Worldwide volume of food consumption 2015-2027

Published by Statista Research Department, Apr 1, 2022
The volume of global food consumption has been ever-increasing since 2015. In 2021, the global consumption of food reached 2.5 billion metric tones. Bread and cereal products were the largest category of consumption, accounting for 626 million metric tons in that year.

Global food consumption from 2015 to 2027, by food product group (in million metric tons)

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Supplementary notes

The Food market includes all kinds of fresh and processed foods. The market is divided into following segments: Dairy Products & Eggs, Meat, Fish & Seafood, Vegetables, Fruits, Bread & Cereal Products, Oils & Fats, Spreads & Sweeteners, Sauces & Condiments, Convenience Food, Confectionery & Snacks, Baby Food and Pet Food. Food represents a significant part of household expenditure, but its relative importance compared to other products decreases with increasing income.

All figures are estimates. A detailed methodology can be found in the Statista Market Outlook.

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