Snacks

In Pakistan, biscuits are commonly consumed at tea time with plain biscuits one of the most popular options. Indeed, tea with biscuits is a cherished tradition for many consumers. During this tea time ritual, biscuits are often seen as a luxurious…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Savoury snacks are expected to register healthy constant value growth and more modest volume growth in 2023. Those savoury snacks with a healthier positioning also register higher volume growth, with nuts, seeds and trail mixes registering the…

Snacks is witnessing a rebound in retail volume sales in 2023, following a sizeable decline in 2022 caused in large part by the downturn in ice cream sales. The sharp rise in price inflation seen in 2022 is slowing somewhat, but its impact continues…

Snacks is expected to register moderate constant value growth in 2023, but volume growth will be minimal. Continuing economic uncertainty as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the meteoric rise in inflation and tightening monetary policy is…

Sugar confectionery is registering a good performance in 2023, despite the ongoing threat of price inflation. On balance, sugar confectionery is not a popular choice of snack in Lithuania, and in terms of volume sales it is ahead of only gum in…

Sugar 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 sweet biscuits, snacks bars and fruit bars category is showing slower growth in 2023, following a relatively strong performance during the pandemic years. While other areas on the snacks landscape saw a decline in sales during the pandemic,…

Sweet biscuits, snacks bars and fruit snacks is expected to be the strongest performing snack in 2023, with healthy constant value growth, as well as modest volume growth. That being said, inflation is expected to still be an issue, though its growth…

Snacks is seeing steady growth in retail volume terms in Côte d’Ivoire in 2023, although elevated inflation has put pressure on prices and on the general cost of living. With a median age of just 19 years there is a large base of young consumers keen…

After being negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021, sales of snacks finally began to improve in 2022. The removal of pandemic-related restrictions and the return of tourism in 2023 continued to support rising demand. While the…

Germany was strongly impacted by the pandemic in 2020-2021, due to various restrictions imposed on the local population. However, the situation was positive for most retailers due to the closure of foodservice and limited leisure activities outside…

Chocolate confectionery is set to record solid retail current value growth in 2023, driven by unit price increases of around 10% in most categories. Meanwhile, without innovation in terms of flavours, and digital campaigns, stronger volume declines…

In 2022, chocolate confectionery sales surpassed their pre-pandemic levels again in volume and real value terms and were expected to continue seeing positive growth in 2023. While impulse channels such as kiosks, which are included under small local…