In 2024 demand for staple foods rose once more. This was despite inflation and currency fluctuations as consumer dependency on packaged food has risen with consumers embracing its convenience, especially urban dwellers.
The rising cost of living, and high inflation, have been impacting product prices and consumer spending power. While the overall category experienced growth in volume terms in 2024, demand is slowing among low and middle income consumers.
Most people eat three meals a day, which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner, taking breakfast at around 08.00hrs, lunch at around 14.
Over the review period, there was considerable social change in the country, with consumers adopting a wider variety of food. Busy lifestyles, changes in cooking facilities and the introduction of new international foods have boosted demand for staple foods with most urban households opting for easy to cook or time-consuming snacks.
Most consumers still use small local grocers, outdoor markets and street vendors for their food shopping, with many lacking access to modern grocery retailers. Even in the capital city of Dhaka, most people still use small local grocers and food/drink/tobacco specialists.
Over the forecast period, inflation is set to remain problematic which will continue to place pressure on average household incomes. However, as staple foods are largely regarded as essential products in Bangladesh, demand will be sustained.
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NOTE: Couscous, polenta and quinoa are excluded from staple foods.
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