Opportunities in the Western Europe Seasonings, Dressings and Sauces Sector

Opportunities in the Western Europe Seasonings, Dressings and Sauces Sector

Summary

This report brings together multiple data sources to provide a comprehensive overview of the Western European Seasonings, Dressings & Sauces sector. It includes market overview, high growth country analysis, top companies, key distribution channels, packaging formats and case studies.

Western Europe accounted for 19.2% in the global seasonings, dressings & sauces sector in 2021, with value sales of $30,559.7 million. The sector is forecast to record the lowest CAGR compared to other regions. Unilever Plc accounted for the largest value share of 10.4%, with presence in all categories. It was followed by The Kraft Heinz Company (7%), Nestlé (3.6%), Premier Foods PLC (1.9%), and Mutti S.p.A. (1.9%). Private labels amassed a collective value share of 16.6% in the region. Hypermarkets & supermarkets was the leading distribution channel in the Western European seasonings, dressings & sauces sector in 2021, with a value share of 59.5%, followed by convenience store, which held a value share of 20.7%. Glass was the most used pack material in the Western European seasonings, dressings & sauces sector, accounting for a volume share of 48.5% in 2020. The use of flexible packaging and rigid plastics pack material garnered 21% and 16.6% shares.

Sweden, Spain, Switzerland, and Ireland are the key markets for the Seasonings, Dressings & Sauces sector due to their high-value sales and high CAGR. Among the high-potential countries, health & wellness and fresh & natural were the prominent trends. The top five companies in the Western European seasonings, dressings & sauces sector together accounted for a value share of 24.8%, in the year 2020. Private labels amassed a collective value share of 16.6% in the region. Hypermarkets & supermarkets was the leading distribution channel in the Western European seasonings, dressings & sauces sector in 2021, with a value share of 59.5%, followed by convenience store, which held a value share of 20.7%.

Scope

This report brings together multiple data sources to provide a comprehensive overview of the Western Europe Seasonings, Dressings & Sauces sector, analyzing data from 21 countries in the region. It includes analysis on the following -

  • Market Environment: Includes sector size, market size, and growth analysis by category.
  • High-potential Countries’ Analysis: Indicates changing share of value consumption in the various Seasonings, Dressings & Sauces categories across high-potential countries in the Western Europe region. It also provides Risk-Reward analysis of four countries across the Western Europe region based on market assessment, economic development, socio-demographic, governance indicators, and technological infrastructure.
  • Country Deep Dive: Provides the overview, demographic analysis, and key trends across high-potential countries.
  • Success Stories: Provides some of the most compelling Seasonings, Dressings & Sauces manufacturers, brands, products, and marketing campaigns in the Western Europe region. It also provides a better understanding of how a certain manufacturer achieved success in the sector and insights.
  • Competitive Environment: Provides an overview of leading companies in the Western Europe region, besides analyzing the growth of private labels in the region.
  • Distribution Analysis: Provides analysis on the leading distribution channels in the Western Europe Seasonings, Dressings & Sauces sector in 2020. It covers distribution channels: hypermarkets & supermarkets, convenience stores, food & drinks specialists, drug stores & pharmacies, e-retailers, cash & carries & warehouse clubs, vending machines, “dollar stores”, variety stores & general merchandise retailers, department stores and other retailers.
Reasons to Buy
  • Manufacturing and retailers seek the latest information on how the market is evolving to formulate their sales and marketing strategies. There is also demand for authentic market data with a high level of detail. This report has been created to provide its readers with up-to-date information and analysis to uncover emerging opportunities for growth within the sector in the region.
  • 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, then can help companies in revenue expansion
  • To gain competitive intelligence about leading companies in the sector in the region with information about their market share and growth rates


