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Snacks in Egypt

July 2022
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Overview:

Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Snacks industry in Egypt 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 Egypt, 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 Egypt 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 Egypt?
  • Which are the leading brands in Snacks in Egypt?
  • How are products distributed in Snacks in Egypt?
  • 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 Egypt?
  • 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 Egypt

Snacks in 2022: The big picture
Key trends in 2022
Competitive landscape
Channel developments
What next for snacks?
Chart 1 Snacks Value Sales Growth Scenarios: 2020-2027
Chart 2 Snacks Impact of Drivers on Value Sales: 2020-2027
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 Distribution of Snacks by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 8 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

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Summary 1 Research Sources

Chocolate Confectionery in Egypt

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Mounting inflationary pressure weighs on retail volume sales
Leader Cadbury invests heavily in marketing
E-commerce boom peters out
Moderation in inflationary pressure will help to support moderate demand growth
Additional hikes in import tariffs may lead to increased local production
Imports of products close to their expiration date may decline
Table 12 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 13 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 14 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 15 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 16 Sales of Chocolate Tablets by Type: % Value 2017-2022
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Chocolate Confectionery: % Value 2018-2022
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Chocolate Confectionery: % Value 2019-2022
Table 19 Distribution of Chocolate Confectionery by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

Gum in Egypt

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Demand continues to recover but remains well below pre-pandemic level
As imported products become more expensive, consumers increasingly favour locally manufactured offerings
Convenience stores and forecourt retailers are growing in importance as distribution channels
Burgeoning health and wellness trend will support growth
New flavours could entice younger consumers
Modern grocery retailers will continue to grow in importance
Table 24 Sales of Gum by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 25 Sales of Gum by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 26 Sales of Gum by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 27 Sales of Gum by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 28 Sales of Gum by Flavour: Rankings 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 Egypt

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Price hike due to rising raw material costs weighs on demand
Locally produced boiled sweets perform particularly well
Local players lead the way
A more stable economic environment will help to support growth
E-commerce will continue to expand
Potential for premiumisation
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 Egypt

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Rising prices crunch demand
Nestlé Egypt SAE continues to dominate but faces increased competition from local players
Shift to larger pack sizes in take-home ice cream, as consumers seek to stretch their budgets
A stabilising economic environment will support moderate growth in retail volume sales
Health and wellness will be a focus for new product development
Modern grocery retailers will grow in importance as a distribution channel
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 Sales of Ice Cream by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2017-2022
Table 53 Sales of Impulse Ice Cream by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 54 NBO Company Shares of Ice Cream: % Value 2018-2022
Table 55 LBN Brand Shares of Ice Cream: % Value 2019-2022
Table 56 NBO Company Shares of Impulse Ice Cream: % Value 2018-2022
Table 57 LBN Brand Shares of Impulse Ice Cream: % Value 2019-2022
Table 58 NBO Company Shares of Take-home Ice Cream: % Value 2018-2022
Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Take-home Ice Cream: % Value 2019-2022
Table 60 Distribution of Ice Cream by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 62 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 63 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 64 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

Savoury Snacks in Egypt

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Rising raw material costs lead to slowdown in retail volume sales growth
New product launches help leader Chipsy regain lost ground
Hard-pressed consumers switch from packaged to unpackaged nuts and seeds
As pricing stabilises, retail volume sales growth will accelerate
Health and wellness will play a growing role in the purchasing decision
Proliferating convenience stores and forecourt retailers pose a mounting threat to small local grocers and food/drink/tobacco specialists
Table 65 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 66 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 67 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 68 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 69 NBO Company Shares of Savoury Snacks: % Value 2018-2022
Table 70 LBN Brand Shares of Savoury Snacks: % Value 2019-2022
Table 71 Distribution of Savoury Snacks by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 72 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 73 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 74 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 75 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks in Egypt

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Volume sales continue to expand in spite of sharp rise in pricing
Generally eaten as an occasional trend, chocolate coated biscuits are the top performers
Ocean Foods’ competitively priced and widely distributed Lambada brand continues to lead
A stronger economy may boost demand for premium offerings
Increased import tariffs may drive a shift from packaged to unpackaged dried fruit
Snack bars will perform well, but high pricing will limit their appeal
Table 76 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 77 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 78 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 79 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 80 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks: % Value 2018-2022
Table 81 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks: % Value 2019-2022
Table 82 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Biscuits: % Value 2018-2022
Table 83 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Biscuits: % Value 2019-2022
Table 84 NBO Company Shares of Snack Bars: % Value 2018-2022
Table 85 LBN Brand Shares of Snack Bars: % Value 2019-2022
Table 86 NBO Company Shares of Fruit Snacks: % Value 2018-2022
Table 87 LBN Brand Shares of Fruit Snacks: % Value 2019-2022
Table 88 Distribution of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 89 Distribution of Sweet Biscuits by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 90 Distribution of Snack Bars by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 91 Distribution of Fruit Snacks by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 92 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 93 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 94 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 95 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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