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Snacks in Saudi Arabia

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  • 71 Pages
  • June 2024
  • Region: Saudi Arabia
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 5567297
The market for snacks in Saudi Arabia is expected to register robust growth in current value terms in 2024, continuing the trend of the previous year. This will be consistent with a more positive economic outlook, thanks to easing inflation and an increase in the rate of employment, which together will have a positive impact on household spending.

The Snacks in Saudi Arabia 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 2019-2023, 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 directly informs our forecasts to 2028, 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 2024: The big picture
  • Key trends in 2024
  • Competitive landscape
  • Channel developments
  • What next for snacks?
MARKET DATA
  • Table 1 Sales of Snacks by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 2 Sales of Snacks by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 3 Sales of Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 4 Sales of Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Snacks: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Snacks: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 8 Distribution of Snacks by Format: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 9 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 10 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 11 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 12 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources
CHOCOLATE CONFECTIONERY IN SAUDI ARABIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Chocolate confectionery shows modest growth, with boxed assortments leading the way
  • Growing health consciousness presents significant challenge
  • E-commerce continues to expand, albeit from a low base
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Growing health concerns will shape the market for chocolate confectionery
  • More business opportunities for local companies
  • Discounters set to gain further penetration within chocolate confectionery
CATEGORY DATA
  • Summary 2 Other Chocolate Confectionery by Product Type: 2024
  • Table 13 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 14 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 15 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 16 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 17 Sales of Chocolate Tablets by Type: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 18 NBO Company Shares of Chocolate Confectionery: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 19 LBN Brand Shares of Chocolate Confectionery: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 20 Distribution of Chocolate Confectionery by Format: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 21 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 22 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 23 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 24 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
GUM IN SAUDI ARABIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Return to normality supports gum sales, with health-oriented options seeing an increase in demand
  • Gum remains a highly consolidated competitive landscape
  • Discounters become more important in distribution of gum
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Return to pre-pandemic lifestyles will support early recovery for retail volume sales
  • Health and wellness trends will drive innovation in the market
  • Demand for sustainable gum will increase
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 25 Sales of Gum by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 26 Sales of Gum by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 27 Sales of Gum by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 28 Sales of Gum by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 29 Sales of Gum by Flavour: Rankings 2019-2024
  • Table 30 NBO Company Shares of Gum: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 31 LBN Brand Shares of Gum: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 32 Distribution of Gum by Format: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 33 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 34 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 35 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 36 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
SUGAR CONFECTIONERY IN SAUDI ARABIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Healthy growth for sugar confectionery
  • Health and wellness trends continue to impact the market
  • Local players hold sway
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Positive outlook expected, but must remain mindful of rising health and wellness concerns
  • Haribo looks to achieve greater penetration in the Saudi gummies market
  • Small local grocers will remain important for distribution of sugar confectionery, although e-commerce will gain ground, thanks to attractive price deals and promotions
CATEGORY DATA
  • Summary 3 Other Sugar Confectionery by Product Type: 2024
  • Table 37 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 38 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 39 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 40 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 41 Sales of Pastilles, Gummies, Jellies and Chews by Type: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 42 NBO Company Shares of Sugar Confectionery: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 43 LBN Brand Shares of Sugar Confectionery: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 44 Distribution of Sugar Confectionery by Format: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 45 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 46 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 47 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 48 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
SWEET BISCUITS, SNACK BARS AND FRUIT SNACKS IN SAUDI ARABIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Strong performance expected in 2024
  • Sweet biscuits, dried fruit and snack bars are seen as convenient sources of carbohydrates
  • Health and wellness trends increasingly shape the market
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • New product development will drive growth, as Saudi government looks to attract further investment
  • Health and wellness trends will impact sales, with greater use of gyms and fitness centres expected to boost consumption of snack bars
  • Promotional activities will continue as a means of attracting budget-conscious consumers
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 49 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 50 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 51 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 52 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 53 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 54 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 55 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Biscuits: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 56 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Biscuits: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Snack Bars: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Snack Bars: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 59 NBO Company Shares of Fruit Snacks: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 60 LBN Brand Shares of Fruit Snacks: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 61 Distribution of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Format: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 62 Distribution of Sweet Biscuits by Format: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 63 Distribution of Snack Bars by Format: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 64 Distribution of Fruit Snacks by Format: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 65 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 66 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 67 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 68 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
ICE CREAM IN SAUDI ARABIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Continued healthy growth for ice cream in 2024
  • Health and wellness trend gains momentum, although frozen yoghurt is unable to benefit fully, due to availability issues
  • Modern grocery retailers dominate sales of take-home ice cream
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Health and wellness trend will have significant impact on the ice cream market
  • “Made In Saudi” initiative will provide boost to domestic production
  • Almarai likely to emerge as prominent ice cream player
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 69 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 70 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 71 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 72 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 73 Sales of Ice Cream by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2019-2024
  • Table 74 Sales of Impulse Ice Cream by Format: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 75 NBO Company Shares of Ice Cream: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 76 LBN Brand Shares of Ice Cream: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 77 NBO Company Shares of Impulse Ice Cream: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 78 LBN Brand Shares of Impulse Ice Cream: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 79 NBO Company Shares of Take-home Ice Cream: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 80 LBN Brand Shares of Take-home Ice Cream: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 81 Distribution of Ice Cream by Format: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 82 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 83 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 84 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 85 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
SAVOURY SNACKS IN SAUDI ARABIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Savoury snacks continue to register a robust performance
  • Indulgence and health are equally important growth drivers
  • E-commerce continues its upward trajectory
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Saudi Arabia is increasingly promising market for investors
  • Growing demand for healthy savoury snacks
  • Shrinkflation increasing phenomenon
CATEGORY DATA
  • Summary 4 Other Savoury Snacks by Product Type: 2024
  • Table 86 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 87 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 88 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 89 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 90 NBO Company Shares of Savoury Snacks: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 91 LBN Brand Shares of Savoury Snacks: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 92 Distribution of Savoury Snacks by Format: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 93 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 94 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 95 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 96 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029