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Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Australia

Published Nov 05, 2025
Length 52 Pages
SKU # EP20575571

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Despite cost of living pressures, value sales of cooking ingredients and meals continued to grow in 2025. Many products within cooking ingredients and meals are still considered household staples and thus volume sales remained stable, despite many households still facing financial pressures. The growth in value sales in 2025 was primarily attributed to price hikes rather than increased consumption, as many households struggled to cope with higher costs.

Euromonitor International's Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Australia 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 2020-2024, 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: Edible Oils, Meals and Soups, Sauces, Dips and Condiments, Sweet Spreads.

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

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52 Pages
Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Australia
Euromonitor International
November 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
COOKING INGREDIENTS AND MEALS IN AUSTRALIA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Cooking ingredients and meals growth impacted by financial hardship and price rises
KEY DATA FINDINGS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Slow economic recovery limits growth in cooking ingredients and meals in 2025
Healthy eating remains a key focus of demand and new product development
Global trends inform new product development
WHAT’S NEXT?
Sales set for steady growth as consumer spending sees a slow recovery
Products that support long-term health will be key to growth
Private label faces a fight to retain its share as the economy recovers
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
HelloFresh remains popular with its brand of healthy convenience
Marley Spoon finding success in food kits with its premium offering
CHANNELS
Consumers continue to place their trust in supermarkets
E-commerce on the up as retailers and brands expand online
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 2 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 3 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 4 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Cooking Ingredients and Meals: % Value 2021-2025
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Cooking Ingredients and Meals: % Value 2022-2025
Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2020-2025
Table 8 Distribution of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
EDIBLE OILS IN AUSTRALIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Edible oils growth driven by price hikes as consumers adapt to rising costs
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
High prices restricting the demand for edible oils
Soaring price of olive oil constricts demand
WHAT’S NEXT?
High price of olive oil likely to restrict consumer spending despite strong demand
Health and wellness trend likely to impact the consumption of edible oils
Private label still full of potential thanks to more affordable pricing
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Cobram Estate leads but faces stiff competition from Aldi
Conga Foods reports dynamic growth through efforts to tackle price increases
CHANNELS
Supermarkets continue to dominate sales
E-commerce gains ground through promise of convenience and value
CATEGORY DATA
Table 13 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 14 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 15 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 16 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Edible Oils: % Value 2021-2025
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Edible Oils: % Value 2022-2025
Table 19 Distribution of Edible Oils by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
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MEALS AND SOUPS IN AUSTRALIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Ready meals boosted by popularity of convenient meal solutions
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Ready meals maintain steady growth as consumers demand convenience food
WHAT’S NEXT?
Fast-paced modern lifestyles should sustain demand for convenience food
Healthy living trend set to shape the growth trajectory of meals and soups
Online sales and home deliveries likely to remain a core factor behind the category’s growth
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
HelloFresh remains on top thanks to the ongoing success of food kits
Marley Spoon continues to win favour with its premium food kits
CHANNELS
Supermarkets remain the cornerstone of grocery retailing in Australia
E-commerce playing a key role in the rise of ready meals and food kits
CATEGORY DATA
Table 24 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 25 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 26 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 27 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 28 Sales of Chilled Ready Meals by Ethnicity: % Value 2020-2025
Table 29 Sales of Frozen Ready Meals by Ethnicity: % Value 2020-2025
Table 30 Sales of Soup by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2020-2025
Table 31 NBO Company Shares of Meals and Soups: % Value 2021-2025
Table 32 LBN Brand Shares of Meals and Soups: % Value 2022-2025
Table 33 Distribution of Meals and Soups by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 37 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
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SAUCES, DIPS AND CONDIMENTS IN AUSTRALIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
New product development boosts sales despite economic challenges
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Demand remains stable despite economic pressures
Cooking and table sauces the standout performer thanks to their versatility
WHAT’S NEXT?
Sales set to rise as consumer spending power recovers
Dips well positioned to leverage the health and wellness trend
New product development likely to be key to building and retaining interest
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Mars remains on top despite stiff competition
Private label wins share thanks to strong value proposition
CHANNELS
Supermarkets continue to dominate sales
E-commerce continues to pick up share
CATEGORY DATA
Table 38 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 39 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 40 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 41 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 42 Sales of Liquid Recipe Sauces by Type: % Value 2020-2025
Table 43 Sales of Other Sauces and Condiments by Type: Rankings 2020-2025
Table 44 NBO Company Shares of Sauces, Dips and Condiments: % Value 2021-2025
Table 45 LBN Brand Shares of Sauces, Dips and Condiments: % Value 2022-2025
Table 46 Distribution of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 47 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 50 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
SWEET SPREADS IN AUSTRALIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Value sales of sweet spreads boosted by rising prices amid consumer cut back
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Cost of living pressures and changing consumer habits impact sales of sweet spreads
Honey the standout performer
WHAT’S NEXT?
Improved performance forecasted as consumer spending increases
Functional benefits set to drive growth within sweet spreads
Challenging for new brands to find a place in the market
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Bega invests in new product development despite being a tough year for sweet spreads
Private label wins share as consumers are forced to reduce their spending
CHANNELS
Supermarkets the preferred channel for sweet spreads
E-commerce continues to grow in popularity by offering convenience and value
CATEGORY DATA
Table 51 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 52 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 53 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 54 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 55 Sales of Jams and Preserves by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2020-2025
Table 56 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2021-2025
Table 57 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2022-2025
Table 58 Distribution of Sweet Spreads by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 59 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 62 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
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