Snacks in Malaysia

In 2025, Malaysia’s snacks market is being reshaped by economic pressures and shifting consumer sentiment. A key driver is the country’s persistently low wage levels and underemployment, which have left many Malaysians with limited disposable income and savings. This economic strain has led to more cautious spending behaviour, especially on non-essential items like snacks. At the same time, since 2024 some consumers have been avoiding buying Western brands sparked by political and ethical concer...

Euromonitor International's Snacks in Malaysia report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2020-2024, it identifies the leading companies, brands and retail outlets, and assesses the key trends and demographic shifts behind consumer demand and sales growth. How key trends such as health and wellness, sustainability and recovery from the pandemic are currently shaping the market along with prospects for the next five years, clearly indicating how the market is expected to change.

Product coverage: Confectionery, Ice Cream, Savoury Snacks, Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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Snacks in Malaysia
Euromonitor International
June 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
SNACKS IN MALAYSIA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Snacks in 2025: The big picture
Key trends in 2025
Competitive Landscape
Channel developments
What next for snacks?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Snacks by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 2 Sales of Snacks by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 3 Sales of Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 4 Sales of Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Snacks: % Value 2021-2025
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Snacks: % Value 2022-2025
Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2020-2025
Table 8 Distribution of Snacks by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
CHOCOLATE CONFECTIONERY IN MALAYSIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Shrinkflation and premiumisation influencing chocolate confectionery
Local players take a bite out of the market as Western brands come under scrutiny
Convenience stores playing a key role in the growth of chocolate confectionery
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Growth opportunities expected to rest in adding value
Digital tools expected to shape the market
Demand likely to focus on healthy and sustainable options
CATEGORY DATA
Table 13 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 14 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 15 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 16 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 17 Sales of Chocolate Tablets by Type: % Value 2020-2025
Table 18 NBO Company Shares of Chocolate Confectionery: % Value 2021-2025
Table 19 LBN Brand Shares of Chocolate Confectionery: % Value 2022-2025
Table 20 Distribution of Chocolate Confectionery by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 24 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
GUM IN MALAYSIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Chewing gum retains functional appeal but bubble gum sales decline
Leading players consolidate their lead with Wrigley dominating
Distribution remains focused on convenience and accessibility
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Functional benefits could be key to keeping gum relevant
Digital tools could offer new benefits to gum
Healthier and more sustainable products likely to attract attention
CATEGORY DATA
Table 25 Sales of Gum by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 26 Sales of Gum by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 27 Sales of Gum by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 28 Sales of Gum by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 29 Sales of Gum by Flavour: Rankings 2020-2025
Table 30 NBO Company Shares of Gum: % Value 2021-2025
Table 31 LBN Brand Shares of Gum: % Value 2022-2025
Table 32 Distribution of Gum by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 33 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
SUGAR CONFECTIONERY IN MALAYSIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Innovation and social media breathing life into sugar confectionery
Little change in the competitive landscape
Small local grocers dominate sales but lose share to convenience retailers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Players could look to balance indulgence with functionality to push sales
Online sales and marketing set to play a more prominent role in the market
Health and sustainability concerns likely to inform new product development
CATEGORY DATA
Table 37 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 38 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 39 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 40 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 41 Sales of Chewy Candies by Type: % Value 2020-2025
Table 42 NBO Company Shares of Sugar Confectionery: % Value 2021-2025
Table 43 LBN Brand Shares of Sugar Confectionery: % Value 2022-2025
Table 44 Distribution of Sugar Confectionery by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 45 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 46 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 47 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
SWEET BISCUITS, SNACK BARS AND FRUIT SNACKS IN MALAYSIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Sales see strong growth as consumption patterns evolve
Local players taking on a greater role in the market
Distribution landscape evolving in line with local consumption habits
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Sales set for steady growth with local players looking to win share
The evolving digital landscape is likely to inform the category’s future development
Health-focused consumers likely to demand healthier snacks
CATEGORY DATA
Table 49 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 50 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 51 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 52 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 53 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks: % Value 2021-2025
Table 54 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks: % Value 2022-2025
Table 55 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Biscuits: % Value 2021-2025
Table 56 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Biscuits: % Value 2022-2025
Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Snack Bars: % Value 2021-2025
Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Snack Bars: % Value 2022-2025
Table 59 NBO Company Shares of Fruit Snacks: % Value 2021-2025
Table 60 LBN Brand Shares of Fruit Snacks: % Value 2022-2025
Table 61 Distribution of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 62 Distribution of Sweet Biscuits by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 63 Distribution of Snack Bars by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 64 Distribution of Fruit Snacks by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 66 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 67 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 68 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
ICE CREAM IN MALAYSIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Ice cream on the rise but with consumers seeking healthier options
Competition remains consolidated among a few key players
Small local grocers dominate sales but convenience stores and e-commerce making gains
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Market polarisation should help boost sales
New technology can help support the growth and development of ice cream
Healthy indulgence set to be the key trend in ice cream
CATEGORY DATA
Table 69 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 70 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 71 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 72 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 73 Sales of Ice Cream by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2020-2025
Table 74 Sales of Impulse Ice Cream by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 75 NBO Company Shares of Ice Cream: % Value 2021-2025
Table 76 LBN Brand Shares of Ice Cream: % Value 2022-2025
Table 77 NBO Company Shares of Impulse Ice Cream: % Value 2021-2025
Table 78 LBN Brand Shares of Impulse Ice Cream: % Value 2022-2025
Table 79 NBO Company Shares of Take-home Ice Cream: % Value 2021-2025
Table 80 LBN Brand Shares of Take-home Ice Cream: % Value 2022-2025
Table 81 Distribution of Ice Cream by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 82 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 83 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 84 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 85 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
SAVOURY SNACKS IN MALAYSIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Savoury snacks retain their popularity but consumers are making healthier choices
Local and regional players capitalising on the troubles facing Western brands
Small local grocers dominate sales but modern channels making strides
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Bright outlook for savoury snacks as the market evolves
New technology expected to reshape the market
Manufacturers will need to adapt to the growing focus on health and sustainability
CATEGORY DATA
Table 86 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 87 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 88 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 89 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 90 NBO Company Shares of Savoury Snacks: % Value 2021-2025
Table 91 LBN Brand Shares of Savoury Snacks: % Value 2022-2025
Table 92 Distribution of Savoury Snacks by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 93 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 94 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 95 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 96 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

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