Snacks in Saudi Arabia saw a significant increase in retail current value terms in 2025, driven by factors such as changing lifestyles, a growing consumer base, and rising demand for convenience. Population growth in major 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, social gatherings, events, an...
This 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 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.
This 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 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.
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Snacks in Saudi ArabiaExecutive SummarySnacks in 2025: the Big PictureKey Trends in 2025Competitive LandscapeChannel DevelopmentsWhat Next for Snacks?DisclaimerSourcesSummary 1 Research SourcesChocolate Confectionery in Saudi ArabiaChocolate Confectionery Sees Growth as Core Categories Drive a Solid PerformanceInternational and Local Players Shape the Competitive LandscapeSupermarkets and Hypermarkets Continue to Lead, while Retail E-Commerce Grows RapidlyProspects and OpportunitiesContinued Growth for Chocolate Confectionery Over the Forecast Period, Driven by Core Formats and GiftingInnovation and Digital Channels Will Set the Tone for Future GrowthNavigating Health and Wellness ExpectationsSummary 2 Other Chocolate Confectionery by Product Type: 2025Gum in Saudi ArabiaSales Growth Driven by Bubble Gum, Although Chewing Gum Still Dominates SalesBatook Extends Its Lead Thanks to Its Broad Products Range in Chewing GumAlthough Supermarkets Maintains Its Lead, Retail E-Commerce Sees DynamismProspects and OpportunitiesSteady Growth Expected, Driven by Variety, Availability, and Routine UseDigital Touchpoints Likely to Shape Brand VisibilityPressure to Meet Health and Packaging DemandsSugar Confectionery in Saudi ArabiaSales of Sugar Confectionery Grow as Indulgence and Gifting Remain StrongLocal Leader Holds Its Ground, while Perfetti Van Melle Sees Dynamic GrowthOffline Dominance Persists, But Retail E-Commerce Gains MomentumProspects and OpportunitiesGrowth Set to Continue, But Health and Wellness Will Reshape DemandInnovation Will Remain Limited, But Packaging and Digital Visibility Set to EvolveHealth Scrutiny and Future Sugar Regulation Are the Biggest WatchpointsSummary 3 Other Sugar Confectionery by Product Type: 2025Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks in Saudi ArabiaHealth and Indulgence Shape Trends and Fuel GrowthLoacker Maintains Its Lead, while Health-Focused Quest Gains GroundSupermarkets and Hypermarkets Still Lead Sales, while Retail E-Commerce Sees Dynamic Growth from a Low BaseProspects and OpportunitiesSteady Growth Expected, Driven by Health and ConvenienceInnovation and Digitalisation Set to Drive SalesHealth Trend Will Guide Future Product Launches and Fuel GrowthIce Cream in Saudi ArabiaIce Cream Grows in 2025 as Saudis Mix Indulgence With HealthSadafco Leads in Market Reach, while Iffco Gains Momentum in Premium FormatsSmall Local Grocers Remains Dominant, while Retail E-Commerce Picks Up PaceProspects and OpportunitiesSales of Ice Cream Expected to Rise as Daily Indulgence Becomes More Embedded in Saudis’ LifestylesDigital Commerce and Packaging Innovations Will Reshape Accessibility and Shelf PresenceHealth-Focused Variants Will Expand as Consumers Seek Guilt-Free IndulgenceSavoury Snacks in Saudi ArabiaEveryday Snacking and Indulgence Continue Driving Growth for Savoury SnacksSaudi Snack Foods (Pepsico) Continues to Lead Savoury Snacks in 2025Small Local Grocers Remains the Leading Channel, while Retail E-Commerce Gains RelevanceProspects and OpportunitiesGrowth in Savoury Snacks to Be Driven by Flavour Diversity and Wider ReachDigitalisation to Enhance Innovation and Consumer ConnectionHealth Trends and Sustainability to Shape Future Product StrategiesSummary 4 Other Savoury Snacks by Product Type: 2025
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