Staple Foods in Costa Rica
Inflation continues to impact consumer shopping habits in 2023, with consumers seeking out low prices and private label in the staple foods category, as they look to make grocery budgets stretch further. The government has implemented aggressive policies to help keep prices down, such as lowering VAT, but while the price of raw materials may be stabilizing worldwide, companies are unable to reduce prices due to exchange rate fluctuations. Costa Rica has a very large export market, with these exp...
Euromonitor International's Staple Foods in Costa Rica 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: Baked Goods, Breakfast Cereals, Processed Fruit and Vegetables, Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat, Rice, Pasta and Noodles.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
Why buy this report?
Euromonitor International's Staple Foods in Costa Rica 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: Baked Goods, Breakfast Cereals, Processed Fruit and Vegetables, Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat, Rice, Pasta and Noodles.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
Why buy this report?
- Get a detailed picture of the Staple Foods 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.
Staple Foods in Costa Rica
Euromonitor International
November 2023
List Of Contents And Tables
STAPLE FOODS IN COSTA RICA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staple foods in 2023: The big picture
Key trends in 2023
Competitive Landscape
Channel developments
What next for staple foods?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 2 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 3 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 4 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Staple Foods: % Value 2019-2023
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Staple Foods: % Value 2020-2023
Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2019-2023
Table 8 Distribution of Staple Foods by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
BAKED GOODS IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Consumers respond positively as bread prices start to fall
Consumers return to old habits with focus on convenience
Private label emerges in frozen baked goods
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Private label bread to gain ground as more economical option
Baked goods to offer healthier options to meet growing consumer demands
Frozen baked goods will continue growing due to convenience
CATEGORY DATA
Table 13 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 14 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 15 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 16 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2019-2023
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2020-2023
Table 19 Distribution of Baked Goods by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
BREAKFAST CEREALS IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Innovation in children’s breakfast cereals focuses on fun food and colourful designs
New competitors are emerging in breakfast cereals
Granola is growing in popularity and availability
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Greater emphasis on packaging innovation to deliver convenience
Brands to shift towards cleaner and more natural ingredients
Private label expected to evolve in breakfast cereals
CATEGORY DATA
Table 24 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 25 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 26 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 27 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 28 NBO Company Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2019-2023
Table 29 LBN Brand Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2020-2023
Table 30 Distribution of Breakfast Cereals by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 33 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
PROCESSED MEAT, SEAFOOD AND ALTERNATIVES TO MEAT IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Local and imported products expand in convenience stores
Processed seafood comes in multiple sizes to offer consumers cost savings
Taste tests offered at modern retailers to encourage trial
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Health concerns will continue to hamper growth
Shelf stable meat to show slight grow among more affluent consumer groups
Vegetarian options expected to expand in the forecast period
CATEGORY DATA
Table 35 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 36 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 37 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 38 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 39 NBO Company Shares of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat: % Value 2019-2023
Table 40 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat: % Value 2020-2023
Table 41 Distribution of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 42 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 43 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Value 2023-2028
PROCESSED FRUIT AND VEGETABLES IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Frozen fruits and vegetables growing due to convenience trends
Peque?o Mundo retailer expands access to low-cost processed fruit and vegetables
Private label expand lines of canned vegetables
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Convenience factor will drive appeal supporting steady volume growth
Frozen fruits and vegetables expected to continue growing in availability and variety
Accessibility of fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables will continue to limit growth
CATEGORY DATA
Table 44 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 45 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 46 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 47 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 48 NBO Company Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2019-2023
Table 49 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2020-2023
Table 50 Distribution of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 51 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 52 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
RICE, PASTA AND NOODLES IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Lower tariffs on imported rice have little impact on price
Imported varieties of pasta grow in popularity
Noodles gain appeal as consumers switch to more affordable staple foods
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Growth of imported flavours in modern retailers
Tradition of rice consumption will support growth
Noodles with health claims expected to expand on retail shelves
CATEGORY DATA
Table 55 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 56 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 57 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 58 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 59 NBO Company Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2019-2023
Table 60 LBN Brand Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2020-2023
Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Rice: % Value 2019-2023
Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Rice: % Value 2020-2023
Table 63 NBO Company Shares of Pasta: % Value 2019-2023
Table 64 LBN Brand Shares of Pasta: % Value 2020-2023
