Pasta, Bread & Rice Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

Pasta, breads, and rice are dietary staples internationally. Pasta includes commercially produced brands of dry domestic and imported Italian pasta, as well as "fresh-dried" handmade dry pasta and refrigerated pasta that is moist rather than dry. Popular pasta shapes include flat noodles that are cut from sheets of pasta, such as fettuccine, linguine, and angel hair, and stuffed pastas such as ravioli and tortellini.

Popular types of loaf bread include white, whole wheat, whole grain, French, Italian, pumpernickel and rye, potato, sourdough, and artisan. Flatbreads include the popular Middle-Eastern style pita as well as the Latin American tortilla.

The explosive popularity of rice-based cuisines is fueling interest in a number of rices encompassing a wide range of textures, tastes, shapes, and colors. There are reputedly some 80,000 varieties of rice in the world. Some of these varieties are: Arborio rice, a short-grain Italian white rice with a high starch content, typically used to make risotto; Basmati, an aromatic white rice from India, with long, tender grains; Bomba, a short-grained rice from Spain; Carnaroli, the highest-quality variety of Italian rice; Jasmine rice, an aromatic, long-grained white rice grown in Thailand; Red rice, a short- or medium-grained rice with a reddish color and earthy flavor; and Valencia rice, a Spanish rice used to make paella.

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Pasta, Bread & Rice Industry Research & Market Reports

  • Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Lithuania

    ... occasions. While price inflation eased in 2024, offering relief to consumers who had endured significant cost increases in 2022 and 2023, this development affected subcategories differently. Consumer preferences and market dynamics shaped the performance of ... Read More

  • Staple Foods in Nigeria

    ... the industry, driving unit prices upwards and weakening consumer purchasing power. In response to these dynamics, industry players have adopted various strategies to mitigate the impact of these challenges. For instance, manufacturers have increasingly turned ... Read More

  • Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Kazakhstan

    ... unpackaged rice, which is significantly more affordable than its packaged counterpart. There has been an increase in rice imported from Russia, whilst the majority of long-grain rice is sourced from India. Euromonitor International's Rice, Pasta ... Read More

  • Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Uruguay

    ... and pasta, instant noodle cups and pouches are gaining ground, thanks to the expansion of multinational brands such as Nissin and Maruchan. In addition, local options such as Las Acacias from Darcel are proving popular, ... Read More

  • Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Latvia

    ... disrupted the market, has now stabilised, offering some relief to consumers. Despite this overall stagnation, the category demonstrates two distinct performance trends: a notable rise in demand for instant noodles and a comparatively subdued performance ... Read More

  • Staple Foods in Pakistan

    ... IMF agreement and the general elections, the CPI is expected to decrease to approximately 23% in 2024. This slight improvement, while not ideal, offers some relief for Pakistan’s developing economy. In July 2024, Pakistan's government ... Read More

  • Staple Foods in Morocco

    ... Ukraine have continued to exert upward pressure on global energy and raw material prices, including staple food categories. Inflation reached a significant 6.2% in 2023, exacerbating the cost-of-living crisis for many households and dampening consumption ... Read More

  • Staple Foods in the Netherlands

    ... private label products emerging as a critical beneficiary of this shift. Consumers have increasingly viewed private label options not as inferior but as viable alternatives, offering comparable quality at more affordable prices. As a result, ... Read More

  • Staple Foods in Latvia

    ... However, ongoing economic uncertainty has hindered a more rapid recovery in sales. Many staple categories, particularly carbohydrate-based products, face strong competition from other food sources, which has kept sales growth relatively slow. The competition among ... Read More

  • Staple Foods in Uruguay

    ... still significant price increases hikes for rice, due to continuing increases in international prices. Euromonitor International's Staple Foods in Uruguay report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and ... Read More

  • Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Pakistan

    ... trend is particularly prominent among students, young professionals, and urban households seeking convenience in their busy lives. The market has seen notable growth with new product introductions, such as Shan Foods’ launch of Korean-style noodles ... Read More

  • Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Greece

    ... dishes. Thus, still significant inflationary pressure and cost-of-living crisis pushed demand towards the end of the review period. Most Greek households consume pasta, although some consumers continued to switch to more affordable private label options ... Read More

  • Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Morocco

    ... unpackaged, loose products has had a notable impact, as these alternatives offer a cost advantage that resonates with budget-conscious households. Loose rice and pasta, which account for nearly 20% of total sales, continue to attract ... Read More

  • Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Tunisia

    ... values sales and is expected to see an increase in volume sales, while volume sales are expected to fall for rice. Though both products are subsidised, pasta is manufactured locally, whereas rice is imported, and ... Read More

  • Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Uzbekistan

    ... price hikes for rice (see below), instant noodles is expected to register the highest volume growth and to also account for most values sales. The mains brands are from Russia, China, and Korea, with Mareven ... Read More

  • Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Serbia

    ... In contrast, sales of noodles are experiencing growth, driven by the increasing demand for on-the-go consumption and quick preparation. Price sensitivity continues to play a major role in purchasing decisions, with consumers actively seeking price ... Read More

  • Staple Foods in Greece

    ... options, which exerted upward pressure on unit prices and boosted retail value sales. Despite residual economic concerns, on-trade volume sales continued to record positive, if significantly slower, growth in 2024. In the post-Coronavirus (COVID-19) period, ... Read More

  • Staple Foods in Lithuania

    ... foods. After the challenges posed by significant price inflation in 2022 and 2023, 2024 brings relief, as inflationary pressures ease, fostering optimism among both consumers and leading players. While health concerns, particularly regarding the intake ... Read More

  • Staple Foods in Kazakhstan

    ... modern, healthier alternatives. As consumers become more health-conscious, there is a growing interest in staples with a healthier positioning, such as organic, high fibre and low sugar products. However, this trend is occurring alongside persistent ... Read More

  • Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Japan

    ... the trend from 2023. In terms of individual categories, rice, which is the largest category, is set to decline in retail volume terms, but experience double-digit growth in retail current value terms, due to the ... Read More

  • Global Hispanic Foods Market 2024-2028

    ... provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, the latest ... Read More

  • Staple Foods in Japan

    ... prices. Price increases seen since 2022, triggered by the war in Ukraine, backed by high raw materials costs, and soaring logistics costs due to the “2024 issue” in Japan (a social issue in terms of ... Read More

  • Rice, Pasta and Noodles in North Macedonia

    ... maturity and the ongoing decline in the country’s population. Rising health-consciousness has also contributed to the slowdown, in that more people are now attempting to improve general wellbeing and better control their weight by reducing ... Read More

  • Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Georgia

    ... in unit prices, coupled with more frequent discounting, has positively impacted the category in the year. Amongst top players are the local company Georgian European Macaroni Industry Ltd and the international players Makfa OAO, Divella ... Read More

  • Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Guatemala

    ... is a key element of the local diet, continues to account for most value sales. Local company, Arrocera Los Corrales, dominates the space, with its multiple brands offered at competitive prices. Wal-Mart also offers private ... Read More

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