Snack Foods Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis
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.
Snack Foods Industry Research & Market Reports
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Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks in Costa Rica
... bars, or fruit snacks. The market offers a wide range of choices to suit different preferences: while some consumers seek better-for-you alternatives, others opt for the most indulgent treats available, and many prefer to stick ... Read More
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Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks in Dominican Republic
... indulgence and strategic marketing efforts by multinational companies like Frito-Lay Dominicana (PepsiCo). Within this category, sweet biscuits holds the largest market value, driven by continuous innovation in product formulations - introducing new flavours and enhanced ... Read More
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Snacks in Hungary
... healthier and more sustainable options. Economic factors are also influencing the snacks category as well. For instance, to address spiralling food prices, as from March 2025 the Hungarian Government has imposed a cap of 10% ... Read More
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Snacks in Israel
... substantial price hikes from major suppliers, impacting all food categories, including snacks. In January 2025, further pressure was added as utility costs rose and VAT increased from 17% to 18%. Suppliers responded by raising product ... Read More
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Snacks in the Czech Republic
... The main one is the continuous growth of the snacking trend in the midst of hectic modern lifestyles. This is particularly visible amongst the younger demographic, who are increasingly choosing to forgo meals for a ... Read More
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Snacks in Dominican Republic
... used to manage rising production costs has been shrinkflation, with many brands reducing package sizes across multiple categories. Nevertheless, the expansion of private label offerings has helped cushion the impact on consumers, providing more affordable ... Read More
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Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks in the Czech Republic
... stabilising with the overall economic situation in the country. Consumers are showing increasing interest in convenient snacks, especially in on-the-go formats fitting the current fast-paced lifestyles of consumers and the trend towards snacking. Sales are ... Read More
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Savoury Snacks in the Netherlands
... of snacks showed a negative development, due to a dispute between dominant player PepsiCo Nederland BV and Jumbo Supermarkten BV, one of the major grocery retailers in the Netherlands. For large periods of time during ... Read More
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Savoury Snacks in Azerbaijan
... savoury snacks. Spicy flavours are also on the rise, with brands expanding their portfolios in this direction. Meat-inspired flavours are also gaining popularity, particularly for snack consumption in bars and restaurants. However, in 2025, nuts. ... Read More
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Savoury Snacks in Hungary
... and trail mixes which has continued to see positive growth in Hungary, even as the prices of these products have risen. The shift toward unsalted, additive-free versions has helped reinforce the category’s image as a ... Read More
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Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks in Ireland
... categories recorded positive growth in both value and volume terms, aided by ongoing product innovation, including new flavours, formats, and functional ingredients. Euromonitor International's Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks in Ireland report offers ... Read More
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Savoury Snacks in Costa Rica
... are often used in traditional dishes like “caldosa”, a ceviche. At the same time, brands like Takis attract snack lovers with indulgent and exciting new flavours. Spicy savoury snacks continue to gain traction, with leading ... Read More
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Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks in Azerbaijan
... expansion of modern grocery retailers, including supermarkets and convenience stores, makes such snacks more readily available to consumers. Cereal bars are expected to register the highest value growth, largely due to their healthier positioning. Cereal ... Read More
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Savoury Snacks in the Czech Republic
... snacking on smaller items instead of large meals is growing, especially amongst younger demographics, and with it the demand for convenient, on-the-go food options, which savoury snacks fit perfectly. This shift towards snacking is further ... Read More
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Savoury Snacks in Dominican Republic
... and private labels which cater to every household budget. Price remains the most important purchase driver, as consumers prioritise value for money, rather than premium, high-end options. In response, companies are increasingly offering multi-packs and ... Read More
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Snacks in Costa Rica
... snacks, ice cream, and sugar confectionery, dampening value growth. In 2025, the industry is facing several cost pressures, including global price increases for chocolate and glucose, affecting snack prices and manufacturers. Euromonitor International's Snacks in ... Read More
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Snacks in Ireland
... year, a robust economic recovery is anticipated for both 2025 and 2026. Falling inflation rates are expected to result in stable unit prices in 2025, except for chocolate confectionery, supporting positive growth in snacks. Euromonitor ... Read More
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Snacks in Bulgaria
... continue to rise due to higher energy costs and significant increases in the minimum and average wages. These wage hikes have raised labour costs across the production, distribution, and retail sectors, limiting the potential for ... Read More
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Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks in Italy
... by various products in this category. Many consumers have shifted their preferences towards healthier products with less sugar and more fibre or protein. Companies have identified these trends and major product innovations are moving in ... Read More
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Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks in Germany
... Snack bars has been the most dynamic category in retail volume terms, benefiting from the health-forward positioning of these products and their alignment with the growing demand for on-the-go consumption. Sweet biscuits has remained a ... Read More
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Savoury Snacks in Germany
... for between-meal consumption and as accompaniments to shared moments, such as watching TV or social gatherings. 2025 has also seen more consumers, especially younger ones, turning to savoury snacks as informal meals. With large numbers ... Read More
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Snacks in Cameroon
... taking action to cope with rising costs, such as reformulating products or reducing sizes. Companies also resort to shrinkflation. For instance, Parle, OK Foods and Naya Foods are now offering a pack of three biscuits ... Read More
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Savoury Snacks in Austria
... chips continues to lead sales, generating the largest share of savoury snacks’ value sales, followed by nuts, seeds, and trail mixes. Euromonitor International's Savoury Snacks in Austria report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at ... Read More
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Savoury Snacks in Cameroon
... by the traditional preference for sweeter and more indulgence-oriented snacks among local consumers. For this reason, only three product areas, that is puffed snacks, savoury biscuits and potato chips, register measurable sales. Puffed snacks accounts ... Read More
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Snacks in Colombia
... industry is expected to experience growth as it rebound from a strong decline in volume in 2024. Snacks faced not only a stagnant economic situation, which left consumers with limited disposable incomes, but also the ... Read More
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