Retail volume sales of staple foods are set to grow in Kuwait in 2024, with demand supported by the essential nature of such products. Bread is the main staple, with rice also highly popular.
The staple foods category in Kuwait has seen sustained growth in 2024, with value growth outpacing volume growth, influenced by rising unit prices. On the volume front, the higher frequency of out-of-home dining has spurred consumption in the foodservice channel, a trend that has gradually gained momentum since the COVID-19 crisis to return to and even surpass pre-pandemic levels.
Kuwait’s economic profile encompasses strengths such as substantial oil reserves at low production costs and a very high level of per-capita income. On the other hand, these are challenged by a fluctuating political environment that hinders reforms and, as an oil-based economy, potentially volatile economic growth rates.
Kuwaitis have high GDP per capita, which means expenditure on staple foods remains strong. Likewise, the government's heavy subsidiaries for local consumers mean they can always afford staple foods, regardless of the economic backdrop, such as the worldwide increases in inflation in the latter part of the review period.
The staple foods category in Kuwait benefits from a well-established logistics and infrastructure network supporting the inflow and outflow of products. The country also leverages its efficient and close land transportation network with major exporters nearby, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, which in turn facilitates the inflow of considerable imports into the country from major regional brands.
Retail volume sales of brown rice, wholemeal bread, wholemeal pasta and low-sugar breakfast cereals are set to benefit from the health and wellness trend during the forecast period.
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NOTE: Couscous, polenta and quinoa are excluded from staple foods.
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