Global Food Trends in 2022
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Global food production is projected to reach $4.4 trillion by 2026, a 1.1% average annual growth rate since 1966. China was the leader in 2021 with $1.2 trillion, followed by India, the US and Brazil. Oman grew 10.9% year-on-year, while the Maldives was down 12.4%. European food sales are expected to hit €1.2 trillion by 2026, a 0.9% annual growth rate since 2016. Germany led the way in 2021 with €193.5 billion, followed by France, Italy and Spain. Poland jumped 5.1% year-on-year, while Croatia fell 1.9%. Food expenditures in Europe are forecasted to reach €1.1 trillion by 2026, a 1% annual growth rate since 2016. Germany was number one in 2021 with €174.9 billion, followed by France, Italy and the UK. Slovakia had the biggest percentage increase at 7.5%, while Norway rose 0.3%.
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In 2022 major markets in the Food Industry were:
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- Flour Import 218 countries (Asia, Europe, Western Europe...)
- Flour Export 238 countries (Asia, Europe, Western Europe...)
- Mortality Rate 249 countries (Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe...)
- Food Sales 61 countries (Europe, Northern Europe, Eastern Europe...)
- Pastry Import 218 countries (Asia, Europe, Africa...)
- Pastry Export 238 countries (Asia, Europe, Africa...)
- Candy Import 222 countries (Asia, Europe, Africa...)
- Candy Export 239 countries (Asia, Europe, Africa...)
- Poultry Meat Export 242 countries (Europe, Asia, Africa...)
- Food Export 202 countries (Asia, Europe, Africa...)
