Soups Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

A soup is a liquid dish prepared from vegetables, fish, chicken or meat stock combined with other flavored ingredients. The origin of the word “soup” can be traced back to the Teutonic term, suppa, a Medieval thick stew poured on slices of bread or granulated crumbs called sop. Soups are traditionally divided in to the ‘clear’ or ‘thick’ types, and can be either vegetarian or not. The invention of canning in the 19th century was responsible for the initial commercializing of soup in the food market. Today, the most common types of retail soup products can be classified as follows:
  • Ready-to-serve soups, also commonly known as RTS soups, are the most preferred soups of today because of their convenience.
  • Condensed wet soups, on the other hand, need some preparation by adding an equal amount of water or some type of liquid.
  • Dry or dehydrated soups also need some preparation and contain agglomerated starches that dissolve easily in hot liquids.
  • Refrigerated soups have the shortest shelf life, and often the foundation is a mixture of stock made from mirepoix and bouquet garni.
  • Frozen soups have a conveniently longer shelf life.
  • Ramen is a simple type of noodle in bouillon or broth, usually dehydrated.

Soups are popular among consumers as filling and tasty dishes that can be both healthy and inexpensive. Consumption of low-energy dense foods such as soups can lead to long-term health and weight loss benefits.

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Soups Industry Research & Market Reports

  • Meals and Soups in Singapore

    ... driving an expansion in the variety of ready meals available in the market. However, the recent increase in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) from 8% to 9%, effective 1 January 2024, following a previous ... Read More

  • Meals and Soups in the Netherlands

    ... mature category of chilled ready meals, chilled soup remains underdeveloped, presenting ample opportunity for expansion. Chilled soup is largely dominated by private label offerings, as many consumers associate chilled soup with these brands. One notable ... Read More

  • Meals and Soups in Italy

    ... in soup demand. Over 2024, all categories except pizza, which continues to ebb following an upturn in 2020 amid Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions, are predicted to post positive retail volume growth. Ready meals, food kits and ... Read More

  • Meals and Soups in the United Arab Emirates

    ... products. Busy lifestyles are pushing consumers towards quick meal solutions that save time without sacrificing quality. This has led to a surge in demand for ready meals, soups, and meal kits, which offer a blend ... Read More

  • Meals and Soups in Denmark

    ... and their ability to provide quick, nutritious meal options. Danish consumers appreciate the practicality of frozen ready meals, as they can be easily stored and prepared on-demand, fitting seamlessly into busy lifestyles. This strong demand ... Read More

  • Meals and Soups in Bulgaria

    ... over the counter. Shelf-stable ready meals and dried and shelf-stable soups are suffering from growing concerns about processed foods, notably due to the wide number of ingredients used and the availability of artificial preservatives and ... Read More

  • Meals and Soups in Canada

    ... readymade food which helps to reduce preparation and cooking times is rising rapidly in line with the rise in dual-income households increase. While affordability remains an issue, the overall prices for these products are showing ... Read More

  • Meals and Soups in the Philippines

    ... local consumers strive to maximise their wages and incomes while the job market improves, they are pushing up demand for meals and soups. Busier workers support convenience trends in packaged food and options that require ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Kuwait

    ... over high obesity rates is stimulating some consumers into adopting healthier eating habits, including eating less overall. However, healthier cooking ingredients and meals tend to have higher prices, meaning such products are only popular among ... Read More

  • Soups and Broths - International Trade in Q3-2024: Top Markets' Performance by Major Competitors

    ... In cumulative terms, in the first 3 quarters of 2024 world trade of Soups and Broths recorded a year-over-year increase of +9.8% in $. As regards major competitors, in the first 3 quarters of 2024 ... Read More

  • Meals and Soups in Sweden

    ... attract the attention of Swedish consumers to ready meals, brands are increasingly looking to add value via health and wellness, offering a range of healthier options. Indeed, there is an effort to dispel the widely ... Read More

  • Meals and Soups in Dominican Republic

    ... Following a period of high inflation in 2023, driven by rising raw material prices and logistics costs, consumers have returned to purchasing more convenient food products such as frozen pizza and shelf-stable ready meals. This ... Read More

  • Meals and Soups in New Zealand

    ... with around 80% of respondents to the Euromonitor Voice of the Consumer: Lifestyle Survey 2024, expressing concern about increasing prices for everyday items. In response to this economic uncertainty, consumers increasingly sought cost-saving alternatives, leading ... Read More

  • Meals and Soups in China

    ... such as dried ready meals and quick recipe kits, coupled with broader economic pressures, which have also led to a slight drop in unit prices. Euromonitor International's Meals and Soups in China report offers in-depth ... Read More

  • Meals and Soups in Germany

    ... easy meal solutions, frozen pizza provides a simple, ready-to-eat option that fits into the hectic schedules of many German households. This trend aligns with the broader shift towards convenient, time-saving food options, especially among working ... Read More

  • Meals and Soups in Colombia

    ... catered to their lifestyles and require minimal preparation time. Advancements in product innovation have played a significant role in driving the growth of ready meals in recent years. Manufacturers have responded to consumer demand by ... Read More

  • Meals and Soups in Ukraine

    ... knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2019-2023, it identifies the leading companies, brands and retail outlets, and assesses ... Read More

  • Meals and Soups in Turkey

    ... Turkey, this has challenged foodservice, with consumers increasingly looking to eat and cook within the household. Frozen and chilled ready meals led retail volume growth, with consumers appreciating the ease and convenience of these options. ... Read More

  • Meals and Soups in Estonia

    ... be the best performer, as it benefits from its convenience and healthier image. Within ready meals, chilled ready meals are expected to register the highest volume growth, with volume sales for falling for shelf stable ... Read More

  • Meals and Soups in France

    ... home more often again, both for budgetary and health reasons. One of the reasons for this depressed outlook for ready meals, in particular, is that private label is not strong in the category and did ... Read More

  • Meals and Soups in Bolivia

    ... to offset inflationary pressures related to the country’s balance of payments crisis. Given that these types of products are primarily bought for the sake of convenience and usually not considered essential, the increased tendency of ... Read More

  • Meals and Soups in Greece

    ... brands aided sales. Prepared salads were the strongest performers in 2024, with products aligning with the rising trend of health and wellness. Euromonitor International's Meals and Soups in Greece report offers in-depth knowledge of the ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Jordan

    ... eating out, which was particularly beneficial to sauces, dips and condiments via foodservice. Despite the effects of global inflation, some categories of cooking ingredients and meals are perceived to be essential, with consumers opting to ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Qatar

    ... in the world and thus demand for most products remains stable. In order to attract visitors and investment, Qatar continues to host competitions and entertainment events which has boosted the economy, as well as fuelling ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Oman

    ... and traditional culinary practices means freshness remains a priority, leading to lower interest in ready meals and frozen foods than in neighbouring countries. At the same time, ever busier lifestyles in Oman’s highly urbanised society ... Read More

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