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Staple Foods in Pakistan

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  • 65 Pages
  • November 2025
  • Region: Pakistan
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 5567495
Pakistan’s staple foods industry is set to continue to expand in 2025, supported by rising urbanisation, faster-paced lifestyles, and a growing preference for convenient, time-saving meal options. Frozen parathas, instant noodles, and ready-to-cook processed meats are increasingly popular among working households, students, and young consumers.

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
  • Expansion of modern retail fuels staple food sales
KEY DATA FINDINGS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Convenience and urbanisation drive robust growth
  • Consumers shift from unpackaged to packaged formats mid rising focus on food safety and quality
  • Affordability remains key as local production expands
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Changing lifestyles and retail formalisation will drive growth
  • Competition will intensify as players expand their portfolios and invest in geographical expansion
  • Health and wellness trend will gain traction in urban areas
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Engro leads fragmented landscape
  • Matco gains share at expense of smaller competitors
CHANNELS
  • Small local grocers face growing competition from modern trade
  • E-commerce shows rapid expansion
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 2021-2025
  • 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 PAKISTANKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Convenience, health and premiumisation drive growth
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Unpackaged leavened bread continues to serve as traditional staple
  • Unpackaged flat bread leads growth, while frozen baked goods finds a niche
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Steady growth amid dual market dynamics
  • Growing interest in more nutritious “better for you” offerings
  • Premiumisation set to drive growth
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Golden Harvest Foods remains market leader
  • Convenience Food Industries sees rapid growth driven by urban appeal of Laziza
CHANNELS
  • Small local grocers hold sway in face of rising competition from modern retailers
  • E-commerce continues to transform retail landscape
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 PAKISTANKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Busier lifestyles and health and wellness trends facilitate shift to more convenient breakfast options
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Urbanisation and health trends drive growth
  • Children’s breakfast cereals represents key manufacturer focus
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Westernisation to boost growth
  • Health-focused cereals will attract consumer interest
  • Eco-friendly packaging will drive differentiation
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Fauji remains dominant player
  • PepsiCo benefits from healthy perception of oat-based offerings
CHANNELS
  • Small local grocers lose share as modern retail gains ground
  • E-commerce is most dynamic channel
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 PAKISTANKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
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INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Convenience drives expansion of processed meat, seafood, and alternatives
  • Frozen processed seafood leads growth
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Growth of private label to fuel expansion
  • Rising focus on health and hygiene will facilitate shift towards packaged offerings
  • Cold chain advancements will unlock new growth opportunities
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • K&N's Foods continues to lead sales
  • Sabirs’ Group expands reach through affordable, hygienic ready-to-cook solutions
CHANNELS
  • Small local grocers remain important despite growth of modern retail
  • E-commerce continues to gain ground
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 PAKISTANKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Convenience and quality concerns drive growth
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Rising demand for convenience fuels sales
  • Shelf stable beans sees fastest growth
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Health concerns will facilitate shift towards packaged produce
  • Players to harness export potential
  • Shift towards sustainable packaging
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Quick Food Industries leverages vertical integration to drive sales
  • Fragmented market beyond leading players
CHANNELS
  • Small local grocers remains dominant channel
  • E-commerce remains underdeveloped, despite rapid growth
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 PAKISTANKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Urbanisation facilitates shift towards convenient, high-quality packaged offerings
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Rising urban lifestyles boost demand for packaged rice, pasta, and noodles
  • Rice shows particularly strong performance, thanks to its essential role in local cuisine
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Q-commerce to drive growth in rice, pasta, and noodles
  • Health-focused offerings will gain prominence in noodles and pasta
  • Regional flavours will drive differentiation and enhance customer engagement
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Engro continues to dominate sales
  • Matco deepens its reach
CHANNELS
  • Small local grocers is most important channel
  • E-commerce expands but reach remains limited outside urban centres
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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