Saudi Arabia Snacks

Snacks in Saudi Arabia


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. Increased employment is a cornerstone of the government’s Vision 2030 programme, the aim of which is to create jobs in various non-oil sectors, in ord...

Euromonitor International's 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 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.

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Snacks in Saudi Arabia
Euromonitor International
June 2024
List Of Contents And Tables
SNACKS IN SAUDI ARABIA
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 ARABIA
KEY 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 ARABIA
KEY 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 ARABIA
KEY 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 ARABIA
KEY 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 ARABIA
KEY 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 ARABIA
KEY 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

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