Ielts Academic Writing Task 1 Sample 54

You should spend a maximum of 20 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: 

The image provides information about the sales of plant-based foods in the U.S. in 2023.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

You should write at least 150 words.

The image presents data on retail sales of plant-based foods and beverages in the United States for 2023, categorized by product type and accompanied by year-over-year growth percentages.

Plant-based milk dominates the market with $2.9 billion in sales, exhibiting a 19% growth from the previous year. Plant-based meat alternatives follow with $1.2 billion in sales, despite a 13% decline. Other significant categories include plant-based creamer ($701M, +35% growth) and plant-based meals ($498M, -15% decline).

The data reveals varying growth patterns across categories. While some sectors like plant-based creamer and milk show substantial growth, others such as plant-based meat and meals experienced notable declines. Plant-based yogurt and eggs demonstrate moderate growth at 11% and 14% respectively.

The total sales of plant-based foods and beverages reached $8.1 billion in 2023, representing a 4% increase from 2021. This overall growth suggests a continued expansion of the plant-based food market, despite contractions in certain categories.