Western Europe

The global supply chain crisis has heavily affected savoury snacks in the UK, as the category has experienced consecutive years of strong price increases. Adding to the inflationary environment in 2022, savoury snacks recorded even stronger…

2024 is seeing positive development in terms of both retail volume and retail current value sales for savoury snacks in the Netherlands. Some segments are posting impressively strong growth – for example, tortilla chips, pretzels, and vegetable,…

Savoury snacks is set to see current value growth in Switzerland in 2024, with volumes also rising. All categories are expected to see a positive performance driven by a warm summer, social gatherings and barbecues, and major sporting events,…

Savoury snacks is set to see current value growth in Sweden in 2024. There is a large selection of savoury snacks in the Swedish market, taking up lots of shelf space. The competition is fierce and in the challenging economic conditions seen in the…

Savoury snacks has seen healthy volume growth in 2024, with the difference between value and volume growth diminishing after two years of high inflation. An increase in socialising and a rise in inbound and domestic tourism is contributing positively…

Savoury snacks is achieving positive growth in Portugal in 2024, in both value and volume terms, and via both on-trade and off-trade channels. Baseline demand is supported by the “snackification” trend, whereby consumers eat fewer sit-down meals…

Savoury snacks in Norway is suffering stagnant retail volume sales in 2042, with nuts, seeds, and trail mixes rising slightly as potato chips falls. Price increases are limiting volume growth, with cross-border trade and reduced at-home consumption…

Savoury snacks are seeing a positive performance in Italy in 2024, in both volume and value terms. This is strongly supported by the “snackification” trend, whereby consumers eat fewer, full, sit-down meals and, instead, snack more often during the…

Savoury snacks in Ireland is seeing sustained demand though a fairly flat performance in 2024. The category suffered from steep price increases in 2023, resulting from rising costs of raw materials oil, wheat and potatoes. In retail volume terms,…

The market for savoury snacks in Greece is expected to register modest growth in retail volume terms in 2024, a slight improvement on the previous year. As in other categories, one most prominent trends is the decisive shift towards “better for you”…

Savoury snacks in Germany continues to experience dynamic price development and content reduction. In response to rising raw material costs, category players and retailers are adjusting their pricing strategies. This trend is mainly being driven by…

Savoury snacks is having another good year in 2024 although certain categories are seeing a much stronger performance than others in terms of volume growth. Potato chips, for instance, is seeing solid growth in volume terms while the category’s value…

The retail market for savoury snacks in Finland is expected to see modest growth in volume terms in 2024, despite high unit prices. Such products remain very popular in Finland, whether at home or on the go. As a result, it is proving be the most…

Due to high inflation and increased prices, Danish consumers are more intent on seeking value for money. Big international brands have started to play a smaller role in the purchasing patterns of Danish consumers as they switch to less expensive…

Savoury snacks in Belgium achieved slight volume growth in 2024, due to strong promotional activity and the growing relevance of the home ‘aperitif’ trend. The economic climate continued to weigh on household budgets, with purchasing power…

Savoury snacks is set to record strong growth in volume and value terms during 2024. The seasonal highlight of the year will be the UEFA European Football Championship in Germany with the Austrian football team as one of the competing teams. This…

The digital revolution has been rewiring retail for years, leading to new business models, commerce ecosystems and channels for reaching and engaging consumers. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this transition, as e-commerce became the default…

In Western Europe, the preventative health trend was accelerated by consumers’ rising health concerns due to the 2020 global pandemic. This resulted in several product launches positioned under the immune boost and/or wellbeing umbrellas. This report…

Private label – retailers’ alternatives to brands – tend to benefit from inflation. However, despite record inflation in France, Germany and the UK, the market share of private label in the three countries remained broadly stable across FMCGs in…

Like other snacks categories, ice cream in Turkey is affected by the high inflation that has hit the market, especially towards the end of the review period. This has exerted strong upward pressure on prices and compressed disposable incomes and…