Pasta & pizza is the leading food category constituting the majority of market share by the number of menu items offered in restaurants, followed by the soft drinks and salads & sides categories, according to GlobalData’s menu intelligence database. According to GlobalData’s menu analysis of the pasta & pizza category in Senegal report, the pasta & pizza category constitutes a 31% share among all restaurant types in Senegal foodservice market. The report analyses 186 menu items from different foodservice outlets in Senegal and provides an overview of the food categories available across its foodservice channel. Buy the report here.
Cheese was found to be the most-used ingredient in the pasta & pizza category, featuring in 71% of menu items, followed by vegetables and herbs, spices & seasonings. Chicken and pork were also significant ingredients.
An analysis of the annual price change between 2023 and H1 2024 indicates that the average menu prices in the pasta & pizza category remained flat. As on-premises dining gains momentum following the COVID-19 pandemic, the pasta & pizza category in Senegal is expected to experience overall growth.
Different categories exhibited mixed price movements within Senegal foodservice market between 2023 and H1 2024. Food categories in Senegal 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 pasta & pizza category price trend by location reveals consumption trends of each region. The graph below represents the change in pasta & pizza category menu prices during 2022-2024 across the top five locations. As seen below, pasta & pizza category menu items in Dakar became more affordable as compared to Dakar Plateau and Yoff.
While consumers become more price conscious, operators look for ways to optimize their costs to retain margin and market share. In Senegal 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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