredients and domestic production.
Channel developments
Retail distribution in Denmark saw significant disruption and change towards the end of the review period, with several major supermarkets discontinuing their online services. At the same time, Nemlig.
What next for staple foods?
Staple foods faces a number of challenges in Denmark in the forecast period, such as affordable pricing policies and maturity leading to slow retail volume growth. Meanwhile, retail value sales are likely to be boosted by a focus on organic, functional, low sugar, fat, salt and calorie products, as well as sustainably-minded production and packaging.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Staple Foods industry in Denmark 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 Denmark, 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 Denmark 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 Denmark?
- Which are the leading brands in Staple Foods in Denmark?
- How are products distributed in Staple Foods in Denmark?
- 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 Denmark?
- 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 Denmark
Staple foods in 2024: The big picture
Key trends in 2024
Competitive landscape
Channel developments
What next for staple foods?
DISCLAIMER
Baked Goods in Denmark
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Manufacturers respond to calls for healthier ingredients
Popularity of foreign cuisines increases choice of baked goods on retailers’ shelves
Private label baked goods are a growing presence on grocery retailers’ shelves
Free from gluten offer to develop and grow in baked goods
Healthier options to see traditional rye bread regain centre stage
Sustainability and freshness drive local demand
Breakfast Cereals in Denmark
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Full grain products fit well with healthier eating and sustainability trends
Health and wellness drives new product development
Flavoured options respond to the call for wholesome indulgence
Private label to continue to gain momentum
Muesli and granola to ride health and convenience trends to remain popular
Sustainability and social responsibility to help shape consumer responses
Processed Fruit and Vegetables in Denmark
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Growing interest in healthier diets maintains interest in processed fruit and vegetables
Private label responds to the need for affordable high-quality options
Shelf stable options gain currency as emergency food supplies
Initiatives to push the consumption of shelf stable beans
Organic options to continue to gain momentum
The frozen format is set to see strong development amid convenience and sustainability trends
Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives To Meat in Denmark
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Fast plant-based trend drives retail volume and value growth
Taste and convenience grow in importance
Better nutritional profiles gain traction in processed meat
Players to tap into the growing demand for spicy and hotter options
“Invisible” vegetables on the menu
Sustainability to provide a key touchstone for companies and consumers
Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Denmark
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Players try to add value to a mature category
Quick meal solutions for busy consumers
Noodles offer growth potential amid burgeoning interest in Asian food
Care is needed when offering spicy noodles in Denmark
Whole grain pasta’s nutritional value is set to win over consumers
Locally sourced options fit with transparency and sustainability trends
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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