Snack Foods Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

The concept of three meals a day is an increasingly antiquated notion. Modern day consumers are grazers and snackers. This perpetually harried populace frequently eats meals on the go. Eating several smaller portion meals daily is the trend of the moment that most food industry experts agree is not going away.

Understanding the variety of snack foods consumers favor, as well the snackers themselves is a surefire way to gain greater insights into the U.S.consumer spectrum. From parents to kids, undergrads to Baby Boomers, virtually everyone is a snacker. The key is figuring out which products are in demand, especially in our current health conscious society.

MarketResearch.com’s collection of reports focused on snack foods will help you leverage present and emerging trends in the all important snack food market.

Snack foods generally can be divided into sweet vs. salty/savory snacks. Sweet snacks typically include candy, cookies/baked snacks, food bars, and fruit snacks. Salty or savory snacks typically include chips and pretzels, cracks, nuts, dried meats and popcorn/rice snacks.

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Snack Foods Industry Research & Market Reports

  • Snacks in Bosnia and Herzegovina

    ... be muted, as continuing population decline, due to high levels of emigration and a low birth rate, dampens sales. Continuing innovation keep consumers engaged, as leading manufacturers launch new products in line with the prevailing ... Read More

  • Snacks in Cambodia

    ... indicators, rising product awareness, category advancement, urbanisation, retail development and a revival of tourism. Stronger GDP growth and lower inflation, compared with the 2022 peak, are boosting employment and consumer spending. Political stability also facilitates ... Read More

  • Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks in North Macedonia

    ... support value sales. This is particularly strong among Millennials and Gen Z, aged between 13 to 44 years. They have evolving dietary preferences and are more willing to pay for premium snacks that are perceived ... Read More

  • Snacks in Australia

    ... diets, either as an indulgent treat or a nutritional energy boost throughout the day. The idea of an indulgent treat has become especially appealing among consumers due to the higher cost of living and limited ... Read More

  • Savoury Snacks in Australia

    ... impulse purchases, there are other drivers important for the category. For instance, savoury snacks with a stronger nutritional profile are increasingly perceived as acting as convenient meal replacements for consumers who want a quick and ... Read More

  • Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks in Australia

    ... bars, so the increased price of cocoa has impacted many SKUs in this category. From Passport’s Snacks Price Tracker, the price of the sweet biscuits category had started to stabilise towards the end of 2024, ... Read More

  • Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks in Romania

    ... containing more than 10g of added sugar per 100g. While products labelled as ""biscuits"" are exempt from the higher VAT rate, high inflation compounded the effect of these increases, driving up prices across the category ... Read More

  • Snacks in Nigeria

    ... significantly reduced consumer purchasing power and caused a notable rise in unit prices. Although retail value growth has continued in 2025, it is slower than 2024 due to a more moderate rise in unit prices. ... Read More

  • Savoury Snacks in Romania

    ... of extended working hours. Despite inflationary pressures and reduced purchasing power, savoury snacks are increasingly seen as affordable indulgences. Euromonitor International's Savoury Snacks in Romania report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national ... Read More

  • Savoury Snacks in Nigeria

    ... a decline in volume sales despite strong value growth, driven by a sharp rise in average unit prices, almost 50%, following a significant depreciation of the local currency. This raised production costs and weakened consumer ... Read More

  • Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks in Nigeria

    ... weakened consumer spending power. The average unit price rose by almost 80%, driven largely by the depreciation of the local currency impacting production costs. To mitigate the increase in average pack prices, manufacturers reduced pack ... Read More

  • Snacks in Romania

    ... logistics costs, which in turn are raising average unit prices. Although the inflation rate is easing compared to previous years, it continues to impact on disposable incomes. Euromonitor International's Snacks in Romania report offers in-depth ... Read More

  • Savoury Snacks in Serbia

    ... increasing offerings of 100g packets for on-the-go consumption. Frequent promotions and discounts also support sales. While potato chips account for most values sales, nuts. seeds and trails are expected to gain the most value share, ... Read More

  • Savoury Snacks in Uruguay

    ... which has reduced the price differential in a positive direction. While savoury biscuits, followed by potato chips, account for most value sales, nuts, seeds and trail mixes are expected to register the highest value growth. ... Read More

  • Snacks in Paraguay

    ... as the second fastest-growing economy in 2025, behind Argentina. Consequently, income levels are rising and living standards are improving once more, resulting in further expansion of the middle class and a further erosion of poverty. ... Read More

  • Snacks in Angola

    ... food sector up by 4.1%, reflecting the government’s push to diversify the economy. As the population grows annually, snack demand continues to rise, especially among young consumers. Infrastructure improvements, such as the launch of BB ... Read More

  • Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks in Saudi Arabia

    ... heightened demand for snacks that balance health and indulgence. Health and wellness remained a significant influencer, particularly among urban and younger consumers, who increasingly sought natural, functional, and low sugar options. Dried fruits and fruit-based ... Read More

  • Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks in Portugal

    ... consumption continues to have a favourable impact on category sales. However, products such as chocolate-coated biscuits and those containing chocolate are projected to see lower volume sales, with local consumers seeking more affordable alternatives, such ... Read More

  • Savoury Snacks in Portugal

    ... snacks continues to increase in the country, with both brands and private labels playing significant roles within the category. Frutorra remains a leading company in nuts and, beyond private label offerings, has expanded its production ... Read More

  • Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks in Uruguay

    ... proportion of sales and it is a mature product area and this dampens volume growth to an extent. Generous promotions, such as from brand leader Portezuelo, support volume sales. There also continues to be regular ... Read More

  • Snacks in Uruguay

    ... a significant fall off in cross-border shopping in Argentina, and this is expected to boost overall volume sales. This was due to a steep currency appreciation of the peso in Argentina after the election of ... Read More

  • Savoury Snacks in Taiwan

    ... trail mixes; vegetable, pulse and bread chips, and other savoury snacks. This growth is largely driven by increasing consumer interest in healthier snack options. Products made from fresh, natural ingredients such as nuts, sweet potatoes, ... Read More

  • Snacks in Taiwan

    ... consumer preferences and broader lifestyle trends. Chocolate confectionery is seeing a notable increase in sales value, largely due to global cocoa price surges pushing retail prices higher. Within the category, tablets is recording the fastest ... Read More

  • Snacks in Saudi Arabia

    ... cities, combined with a recovering economy and the implementation of Vision 2030 initiatives, boosted consumer spending. The return of expatriate populations and a surge in tourism led to more frequent snacking occasions, especially in workplaces, ... Read More

  • Snacks in Serbia

    ... and sales are support by frequent promotions and discounts. Private label also performs strongly, due to its affordable pricing. Volume growth is also expected to be more muted, due to continuing population decline Euromonitor International's ... Read More

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