This Staple Food market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.
The staple food market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.72 trillion in 2024 to $1.85 trillion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to historical improvements in agricultural practices, population growth, colonial expansion, green revolution, and increased investment in agriculture.
The staple food market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.42 trillion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing popularity of plant-based diets, rise of e-commerce, rising demand for sustainably sourced food, rise in organic staple foods, and changing consumer lifestyles. Major trends in the forecast period include sustainable farming practices, innovations in agricultural technology, the development of new-plant-based systems, a rise in demand for organic and non-GMO staple foods, and precision agriculture and smart farming.
The growing popularity of plant-based diets is expected to drive the expansion of the staple food market in the coming years. Plant-based diets focus on foods derived from plants, including vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, oils, whole grains, legumes, and beans. This rise in popularity is attributed to a growing awareness of the health benefits, environmental concerns, and ethical issues related to animal welfare. Staple foods such as grains, legumes, and vegetables play a key role in plant-based diets, enhancing nutritional intake, supporting sustainable agriculture, reducing reliance on resource-intensive animal farming, and promoting environmental sustainability. For example, in 2023, the Good Food Institute, a US-based nonprofit organization, reported that plant-based food market sales reached $8.24 billion in 2022, up from $7.78 billion in 2021. As a result, the increasing popularity of plant-based diets is fueling growth in the staple food market.
Leading companies in the staple food market are developing innovative products such as Instabowls to meet the growing demand for convenient, quick, and nutritious meal options. Instabowls are an innovative product line designed to provide a portable breakfast solution for busy consumers. For instance, in September 2022, Kellogg Company, a US-based food company, launched Instabowls. This revolutionary cereal innovation allows consumers to create instant milk by adding cold water to the bowl. Instabowls are available in four iconic Kellogg cereal varieties, including Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops, Apple Jacks, and Raisin Bran Crunch. This innovation addresses the common issue of accessing milk while on the go, making it easier for consumers to enjoy their favorite cereals anywhere, anytime.
In December 2023, Weetabix, a UK-based food processing company, acquired Deeside Cereals for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to expand Weetabix's product portfolio and manufacturing capabilities in the UK, thereby strengthening its market position. Deeside Cereals is a UK-based company that manufactures staple foods.
Major companies operating in the staple food market are Cargill Incorporated, Nestle S.A., Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, Pepsico Inc., JBS S.A., Unilever PLC, AB InBev, Mars Incorporated, Coca-Cola Company, Mondelez International Inc., Danone S.A., Kraft Heinz Company, Diageo PLC, The Kellogg Company, ITC Limited, Adani Wilmar Ltd., General Mills Inc., Alliance Grain Traders (AGT) Food and Ingredients Inc., Saskcan Pulse Trading, Soylent Nutrition Inc., True Made Foods.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the staple food market in 2024. The regions covered in the staple food market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the staple food market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Staple food refers to essential dietary items that form the foundation of a region or culture's diet, typically providing a significant portion of daily calorie intake. These foods are often abundant, affordable, and widely accessible, serving as reliable sources of nutrition and energy for populations.
The main types of staple foods include cereals, sugar, roots and tubers, fruits, vegetables, oil, and others. Vegetables, as staple food products, encompass a wide variety such as leafy greens, broccoli, and carrots. These can be found in both organic and conventional forms and are distributed through wholesale distributors, online retailers, other distribution channels, direct-to-consumer (D2C), and retail stores.
The staple food market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides staple food market statistics, including staple food industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a staple food market share, detailed staple food market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the staple food industry. This staple food market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The staple food market consists of sales of essential food items such as grains, pulses, spices, value-added products, and pantry staples. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The staple food market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.72 trillion in 2024 to $1.85 trillion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to historical improvements in agricultural practices, population growth, colonial expansion, green revolution, and increased investment in agriculture.
The staple food market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.42 trillion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing popularity of plant-based diets, rise of e-commerce, rising demand for sustainably sourced food, rise in organic staple foods, and changing consumer lifestyles. Major trends in the forecast period include sustainable farming practices, innovations in agricultural technology, the development of new-plant-based systems, a rise in demand for organic and non-GMO staple foods, and precision agriculture and smart farming.
The growing popularity of plant-based diets is expected to drive the expansion of the staple food market in the coming years. Plant-based diets focus on foods derived from plants, including vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, oils, whole grains, legumes, and beans. This rise in popularity is attributed to a growing awareness of the health benefits, environmental concerns, and ethical issues related to animal welfare. Staple foods such as grains, legumes, and vegetables play a key role in plant-based diets, enhancing nutritional intake, supporting sustainable agriculture, reducing reliance on resource-intensive animal farming, and promoting environmental sustainability. For example, in 2023, the Good Food Institute, a US-based nonprofit organization, reported that plant-based food market sales reached $8.24 billion in 2022, up from $7.78 billion in 2021. As a result, the increasing popularity of plant-based diets is fueling growth in the staple food market.
Leading companies in the staple food market are developing innovative products such as Instabowls to meet the growing demand for convenient, quick, and nutritious meal options. Instabowls are an innovative product line designed to provide a portable breakfast solution for busy consumers. For instance, in September 2022, Kellogg Company, a US-based food company, launched Instabowls. This revolutionary cereal innovation allows consumers to create instant milk by adding cold water to the bowl. Instabowls are available in four iconic Kellogg cereal varieties, including Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops, Apple Jacks, and Raisin Bran Crunch. This innovation addresses the common issue of accessing milk while on the go, making it easier for consumers to enjoy their favorite cereals anywhere, anytime.
