Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Belgium
High rates of inflation and pressure on consumers’ purchasing power and disposable incomes strongly impacted demand for cooking ingredients and meals in the Belgian market in 2023. Indeed, following a strong performance in value sales in 2022 mostly driven by price increases, prices started to stabilise in 2023. Edible oils and sauces, dips and condiments were the main beneficiaries of this factor, seeing improved performances in volume terms in 2023. Ready meals, on the contrary, saw a very pos...
Euromonitor International's Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Belgium report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2018-2022, it identifies the leading companies, brands and retail outlets, and assesses the key trends and demographic shifts behind consumer demand and sales growth. How key trends such as health and wellness, sustainability and recovery from the pandemic are shaping the market in <|Year|> directly informs our forecasts to 2027, clearly indicating how the market is expected to change.
Product coverage: Edible Oils, Meals and Soups, Sauces, Dips and Condiments, Sweet Spreads.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
Why buy this report?
Euromonitor International's Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Belgium report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2018-2022, it identifies the leading companies, brands and retail outlets, and assesses the key trends and demographic shifts behind consumer demand and sales growth. How key trends such as health and wellness, sustainability and recovery from the pandemic are shaping the market in <|Year|> directly informs our forecasts to 2027, clearly indicating how the market is expected to change.
Product coverage: Edible Oils, Meals and Soups, Sauces, Dips and Condiments, Sweet Spreads.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
Why buy this report?
- Get a detailed picture of the Cooking Ingredients and Meals market;
- Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
- Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
- Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.
Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Belgium
Euromonitor International
November 2023
List Of Contents And Tables
COOKING INGREDIENTS AND MEALS IN BELGIUM
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Cooking ingredients and meals in 2023: The big picture
Key trends in 2023
Competitive landscape
Channel developments
What next for cooking ingredients and meals?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 2 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 3 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 4 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Cooking Ingredients and Meals: % Value 2019-2023
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Cooking Ingredients and Meals: % Value 2020-2023
Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2018-2023
Table 8 Distribution of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
EDIBLE OILS IN BELGIUM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Rising prices shift consumer attention
Slight upturn in volumes
Strong private label presence
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Stabilisation of prices to strengthen demand
Lack of innovation and return to foodservice
Bright prospects for further private label development
CATEGORY DATA
Table 13 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 14 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 15 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 16 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Edible Oils: % Value 2019-2023
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Edible Oils: % Value 2020-2023
Table 19 Distribution of Edible Oils by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
MEALS AND SOUPS IN BELGIUM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Ready meals sees fall in volumes
Polarised demand
Leading player expands in meal kits
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Busy lifestyles and economic concerns to support demand for ready meals
Positive outlook for meal kits
More varied factors to affect purchasing decisions
CATEGORY DATA
Table 24 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 25 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 26 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 27 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 28 Sales of Chilled Ready Meals by Ethnicity: % Value 2018-2023
Table 29 Sales of Frozen Ready Meals by Ethnicity: % Value 2018-2023
Table 30 Sales of Soup by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2018-2023
Table 31 NBO Company Shares of Meals and Soups: % Value 2019-2023
Table 32 LBN Brand Shares of Meals and Soups: % Value 2020-2023
Table 33 Distribution of Meals and Soups by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 37 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
SAUCES, DIPS AND CONDIMENTS IN BELGIUM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Interest in a variety of culinary traditions supporting demand
Inflation crisis exerts strong influence on demand
Unilever retains lead, while sustainability is growing in importance
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Ongoing rise in interest in culinary traditions from around the world
Higher-end private labels to remain competitive
Ongoing interest in a range of culinary traditions set to drive innovation
CATEGORY DATA
Table 38 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 39 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 40 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 41 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 42 Sales of Liquid Recipe Sauces by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 43 Sales of Other Sauces and Condiments by Type: Rankings 2018-2023
Table 44 NBO Company Shares of Sauces, Dips and Condiments: % Value 2019-2023
Table 45 LBN Brand Shares of Sauces, Dips and Condiments: % Value 2020-2023
Table 46 Distribution of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 47 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 50 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
SWEET SPREADS IN BELGIUM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Static volume sales
New products launched, while nut and seed based spreads performs well
Ferrero Ardennes retains lead, but private label continues to perform well
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Modest performance expected
Indulgence and health and wellness to influence category development
Key role for innovation
CATEGORY DATA
Table 51 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 52 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 53 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 54 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 55 Sales of Jams and Preserves by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2018-2023
Table 56 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2019-2023
Table 57 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2020-2023
Table 58 Distribution of Sweet Spreads by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 59 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 62 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Euromonitor International
November 2023
List Of Contents And Tables
COOKING INGREDIENTS AND MEALS IN BELGIUM
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Cooking ingredients and meals in 2023: The big picture
Key trends in 2023
Competitive landscape
Channel developments
What next for cooking ingredients and meals?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 2 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 3 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 4 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Cooking Ingredients and Meals: % Value 2019-2023
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Cooking Ingredients and Meals: % Value 2020-2023
Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2018-2023
Table 8 Distribution of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
EDIBLE OILS IN BELGIUM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Rising prices shift consumer attention
Slight upturn in volumes
Strong private label presence
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Stabilisation of prices to strengthen demand
Lack of innovation and return to foodservice
Bright prospects for further private label development
CATEGORY DATA
Table 13 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 14 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 15 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 16 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Edible Oils: % Value 2019-2023
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Edible Oils: % Value 2020-2023
Table 19 Distribution of Edible Oils by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
MEALS AND SOUPS IN BELGIUM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Ready meals sees fall in volumes
Polarised demand
Leading player expands in meal kits
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Busy lifestyles and economic concerns to support demand for ready meals
Positive outlook for meal kits
More varied factors to affect purchasing decisions
CATEGORY DATA
Table 24 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 25 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 26 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 27 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 28 Sales of Chilled Ready Meals by Ethnicity: % Value 2018-2023
Table 29 Sales of Frozen Ready Meals by Ethnicity: % Value 2018-2023
Table 30 Sales of Soup by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2018-2023
Table 31 NBO Company Shares of Meals and Soups: % Value 2019-2023
Table 32 LBN Brand Shares of Meals and Soups: % Value 2020-2023
Table 33 Distribution of Meals and Soups by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 37 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
SAUCES, DIPS AND CONDIMENTS IN BELGIUM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Interest in a variety of culinary traditions supporting demand
Inflation crisis exerts strong influence on demand
Unilever retains lead, while sustainability is growing in importance
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Ongoing rise in interest in culinary traditions from around the world
Higher-end private labels to remain competitive
Ongoing interest in a range of culinary traditions set to drive innovation
CATEGORY DATA
Table 38 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 39 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 40 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 41 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 42 Sales of Liquid Recipe Sauces by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 43 Sales of Other Sauces and Condiments by Type: Rankings 2018-2023
Table 44 NBO Company Shares of Sauces, Dips and Condiments: % Value 2019-2023
Table 45 LBN Brand Shares of Sauces, Dips and Condiments: % Value 2020-2023
Table 46 Distribution of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 47 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 50 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
SWEET SPREADS IN BELGIUM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Static volume sales
New products launched, while nut and seed based spreads performs well
Ferrero Ardennes retains lead, but private label continues to perform well
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Modest performance expected
Indulgence and health and wellness to influence category development
Key role for innovation
CATEGORY DATA
Table 51 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 52 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 53 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 54 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 55 Sales of Jams and Preserves by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2018-2023
Table 56 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2019-2023
Table 57 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2020-2023
Table 58 Distribution of Sweet Spreads by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 59 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 62 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
