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Chile has a modern and dynamic retail food industry. The food retail landscape is dominated by large supermarket chains such as Walmart, Cencosud, SMU, and Falabella, but there has also been a surge in smaller, specialized stores and e-commerce. Chile’s food retail sales reached $29.76 billion in 2024, a 2.9 percent growth compared to 2023.

In 2024, Mexico saw some positive growth helped by strong trade and investment. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) exceeded $1.8 trillion. The bilateral trade relationship between Mexico and the United States is highly dynamic.

In 2024, Hong Kong's retail food sales declined 3.3 percent to $11.8 billion. The downturn was driven by shifting consumption patterns, including a growing trend of Hongkongers traveling to mainland China for more affordable shopping and dining options.

In 2025, United Kingdom (UK) online grocery channels are projected to remain the fastest growing segment in the sector for household food purchases. This provides an opportunity for U.S. branded food and drink products, which are available to a higher degree online compared to traditional retail outlets.

Angola’s food retail sector in 2025 reflects cautious optimism, supported by 2.4 percent GDP growth and strong demand for imported consumer-oriented products, which reached $2.1 billion in 2024. Retail modernization is accelerating in urban areas while informal markets remain critical in rural zones.

In 2024 (the latest year with data available), the agri-food market in France was impacted by 2.5 inflation. This trend continued in 2025. Price increases most severely impacted the lower income strata of society and cut into their ability to purchase. Many consumers are moving away from big brands to less expensive distributor brands.

The Philippines is the top market for U.S. consumer-oriented exports in Southeast Asia and ranks ninth globally, with exports totaling $1.3 billion in 2024. Driven by rising disposable incomes, urbanization, and a strong preference for U.S. food and beverage products, the country offers significant growth opportunities.

The Singapore’s retail food sector is mature, highly competitive valued at US$12 billion in CY2024 with no single country holding over 15 percent of the consumer-oriented products market share.

Spain's food distribution sector is experiencing a resurgence, with 244 new store openings between January and April 2025—a 25 percent increase compared to the same period last year, led by the supermarkets, self-service stores, and regional supermarket chains.

Australian consumers are prioritizing value and convenience, compelling retailers to become more competitive by focusing on price, loyalty programs, and online sales. Despite facing inflationary pressures with significant price rises in food and beverages, the sector has boosted revenue through technology and efficiency.

U.S. food and agricultural products continue to be very popular in New Zealand. In 2024, the country imported US$512 million in U.S. agricultural products, of which US$323 million were consumer-oriented products.

Poland is Central and Eastern Europe’s largest market for food and beverage products. With a population of 38 million people, Poland is a growing and viable market for U.S. food and agricultural products.