Low Calorie Snacks Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

The global low calorie snacks market size reached a value of approximately USD 10.10 Billion in 2024. The market is further projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.90% between 2025 and 2034, reaching a value of USD 28.42 Billion by 2034.

Key Trends in the Market

Low calorie snacks refer to snacking options that contain significantly lower calories than their full calorie counterparts. These snacks aid in satisfying cravings and hunger while offering various health benefits to the consumers. These products help in weight loss by reducing the total number of calories an individual consumes in a day.

• Growing emphasis on health and wellness is a key trend boosting the low calorie snacks market growth. Consumers are opting for healthy and low calorie snacks as they satisfy the mid-morning and evening hunger and their high nutritional profile and low calorie count aids consumers in healthy weight loss.
• The rising availability of low calorie snacks across various distribution channels including convenience stores and hypermarkets and supermarkets, and increasing discounts offered by various online retail platforms are boosting the consumption of the product.
• Increased demand for convenient foods and snacking options has resulted in the rising consumption of low calorie snacks as they are portable. The ease of use, all season availability, and introduction of new flavours combined are further boosting the popularity of the product among working professionals, aiding the low calorie snacks market expansion.

Market Segmentation
"Low Calorie Snacks Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034" offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Breakup by Nature

• Organic
• Convectional

Breakup by Type

• Sweet Snacks
• Savoury Snacks
• Others

Breakup by Packaging

• Pouches
• Cans
• Jars
• Others

Breakup by Distribution Channel

• B2B
• B2C

Breakup by Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

Market Share by Type

Savoury snacks are expected to witness significant growth in the coming years. This growth can be attributed to the increasing demand from multiplexes and malls and rising disposable incomes. Additionally, savoury snacks having low calories have emerged as a convenient alternative to conventional packaged food products for college students and working professionals due to their health benefits. Various manufacturers are investing in production of baked savoury snacks with low salt content that are prepared from healthy ingredients including rice, wheat, ragi, vegetables, and soya, among others.

Market Share by Region

Europe is anticipated to account for a significant share of the market over the forecast period, owing to the rising emphasis on healthy eating due to increasing health consciousness among the population. The market is likely to benefit from the rising availability of the product across various distribution channels along with rising internet penetration and increasing presence of online food delivery services. Furthermore, the growing tourism sector in the region is boosting the consumption of low calorie foods and beverages and aiding the low calorie snacks market expansion.

Competitive Landscape

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global low calorie snacks market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

Mondelez International, Inc.

Mondelez International, Inc . is a food and beverage manufacturing company that was founded in 2012 and is based in Illinois, United States. They house various iconic brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, and Toblerone chocolate, among others.

Nestle S.A.

Nestle S.A. is a food and beverage company that was founded in 1866 and is based in Vaud, Switzerland. Their specialities include ice creams, confectionery, healthcare nutrition, frozen food, and infant nutrition, among others.

The Kraft Heinz Company

The Kraft Heinz Company is co-headquartered in Pennsylvania, and Illinois, United States and was founded in 2015. The products and services offered by the company include convenience foods, beverages, and low calorie snacks, among others.

Other major players in the low calorie snacks market include Archer Daniels Midland Company, General Mills, Inc., The Hain Celestial Group, Inc., Ingredion Incorporated, Conagra Brands, Inc., Danone S.A., and Cargill Incorporated, among others.
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