France Cookies Market Overview, 2027

Cookies have existed in some form or another since ancient Egypt, or maybe earlier. More specific types of traditional French cookies that we know today came about in the middle ages, the Renaissance, or the 19th century. Despite their long presence in France (there are clear mentions of them at least from the 15th century CE); cookies have never been a French cultural cornerstone. For one thing, whether they were influenced by seagoing life or other cultures, they’ve never been a purely French invention. But they have been eaten and appreciated by countless generations of French people. Of course, the rise of all-day eating can be seen in most Western countries, not just France. Another peculiarity is that French cookies are generally much sweeter than other countries.

According to the report, France Cookies Market Overview, 2027 the market is anticipated to add up by USD 0.3 billion by 2027. The increasing demand for bakery-based products among the population is the major factor driving the growth of the market. In addition, the changing lifestyle and working habits, availability of digestive, gluten-free, healthy Cookies are the key factor for fueling the market growth. Furthermore, economic improvement and growing disposable income are some other factors driving the growth of the market. Based on Product type, Bar Cookies currently dominate the market with highest share in the market followed by drop cookies and molded cookies. Sandwich cookies is expected to grow more during the forecast period because of higher nutritional benefits offered from the fillings of sandwich cookies such as ice creams, lemon curd, buttercream, Chocolate, ganache, and jam than the plain ones. Flexible packaging and rigid packaging are the two categories based on the type of packaging. Rigid Packaging's market share is very closely followed by Flexible Packaging in terms of market share. The expansion of flexible packaging is anticipated to be constrained by rising government rules banning single-use plastics, whereas rigid packaging is anticipated to grow more quickly as plastic-free materials, papers, cardboards, and other raw materials are increasingly used in its production.

LU Products is the leading brand in France for selling cookies. Navette, Biscuit Rose de Reims, Florentines, Palets de Dames, Bredele, Palmier, Meringue Cookies, Sable, Madeleines, and Macarons are the names of some well-known cookies in France. Macarons are the most popular type of cookie in Paris, but they are popular throughout the rest of the world as well, and they appear with different fillings and in various sizes, colors, and flavors. These small, rounds, sweet meringue-based cookie sandwiches with filling in the middle are light and crunchy on the outside and chewy in the middle.

France has a population of 67.5 million people; 32.67 million of whom are men and 34.83 million of them are women. The majority of the population, or 41.46 million people, are between the ages of 15 and 65 years. 12.83 million People live in rural areas compared to 54.67 million in metropolitan areas. According to the World Bank, France's GDP was 2.94 trillion USD, its inflation rate was 1.6%, and its per capita income was $43,518.5. Increasing population of children and rising per capita income of people is a major contributor in growth of Cookies Market.
In addition, it is clear that customers are choosing better food options to prevent issues with obesity, imbalanced diets, and other health issues. Market players have introduced healthier cookies including oatmeal cookies, vegan cookies, sugar-free cookies, and gluten-free cookies in response to this. In addition, the availability of digestive cookies on the market enables consumers to supplement their diets with healthy foods that will improve digestion. As a result, there is now a tremendous chance for the market for cookies to flourish.

Based on Distribution Channel, Supermarkets & Hypermarkets hold a major in France Cookies Market as the advantage of getting all products in one location and also many options at the same time. The biggest hypermarkets and supermarkets in the France are Auchan, Carrefour, Intermarché, Leclerc, Monoprix, Super U, Lidl, and Aldi. Carrefour is one of the largest supermarket chains in the world. It has over 5,000 outlets across France, from smaller central stores to large, out-of-town hypermarkets. The E-Commerce segment is projected to expand at a remarkable CAGR over the forecast period, which can be attributed to increasing internet penetration rates across France. E-commerce platforms offer a wide range of products to their consumers at attractive discounts, and they provide multiple payment options such as net banking, debit cards, and credit cards, which are some of the important factors augmenting the segment's growth. PriceMinister, Fnac, Cdiscount, Pixmania, and La Redoute are some of the best-rated websites for selling cookies in France.

COVID-19 IMPACT:

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the France cookies market was not much impacted as cookies remained one of the most consumed snacks across the country. Moreover, consumers stacking long shelf-life items, including cookies and biscuits resulted in lesser product availability in the market. Nonetheless, consumers opting for convenient healthy snacking options drove the demand for different types of cookies. The COVID-19 has accelerated the adoption of online sales, and online sales will continue to be a growth channel for this category during the forecast period.

Considered in this report

• Geography: France
• Historic year: 2016
• Base year: 2021
• Estimated year: 2022
• Forecast year: 2027

Aspects covered in this report

• France Cookies market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Product

• Bar Cookies
• Sandwich Cookies
• Molded Cookies
• Pressed Cookies
• Rolled Cookies
• Others Cookies (Drop Cookies, No-bake Cookies, Refrigerator Cookies, Ice Box Cookies, etc.)

By Packaging Type

• Flexible Packing
• Rigid Packing
• Other Packing

By Distribution Channel

• Hypermarkets/Supermarkets
• Specialty Stores & Retailers
• Online Retailers
• Others

Intended audience

This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to Cookies industry, government bodies and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.