Table 65 NBO Company Shares of Noodles: % Value 2019-2023
Table 66 LBN Brand Shares of Noodles: % Value 2020-2023
Table 67 Distribution of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 68 Distribution of Rice by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 69 Distribution of Pasta by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 70 Distribution of Noodles by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 71 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 72 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 73 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 74 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Euromonitor International
November 2023
List Of Contents And Tables
STAPLE FOODS IN COSTA RICA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staple foods in 2023: The big picture
Key trends in 2023
Competitive Landscape
Channel developments
What next for staple foods?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 2 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 3 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 4 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Staple Foods: % Value 2019-2023
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Staple Foods: % Value 2020-2023
Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2019-2023
Table 8 Distribution of Staple Foods by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
BAKED GOODS IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Consumers respond positively as bread prices start to fall
Consumers return to old habits with focus on convenience
Private label emerges in frozen baked goods
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Private label bread to gain ground as more economical option
Baked goods to offer healthier options to meet growing consumer demands
Frozen baked goods will continue growing due to convenience
CATEGORY DATA
Table 13 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 14 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 15 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 16 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2019-2023
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2020-2023
Table 19 Distribution of Baked Goods by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
BREAKFAST CEREALS IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Innovation in children’s breakfast cereals focuses on fun food and colourful designs
New competitors are emerging in breakfast cereals
Granola is growing in popularity and availability
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Greater emphasis on packaging innovation to deliver convenience
Brands to shift towards cleaner and more natural ingredients
Private label expected to evolve in breakfast cereals
CATEGORY DATA
Table 24 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 25 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 26 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 27 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 28 NBO Company Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2019-2023
Table 29 LBN Brand Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2020-2023
Table 30 Distribution of Breakfast Cereals by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 33 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
PROCESSED MEAT, SEAFOOD AND ALTERNATIVES TO MEAT IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Local and imported products expand in convenience stores
Processed seafood comes in multiple sizes to offer consumers cost savings
Taste tests offered at modern retailers to encourage trial
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Health concerns will continue to hamper growth
Shelf stable meat to show slight grow among more affluent consumer groups
Vegetarian options expected to expand in the forecast period
CATEGORY DATA
Table 35 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 36 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 37 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 38 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 39 NBO Company Shares of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat: % Value 2019-2023
Table 40 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat: % Value 2020-2023
Table 41 Distribution of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 42 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 43 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Value 2023-2028
PROCESSED FRUIT AND VEGETABLES IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Frozen fruits and vegetables growing due to convenience trends
Peque?o Mundo retailer expands access to low-cost processed fruit and vegetables
Private label expand lines of canned vegetables
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Convenience factor will drive appeal supporting steady volume growth
Frozen fruits and vegetables expected to continue growing in availability and variety
Accessibility of fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables will continue to limit growth
CATEGORY DATA
Table 44 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 45 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 46 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 47 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 48 NBO Company Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2019-2023
Table 49 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2020-2023
Table 50 Distribution of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 51 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 52 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
RICE, PASTA AND NOODLES IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Lower tariffs on imported rice have little impact on price
Imported varieties of pasta grow in popularity
Noodles gain appeal as consumers switch to more affordable staple foods
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Growth of imported flavours in modern retailers
Tradition of rice consumption will support growth
Noodles with health claims expected to expand on retail shelves
CATEGORY DATA
Table 55 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 56 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 57 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 58 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 59 NBO Company Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2019-2023
Table 60 LBN Brand Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2020-2023
Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Rice: % Value 2019-2023
Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Rice: % Value 2020-2023
Table 63 NBO Company Shares of Pasta: % Value 2019-2023
Table 64 LBN Brand Shares of Pasta: % Value 2020-2023
Table 65 NBO Company Shares of Noodles: % Value 2019-2023
Table 66 LBN Brand Shares of Noodles: % Value 2020-2023
Table 67 Distribution of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 68 Distribution of Rice by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 69 Distribution of Pasta by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 70 Distribution of Noodles by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 71 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 72 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 73 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 74 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
