Snacks continues to see strong growth in current value terms in 2024, largely boosted by inflation and price rises. However, snacks also looks set to deliver volume growth, albeit with sales of with certain products declining as consumers switched to more economical options. Sweet snacks were affected the most by the significant increases in the cost of sugar and cocoa which had a particularly significant impact on volume sales of chocolate confectionery and biscuits.
Euromonitor International's Snacks in France 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 in <|Year|> 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.
Snacks in France
Euromonitor International
June 2024
List Of Contents And Tables
SNACKS IN FRANCE
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 FRANCE
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Rising sugar and cocoa prices remain a challenge for manufacturers of chocolate confectionery
Seasonal chocolate struggles but dark chocolate brings renewed energy to tablets
Indulgence remains a driving force within chocolate confectionery
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Innovation expected to increase once the French economy picks up
Ethical chocolate finding favour among more responsible shoppers
Healthier options should find favour as consumers become more mindful of what they eat
CATEGORY DATA
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 FRANCE
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Natural and sustainable products looking to gain ground in gum as category sales continue to recover
Opportunities for impulse purchases under threat
Bubble gum sales deflate as consumers switch to alternative options
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Chewing gum sales set to fall with competition likely to remain consolidated
New legislation set to drive green initiatives
Growing focus on health and wellbeing set to influence the market
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 FRANCE
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Sales continue to report steady growth despite increasing obstacles for impulse purchases
Halloween an increasingly important time for sugar confectionery sales
New product development and the search for small indulgences helps boost sales
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Haribo set to retain the lead as players focus on expanding their target audience
New product development likely to focus on brand extensions and limited editions
Smaller and more sustainable packaging finding favour
CATEGORY DATA
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 FRANCE
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Sweet biscuits seeing an improved performance in 2024 as consumers seek out small indulgences
Low prices remain an attractive proposition as shoppers feel the squeeze
Dried fruit and snack bars benefiting from their healthy positioning
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
High cocoa prices and an unhealthy image could put pressure on sales of sweet biscuits
Paris Games 2024 should present strong marketing opportunities
Made in France claims will be key to the success of organic products
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 FRANCE
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Greater economic stability and tourism expected to kickstart a recovery in sales of ice cream in 2024
Private label wins over price-sensitive shoppers but indulgence remains a key driver
Manufacturers explore new distribution opportunities
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Mochi’s popularity inspiring leading players to launch smaller versions of their popular ice cream lines
Häagen-Dazs extends its partnership with Pierre Hermes
Unilever plans to sell off its ice cream business while sustainability comes to the fore
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 FRANCE
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Premium and locally-produced potato chips find favour among French consumers
Aperitif remains a key influence on sales and new product development within savoury snacks
Mixed results seen in savoury snacks as consumers seek out healthier and more affordable products
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Nuts, seeds and trail mixes could benefit from healthy eating trend but more innovation will be needed
Innovation expected to increase as France’s economy recovers
Made in France credentials and healthy claims likely to be key attractions over the forecast period
CATEGORY DATA
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