Provides an overview of current soups scenario regarding the future outlook in terms of ingredients, product claims, labeling, distribution, and packaging. The analysis also covers regional overview across five regions - Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, Americas, Western Europe, and Eastern Europe - highlighting industry size, growth drivers, latest developments, and future inhibitors for the regions.
The global soups sector was valued at $21.7 billion in 2023 and will reach $27.5 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. The sector's volume will reach 3.7 billion kg in 2028 and will generate a CAGR of 1.7% during 2023-28. In 2023, ambient soup was the largest category by value, accounting for a share of 42%, followed by dried soup (mixes) with 37.8%. The US was the leading country in value terms globally, amassing a share of 40.4%. The Americas and Western Europe were the leading markets for soups, with value shares of 49.2% and 25.6%, respectively, in 2023.
With growing concerns around artificial colors and preservatives in soups among consumers, there has been an increase in demand for natural and safe ingredients. Consumers are looking for plant derived ingredients as they perceive to be safe to consume. As a result, manufacturers are formulating soups using naturally sourced and safe ingredients. The soups sector is highly regulated in terms of labeling, while manufacturers are expected to produce clean-label items with good-quality ingredient formulations. Consumers are increasingly opting for products that provide clear information. Therefore, brands are focusing on strengthening their communication on pack labels, to increase safety in product usage.
Scope
This report brings together multiple data sources to provide a comprehensive overview of the global soups sector, analyzing data from 108 countries. It includes analysis of the following -
Sector overview: Provides an overview of the current sector scenarios in terms of ingredients, manufacturer claims, labeling, and packaging. The analysis also provides a regional overview across five regions-Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, the Americas, Western Europe, and Eastern Europe-highlighting sector size, growth drivers, the latest developments, and future challenges for each region.
Change in consumption: Provides an overview of changes in the consumption of soups over 2018-28, at global and regional levels.
High-potential countries: Provides risk-reward analysis of the top two high-potential countries in each region based on market assessment, economic development, governance indicators, sociodemographic factors, and technological infrastructure.
Country and regional analysis: Provides a deep-dive analysis of 10 high-potential countries, covering value growth during 2018-28, consumer demographics, city analysis, and key trends.
Competitive landscape: Provides an overview of the leading brands at global and regional levels. The section also analyzes the market share and sales of private labels in each region.
Key distribution channels: Provides an analysis of the leading distribution channels in the global soups sector in 2023. It covers hypermarkets & supermarkets, convenience stores, food & drinks specialists, cash & carries and warehouse clubs, and others, which comprises e-retailers, “dollar stores”, variety stores & general merchandise retailers, department stores, drugstores & pharmacies, and other distribution channels.
Packaging analysis*: The report provides the percentage share (in 2023) and growth rate (during 2018-28) for various pack materials, pack types, closures, and primary outer types based on volume sales in the soups sector.
Reasons to Buy
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The report provides a detailed analysis of the countries in the region, covering the key challenges, competitive landscape and demographic analysis, that can help companies gain insight into the country specific nuances
The analysts have also placed a significant emphasis on the key trends that drive consumer choice and the future opportunities that can be explored in the region, than can help companies in revenue expansion
To gain competitive intelligence about leading brands in the sector in the region with information about their market share and growth rates
Executive Summary
Sector Overview
Global Overview
Asia-Pacific Overview
Middle East and Africa Overview
Americas Overview
Western Europe Overview
Eastern Europe Overview
Soups: Global Challenges
Shift in Overall Food Consumption Patterns
Change in Consumption Levels in the Overall Food Industry, 2023–28
Reasons for Shift in Consumption Patterns
Change in Consumption Levels: Americas, 2018–28
Change in Consumption Levels: Asia-Pacific, 2018–28
Change in Consumption Levels: Eastern Europe, 2018–28
Change in Consumption Levels: Middle East and Africa, 2018–28
Change in Consumption Levels: Western Europe, 2018–28
Identifying High-Potential Countries by Region
Country Deep Dive
Japan
Overview of the Japanese Soups Sector
