Curry is one of the food category offered in restaurants, along with the salads & sides and meal deals and combinations categories, according to GlobalData’s menu intelligence database. According to GlobalData’s menu analysis of the curry category in kenya report, the curry category constitutes a 5% share among all restaurant types in kenya foodservice market. The report analyses 172 menu items from different foodservice outlets in kenya and provides an overview of the food categories available across its foodservice channel. Buy the report here.
Chicken was found to be the most-used ingredient in the curry category, featuring in 23% of menu items, followed by vegetables and fish & seafood. Mutton and fruit were also significant ingredients.
An analysis of the annual price change between 2023 and H1 2024 indicates that the average menu prices in the curry category have dropped by 0.57%. As on-premises dining gains momentum following the COVID-19 pandemic, the curry category in kenya is expected to experience overall growth.
Different categories exhibited mixed price movements within kenya foodservice market between 2023 and H1 2024. Of all the categories, the baked goods & morning goods category exhibited the highest price increase, while curry experienced a maximum price decrease.
An in-depth analysis of the curry category price trend by location reveals consumption trends of each region. The graph below represents the change in curry category menu prices during 2022-2024 across the top five locations. As seen below, curry category menu items in Upper Hill became more affordable as compared to Mombasa and Gigiri.
While consumers become more price conscious, operators look for ways to optimize their costs to retain margin and market share. In kenya 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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