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...
Snacks is heavily dependent on everyday impulse purchases in Ecuador. Confectionery, ice cream, sweet biscuits and savoury snacks are all largely procured through the traditional channel, which relies heavily on consumer footfall outside of the home.…
Persistent inflationary pressure has affected a variety of snacks categories over the review period, with higher unit prices stifling consumer demand and raising price sensitivity. According to official figures, inflation remains considerably higher…
Increased socialising and the return to post-pandemic habits is supporting the snacks category in 2023. Although inflation continues to cut into discretionary incomes and consumers remain price sensitive, most consumers have become accustomed to…
Following the economic downturn, Colombia has been on an encouraging path to recovery since the second half of 2021, with the growth trajectory solidifying by the end of 2022 when an impressive rise of 7.5% was registered. This economic resurgence…
The performance by snacks over the period of 2018-2022 varied significantly. Considering that 2018 was the last “normal” year for Chile, 2019 was marked by political protests and civil unrest, resulting in a significant part of the country’s retail…
Retail sales of snacks in Brazil registered a buoyant performance in current value terms in 2023, with savoury snacks and chocolate confectionery leading the way. However, this was partially due to inflationary pressures, as growth was more moderate…
The snacks market in Bolivia in 2023 benefited from the growth of impulse purchases in single portion formats, mainly in sugar confectionery, savoury biscuits and impulse ice cream. After COVID-19, consumers resumed their activities outside of the…
In 2023, snacks in Argentina experienced a strong recovery and surpassed pre-pandemic levels in terms of volume sales. This growth was driven by various factors, including on-the-go consumption, celebrations, and social gatherings at home. The World…
Savoury snacks was recording positive growth in volume and value terms in 2022, with a similar trend expected in 2023. All the categories in savoury snacks were registering increasing sales in 2022, with this also expected to be the case in 2023.…
Sales of savoury snacks experienced significant growth in 2022, with growth set to continue into 2023, although at a slower rate as the category had already reached pre-pandemic value and volume sales. The significant growth will mainly stem from the…
In 2023, companies in savoury snacks have focused their product development efforts on flavours and variety. Spicy flavours are especially trendy, with companies launching new versions of already positioned brands, but with a touch of spice. This is…
Retail value sales of savoury snacks slipped into decline in 2020, with some countries seeing weaker year-on-year performances as a result of the economic impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) hitting consumers’ disposable incomes. Mobility restrictions…
In 2023, savoury snacks is predicted to remain by far the best seller in snacks, in retail volume terms. The category continues to enjoy robust retail volume and current value growth in 2023 amid a well-developed culture for snacking occasions. Like…
Ready-to-eat popcorn is thriving in 2023 following a period of significant growth in recent years. New players have entered to compete against some of the most traditional players including Quala with its brand Popetas and Colsigna with the Planet…
Following several years of consistent retail volume and current value growth, savoury snacks continues to see robust growth in 2023, thanks in large part to the diverse range of products offered in this category. With the return to in-person learning…
With inflation remaining high in 2023, brand loyalty remains weak among most lower income consumers, who normally purchase the cheapest option available when it comes to salty snacks. Price-competition is therefore stronger in the mass segment, as…
Retail volume growth in savoury snacks is seeing a slowdown in 2023, triggered by increasing unit prices. Savoury snacks, not perceived as essential items by consumers, are experiencing a decline in demand as locals explore less expensive options.…
After experiencing stronger retail volume growth than usual during the pandemic, demand for savoury snacks through the channel marginally decreased in 2022, with little change evident in the first half of 2023. However, as noted in snacks in general,…
Savoury snacks registered an improved performance in retail volume terms in 2023. Growth was boosted by the return to out-of-home activities and the pursuit of products that catered to the need for on-the-go consumption occasions, with many consumers…
In 2023, savoury snacks was affected by inflationary pressure seen in international markets for certain ingredients. The impact on prices was greater for imported brands which suffered from a rise in the cost of ingredients such as edible oil, which…