Snacks

The retail market for snacks in Finland is expected to see only marginal growth in volume terms in 2024, a slight improvement on the previous year. Despite slowing inflation, demand is being supressed by high prices and low levels of consumer…

The snacks market is set to be hampered by high inflation in 2023, leading to muted growth of non-essential categories, such as boxed assortments. While the market is recovering from the economic shock of COVID-19, with sales maintaining positive…

Snacks in Estonia is experiencing healthy growth in both volume and value terms in 2024, with sales being supported by the rising demand for healthy snack options. As consumers in the country become more health conscious, there has been a significant…

Snacks is set to see modest growth in 2024 due to rising prices caused by inflation and increasing prices of raw materials, with imported brands being especially affected. However, while price remains important, many consumers are seeking small…

The market for snacks in Egypt is expected to witness modest growth in retail volume terms in 2024, continuing the trend of the previous year. This will be accompanied by high double-digit current value growth, driven by significant increases in…

Ecuador's snack industry has endured a rollercoaster ride in 2024. A confluence of negative events – rising insecurity, economic woes stemming from the pandemic, and political instability following the early departure of President Lasso –…

Snacks in the Dominican Republic is expected to register moderate current value and volume growth in 2024, in what is an improving economic picture. Inflation is easing and interested rates are also lower.

In general, snacks in Denmark is experiencing a level of stabilisation in demand towards the end of the review period, following a spike in the wake of lockdown/home seclusion measures, which increased snacking occasions during the Coronavirus…

Inflation's grip on the Croatian economy continues to impact snacks in 2024. Soaring production costs and rising commodity prices have led to a significant increase in retail snack prices. While this has boosted the value of snack sales, it has also…

Snacks is seeing steady growth in retail volume terms in Côte d’Ivoire in 2024, despite the fact that elevated inflation has put pressure on prices and on the general cost of living. As such, consumers remain highly price sensitive, which is…

A positive economic picture is expected to support moderate current value and volume growth in snacks in Costa Rica in 2024. Increasing tourist numbers is also expected to support value and volume growth, particularly in more premium offerings – such…

In 2024, snacks in Colombia continues to be impacted by economic challenges underpinned by strong inflationary pressures. While expected to be significantly lower than the double-digit peaks recorded in 2022 and 2023, the inflation rate in Colombia…

As consumers’ lives gradually returned to normal in 2023, retail current value sales of snacks experienced a return to growth. However, in 2024, the growth rate for snacks in China is set to slow slightly, becoming almost static, due to the impact of…

Snacks in Chile is undergoing significant market developments influenced by a variety of trends that reflect evolving consumer preferences, economic factors, and industry dynamics. One notable trend is the inflationary pressure on chocolate…

While overall inflation in Canada has eased somewhat in 2024, food inflation remains high, impacting snacks as a product area as a whole. Sugar confectionery, gum, and sweet biscuits have been among the hardest hit areas. Additionally, historically…

Inflation remains a concern in Cameroon, with the National Institute of Statistics predicting a rate of around 7% in 2024. This stems largely from the February 2024 fuel price increase, impacting transportation costs and ultimately the prices of…

In 2024, snacks in Cambodia's is thriving, driven by economic growth, tourism revival, and manageable inflation. Post-pandemic recovery and GDP growth have boosted consumer spending. Political stability attracts investments, supporting growth and…

Sales of snacks continue to increase at a faster pace in current value terms than retail volume terms in 2024. This is due to prices continuing to rise, albeit at a slightly more modest pace as inflation begins to stabilise, as well as the impact of…

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…

Despite the maturity of most categories, snacks in Bosnia and Herzegovina exhibits stable consumer demand in 2024. This, combined with rising product prices due to lingering inflation, translates to solid to strong RSP value growth. The market is…