Snacks

Chocolate confectionery in Egypt is set to witness a small decrease in volume sales and a significant increase in value sales in 2023. Although demand for chocolate confectionery is supported by ongoing population expansion and urbanisation, these…

The consumption of chocolate confectionery is heavily reliant on purchases made in the traditional channel, where a significant proportion of sales is driven by impulse buying. With the pandemic now behind them, consumers have been able to return to…

The high rate of inflation prevailing in 2022 and 2023 has not had a major negative impact on the chocolate confectionery category in Denmark. Local players have managed to increase their sales and value by increasing prices, while favourable…

Chocolate confectionery has enjoyed robust growth during the review period, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. The upward trend continued in 2023, as the desire to indulge with chocolate confectionery remains high. Lingering concerns regarding the…

Chocolate confectionery in Colombia is undergoing a revival, exhibiting encouraging signs of both retail value and volume growth in 2023. Nonetheless, progress is set to be relatively subdued - a result of persisting consumer habits of staying…

Chocolate confectionery recorded moderate retail volume growth in 2023. While the market increased in impulse sales with the return of children to schools in 2022, growth did not continue in 2023 as young students showed increased interest in impulse…

Chocolate confectionery is expected to register healthy volume and constant value growth in 2023, despite continuing economic uncertainty. Azerbaijan’s high energy export revenue should protect the economy to an extent. That being said, inflation is…

While New Zealand has returned to a sense of normality post-pandemic, the wider effects of it continue to linger in the form of sustainably high rates of inflation. The drivers behind this are multifaceted, with the Reserve Bank of New Zealand…

Sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks have generally performed well since the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of these snacks fitted with the indulgence or healthier snacking trends in the country and have continued to thrive in the forthcoming years…

Although inflation remains an issue in 2023, consumers continued to indulge in sweet biscuits, along with fruit snacks and cereal bars. The reopening of the economy, including a return to in-person learning at schools and office work, has seen…

In 2023, sweet biscuits, snack bars, and fruit snacks continued their streak of growth, largely due to increased activities by manufacturers. The category's healthy performance led to Mondelez International Inc acquiring Clif Bar in 2022 to expand…

Although snacking is above all a question of pleasure and taste, the health aspect is also becoming increasingly important to consumers. Healthy and functional biscuits developed well in recent years, and as in every other category, consumers have…

While New Zealand has returned to a sense of normality post-pandemic, the wider effects of it continue to linger in the form of sustainably high rates of inflation. Several factors contribute to these inflationary pressures. The Reserve Bank of New…

Sugar confectionery is a very mature category in Guatemala, with high levels of penetration and little room for growth. Except for standard mints and medicated confectionery, products are largely consumed by younger children, particularly at birthday…

As consumers feel the financial strain from inflation and struggle to stretch household budgets further, sugar confectionery offers a chance to indulge in an affordable sweet, especially for the little ones. With all retailers fully reopened there…

Despite growing health consciousness regarding sugar intake, sugar confectionery continues to thrive, thanks to the availability of healthier alternatives. Mints, in particular, have been leading the growth in this category. The increase in…

Indulgence remains the main driving force for sales of sugar confectionery in Belgium. Consumers are mainly looking for a moment of pleasure for themselves, or to share with others. They are thirsty for innovations, and are often willing to try new…

The post-pandemic period in New Zealand has witnessed sustainably high rates of inflation. Multiple factors have contributed to this inflationary environment. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand's decision to lower interest rates to record lows at the…

Despite the challenging economy in 2023 and its negative impact on consumer purchasing power, snacks saw positive growth over the review period, notably in current value terms. Retail prices continued to rise amid further inflationary pressure in…

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…