Staple foods in 2024: The big picture
In 2024, staple foods in the Netherlands has been significantly influenced by substantial price increases across nearly all categories. These price pressures have driven consumers to adopt cost-saving strategies, with private label products emerging as a critical beneficiary of this shift.
Key trends in 2024
Staple foods in the Netherlands has seen notable shifts in consumer behaviour and product preferences in 2024. A significant trend has been the growing emphasis on plant-based proteins, with increased demand for beans and pulses.
Competitive Landscape
Private label brands have solidified their dominance in staple foods in 2024, leveraging their strong reputation for quality and affordability. Retailers such as Albert Heijn and Jumbo have capitalised on this trend by expanding their private label offerings and allocating more shelf space to these products.
Channel developments
Modern grocery channels have continued to dominate distribution in 2024, including supermarkets, hypermarkets, and discounters. These outlets have successfully attracted consumers with their wide product ranges, competitive pricing, and convenience, making them the preferred choice for most shoppers.
What next for staple foods?
Looking ahead, the transition towards plant-based diets is expected to gain momentum, albeit gradually. Retailers and government initiatives will likely play a key role in driving this shift by expanding the range of plant-based products and launching awareness campaigns.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Staple Foods industry in Netherlands 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.
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The Staple Foods in Netherlands 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 Netherlands?
- Which are the leading brands in Staple Foods in Netherlands?
- How are products distributed in Staple Foods in Netherlands?
- 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 Netherlands?
- 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 the Netherlands
Staple foods in 2024: The big picture
Key trends in 2024
Competitive Landscape
Channel developments
What next for staple foods?
DISCLAIMER
Baked Goods in the Netherlands
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Cakes and pastries continue to be driven by indulgence trends
Focus on health and vegan lifestyles in bread and other baked goods
Sustainability and waste reduction drive interest in frozen bread
Sustained focus on organic, natural, and sustainable ingredients
Opportunities in bread linked to the rise of plant-based proteins
Sustained growth in bread consumption for key meal occasions
Breakfast Cereals in the Netherlands
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Focus on sugar concerns drives negative growth in cereals
Value growth driven by premium cereals
Rising prices undermine affordability and drive consumers towards alternatives
A strengthened focus on health and nutrition
Sustainability gains prominence in consumer expectations
Growth opportunities linked to increased home breakfast consumption
Processed Fruit and Vegetables in the Netherlands
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Moderate price increases with private label leading growth
The protein transition drives demand for shelf-stable vegetables
Gradual growth in organic processed products
Organic offerings set to expand
Downtrading to boost the popularity of canned and frozen processed fruit and vegetables
Private label gains ground amidst brand competition
Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives To Meat in the Netherlands
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Meat sales decline amid price increases and shifting consumer priorities
Meat alternatives face challenges amid economic and taste concerns
Labels and organic products drive growth in processed meats
Private label and premium brands set to propel meat alternatives
Fish and seafood alternatives likely to face growth barriers
Sustainability to support gradual growth in processed fish
Rice, Pasta and Noodles in the Netherlands
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Instant noodles gains popularity through convenience and youth appeal
Challenges and opportunities in package-free concepts
Modern grocery retail leads distribution
Noodles drive culinary exploration
Sustained demand for pasta as a household staple
Rice remains resilient in the face of challenges
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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