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Our UK Condiments and Dressings Market Report Contains Key Insights On:
- The impact of the income squeeze on consumer behaviour and market dynamics in the condiments and dressings category.
- The performance of individual segments and leading brands.
- Latest product launch trends and consumer interest in selected concepts.
- Consumer willingness to pay more for selected product attributes.
- Consumer behaviours and attitudes towards condiments and dressings, including interest in versatility and use in homemade lunches.
Condiments and Dressings – Current Market Landscape
The UK condiments and dressings market enjoys near universal usage, with 96% of people using at least one type of product. However, the market has stagnated since the strong boost it saw during the COVID lockdowns in 2020. Volume sales fell sharply once the restrictions were lifted, and the cost-of-living crisis has added to this decline. Mintel’s analysis forecasts the condiments and dressings market size will reach £1.429 million over the next five years.
UK Condiments and Dressings Market Trends
- Economic concerns due to the cost-of-living crisis has seen many consumers trade down, with nearly half of consumers swapping branded variants to own-label.
- 42% of consumers worry about the healthiness of condiments and dressings, many would be willing to pay more for better-for-you variants.
- 43% of consumers believe that premium condiments and dressings make a meal feel more special.
- Ketchup holds the top usage spot, with 65% of consumers having used it in the last 3 months.
Condiments and Dressings Market Opportunities
Mintel’s expert analysis found that flavour innovation remains crucial to drive consumer interest and growth, as 53% of consumers are willing to pay more for products with new and innovative flavours. To discover more market opportunities and ways to connect with your audience, purchase our full UK Condiments and Dressings Market Report.
Popular Products and Brands Covered in this Report
Products:Â Bottled table sauces (including: tomato ketchup, brown, barbecue, soy, Worcestershire, tabasco), Dish-specific sauces (including: mint, horseradish, tartare, apple), Vinegar (including: malt, balsamic, red wine, sherry, white wine, cider), Salad sauces (including: mayonnaise, salad cream, salad dressings), Mustard (including: English, French, German), Pickles, Chutneys, Relishes.
Brands:Â Heinz, Hellmann’s, HP, Colman’s, Branston, Blue Dragon, Nando’s. Baxters, Mrs Elswood, Sharwood’s, Garners, Geeta’s, Haywards, Old El Paso, Patak’s.
Expert Analysis from a Specialist in the Condiments and Dressings Industry
This report, written by Angharad Goode, a leading analyst in the food sector, delivers in-depth commentary and analysis to highlight current trends in the UK condiments and dressings market and add expert context to the numbers.
The market will continue to be supported by the ongoing demand for homemade meals in 2023, with the shift towards foodservice and prepared products posing a threat later in the period. The success of NPD and marketing in aligning the market with the long-term trends in the nation’s eating habits towards international flavours, plant-forward eating and the striving towards healthy eating, will play a pivotal role in its future trajectory.

Angharad Goode
Research Analyst