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Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat in Colombia

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  • 24 Pages
  • November 2025
  • Region: Colombia
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 5567363
Value sales of processed meat, seafood, and alternatives to meat have returned to small positive growth in Colombia in 2025, while volume sales remain in a negative slump, albeit at an improved rate of growth compared to 2024. This indicates that consumer spending power is gradually improving, although price sensitivity remains.

This 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 2020-2025, 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 currently shaping the market along with prospects for the next five years, clearly indicating how the market is expected to change.

Product coverage: Meat and Seafood Substitutes, Processed Meat, Processed Seafood, Tofu and Derivatives.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat 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.

Table of Contents

KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Value sales return to small positive growth, while volume sales remain in a slump
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Price sensitivity continues to influence sales
  • Processed seafood benefits from offering value for money, supporting volume growth
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Retail and foodservice will see positive growth over the forecast period
  • Convenience stores and on-the-go products will continue to expand
  • More meat and seafood substitutes set to appear in the market
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Zenú continues to benefit from its broad portfolio and ongoing innovations
  • Nutrimenti de Colombia benefits from expanded distribution of its popular Bary brand
CHANNELS
  • Small local grocers maintain lead, although smaller merchants are being impacted by taxes
  • Discounters continue to attract attention due to affordable quality and a growing assortment of products
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 1 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 2 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 3 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 4 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 5 Sales of Shelf Stable Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2020-2025
  • Table 6 Sales of Chilled Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2020-2025
  • Table 7 Sales of Frozen Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2020-2025
  • Table 8 Sales of Frozen Processed Poultry by Type: % Value Breakdown 2020-2025
  • Table 9 Sales of Frozen Processed Seafood by Type: % Value Breakdown 2020-2025
  • Table 10 NBO Company Shares of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 11 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 12 Distribution of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Format: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 13 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 14 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Value 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMERSTAPLE FOODS IN COLOMBIA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Positive sales in both value and volume, supported by home cooking trends
KEY DATA FINDINGS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Home meal preparation and budget-friendly options drive sales
  • Growing focus on quality, despite ongoing price sensitivity
  • Evolving lifestyles and global cultural influences reshape consumer preferences
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Ongoing positive sales, supported by polarised trends of premiumisation and affordability
  • Ongoing health and wellness trends focus on nutritional options - even at higher prices
  • Expansion of convenience stores in line with urbanisation
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Zenú, Bimbo, and Diana all in close brand competition, with combined private label holding the largest share
  • Nutrimenti de Colombia benefits from broad portfolio penetration, while Option meets modern demands
CHANNELS
  • Small local grocers remain a cornerstone in distribution, but are facing rising competition from modern outlets
  • Convenience stores rise as a key distribution channel for busy urban consumers
MARKET DATA
  • Table 15 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 16 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 17 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 18 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Staple Foods: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Staple Foods: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 21 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 22 Distribution of Staple Foods by Format: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 23 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 24 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 25 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 26 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources