Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Market
Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Market, By Product Type (Hot Cereals, Ready-to-Eat); By Distribution Channel (Supermarkets & Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, E-commerce); By Country (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia & New Zealand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Rest of APAC), Trend Analysis, Competitive Landscape & Forecast, 2019–2030
- Published Date: September 2024
- Report ID: BWC24672
- Available Format: PDF
- Page: 260
Report Overview
Rising consumer awareness about their health and wellness, increasingly busy lifestyles and time constraints, and growing urban population are expected to drive Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Market during the forecast period between 2024 and 2030.
Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Market – Industry Trends & Forecast Report, 2030
Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Market size was estimated at USD 8.59 billion in 2023. During the forecast period between 2024 and 2030, Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.6% reaching a value of USD 13.31 billion by 2030. Prominent drivers of the market include an increasing consumer preference for convenient and nutritious breakfast options, rising awareness about health and wellness, and growing disposable incomes in the region. Many consumers are gravitating towards easy-to-prepare, healthy cereals, which are supported by key players offering innovative products like PepsiCo's Quaker Oats with reduced sugar content. Millennials and Gen Z are particularly inclined towards quick breakfast solutions that fit their busy lifestyles, contributing to higher demand. Additionally, the willingness of consumers to pay a premium for healthier choices, as evidenced by a survey showing 90% of urban consumers in India are ready to spend more on healthy alternatives, further supports market growth.
Breakfast Cereals – Overview
Breakfast cereals are processed foods designed for consumption during breakfast. They typically come in various forms, including flakes, puffs, granola, and oatmeal, and are often made from grains such as wheat, corn, rice, or oats. Breakfast cereals are usually consumed with milk, yogurt, or fruit, and are popular for their convenience and nutritional benefits. They often include added vitamins and minerals to support a balanced diet. Many cereals are also fortified with additional nutrients to enhance their health benefits and cater to different dietary preferences.
Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Market
Growth Drivers
Growing Awareness about Health and Wellness among Consumers
Rising consumer awareness about health and wellness is a key driver for Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Market. As individuals become more conscious of their dietary choices, breakfast cereals have gained popularity due to their reputation as a healthy option, offering high carbohydrate levels, low fat, and a reliable source of fiber. This shift is further fueled by the modern, hectic lifestyle, which has led consumers to move away from traditional, often sugar-laden breakfasts towards more convenient, ready-to-eat meals. In the Asia Pacific region, particularly in countries like China and India, rising disposable incomes are enabling consumers to prioritize healthier, nutrient-dense options like cereals, yogurt, and snack bars. This growing demand for quick yet nutritious breakfast choices is encouraging global cereal manufacturers to innovate and tailor their products to meet the unique cultural preferences and wellness goals of consumers across the region.
Challenges
Concerns over Sugar Content
Health concerns, particularly related to the sugar content in breakfast cereals, are restraining the growth of Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Market. As consumers become more health conscious, they are increasingly wary of cereals high in added sugars, which are often linked to obesity, diabetes, and other health issues. This growing awareness is leading to a decline in demand for traditional, sugar-laden cereals, pushing consumers to seek healthier alternatives. Consequently, manufacturers in the region are facing challenges as they must innovate and reformulate their products to align with the rising demand for low-sugar, nutritious breakfast options.
Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Market
Escalating geopolitical tensions among countries across regions could have a significant impact on the growth of Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Market. Trade disruptions, tariffs, and sanctions resulting from these tensions can lead to increased costs for raw materials and packaging, affecting the overall pricing of breakfast cereals. Additionally, supply chain uncertainties may cause delays and shortages, further challenging market stability. The rising cost of imports could also force manufacturers to either absorb the higher costs or pass them on to consumers, potentially reducing demand. Furthermore, geopolitical instability may divert consumer focus towards essential goods, dampening the growth prospects for non-essential items like breakfast cereals across the region.
Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Market
Segmental Coverage
Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Market – By Product Type
By product type, Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Market is bifurcated into Hot Cereals and Ready-to-Eat segments. The ready-to-eat segment is expected to hold a higher share in Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Market by product type, driven by the growing consumer demand for convenience and time-saving breakfast options. As urbanization and busy lifestyles become more prevalent in the region, there is an increasing preference for quick and easy meal solutions that require minimal preparation. RTE cereals meet this demand perfectly, offering a nutritious breakfast that can be consumed immediately, often with just milk or yogurt. Their appeal is further enhanced by their versatility, allowing them to be consumed as snacks or incorporated into other recipes. Additionally, ongoing product innovations, such as new flavors, textures, and nutritional enhancements, cater to evolving consumer preferences. The rising awareness of health and wellness, coupled with the global trend towards the westernization of diets, has also contributed to the growing popularity of RTE cereals in the Asia Pacific region, solidifying their dominant position in the market.
Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Market – By Distribution Channel
Based on distribution channel, Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Market is segmented into Supermarkets & Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, and E-commerce. The supermarkets & hypermarkets segment holds the highest share of the Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Market and is expected to record the fastest growth rate over the forecast period. Consumers are increasingly conscious about product value and variety, which is driving the popularity of ready-to-eat cereals and multi-grain options. Supermarkets and hypermarkets are essential in fulfilling these needs by providing a seamless shopping experience and a diverse range of breakfast cereals from both well-known and new brands.
Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Market – By Country
The in-depth research report on the Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Market covers the market in the region’s major countries including China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia & New Zealand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, and Rest of APAC. China holds the highest share in Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Market and is expected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period. It is primarily due to evolving consumption patterns and a growing interest in healthier options. Chinese consumers increasingly favor ready-to-eat cereals like muesli and granola, reflecting a shift towards Western lifestyles and heightened health awareness. The market is further supported by innovations in high-fiber, multigrain, and fortified cereals, along with unique flavors, such as durian. Additionally, China's robust production of grains like wheat, oats, rice, and corn, coupled with rising demand for vegan and gluten-free options, enhances its market position.
Competitive Landscape
Major players operating in Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Market include Nestle S.A., The Kellogg Company, General Mills, Inc., PepsiCo, Inc., Marico Limited, Tata Group, Parle Products, Sanitarium Health & Wellbeing, Quaker Oats, and MTR Foods. To further enhance their market share, these companies employ various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, license agreements, and new product launches.
Scope of the Report
Attributes |
Details |
Years Considered |
Historical Data – 2019–2030 |
Base Year – 2023 |
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Estimated Year – 2024 |
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Forecast Period – 2024–2030 |
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Facts Covered |
USD Billion |
Market Coverage |
China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia & New Zealand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Rest of APAC |
Product/ Service Segmentation |
Product Type, Distribution Channel, Country |
Key Players |
Nestle S.A., The Kellogg Company, General Mills, Inc., PepsiCo, Inc., Marico Limited, Tata Group, Parle Products, Sanitarium Health & Wellbeing, Quaker Oats, MTR Foods |
By Product Type
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Hot Cereals
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Ready-to-Eat
By Distribution Channel
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Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
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Convenience Stores
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E-commerce
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Others
By Country
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China
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India
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Japan
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South Korea
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Australia & New Zealand
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Indonesia
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Malaysia
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Singapore
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Vietnam
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Rest of APAC
- Research Framework
- Research Objective
- Product Overview
- Market Segmentation
- Executive Summary
- Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Market Insights
- Industry Value Chain Analysis
- DROC Analysis
- Growth Drivers
- Rising Consumer Awareness of Health and Wellness
- Busy Lifestyles and Time Constraints
- Growing Urban Population
- Restraints
- Health Concerns and Sugar Content
- Consumer Preference for Fresh and Homemade Breakfast
- Opportunities
- Increasing Disposable Income
- Product Innovation and Diversification
- Challenges
- Intense Competition
- Economic Downturns
- Technological Advancements/Recent Developments
- Regulatory Framework
- Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- Bargaining Power of Buyers
- Threat of New Entrants
- Threat of Substitutes
- Intensity of Rivalry
- Industry Value Chain Analysis
- Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Market : Marketing Strategies
- Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Market : Pricing Analysis
- Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Market Overview
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
- By Value (USD Billion)
- Market Share & Forecast
- By Product Type
- Hot Cereals
- Ready-to-Eat
- By Distribution Channel
- Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
- Convenience Stores
- E-commerce
- Others
- By Country
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- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Australia & New Zealand
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Vietnam
- Rest of APAC
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- By Product Type
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
- China Breakfast Cereals Market
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
- By Value (USD Billion)
- Market Share & Forecast
- By Product Type
- By Distribution Channel
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
- India Breakfast Cereals Market
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
- By Value (USD Billion)
- Market Share & Forecast
- By Product Type
- By Distribution Channel
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
- Japan Breakfast Cereals Market
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
- By Value (USD Billion)
- Market Share & Forecast
- By Product Type
- By Distribution Channel
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
- South Korea Breakfast Cereals Market
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
- By Value (USD Billion)
- Market Share & Forecast
- By Product Type
- By Distribution Channel
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
- Australia & New Zealand Breakfast Cereals Market
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
- By Value (USD Billion)
- Market Share & Forecast
- By Product Type
- By Distribution Channel
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
- Indonesia Breakfast Cereals Market
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
- By Value (USD Billion)
- Market Share & Forecast
- By Product Type
- By Distribution Channel
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
- Malaysia Breakfast Cereals Market
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
- By Value (USD Billion)
- Market Share & Forecast
- By Product Type
- By Distribution Channel
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
- Singapore Breakfast Cereals Market
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
- By Value (USD Billion)
- Market Share & Forecast
- By Product Type
- By Distribution Channel
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
- Vietnam Breakfast Cereals Market
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
- By Value (USD Billion)
- Market Share & Forecast
- By Product Type
- By Distribution Channel
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
- Rest of Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Market
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
- By Value (USD Billion)
- Market Share & Forecast
- By Product Type
- By Distribution Channel
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
- Competitive Landscape
- List of Key Players and Their Offerings
- Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Company Market Share Analysis, 2023
- Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating Parameters
- Key Strategic Developments (Mergers, Acquisitions, Partnerships, etc.)
- Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Market
- Company Profiles (Company Overview, Financial Matrix, Competitive Landscape, Key Personnel, Key Competitors, Contact Address, Strategic Outlook, and SWOT Analysis)
- Nestle S.A
- The Kellogg Company
- General Mills, Inc.
- PepsiCo, Inc
- Marico Limited
- Tata Group
- Parle Products
- Sanitarium Health & Wellbeing
- Quaker Oats
- MTR Foods
- Other Prominent Players
- Key Strategic Recommendations
- Research Methodology
- Qualitative Research
- Primary & Secondary Research
- Quantitative Research
- Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
- Secondary Research
- Primary Research
- Breakdown of Primary Research Respondents, By Region
- Assumptions & Limitations
- Qualitative Research
*Financial information of non-listed companies can be provided as per availability.
**The segmentation and the companies are subject to modifications based on in-depth secondary research for the final deliverable
List of Figures
Figure 1 Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Systems Segmentation
Figure 2 Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Value Chain Analysis
Figure 3 Company Market Share Analysis, 2023
Figure 4 Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030
Figure 5 Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030
Figure 6 Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2030
Figure 7 Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Share, By Country, By Value, 2019–2030
Figure 8 China Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030
Figure 9 China Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030
Figure 10 China Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2030
Figure 11 India Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030
Figure 12 India Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030
Figure 13 India Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2030
Figure 14 Japan Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030
Figure 15 Japan Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030
Figure 16 Japan Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2030
Figure 17 South Korea Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030
Figure 18 South Korea Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030
Figure 19 South Korea Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2030
Figure 20 Australia & New Zealand Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030
Figure 21 Australia & New Zealand Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030
Figure 22 Australia & New Zealand Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2030
Figure 23 Indonesia Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030
Figure 24 Indonesia Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030
Figure 25 Indonesia Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2030
Figure 26 Malaysia Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030
Figure 27 Malaysia Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030
Figure 28 Malaysia Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2030
Figure 29 Singapore Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030
Figure 30 Singapore Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030
Figure 31 Singapore Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2030
Figure 32 Vietnam Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030
Figure 33 Vietnam Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030
Figure 34 Vietnam Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2030
Figure 35 Rest of APAC Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030
Figure 36 Rest of APAC Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030
Figure 37 Rest of APAC Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2030
List of Tables
Table 1 Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030
Table 2 Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030
Table 3 Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2030
Table 4 Asia Pacific Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Country, By Value, 2019–2030
Table 5 China Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030
Table 6 China Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030
Table 7 China Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2030
Table 8 India Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030
Table 9 India Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030
Table 10 India Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2030
Table 11 Japan Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030
Table 12 Japan Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030
Table 13 Japan Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2030
Table 14 South Korea Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030
Table 15 South Korea Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030
Table 16 South Korea Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2030
Table 17 Australia & New Zealand Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030
Table 18 Australia & New Zealand Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030
Table 19 Australia & New Zealand Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2030
Table 20 Indonesia Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030
Table 21 Indonesia Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030
Table 22 Indonesia Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2030
Table 23 Malaysia Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030
Table 24 Malaysia Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030
Table 25 Malaysia Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2030
Table 26 Singapore Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030
Table 27 Singapore Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030
Table 28 Singapore Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2030
Table 29 Vietnam Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030
Table 30 Vietnam Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030
Table 31 Vietnam Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2030
Table 32 Rest of APAC Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030
Table 33 Rest of APAC Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030
Table 34 Rest of APAC Breakfast Cereals Systems Market Size, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2019–2030
Table 35 Nestle S.A Company Overview
Table 36 Nestle S.A Financial Overview
Table 37 The Kellogg Company Overview
Table 38 The Kellogg Company Financial Overview
Table 39 General Mills, Inc. Company Overview
Table 40 General Mills, Inc. Financial Overview
Table 41 PepsiCo, Inc Company Overview
Table 42 PepsiCo, Inc Financial Overview
Table 43 Marico Limited Company Overview
Table 44 Marico Limited Financial Overview
Table 45 Tata Group Company Overview
Table 46 Tata Group Financial Overview
Table 47 Parle Products Company Overview
Table 48 Parle Products Financial Overview
Table 49 Sanitarium Health & Wellbeing Company Overview
Table 50 Sanitarium Health & Wellbeing Financial Overview
Table 51 Quaker Oats Company Overview
Table 52 Quaker Oats Financial Overview
Table 53 MTR Foods Company Overview
Table 54 MTR Foods Financial Overview
Market Segmentation
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