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Snacks in Canada

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  • 76 Pages
  • June 2025
  • Region: Canada
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 5567348
In 2025, retail value growth for snacks in Canada is set to remain positive, however, volume growth will remain subdued compared to the review period. These results will be due to several key factors. Population growth has slowed significantly, returning to around 1% after peaking near 3% in 2022 and 2023, thereby limiting the natural expansion of consumer demand. While inflation has eased in late 2024 and early 2025, overall price levels remain high, continuing to impact household budgets.

The Snacks in Canada 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.

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

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 CANADAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Elevated prices lead to stagnating volume sales, but support value growth
  • Nestlé Canada Inc maintains its leadership while Awake Chocolate Co records strong growth
  • Small local grocers lead distribution while convenience retailers improve its position
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Future growth is expected to be impacted by prices and trade disputes
  • Digital media communications will gain significance as a primary form of consumer engagement
  • Rising interest in health creates key opportunities for innovation in chocolate confectionery
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 CANADAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Products that offer health and wellness attributes drive growth in chewing gum
  • Perfette Van Melle retains its leads while The Pur Co has a strong performance
  • Forecourt retailers remain the largest distribution channel but retail e-commerce shows dynamism
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • New product development is expected to support ongoing value growth in gum
  • Digital media communications will be key to engaging younger consumers
  • Innovation is set to focus on health and wellness attributes, aligning with consumer demands
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 CANADAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Rising health consciousness dampens growth as some consumers limit sugar
  • Cadbury Adams Canada Inc retains its lead while improving its share during 2025
  • Retail e-commerce emerges as the largest and most dynamic channel in 2025
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Sugar confectionery is expected to face challenges as consumers seek healthier options
  • Players are expected to invest in social media campaigns to connect with Gen Z consumers
  • The ongoing trade dispute is set to impact sales of sugar confectionery
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 CANADAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Canadians continue to seek moments of comfort, supporting value growth in 2025
  • Mondelez Canada Inc retains its lead, while Nestlé Canada Inc records strong growth
  • Retail e-commerce continues to rise as consumers appreciate ease and convenience
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Modest value growth and flat volume sales are predicted for the forecast period
  • Snack bars are expected to be the key focus of innovation, aligning with consumer demands
  • Sugar aversion and front-of-label packaging requirements are set to negatively impact sales
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 CANADAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Value sales of ice cream benefit from consumers reaching for comfort and indulgences
  • Nestlé Canada Inc focuses on its super-premium segment while Unilever divests its ice cream business
  • Supermarkets continue to lead distribution, benefiting from extensive freezer infrastructure
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Ice cream is set to post modest growth, driven by warmer weather and health-focused options
  • Innovation will focus on flavour experimentation and co-branding products
  • Health and wellness will remain a key focus of new product developments
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 CANADAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Savoury snacks drive positive growth, benefiting from ongoing innovation
  • Frito-Lay Canada retains its lead while Whole Living Kitchen Inc showcases strong growth
  • Retail e-commerce continues to gain share while discounters offer competitive price points
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Ongoing growth is expected to be supported by health and wellness trends
  • The protein trend is expected to continue, shaping product innovation in savoury snacks
  • Flavour experimentation is set to bring excitement and innovation to savoury snacks
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