In December 2023, Weetabix, a UK-based food processing company, acquired Deeside Cereals for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to expand Weetabix's product portfolio and manufacturing capabilities in the UK, thereby strengthening its market position. Deeside Cereals is a UK-based company that manufactures staple foods.
Major companies operating in the staple food market are Cargill Incorporated, Nestle S.A., Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, Pepsico Inc., JBS S.A., Unilever PLC, AB InBev, Mars Incorporated, Coca-Cola Company, Mondelez International Inc., Danone S.A., Kraft Heinz Company, Diageo PLC, The Kellogg Company, ITC Limited, Adani Wilmar Ltd., General Mills Inc., Alliance Grain Traders (AGT) Food and Ingredients Inc., Saskcan Pulse Trading, Soylent Nutrition Inc., True Made Foods.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the staple food market in 2024. The regions covered in the staple food market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the staple food market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Staple food refers to essential dietary items that form the foundation of a region or culture's diet, typically providing a significant portion of daily calorie intake. These foods are often abundant, affordable, and widely accessible, serving as reliable sources of nutrition and energy for populations.
The main types of staple foods include cereals, sugar, roots and tubers, fruits, vegetables, oil, and others. Vegetables, as staple food products, encompass a wide variety such as leafy greens, broccoli, and carrots. These can be found in both organic and conventional forms and are distributed through wholesale distributors, online retailers, other distribution channels, direct-to-consumer (D2C), and retail stores.
The staple food market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides staple food market statistics, including staple food industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a staple food market share, detailed staple food market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the staple food industry. This staple food market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The staple food market consists of sales of essential food items such as grains, pulses, spices, value-added products, and pantry staples. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Staple Food Market Characteristics3. Staple Food Market Trends and Strategies4. Staple Food Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including the Impact of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, and the Recovery from COVID-19 on the Market32. Global Staple Food Market Competitive Benchmarking and Dashboard33. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the Staple Food Market34. Recent Developments in the Staple Food Market
5. Global Staple Food Growth Analysis and Strategic Analysis Framework
6. Staple Food Market Segmentation
7. Staple Food Market Regional and Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Staple Food Market
9. China Staple Food Market
10. India Staple Food Market
11. Japan Staple Food Market
12. Australia Staple Food Market
13. Indonesia Staple Food Market
14. South Korea Staple Food Market
15. Western Europe Staple Food Market
16. UK Staple Food Market
17. Germany Staple Food Market
18. France Staple Food Market
19. Italy Staple Food Market
20. Spain Staple Food Market
21. Eastern Europe Staple Food Market
22. Russia Staple Food Market
23. North America Staple Food Market
24. USA Staple Food Market
25. Canada Staple Food Market
26. South America Staple Food Market
27. Brazil Staple Food Market
28. Middle East Staple Food Market
29. Africa Staple Food Market
30. Staple Food Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
31. Staple Food Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
35. Staple Food Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
Executive Summary
Staple Food Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on staple food market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for staple food ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The staple food market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include: the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Product : Cereals; Sugar; Roots and Tuber; Fruit; Vegetables; Oil; Other Products2) By Nature: Organic; Conventional
3) By Distribution Channel: Wholesale Distributors; Online Retailers; Other Distribution Channels; Direct-to-Consumer (D2C); Retail Stores
Subsegments:
1) By Cereals: Rice; Wheat; Maize; Barley; Oats2) By Sugar: Refined Sugar; Raw Sugar; Brown Sugar; Molasses
3) By Roots and Tuber: Potatoes; Cassava; Sweet Potatoes; Yams
4) By Fruit: Bananas; Apples; Citrus Fruits; Mangoes
5) By Vegetables: Leafy Greens (Spinach, Kale); Tomatoes; Onions; Carrots
6) By Oil: Vegetable Oils; Palm Oil; Olive Oil; Coconut Oil
7) By Other Products: Legumes; Pulses; Nuts and Seeds
Key Companies Mentioned: Cargill Incorporated; Nestle S.a.; Archer-Daniels-Midland Company; Pepsico Inc.; JBS S.a.
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
The major companies featured in this Staple Food market report include:- Cargill Incorporated
- Nestle S.A.
- Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
- Pepsico Inc.
- JBS S.A.
- Unilever PLC
- AB InBev
- Mars Incorporated
- Coca-Cola Company
- Mondelez International Inc.
- Danone S.A.
- Kraft Heinz Company
- Diageo PLC
- The Kellogg Company
- ITC Limited
- Adani Wilmar Ltd.
- General Mills Inc.
- Alliance Grain Traders (AGT) Food and Ingredients Inc.
- Saskcan Pulse Trading
- Soylent Nutrition Inc.
- True Made Foods
Table Information
Report Attribute | Details |
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No. of Pages | 200 |
Published | April 2025 |
Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 1.85 Trillion |
Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 2.42 Trillion |
Compound Annual Growth Rate | 6.9% |
Regions Covered | Global |
No. of Companies Mentioned | 22 |