Market research on the snacks industry. Standardised and cross-co...
Market research on the snacks industry. Standardised and cross-comparable statistics including total market sizes, market share and brand performance, distribution and industry trends.​ Insight and data cover chocolate and sugar confectionery, gum, s...
In Poland, meat snacks experienced a notable resurgence towards the end of the review period despite these products already having a long-standing presence in the market. This revival was not only limited to traditional meat snacks, but also…
Savoury snacks is expected to see retail volume sales stagnate in 2023 due to the negative impact of price inflation, which is forcing consumers to rethink purchasing decisions. As in 2022 when inflation soared, manufacturers continue to apply heavy…
Ice cream is expected to register healthy constant value growth and more modest volume growth in 2023. Continuing economic uncertainty as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the meteoric rise in inflation and tightening monetary policy is…
The year 2023 witnesses a significant increase in unit prices for ice cream, driven by the earlier rise in input costs during the summer of 2022. As production took place in late spring when prices were still reasonable, the full impact of the cost…
In 2023, ice cream continues to be impacted by seasonality, with the weather having a significant impact on sales. The warm season starts in April-May when retailers begin to offer increasing volumes of ice cream, especially single-portion products.…
The ice cream market in Poland experienced significant disruptions due to the rise in operational and production costs seen towards the end of the review period. These costs were often passed on to consumers, or businesses sought ways to cut costs by…
Ice cream sales are bouncing back in 2023 following a disastrous performance in the year prior, when the summer was much colder than normal and impulse purchases reduced substantially. Consequently, ice cream manufacturers were unable to fulfil their…
Gum is expected to register some volume growth in 2023, as consumers lead busy lives and often use gum as a breath freshener. In addition, gum is particularly popular among smokers, to remove any bad breath. The return of tourists in large number is…
The elevated inflation in 2023, along with rising production costs, is expected to significantly impact gum as a product area not only in 2023 but also in the future. As prices rise, consumer spending on non-essential items such as gum slightly…
Current retail volume growth in 2023 results from completely eliminating COVID-19 restrictions since 2022, with students returning to school and workers in the workplace. With more time spent outside of the home, socialising and meetings have revived…
Marketing campaigns grew in importance for the chewing gum industry in Poland towards the end of the review period. Wrigley, the leading player in the chewing gum category in Poland, launched a campaign called "Every Smile is Beautiful" to support…
Retail volume sales of gum have been restored after the losses suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic, with sales coming back to more stagnant growth in 2023. By comparison, current value growth continued in double-digits thanks to retail price…
Chocolate confectionery is expected to register moderate constant value growth in 2023, but volume growth will be marginal. Continuing economic uncertainty as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the meteoric rise in inflation and tightening…
The significant rise in commodity prices, production costs, and inflation in 2023 has a notable impact on consumers' ability to purchase chocolate confectionery. Consequently, there is a heightened interest in price promotions and discounts as…
In 2023, chocolate confectionery remains impacted by high inflation, with a decrease in purchasing power due to the high cost of living, as both bills and food prices have risen. The elimination of COVID-19 restrictions in 2022 led to the return to a…
Inflation and higher production costs forced food companies in Poland to raise prices towards the end of the review period. While small producers often could not afford to do so without losing contracts with retail chains, larger companies like…
In 2023, chocolate confectionery is witnessing muted growth in retail volume terms, with the economy slowing down and entering a technical recession in the first half of the year. Inflation remains high, but the economy is stable and hence consumer…
Sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks saw continued growth in retail volume terms in 2023, supported by the trend towards busier, active lifestyles and on-the-go consumption. To this end, manufacturers paid greater attention to the packaging of…
While sweet biscuits, snacks bar and fruit snacks are expected to register a double-digit increase in current value sales, volume sales are expected to fall. Continuing economic uncertainty as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the meteoric…
In 2023, sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks continued to be impacted by temporary shortages of grain and other agricultural commodities, due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Sweet biscuits and cereal bars suffered the most from these…