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Staple Foods in Argentina

Publisher Euromonitor International
Published Nov 14, 2025
Length 67 Pages
SKU # EP20589670

Description

Value sales of staple foods in Argentina rose in 2025, but the improvement was milder than expected. At the start of the year, optimism surrounded the sector as inflation slowed and macroeconomic indicators suggested a rebound. However, recovery proved uneven across income groups. Mid- and high-income households saw clearer benefits – evidenced by stronger real-estate activity, higher car and electronics sales, and a surge in outbound travel – while lower-income consumers, who drive much of stap...

Euromonitor International's Staple Foods in Argentina 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: 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.

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* Get a detailed picture of the Staple Foods market;
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* 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.

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67 Pages
Staple Foods in Argentina
Euromonitor International
November 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
STAPLE FOODS IN ARGENTINA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Fragile recovery slows growth despite easing inflation
KEY DATA FINDINGS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Black label regulation prompts reformulation rather than volume loss
Private label and modern retail adjust after the end of price controls
Consumers maintain cautious spending habits despite stabilisation
WHAT’S NEXT?
Gradual recovery and volume growth expected as economy stabilises
Manufacturers focus on healthier reformulations and innovation
Channel rebalancing and e-commerce expansion
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Molinos Río de la Plata maintains leadership across diverse staples
Frozen specialists outperform amid shifting consumption
CHANNELS
Traditional grocers retain dominance amid narrowed price gaps
End of price controls reshapes channel dynamics
Wholesalers attract household shoppers through flexible formats
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 ARGENTINA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Economic stabilisation supports a cautious recovery in baked goods
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Recovery remains uneven across income groups as bakeries struggle to rebound
Packaged baked goods hold steady as consumers seek affordable convenience
WHAT’S NEXT?
Economic recovery and product innovation to sustain growth
Bakeries adapt to health trends with reformulations and new formats
Innovation and reformulation drive packaged baked goods forward
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Artisanal tradition remains strong despite volume declines
Private label benefits from affordability and changing purchasing habits
CHANNELS
Bakeries and small grocers remain key distribution points
Modern retail channels face adjustment after end of price controls
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
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BREAKFAST CEREALS IN ARGENTINA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Economic stabilisation supports only a mild rebound in breakfast cereals
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Economic recovery lifts healthier cereal segments while children’s cereals drag overall growth
Health-positioned cereals drive momentum as parents turn away from sugary options
WHAT’S NEXT?
Moderate growth expected as affordability and health trends shape demand
Health and wellness claims drive innovation and reshape category composition
Marketing restrictions under labelling law reshape product positioning
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Alimentos Granix and private label lead an increasingly value-driven category
Private label strengthens as Kellanova loses ground amid brand withdrawal
CHANNELS
Supermarkets and hypermarkets dominate cereal distribution
Hypermarkets face temporary slowdown but expected to recover over the forecast period
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
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PROCESSED MEAT, SEAFOOD AND ALTERNATIVES TO MEAT IN ARGENTINA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Rebound from a low base as inflation cools, stocking behaviour rises and premium frozen regains relevance
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Value sales increase in 2025 as trading up resumes from emergency downtrading in 2024
Frozen poultry and frozen seafood lead growth on convenience, yield and freezer loading
WHAT’S NEXT?
Broad-based recovery expected, with frozen formats set to outpace on practicality and distribution strength
Health and flavour trends diverge by occasion as “better choices” coexist with indulgence
Front-of-pack labelling limits kid-targeted marketing but accelerates portfolio renovation
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Marfrig (Quickfood) and Paladini anchor leadership across frozen burgers and chilled cold cuts
Seafood specialists gain share; Molinos consolidates in frozen poultry while ceding ground in seafood
CHANNELS
Modern trade dominates distribution, especially for frozen where infrastructure matters most
Hypermarkets underperformed in 2024-2025 but are poised to recover as pricing rebalances
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 DISCLAIMER
PROCESSED FRUIT AND VEGETABLES IN ARGENTINA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Normalisation from a low base, with freezer-friendly formats, price hedging and appliance adoption lifting demand
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Value sales increase in 2025 as volumes recover and fresh price volatility redirects spend to processed
Frozen formats lead growth on convenience, lower waste and synergy with air fryer cooking
WHAT’S NEXT?
Gradual volume and value expansion expected as incomes recover and processed offers hedge fresh volatility
Health and quality narratives strengthen, with frozen positioned as nutrient-preserving and waste-minimising
Appliance adoption and retail execution will keep steering category premiumisation and trial
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Private label dominates shelf-stable while branded leaders anchor each frozen niche
Share shifts reaffirm existing trajectories: private label advances overall; Simplot inches up in potatoes
CHANNELS
Modern trade remains the core route to market, especially critical for frozen infrastructure and assortment
Hypermarkets underperform in 2024-2025 but are set to regain momentum as pricing rebalances and promotions scale
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 DISCLAIMER
RICE, PASTA AND NOODLES IN ARGENTINA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Recovery from a low base with affordability, easing inflation and brand entries shaping the rebound
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Value sales increased in 2025 as staple meal builders held share and price pressures eased
Rice underperformed early expectations while noodles’ progress remained gradual due to price, familiarity and access
WHAT’S NEXT?
Category set for steady growth, with mature pasta and rice trailing faster noodle gains as supply widens
Health shifts favour wholegrain formats in pasta and rice as consumers seek less processed grain options
Retail positioning and shopper education will shape noodle adoption as formats straddle soup and meal occasions
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Molinos Río de la Plata anchors pasta and rice while noodles remain led by global specialists
Noodle brands capture the fastest gains from wider listings and low-base effects, with niche players emerging
CHANNELS
Traditional trade remains critical for pasta and rice, while noodles skew to modern formats
Hypermarkets lagged in 2024-2025 but are positioned to regain share as pricing rebalances and promotions deepen
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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