  • Report Scope
  • Executive Summary
  • Market Environment
    • Market size analysis – Western Europe compared with other regions
      • Table Regional comparison: market size, growth, and per capita analysis, 2021–2026
    • Value and volume growth analysis by region
    • The Western Europe market growth analysis by country
    • Western Europe market growth analysis by category
  • High-Potential Countries’ Analysis
    • Methodology – Identifying high-potential countries
    • Top four high-potential countries in Western Europe
    • Overview of high-potential countries in Western Europe
    • Growth contribution analysis by country
    • Value share analysis of seasonings, dressings & sauces sector compared with other food sectors
    • Change in consumption levels by country and category
    • Per capita consumption analysis
    • Per capita expenditure analysis
  • Country Deep Dive
    • Switzerland
      • Overview of the Swiss seasonings, dressings & sauces sector
      • Key trends in the Swiss seasonings, dressings & sauces sector
    • Austria
      • Overview of the Austrian seasonings, dressings & sauces sector
      • Demographic analysis - Austria
      • Market size analysis of top five cities
        • Table Volume growth analysis of 10 cities (million kg), 2016–2021
      • Market size analysis of top five cities by category
        • Table Volume analysis of top 10 cities by category (million kg), 2021
      • Top five cities’ contribution to volume growth
      • Key trends in the Austrian seasonings, dressings & sauces sector
    • UK
      • Overview of the UK seasonings, dressings & sauces sector
      • Demographic analysis – the UK
      • Market size analysis of top 10 cities
        • Table Volume growth analysis of 10 cities (million kg), 2016–2021
      • Market size analysis of top 10 cities by category
        • Table Volume analysis of top 10 cities by category (million kg), 2021
      • Top 10 cities’ contribution to volume growth
      • Key trends in the UK seasonings, dressings & sauces sector
    • Belgium
      • Overview of the Belgian seasonings, dressings & sauces sector
      • Demographic analysis – Belgium
      • Market size analysis of top five cities
        • Table Volume growth analysis of 10 cities (million kg), 2016–2021
      • Market size analysis of top five cities by category
        • Table Volume analysis of top 10 cities by category (million kg), 2021
      • Top five cities’ contribution to volume growth
      • Key trends in the Belgian seasonings, dressings & sauces sector
  • Success Stories
    • About case studies
    • Case Study: Fody’s sesame ginger sauce & marinade
    • Case Study: Mutti – Tomato pesto
    • Case Study: Hawkshead Relish Company - Smoky mustard sauce
  • Competitive Environment
    • Leading companies’ share in the Western European seasonings, dressings & sauces sector
    • Brand share analysis of top five companies
    • Leading companies in the Western European seasonings, dressings & sauces sector
    • Leading brands in the Western European seasonings, dressings & sauces sector
    • Private label penetration in the Western European seasonings, dressings & sauces sector
      • Table Private label penetration (in value terms) in seasonings, dressings & sauces sector, 2020
  • Health & Wellness Analysis
    • Value share analysis of health & wellness market
      • Table Health & wellness value and its share in overall sales, 2015–2020
    • Health & wellness market growth analysis by country
    • Key product attributes and consumer benefits
    • Leading health & wellness companies by category
  • Distribution Analysis
    • Leading distribution channels by country
      • Table Leading distribution channels (in value terms) in Western Europe by country, 2021
    • Leading distribution channels by category
      • Table Leading distribution channels in Western Europe by category, 2021
  • Packaging Analysis
    • Growth analysis by key pack material and pack type
    • Growth analysis by closure type and primary outer type
  • Challenges and Future Outlook
    • Key challenges in the Western European seasonings, dressings & sauces sector
    • Future outlook in the Western European seasonings, dressings & sauces sector
  • Appendix
    • Table Global seasonings, dressings & sauces sales, by region – value ($ million)
    • Table Global seasonings, dressings & sauces sales, by region – volume (million kg)
    • Table Growth analysis, by country/territory/SARs – value ($ million)
    • Table Growth analysis, by country/territory/SARs – volume (million kg)
    • Table Category growth analysis, by country/territory/SARs – wet cooking sauces ($ million)
    • Table Category growth analysis, by country/territory/SARs – condiment sauces ($ million)
    • Table Category growth analysis, by country/territory/SARs – dressings ($ million)
    • Table Category growth analysis, by country/territory/SARs – tomato pastes and purées ($ million)
    • Table Category growth analysis, by country/territory/SARs – herbs, spices & seasonings ($ million)
    • Table Category growth analysis, by country/territory/SARs – chutneys & relishes ($ million)
    • Table Category growth analysis, by country/territory/SARs – bouillons & stocks ($ million)
    • Table Category growth analysis, by country/territory/SARs – dips ($ million)
    • Table Category growth analysis, by country/territory/SARs – dry cooking sauces ($ million)
    • Table Category growth analysis, by country/territory/SARs – wet cooking sauces (million kg)
    • Table Category growth analysis, by country/territory/SARs – condiment sauces (million kg)
    • Table Category growth analysis, by country/territory/SARs – dressings (million kg)
    • Table Category growth analysis, by country/territory/SARs – tomato pastes and purées (million kg)
    • Table Category growth analysis, by country/territory/SARs – herbs, spices & seasonings (million kg)
    • Table Category growth analysis, by country/territory/SARs – chutneys & relishes (million kg)
    • Table Category growth analysis, by country/territory/SARs – bouillons & stocks (million kg)
    • Table Category growth analysis, by country/territory/SARs – dips (million kg)
    • Table Category growth analysis, by country/territory/SARs – dry cooking sauces (million kg)
    • Table Global – brands vs. private label value (2020, $ million)
    • Table Western European – brands vs. private label value (2020, $ million)
    • Table Western Europe – brands vs. private label value, by country/territory/SARs (2020, $ million)
    • Table Western Europe value sales, wet cooking sauces (2020, $ million)
    • Table Western Europe value sales, condiment sauces (2020, $ million)
    • Table Western Europe value sales, dressings (2020, $ million)
    • Table Western Europe value sales, tomato pastes and purées (2020, $ million)
    • Table Western Europe value sales, herbs, spices & seasonings (2020, $ million)
    • Table Western Europe value sales, chutneys & relishes (2020, $ million)
    • Table Western Europe value sales, bouillons & stocks (2020, $ million)
    • Table Western Europe value sales, dips (2020, $ million)
    • Table Western Europe value sales, dry cooking sauces (2020, $ million)
    • Table Health & Wellness product attribute analysis for Western Europe (in $ terms)
    • Table Health & Wellness consumer benefit analysis for Western Europe (in $ terms)
    • Table Leading distribution channels in Western Europe ($ million)
    • Table Volume by pack material, 2016–2026 (million units)
    • Table Volume by pack type, 2016–2026 (million units)
    • Table Volume by closure type, 2016–2026 (million units)
    • Table Volume by primary outer type, 2016–2026 (million units)
    • Country list analyzed to identify high-potential countries*
  • Definitions
    • Definitions – Category
    • Definitions – Channel
    • Definitions – Health & Wellness
    • GlobalData’s eight mega-trends
    • The eight mega-trends can be broken down into 43 trends
    • Definitions – Trends: Health & Wellness
    • Definitions – Trends: Sensory & Indulgence
    • Definitions – Trends: Comfort & Uncertainty
    • Definitions – Trends: Sustainability & Ethics
    • Definitions – Trends: Individualism & Expression
    • Definitions – Trends: Digitalization
    • Definitions – Trends: Easy & Affordable
    • Definitions – Trends: Demographics
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