Retail value (total sales) of packaged food sales per person

Calculation

Sales of packaged food/country population. Population was determined using estimates from the World Bank.

Definition

Total sales of packaged food and soft drinks in the calendar year per person (USD/person). Packaged food is considered any food that is sold in a protective barrier such as plastic, cans, or paper.

Relevance

Packaged food sales may provide an idea of the availability and demand for processed foods in a country. Packaged foods often have a longer shelf-life, fewer issues with food safety, and added convenience for people. For example, canned vegetables may enhance yearlong access in areas where local production is low or highly seasonal. On the other hand, many packaged and processed foods are energy dense and high in added sugar, salt, and fats (see ultra-processed food sales).

Additional Information

Note that for some countries, data is modeled by Euromonitor based on estimates from other countries with similar geographic, sociodemographic, and macroeconomic dimensions. Although Euromonitor International aims to correct inaccuracies of which it is aware, it does not warrant that the Intelligence will be accurate, up-to-date or complete as the accuracy and completeness of the data and other content available in respect of different parts of the Content will vary depending on the availability and quality of sources on which each part is based. Furthermore, Euromonitor International does not warrant that the Intelligence will be fit for any particular purpose(s) for which they are used as Euromonitor International does not have any knowledge of, nor control over, those purposes.