Soups is the leading food category constituting the majority of market share by the number of menu items offered in restaurants, followed by the meat dishes and salads & sides categories, according to GlobalData’s menu intelligence database. According to GlobalData’s menu analysis of the soups category in China report, the soups category constitutes a 43% share among all restaurant types in China foodservice market. The report analyses 169,326 menu items from different foodservice outlets in China and provides an overview of the food categories available across its foodservice channel. Buy the report here.
Soup was found to be the most-used ingredient in the soups category, featuring in 74% of menu items, followed by vegetables and egg. Noodle and rice were also significant ingredients.
An analysis of the annual price change between 2023 and H1 2024 indicates that the average menu prices in the soups category remained flat. As on-premises dining gains momentum following the COVID-19 pandemic, the soups category in China is expected to experience overall growth.
Different categories exhibited mixed price movements within China foodservice market between 2023 and H1 2024. Food categories in China witnessed price increase in their food offerings in the mentioned timeline. Out of these, baked goods & morning goods category saw highest price increase.
An in-depth analysis of the soups category price trend by location reveals consumption trends of each region. The graph below represents the change in soups category menu prices during 2022-2024 across the top five locations. As seen below, soups category menu items in Zhangzhou became more affordable as compared to Shanghai and Beijing.
While consumers become more price conscious, operators look for ways to optimize their costs to retain margin and market share. In China market, restaurants operators rely on innovation as a crucial tactic to appeal to customers as well as optimize costs. As increasing number of consumers seek novel experiences, foodservice operators must continuously innovate their menu choices, providing superior taste and quality along with a diverse selection of dishes. Operators should highlight the distinctive tastes and flavours of their food and beverage offerings in a convenient format to enhance customer engagement.
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