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Staple foods in 2024: The big picture
Staple foods in Vietnam has faced significant challenges in 2024, due to the ongoing economic slowdown. With the fluctuating global situation and rising prices, price sensitivity has become a major factor driving many consumers’ purchasing decisions.
Key trends in 2024
In this challenging environment, major players in staple foods, with established brand recognition and stronger financial capability, are expected to maintain their dominance. Consumers, particularly during economically challenging times, tend to gravitate toward familiar and trusted brands.
Competitive landscape
The competitive landscape in staple foods in Vietnam in 2024 is marked by dynamic shifts, as both local and international players vie for consumers’ attention in a rapidly evolving market. The industry is expected to continue to be led by Acecook Vietnam JSC and Masan Consumer Corp in retail value terms in 2024, with key products in instant noodles.
Channel developments
The retail landscape for staple foods in Vietnam in 2024 is expected to continue to be largely dominated by the ubiquitous small local grocers. Nonetheless, movements in retail channels are being driven by the expansion of modern trade, the rise of e-commerce, and shifting consumer behaviours amidst an uncertain economic outlook.
What next for staple foods?
The forecast for staple foods in Vietnam is expected to be shaped by several key trends that are expected to drive retail and foodservice volume growth, and retail current value growth in the coming years. One of the most significant factors influencing sales is likely to be the increasing consumer demand for healthy products.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Staple Foods industry in Vietnam 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 Vietnam, 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 Vietnam 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 Vietnam?
- Which are the leading brands in Staple Foods in Vietnam?
- How are products distributed in Staple Foods in Vietnam?
- 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 Vietnam?
- 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 Vietnam
Staple foods in 2024: The big picture
Key trends in 2024
Competitive landscape
Channel developments
What next for staple foods?
Table 1 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 2 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 3 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 4 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Staple Foods: % Value 2020-2024
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Staple Foods: % Value 2021-2024
Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2019-2024
Table 8 Distribution of Staple Foods by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
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Summary 1 Research Sources
Baked Goods in Vietnam
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Baked goods maintains total volume growth in 2024; leading brands target price-sensitive consumers
Leading companies maintain their positions, and brands are active with product launches
International brands remain key within baked goods
Overall baked goods expected to maintain total volume growth in the forecast period
Sustainable practices and deepening involvement with local communities drives favourable brand reputation
Gifting occasions may emerge as a segment to tap into, especially during festive seasons
Table 13 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 14 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 15 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 16 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 17 Sales of Pastries by Type: % Value 2019-2024
Table 18 NBO Company Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2020-2024
Table 19 LBN Brand Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2021-2024
Table 20 Distribution of Baked Goods by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 24 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Breakfast Cereals in Vietnam
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Moderate growth for breakfast cereals, although consumption remains limited overall
Potential for incumbents and new players to tap into a developing category
Consumption of breakfast cereals expands through marketing promotions and partnerships
Growth in muesli and granola expected to be driven by wellness trends over the forecast period
Despite the declining birth rate, children’s breakfast cereals brands can drive growth through strategic outreach and community engagement
Expansion of modern retail channels in Vietnam set to drive increased visibility and growth opportunities for breakfast cereals
Table 25 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 26 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 27 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 28 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 29 NBO Company Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2020-2024
Table 30 LBN Brand Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2021-2024
Table 31 Distribution of Breakfast Cereals by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 33 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Processed Fruit and Vegetables in Vietnam
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Processed fruit and vegetables faces more restrained volume growth in 2024
Del Monte Asia continues to lead in 2024, with other top brands also from international companies
Frozen processed potatoes, despite being small, experiences strong growth, driven by foodservice
Processed fruit and vegetables expected to remain a niche; raising consumer awareness will be key to drive demand
Foodservice expected to remain a crucial channel for processed fruit and vegetables
Imported brands expected to remain most prominent in processed fruit and vegetables
Table 36 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 37 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 38 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 39 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 40 Sales of Frozen Processed Vegetables by Type: % Value Breakdown 2019-2024
Table 41 NBO Company Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2020-2024
Table 42 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2021-2024
Table 43 Distribution of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 44 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 45 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 46 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 47 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives To Meat in Vietnam
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Moderate growth driven by tofu and frozen processed seafood, while shelf stable meat and seafood stagnate amidst evolving consumer preferences
Processed meat and seafood in Vietnam is expanding through multi-channel distribution
Processed meat continues to be led by established leaders such as Vissan and CP Vietnam, focusing on tradition and sustainability
Sustainability trend to become more prominent in processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat
Competition set to intensify in processed meat, as players diversify their product offerings and expand production capacity
Chilled and frozen products set to see greater popularity in the forecast period, but higher prices pose challenges
Table 48 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 49 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 50 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 51 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 52 Sales of Shelf Stable Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2019-2024
Table 53 Sales of Chilled Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2019-2024
Table 54 Sales of Frozen Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2019-2024
Table 55 Sales of Frozen Processed Poultry by Type: % Value Breakdown 2019-2024
Table 56 Sales of Frozen Processed Seafood by Type: % Value Breakdown 2019-2024
Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat: % Value 2020-2024
Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat: % Value 2021-2024
Table 59 Distribution of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Value 2024-2029
Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Vietnam
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Polarisation trend within instant noodles in 2024
Instant noodles is a crowded landscape, with the presence of a number of local and international companies
Packaged rice gains popularity, although remains a niche
Sustainability developments and localisation to be increasingly prevalent in noodles
Innovation set to drive growth in the competitive instant noodles category, with diverse offerings
Packaged rice expected to grow in Vietnam due to demand for quality
Table 62 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 63 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 64 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 65 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 66 Sales of Instant Noodles by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2019-2024
Table 67 NBO Company Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2020-2024
Table 68 LBN Brand Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2021-2024
Table 69 NBO Company Shares of Rice: % Value 2020-2024
Table 70 LBN Brand Shares of Rice: % Value 2021-2024
Table 71 NBO Company Shares of Pasta: % Value 2020-2024
Table 72 LBN Brand Shares of Pasta: % Value 2021-2024
Table 73 NBO Company Shares of Noodles: % Value 2020-2024
Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Noodles: % Value 2021-2024
Table 75 Distribution of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 76 Distribution of Rice by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 77 Distribution of Pasta by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 78 Distribution of Noodles by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 79 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 80 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 81 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 82 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
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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