International cuisine was one of the cuisine types in Senegal, along with American and Italian cuisines, according to GlobalData’s menu intelligence database. In its menu analysis of International cuisine in Senegal report, GlobalData analyses 536 menu items in Senegal and provides an overview of the cuisines available across the foodservice channel in Senegal. According to the report, International cuisine makes up 14% of all restaurant types in Senegal. Buy the report here.
Fruit was found to be the most-used ingredient in International cuisine featuring in 23% of menu items, followed by cheese and vegetables. Salad vegetables and bread products were also significant ingredients.
An analysis of the annual price change between 2023 and H1 2024 indicates that the average menu prices in the International cuisine remained flat. As on-premises dining gains momentum following the COVID-19 pandemic, the International cuisine in Senegal is expected to experience overall growth.
Different cuisines exhibited mixed price movements within Senegal foodservice market between 2023 and H1 2024. Of all the cuisines, African cuisine exhibited highest price increase, while Middle Eastern cuisine experienced a maximum price decrease.
An in-depth analysis of International cuisine price trend by location reveals consumption trends of each region. The graph below represents the change in International cuisine menu prices during 2022-2024 across the top five locations. As seen below, International cuisine menu items in Dakar Plateau became more affordable as compared to SICAP Baobab and Yoff.
While consumers become more price conscious, operators too, look for ways to optimize their costs to retain margin and market share. In the Senegal market, restaurant 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 flavors of their food and beverage offerings in a convenient format to enhance customer engagement.
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