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2026 Developments
Snacks in Ethiopia records strong retail value growth in 2026, outperforming many developed economies. However, this performance is driven largely by higher prices rather than stronger demand. Despite robust value growth, the operating environment remains challenging, with inflation, currency pressures and changing consumption habits constraining volume sales and encouraging consumers to prioritise affordability and essential purchases. At the same time, local production is gaining momentum as improvements in wheat supply and quality strengthen the competitiveness of domestic manufacturers against imports. In addition, growing interest in health-oriented snacks is helping to broaden the consumer base, particularly among urban and health-conscious consumers.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Snacks industry in Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia, 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 Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia?
- Which are the leading brands in Snacks in Ethiopia?
- How are products distributed in Snacks in Ethiopia?
- 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 Ethiopia?
- 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?
Snacks in Ethiopia
2026 Developments
Key Data Insights
Consumers Prioritise Value as Inflation Reshapes Snacking
Chart 1 Shrinkflation Impacts Moya Biscuit
Health-Oriented Products Gain Momentum through Innovation
Chart 2 Taza Granola Introduces New Flavours
Chart 3 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 4 Value Sales by Category 2026
Affordability Pressures Expected to Shape Long-Term Growth
Sweet Biscuits Set to Retain Scale While Gum Gains Momentum
Digital Engagement to Drive Awareness and Differentiation
Chart 5 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 6 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Moya and Nib Sustain Leadership as Fragmentation Increases
Chart 7 Company Shares 2026
Chart 8 Brand Shares 2026
Small Local Grocers Retain a Commanding Lead in Snack Distribution
Foodservice Loses Ground as Consumers Shift Snack Purchases to Retail
Chart 9 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Chart 10 Economic Context for Snacks
Chart 11 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 12 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 13 Consumer Context for Snacks
Chart 14 Population 2021-2031
Chart 15 Population by Generation 2026
Chocolate Confectionery in Ethiopia
Key Data Insights
Chocolate Confectionery Summary
Affordable Innovation Supports Resilience in Chocolate Confectionery
Chart 16 Pronto Chocolate Introduces Patchee Fasting Chocolate
Domestic Cocoa Cultivation Reduces Reliance on Imported Raw Materials
Chart 17 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 18 Volume Sales 2021-2031
Chart 19 Value Sales by Category 2026
Local Production and Rising Consumer Spending to Support Expansion
Tablets Projected to Dominate Sales While Countlines Lead Fastest Growth
Chart 20 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 21 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Established Brands Retain Their Lead through a Strong Value Proposition
Local Grocers Remain Central as Digital Selling Gains Visibility
Chart 22 Economic Context for Chocolate Confectionery
Chart 23 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 24 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 25 Consumer Context for Chocolate Confectionery
Chart 26 Population 2021-2031
Chart 27 Population by Generation 2026
Gum in Ethiopia
Key Data Insights
Gum Summary
Orion Drives Gum Recovery as Consumers Switch to Affordable Brands
Small Packs and Bubble Gum Benefit From Value-Focused Purchasing
Chart 28 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 29 Volume Sales 2021-2031
Chart 30 Value Sales by Category 2026
Affordable Imports and Local Production Expected to Support Forecast Growth
Bubble Gum Projected to Widen the Gap with Chewing Gum
Chart 31 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 32 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Orion Maintains Dominance as Affordability Drives Consumer Choice
Street Vendors and Local Grocers Continue to Dominate Distribution
Chart 33 Economic Context for Gum
Chart 34 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 35 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 36 Consumer Context for Gum
Chart 37 Population 2021-2031
Chart 38 Population by Generation 2026
Sugar Confectionery in Ethiopia
Key Data Insights
Sugar Confectionery Summary
Desta Keremela’S Revival Creates an Opportunity for Local Producers
Gummies and Jellies Maintain Their Position Despite Supply Pressures
Chewy Candies Gain Momentum as Consumers Prioritise Affordability
Chart 39 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 40 Volume Sales 2021-2031
Chart 41 Value Sales by Category 2026
Inflation to Drive Value Growth as Manufacturers Adjust Pack Formats
Gummies, Jellies and Chewy Candies Expected to Remain Strong Performers
Illicit Competition Set to Weaken the Position of Formal Manufacturers
Chart 42 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 43 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Nib Candy and Royal Confectionary Leverage Experience to Retain Dominance
Small Local Grocers Sustain Dominance as Supermarkets Gain Ground
Chart 44 Economic Context for Sugar Confectionery
Chart 45 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 46 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 47 Consumer Context for Sugar Confectionery
Chart 48 Population 2021-2031
Chart 49 Population by Generation 2026
Ice Cream in Ethiopia
