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Snacks in the United Kingdom

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  • 85 Pages
  • June 2023
  • Region: United Kingdom
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 5567275
In 2023, the UK’s economy continues to be challenged by strong inflationary pressures. Similar to other food industries, snack manufacturers are having to address multiple shortages in the supply chain, in addition to increasing costs of transportation, energy, labour and raw materials (with the latter fuelled by the war in Ukraine since 2022). Many brands have been facing ingredient availability issues and are struggling to meet consumer demands.

The analyst's Snacks in United Kingdom 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 2018-2022, 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 shaping the market in <|Year|> directly informs our forecasts to 2027, 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.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Snacks market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

SNACKS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Snacks in 2023: The big picture
  • Key trends in 2023
  • Competitive Landscape
  • Channel developments
  • What next for snacks?
MARKET DATA
  • Table 1 Sales of Snacks by Category: Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 2 Sales of Snacks by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 3 Sales of Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 4 Sales of Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Snacks: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Snacks: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 8 Distribution of Snacks by Format: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 9 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: Volume 2023-2028
  • Table 10 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 11 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 12 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources
CHOCOLATE CONFECTIONERY IN THE UNITED KINGDOMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Inflationary pressure sustains current value sales but volumes decline
  • Volume sales are challenged by the implementation of the HFSS regulation
  • Blonde chocolate gains momentum in 2023
  • PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Chocolate confectionery set to return to growth despite short-term disruptions
  • Regulatory restrictions likely to accelerate investment in heathier chocolate recipes
  • Plant-based milk chocolate set to expand its presence in the UK
CATEGORY DATA
  • Summary 2 Other Chocolate Confectionery by Product Type: 2023
  • Table 13 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 14 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 15 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 16 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 17 Sales of Chocolate Tablets by Type: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 18 NBO Company Shares of Chocolate Confectionery: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 19 LBN Brand Shares of Chocolate Confectionery: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 20 Distribution of Chocolate Confectionery by Format: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 21 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Volume 2023-2028
  • Table 22 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 23 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 24 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
GUM IN THE UNITED KINGDOMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Gum continues to record strong growth as out-of-home mobility recovers
  • Impulse-driven sales rebound, offering new growth opportunity in small format stores
  • The Wrigley Co expands gum range to offer new flavours
  • PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Chewing gum sales set to record steady growth over the forecast period
  • Focus on younger audience can create new gum consumption opportunities
  • Innovation aims to focus on functional and plastic-free ranges
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 25 Sales of Gum by Category: Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 26 Sales of Gum by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 27 Sales of Gum by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 28 Sales of Gum by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 29 Sales of Gum by Flavour: Rankings 2018-2023
  • Table 30 NBO Company Shares of Gum: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 31 LBN Brand Shares of Gum: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 32 Distribution of Gum by Format: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 33 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: Volume 2023-2028
  • Table 34 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 35 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 36 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
SUGAR CONFECTIONERY IN THE UNITED KINGDOMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Despite sugar confectionery’s gains in 2022, demand declines in 2023
  • Power mints and medicated confectionery continue growing in 2023
  • Need for indulgence supports demand in times of economic instability
  • PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • HFSS regulation drives innovation with a focus on healthier variants
  • Mints has potential to benefit from investment in fruity flavours
  • New product development aims to leverage the rise of plant-based diets
CATEGORY DATA
  • Summary 3 Other Sugar Confectionery by Product Type: 2023
  • Table 37 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 38 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 39 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 40 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 41 Sales of Pastilles, Gummies, Jellies and Chews by Type: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 42 NBO Company Shares of Sugar Confectionery: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 43 LBN Brand Shares of Sugar Confectionery: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 44 Distribution of Sugar Confectionery by Format: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 45 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Volume 2023-2028
  • Table 46 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 47 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 48 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
SWEET BISCUITS, SNACK BARS AND FRUIT SNACKS IN THE UNITED KINGDOMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Strong volume declines observed since HFSS implementation, but steep price increases sustain value growth
  • New product development boost from HFSS regulation in fruit and nut bars to soften volume declines
  • Polarising purchases evident with growth of private label and premium brands
  • PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Protein variants to remain popular as fortified products become increasingly common
  • Trend towards healthier nutrition offers growth opportunity for fruit snacks
  • Increasing demand for convenient, single-serve snacking options
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 49 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 50 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 51 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 52 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 53 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 54 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 55 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Biscuits: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 56 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Biscuits: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Snack Bars: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Snack Bars: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 59 NBO Company Shares of Fruit Snacks: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 60 LBN Brand Shares of Fruit Snacks: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 61 Distribution of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Format: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 62 Distribution of Sweet Biscuits by Format: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 63 Distribution of Snack Bars by Format: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 64 Distribution of Fruit Snacks by Format: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 65 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Volume 2023-2028
  • Table 66 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 67 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 68 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
ICE CREAM IN THE UNITED KINGDOMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • HFSS impact on retail volume declines, while consumers’ budgets tighten
  • Ongoing popularity of multi-pack format due to portion control and “snackification”
  • Stronger performance by premium brands and private label due to polarising purchasing behaviour
  • PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Demand for water ice cream set to be driven by non-HFSS product innovation
  • Alternative ice cream indulgence such as plant-based variations will drive value growth
  • Convenience retail will boost impulse ice cream sales, while opportunities remain for e-commerce
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 69 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 70 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 71 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 72 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 73 Sales of Ice Cream by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2018-2023
  • Table 74 Sales of Impulse Ice Cream by Format: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 75 NBO Company Shares of Ice Cream: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 76 LBN Brand Shares of Ice Cream: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 77 NBO Company Shares of Impulse Ice Cream: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 78 LBN Brand Shares of Impulse Ice Cream: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 79 NBO Company Shares of Take-home Ice Cream: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 80 LBN Brand Shares of Take-home Ice Cream: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 81 Distribution of Ice Cream by Format: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 82 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Volume 2023-2028
  • Table 83 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 84 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 85 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
SAVOURY SNACKS IN THE UNITED KINGDOMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Retail volume sales plummet as inflation remains high
  • HFSS regulation further subdues demand
  • High protein snacks continue to attract consumers despite economic challenges
  • PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Total demand for savoury snacks is expected to improve
  • HFSS regulation intensifies the trend towards healthier snacking
  • Taste remains a crucial factor for attracting younger generations
CATEGORY DATA
  • Summary 4 Other Savoury Snacks by Product Type: 2023
  • Table 86 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 87 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 88 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 89 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 90 NBO Company Shares of Savoury Snacks: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 91 LBN Brand Shares of Savoury Snacks: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 92 Distribution of Savoury Snacks by Format: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 93 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Volume 2023-2028
  • Table 94 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 95 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 96 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028