Staple foods in 2024: The big picture
In 2024, retail volume sales of staple foods in Hong Kong continue to fall, while value sales are only recording marginal growth. The shift in consumer behaviour towards dining out and travelling abroad continues to negatively impact demand.
Key trends in 2024
Product development that caters for convenience is attracting busy consumers in 2024. In Hong Kong, fast-paced lifestyles are reducing the amount of time consumers can spend dining at home.
Competitive Landscape
Staple foods in Hong Kong is seeing an increase in product variety, as brands from mainland China, Japan, and Korea are expanding their footprint in the city. Hong Kong’s status as an internationalized market has resulted in a diverse preference for different cuisine options among local residents.
Channel developments
Overall, the demand for grocery shopping has shifted, with a reduction of at-home consumption. However, this has been compensated by a revitalisation of the foodservice channel.
What next for staple foods?
Over the forecast period, retail volume sales of staple foods in Hong Kong are expected to remain weak, with demand only improving from 2028. In the face of sluggish growth, due to greater time spent in foodservice and competition from brands sourced in the Greater Bay Area, players must devise effective strategies to navigate these challenges.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Staple Foods industry in Hong Kong, China 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.
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The Staple Foods in Hong Kong, China 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 Hong Kong, China?
- Which are the leading brands in Staple Foods in Hong Kong, China?
- How are products distributed in Staple Foods in Hong Kong, China?
- 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 Hong Kong, China?
- 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 Hong Kong, China
Staple foods in 2024: The big picture
Key trends in 2024
Competitive Landscape
Channel developments
What next for staple foods?
DISCLAIMER
Baked Goods in Hong Kong, China
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Traditional baked goods players impacted by “travelling north” trend
Demand for premium-quality baked goods remains strong, driven by tourists
Health-conscious consumption drives demand for more diverse baked goods options
Expansion of premium baked goods over the forecast period
Continuous product innovation to offer authentic flavours
Independent bakeries with customised offers to continue attracting consumers
Breakfast Cereals in Hong Kong, China
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Overall retail volume growth remains flat as local consumption shifts outbound
New entries focus on innovative breakfast cereals for indulgence
Expanding options of private label breakfast cereals
Continual focus on health and nutrition to drive product development
Greater localisation efforts to incorporate traditional Chinese ingredients
Rise of sustainable grocery concept in Hong Kong
Processed Fruit and Vegetables in Hong Kong, China
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Stabilising retail volumes driven by reduced at-home consumption
Rising health awareness weakens demand for shelf stable fruit and vegetables
Del Monte retains convincing leadership due to strength in shelf stable format
Foodservice will continue to drive overall demand
Premium segment of frozen processed fruit and vegetables offers stronger growth potential
Further potential for private label due to affordable pricing
Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives To Meat in Hong Kong, China
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Foodservice channel remains leading growth driver of category
Competition from Shenzhen brings threats to retail volumes in Hong Kong
Meat and seafood substitutes continues to grow but at a slower rate
Continuous decline for shelf stable options due to health-conscious trend
Continuous development of meat and seafood substitutes with focus on local dining habits
Tofu and derivatives offers alternative option to meat and seafood substitutes
Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Hong Kong, China
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Continual shift back to foodservice and reduction in domestic consumption impacts retail volumes of rice, pasta and noodles
Increasing flavour innovation in instant noodles to cater for local preferences
Growing interest in healthy plain noodles
Health awareness set to drive premiumisation trend in rice
Rising consumer concerns over food safety
Sustainable development in instant noodles packaging
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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