The purpose of the study:
The main goal of the research is to study the habits of consumers in the market of Uzbekistan for purchasing food products, to determine the factors that are important for them and to understand what priorities they have in choosing food. This research provides essential information to identify trends in the grocery market and better understand consumer demands and preferences.

Demand for Food Products Among Uzbek Consumers: Purchasing Habits and Priorities

Food products play an important role in the daily life of consumers. Recent years have seen changes in consumer food shopping habits and preferences. A greater focus on health, growing interest in organic and natural products, and increased demand for local products are part of these changes. This article analyzes the food purchasing behavior of Uzbek consumers, which factors influence their choices, and trends in the food industry.

Food shopping habits:

The results of the survey showed that the majority of consumers shop for food once or several times a week. Consumers often prefer to buy food from supermarkets and local markets. Although some consumers use online stores, buying from traditional markets is still common.

Priorities in product selection:

The main priorities of consumers when choosing food products are quality and price, and these factors greatly influence the choice. In particular, healthy foods, organic and local products are in high demand. Most consumers pay attention to product freshness and carefully choose perishable products.

Interest in organic and natural products:

Interest in organic and natural products is also a growing trend. Consumers are paying more attention to health, environmentally friendly food products. According to the results of the survey, most consumers are willing to buy organic products from time to time, even if they are more expensive.

Price Factor:

Price remains an important factor for many consumers. Most consumers are looking for a balance between price and quality. While there are groups willing to pay a premium for high-quality products, there are also many who prefer products with lower prices.

Summary:In the food market, consumer choice depends more on factors such as health, price and quality. Local manufacturers and distributors should take advantage of these trends to produce their products in a quality, ecological and consumer-friendly manner. The demand for organic and healthy products is increasing, which indicates that new opportunities will open up in the food industry in the future.