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Staple Foods in Slovakia

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  • 67 Pages
  • November 2025
  • Region: Slovakia
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 5567391
Slovakians relied more heavily on staple foods in 2025 as economic uncertainty prevailed. Consumers sought out more affordable lines from private label, promotional offers and via the discounters channel. Despite ongoing price sensitivity, consumers are still seeking premium lines although value for money is key.

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: 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.

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Households remain heavily reliant on staple foods
KEY DATA FINDINGS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Price inflation fuels value growth
  • Value for money is an enticing prospect for Slovaks
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Healthy growth prospects for staple foods
  • Health-led product developments will drive growth
  • Modern grocery retailers are key to driving sales
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Mecom Group leads a fragmented competitive landscape
  • Lidl Slovenská Republika strengthens position with private label range
CHANNELS
  • Supermarkets is the leading distribution channel
  • Discounters flourish as purchasing power weakens
MARKET DATA
  • Table 1 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 2 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 3 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 4 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Staple Foods: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Staple Foods: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 8 Distribution of Staple Foods by Format: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 9 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 10 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 11 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 12 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
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SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources
BAKED GOODS IN SLOVAKIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Retail volumes pick up as shoppers seek value
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Baked goods benefit from lower VAT
  • Rising demand for convenience and value supports dessert mixes
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Stable performance despite challenges from competing goods
  • Premiumisation to drive value performance
  • Product innovations are of vital importance in mature category
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Artisanal producers dominate the baked goods landscape
  • Strong growth of private label over 2025
CHANNELS
  • Supermarkets lead through convenience and proximity
  • Discounters respond to rising demand for value
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 13 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 14 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 15 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 16 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 17 Sales of Pastries by Type: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 18 NBO Company Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 19 LBN Brand Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 20 Distribution of Baked Goods by Format: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 21 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 22 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 23 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 24 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMERBREAKFAST CEREALS IN SLOVAKIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Stable performance for breakfast cereals
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Stable volume growth is sustained by affordable prices
  • Other RTE cereals enjoys dynamism
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Premiumisation is expected to drive value sales
  • Sports nutrition brands to bring niche offerings
  • Rising consumer expectations regarding sustainability
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Nestlé Slovensko leads with heavy marketing investment
  • Emco Slovensko spol draws on heritage and affordability to drive sales
CHANNELS
  • Modern retailers account for bulk of sales
  • Retail e-commerce is gaining traction
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 25 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 26 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 27 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 28 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 29 NBO Company Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 30 LBN Brand Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 31 Distribution of Breakfast Cereals by Format: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 32 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 33 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 34 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 35 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMERPROCESSED MEAT, SEAFOOD AND ALTERNATIVES TO MEAT IN SLOVAKIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • A challenging year for the category
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Lower purchasing power puts pressure on volume sales
  • Meat and seafood substitutes attracts new customers
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Premiumisation trend will influence category
  • Veganism will support demand for alternatives to meat
  • Cultivated meat is not available in Slovakia
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Mecom Group secure the lead in retail value share
  • Preto Ryba sro drives sales with novelties
CHANNELS
  • The supermarket channel gains share in difficult economy
  • Discounters improve position but typically offer a more limited selection than supermarkets
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 36 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 37 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 38 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 39 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 40 Sales of Shelf Stable Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2020-2025
  • Table 41 Sales of Chilled Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2020-2025
  • Table 42 Sales of Frozen Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2020-2025
  • Table 43 Sales of Frozen Processed Poultry by Type: % Value Breakdown 2020-2025
  • Table 44 Sales of Frozen Processed Seafood by Type: % Value Breakdown 2020-2025
  • Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 47 Distribution of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Format: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 48 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 49 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Value 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMERPROCESSED FRUIT AND VEGETABLES IN SLOVAKIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Convenience and price shape purchasing habits
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Lower VAT on fresh unprocessed fruit and vegetables
  • Dining at home trend drives demand for convenience foods
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Premiumisation trend will evolve as purchasing power recovers
  • Frozen fruit offers solid growth prospects
  • Processed food tax is debated by the Slovak government
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Tesco Stores SR enjoys strong position with private label
  • Bidfood Slovakia enjoys growth in frozen category
CHANNELS
  • Private label bolsters its position in processed fruit and vegetables
  • Affordability concerns bring shoppers to the discounter channel
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 50 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 51 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 52 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 53 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 54 Sales of Frozen Processed Vegetables by Type: % Value Breakdown 2020-2025
  • Table 55 NBO Company Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 56 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 57 Distribution of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Format: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 58 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 59 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 60 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 61 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMERRICE, PASTA AND NOODLES IN SLOVAKIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Steady performance for these core staples
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Consumers are more reliant on rice, pasta and noodles
  • Popularity of Asian cuisine supports dynamic growth of plain noodles
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Opportunity for premiumisation as consumer sentiment improves
  • Healthier lines to emerge over the forecast period
  • Sustainability will guide strategic efforts
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • MPC CESSI maintains its leading position in 2025
  • Emco Slovensko achieves a strong position in pasta
CHANNELS
  • Supermarkets accommodate the bulk of sales
  • Consumers value the convenience of e-commerce
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 62 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 63 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 64 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 65 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 66 Sales of Instant Noodles by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2020-2025
  • Table 67 NBO Company Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 68 LBN Brand Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 69 NBO Company Shares of Rice: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 70 LBN Brand Shares of Rice: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 71 NBO Company Shares of Pasta: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 72 LBN Brand Shares of Pasta: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 73 NBO Company Shares of Noodles: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Noodles: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 75 Distribution of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Format: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 76 Distribution of Rice by Format: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 77 Distribution of Pasta by Format: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 78 Distribution of Noodles by Format: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 79 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 80 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 81 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 82 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
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