Key Data Insights
Ice Cream Summary
Rising Costs Limit Demand Despite Growth in Food Expenditure
Factory-Made Ice Popsicles Strengthen Impulse Consumption
Investment Signals Future Competition in Dairy-Based Ice Cream
Chart 50 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 51 Volume Sales 2021-2031
Chart 52 Value Sales by Category 2026
Water-Based Products Expected to Reshape Ice Cream Demand
Lower Production Barriers to Attract Investment in Water-Based Formats
Rising Food Expenditure Fails to Unlock Premium Ice Cream Demand in 2031
Chart 53 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 54 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Shola and Paco Retain Leadership as Fragmentation Intensifies
Chart 55 Company Shares 2026
Chart 56 Brand Shares 2026
Small Local Grocers Retain Leadership as Supermarkets Gain Ground
Chart 57 Economic Context for Ice Cream
Chart 58 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 59 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 60 Consumer Context for Ice Cream
Chart 61 Population 2021-2031
Chart 62 Population by Generation 2026
Savoury Snacks in Ethiopia
Key Data Insights
Savoury Snacks Summary
Savoury Biscuits and Salty Snacks Underpin Strong Growth
Traditional Staples Gain Traction in Packaged Formats
Chart 63 Torti Chips in Spicy Flavors
Spicy Flavours and Tortilla Chips Broaden Consumer Choice
Chart 64 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 65 Volume Sales 2021-2031
Chart 66 Value Sales by Category 2026
Savoury Biscuits Expected to Lead Sales While Salty Snacks Drive Fastest Growth
Inflation Is Projected to Continue Shaping Consumption Patterns
Chart 67 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 68 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Torti Chips Leverages Affordability and Local Relevance to Gain Ground
Chart 69 Company Shares 2026
Chart 70 Brand Shares 2026
Small Local Grocers Remain the Backbone of Savoury Snacks Distribution
Almi Products and Elsa Kolo Use E-Commerce to Broaden Consumer Reach
Chart 71 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Chart 72 Economic Context for Savoury Snacks
Chart 73 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 74 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 75 Consumer Context for Savoury Snacks
Chart 76 Population 2021-2031
Chart 77 Population by Generation 2026
Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks in Ethiopia
Key Data Insights
Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks Summary
Domestic Innovation Supports Recovery and Long-Term Growth
Wheat Self-Sufficiency Strengthens Sweet Biscuits
Chart 78 Crumble-Style Cookies
Local Brands Reshape Snack Bar and Fruit Snack Consumption
Chart 79 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 80 Volume Sales 2021-2031
Chart 81 Value Sales by Category 2026
Domestic Production Projected to Drive Forecast Expansion
New Product Formats Expected to Attract Emerging Consumer Groups
Inflation to Reshape Pricing and Competitive Dynamics
Chart 82 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 83 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Innovation Creates New Opportunities in a Concentrated Landscape
Yarashoo Agro-Industries Pioneers Ethiopia's Fruit Snacks
Chart 84 Company Shares 2026
Chart 85 Brand Shares 2026
Traditional Grocers Dominate Distribution While Modern Retail Broadens Consumer Choice
E-Commerce Creates Opportunities for Premium and Imported Brands
Chart 86 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Chart 87 Economic Context for Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks
Chart 88 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 89 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 90 Consumer Context for Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks
Chart 91 Population 2021-2031
Chart 92 Population by Generation 2026
Country Reports Disclaimer
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Snacks
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- Chocolate Pouches and Bags
- Boxed Assortments
- Chocolate with Toys
- Countlines
- Seasonal Chocolate
- Tablets
- Other Chocolate Confectionery
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- Bubble Gum
- Chewing Gum
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- Boiled Sweets
- Chewy Candies
- Gummies and Jellies
- Liquorice
- Lollipops
- Medicated Confectionery
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- Power Mints
- Standard Mints
- Toffees, Caramels and Nougat
- Other Sugar Confectionery
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- Frozen Yoghurt
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- Single Portion Dairy Ice Cream
- Single Portion Water Ice Cream
- Plant-based Ice Cream
- Unpackaged Ice Cream
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- Bulk Dairy Ice Cream
- Ice Cream Desserts
- Multi-Pack Dairy Ice Cream
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- Bulk Water Ice Cream
- Multi-Pack Water Ice Cream
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- Nuts, Seeds and Trail Mixes
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- Potato Chips
- Tortilla Chips
- Puffed Snacks
- Rice Snacks
- Vegetable, Pulse and Bread Chips
- Savoury Biscuits
- Popcorn
- Pretzels
- Meat Snacks
- Seafood Snacks
- Other Savoury Snacks
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- Dried Fruit
- Processed Fruit Snacks
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- Cereal Bars
- Protein/Energy Bars
- Fruit and Nut Bars
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- Chocolate Coated Biscuits
- Cookies
- Filled Biscuits
- Plain Biscuits
- Wafers
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