Key Trends in the Japanese Soups Sector
South Korea
Overview of the South Korean Soups Sector
Key Trends in the South Korean Soups Sector
Future Outlook of the Asia-Pacific Soups Sector
Saudi Arabia
Overview of the Saudi Arabian Soups Sector
Saudi Arabia – Demographic Analysis
Key Trends in the Saudi Arabian Soups Sector
South Africa
Overview of the South African Soups Sector
South Africa – Demographic Analysis
South Africa: Market Size Analysis of Top Eight Cities
South Africa: Market Size Analysis of Top Eight Cities by Category
Key Trends in the South African Soups Sector
Future Outlook of the Middle East and Africa Soups Sector
Canada
Overview of the Canadian Soups Sector
Canada – Demographic Analysis
Canada: Market Size Analysis of Top 10 Cities
Canada: Market Size Analysis of Top 10 Cities by Category
Key Trends in the Canadian Soups Sector
Mexico
Overview of the Mexican Soups Sector
Mexico – Demographic Analysis
Mexico: Market Size Analysis of Top 10 Cities
Mexico: Market Size Analysis of Top 10 Cities by Category
Key Trends in the Mexican Soups Sector
Future Outlook of the Americas Soups Sector
Switzerland
Overview of the Swiss Soups Sector
Key Trends in the Swiss Soups Sector
Finland
Overview of the Finnish Soups Sector
Finland – Demographic Analysis
Finland: Market Size Analysis of Top Three Cities
Finland: Market Size Analysis of Top Three Cities by Category
Key Trends in the Finnish Soups Sector
Future Outlook of the Western European Soups Sector
Poland
Overview of the Polish Soups Sector
Poland – Demographic Analysis
Poland: Market Size Analysis of Top 10 Cities
Poland: Market Size Analysis of Top 10 Cities by Category
Key Trends in the Polish Soups Sector
Czech Republic
Overview of the Czech Soups Sector
Czech Republic – Demographic Analysis
Czech Republic: Market Size Analysis of Top Four Cities
Czech Republic: Market Size Analysis of Top Four Cities by Category
Key Trends in the Czech Soups Sector
Future Outlook of the Eastern European Soups Sector
Health & Wellness Analysis
Health & Wellness Analysis – Global & Regional
Competitive Environment
Leading Soups Sector Companies by Value – Global
Company and Brand Share Analysis – Global
Company and Brand Share Analysis – Americas
Company and Brand Share Analysis – Asia-Pacific
Company and Brand Share Analysis – Eastern Europe
Company and Brand Share Analysis – Middle East and Africa
Company and Brand Share Analysis – Western Europe
Competitive Landscape – Market Analysis
Key Brands – Ambient Soup Category
Key Brands – Chilled Soup Category
Key Brands – Dried Soup (Mixes) Category
Key Brands – Frozen Soup Category
Key Brands – UHT Soup Category
Market Share of Private Labels
Private Labels' Share in the Soups Sector – by Region
Private Label's Share in Soups Sector – by Category
Key Distribution Channels
Key Distribution Channels – Overview
Key Packaging Formats
Growth Analysis – by Pack Material and Pack Type
Growth Analysis – by Closure Type and Primary Outer Type
Select Industry Metrics
Global Patent Filings
Global Job Analytics by Company
Global Job Analytics by Theme
Global Deals
Appendix
Table Global market sales – value ($ million)
Table Global market sales – volume (million kg)
Table Soups sales by region – value ($ million)
Table Soups sales by region – volume (million kg)
Table Soups sales with health & wellness product attributes, 2018–23 ($ million)
Table Soups sales with health & wellness consumer benefits, 2018–23 ($ million)
Table Key health & wellness product attributes by category, 2023 ($ million)
Table Key health & wellness consumer benefits by category, 2023 ($ million)
Table Global – soups distribution ($ million) in 2018 vs. 2023
Table Americas – soups distribution ($ million) in 2018 vs. 2023
Table Asia-Pacific – soups distribution ($ million) in 2018 vs. 2023
Table Eastern Europe – soups distribution ($ million) in 2018 vs. 2023
Table Middle East and Africa – soups distribution ($ million) in 2018 vs. 2023
Table Western Europe – soups distribution ($ million) in 2018 vs. 2023
Table Global value share, ambient soup (2023, $ million)
Table Global value share, chilled soup (2023, $ million)
Table Global value share, dried soup (mixes) (2023, $ million)
Table Global value share, frozen soup (2023, $ million)
Table Global value share, UHT soup (2023, $ million)
Table Global – brands vs. private label value (2023, $ million)
Table Asia-Pacific – brands vs. private label value (2023, $ million)
Table Americas – brands vs. private label value (2023, $ million)
Table Western Europe – brands vs. private label value (2023, $ million)
Table Middle East and Africa – brands vs. private label value (2023, $ million)
Table Eastern Europe – brands vs. private label value (2023, $ million)
Table Pack materials in 2023 vs. 2028 (million units)
Table Pack types in 2023 vs. 2028 (million units)
Table Closure types in 2023 vs. 2028 (million units)
Table Primary outer types in 2023 vs. 2028 (million units)
Definitions
Definitions – Categories
Definitions – Channel
GlobalData's eight mega-trends
The Eight Mega-Trends can be Broken Down into 43 Trends