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Snacks in Costa Rica

July 2022
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Overview:

Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Snacks industry in Costa Rica with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.

Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.

Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food categories.

If you're in the Snacks industry in Costa Rica, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.

The Snacks in Costa Rica report includes:

  • Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
  • Detailed segmentation of international and local products
  • Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
  • Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
  • Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country

This report answers:

  • What is the market size of Snacks in Costa Rica?
  • Which are the leading brands in Snacks in Costa Rica?
  • How are products distributed in Snacks in Costa Rica?
  • How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
  • What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Snacks?
  • How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in Costa Rica?
  • How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
  • Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
  • How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?
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Snacks in Costa Rica

Snacks in 2022: The big picture
Key trends in 2022
Competitive landscape
Channel developments
What next for snacks?
Table 1 Sales of Snacks by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 2 Sales of Snacks by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 3 Sales of Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 4 Sales of Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Snacks: % Value 2018-2022
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Snacks: % Value 2019-2022
Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2017-2022
Table 8 Distribution of Snacks by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

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Summary 1 Research Sources

Chocolate Confectionery in Costa Rica

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Higher stress levels drive indulgent purchases
Healthier choices drive dark chocolate
Local brand partnerships raise the level of competition for international brands
Chocolate confectionery will continue to adapt to meet health-oriented consumers
Local players will continue to rival international competition
Shipping container delays pose problems for seasonal chocolate products
Table 13 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 14 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 15 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 16 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 17 Sales of Chocolate Tablets by Type: % Value 2017-2022
Table 18 NBO Company Shares of Chocolate Confectionery: % Value 2018-2022
Table 19 LBN Brand Shares of Chocolate Confectionery: % Value 2019-2022
Table 20 Distribution of Chocolate Confectionery by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 24 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

Gum in Costa Rica

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Rising social mobility supports slight rise in category growth
Gum options are limited with at home consumption is inspiring promotion
Sugarless gum consumed as a way to help lose weight
Gum is expected to continue to recover as consumers return to their normal routines, and social gatherings
Mondelez to dominate gum category
Greater awareness of dental hygiene should drive sugar-free gum consumption
Table 25 Sales of Gum by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 26 Sales of Gum by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 27 Sales of Gum by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 28 Sales of Gum by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 29 NBO Company Shares of Gum: % Value 2018-2022
Table 30 LBN Brand Shares of Gum: % Value 2019-2022
Table 31 Distribution of Gum by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 33 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

Sugar Confectionery in Costa Rica

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Sugar-free products target adult consumers
The return of birthday parties benefits the category
Increased awareness for dental health is hurting the category
Increased health awareness is expected to curb category volume growth
Birthday parties likely to be impacted by economic uncertainty
Medicated confectionery and mints may be impacted by working from home culture
Table 36 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 37 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 38 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 39 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 40 Sales of Pastilles, Gummies, Jellies and Chews by Type: % Value 2017-2022
Table 41 NBO Company Shares of Sugar Confectionery: % Value 2018-2022
Table 42 LBN Brand Shares of Sugar Confectionery: % Value 2019-2022
Table 43 Distribution of Sugar Confectionery by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 44 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 45 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 46 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 47 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

Ice Cream in Costa Rica

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Ice cream sees solid growth as impulse purchases return and healthier options attract interest
Increased availability of vegan and natural options at modern retailers, while niche, begins to affect premium dairy ice cream
Dos Pinos brand maintains dominant lead in ice cream
Plant-based ice cream will continue to grow in premium segment
High protein alternatives are expected to emerge in forecast period
Indulgence will continue to drive category forward
Table 48 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 49 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 50 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 51 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 52 NBO Company Shares of Ice Cream: % Value 2018-2022
Table 53 LBN Brand Shares of Ice Cream: % Value 2019-2022
Table 54 Distribution of Ice Cream by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 56 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 57 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 58 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

Savoury Snacks in Costa Rica

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Health-orientated savoury snacks drive category growth
Price is an important factor for most consumers
Higher income consumers seek gourmet options
Health trend set to grow as consumers become focused on ingredients
Consumers are expected to increase focus on reducing salt and fat intake
Economic uncertainty could push value brands
Table 59 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 60 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 61 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 62 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 63 NBO Company Shares of Savoury Snacks: % Value 2018-2022
Table 64 LBN Brand Shares of Savoury Snacks: % Value 2019-2022
Table 65 Distribution of Savoury Snacks by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 66 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 67 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 68 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 69 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks in Costa Rica

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Consumers continue to search for healthy snacks
Foreign brands face tough competition from local players
Snack bar category is strongest growth category
Health and wellness trend set to drive ongoing innovation to meet needs of specialist diets
Fruit snacks in Costa Rica may continue to cater to consumers seeking health while snacking
Imported brands are well received by Costa Ricans giving them a tangible advantage
Table 70 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 71 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 72 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 73 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 74 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks: % Value 2018-2022
Table 75 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks: % Value 2019-2022
Table 76 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Biscuits: % Value 2018-2022
Table 77 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Biscuits: % Value 2019-2022
Table 78 NBO Company Shares of Snack Bars: % Value 2018-2022
Table 79 LBN Brand Shares of Snack Bars: % Value 2019-2022
Table 80 Distribution of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 81 Distribution of Sweet Biscuits by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 82 Distribution of Snack Bars by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 83 Distribution of Fruit Snacks by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 84 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 85 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 86 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 87 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
The following categories and subcategories are included:

Snacks

      • Chocolate Pouches and Bags
      • Boxed Assortments
      • Chocolate with Toys
      • Countlines
      • Seasonal Chocolate
      • Tablets
      • Other Chocolate Confectionery
      • Bubble Gum
      • Chewing Gum
      • Boiled Sweets
      • Liquorice
      • Lollipops
      • Medicated Confectionery
        • Power Mints
        • Standard Mints
      • Pastilles, Gummies, Jellies and Chews
      • Toffees, Caramels and Nougat
      • Other Sugar Confectionery
    • Frozen Yoghurt
      • Single Portion Dairy Ice Cream
      • Single Portion Water Ice Cream
    • Plant-based Ice Cream
    • Unpackaged Ice Cream
        • Bulk Dairy Ice Cream
        • Ice Cream Desserts
        • Multi-Pack Dairy Ice Cream
        • Bulk Water Ice Cream
        • Multi-Pack Water Ice Cream
    • Nuts, Seeds and Trail Mixes
      • Potato Chips
      • Tortilla Chips
      • Puffed Snacks
      • Rice Snacks
      • Vegetable, Pulse and Bread Chips
    • Savoury Biscuits
    • Popcorn
    • Pretzels
    • Meat Snacks
    • Seafood Snacks
    • Other Savoury Snacks
      • Dried Fruit
      • Processed Fruit Snacks
      • Cereal Bars
      • Protein/Energy Bars
      • Fruit and Nut Bars
      • Chocolate Coated Biscuits
      • Cookies
      • Filled Biscuits
      • Plain Biscuits
      • Wafers
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