Snacks in the United Kingdom

Snacks in the United Kingdom


In 2023, the UK’s economy continues to be challenged by strong inflationary pressures. Similar to other food industries, snack manufacturers are having to address multiple shortages in the supply chain, in addition to increasing costs of transportation, energy, labour and raw materials (with the latter fuelled by the war in Ukraine since 2022). Many brands have been facing ingredient availability issues and are struggling to meet consumer demands. Due to the current challenges, SKU rationalisati...

Euromonitor International's Snacks in United Kingdom 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 2018-2022, 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 2027, 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 the United Kingdom
Euromonitor International
June 2023
List Of Contents And Tables
SNACKS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Snacks in 2023: The big picture
Key trends in 2023
Competitive Landscape
Channel developments
What next for snacks?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Snacks by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 2 Sales of Snacks by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 3 Sales of Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 4 Sales of Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Snacks: % Value 2019-2023
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Snacks: % Value 2020-2023
Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2018-2023
Table 8 Distribution of Snacks by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
CHOCOLATE CONFECTIONERY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Inflationary pressure sustains current value sales but volumes decline
Volume sales are challenged by the implementation of the HFSS regulation
Blonde chocolate gains momentum in 2023
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Chocolate confectionery set to return to growth despite short-term disruptions
Regulatory restrictions likely to accelerate investment in heathier chocolate recipes
Plant-based milk chocolate set to expand its presence in the UK
CATEGORY DATA
Summary 2 Other Chocolate Confectionery by Product Type: 2023
Table 13 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 14 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 15 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 16 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 17 Sales of Chocolate Tablets by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 18 NBO Company Shares of Chocolate Confectionery: % Value 2019-2023
Table 19 LBN Brand Shares of Chocolate Confectionery: % Value 2020-2023
Table 20 Distribution of Chocolate Confectionery by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 24 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
GUM IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Gum continues to record strong growth as out-of-home mobility recovers
Impulse-driven sales rebound, offering new growth opportunity in small format stores
The Wrigley Co expands gum range to offer new flavours
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Chewing gum sales set to record steady growth over the forecast period
Focus on younger audience can create new gum consumption opportunities
Innovation aims to focus on functional and plastic-free ranges
CATEGORY DATA
Table 25 Sales of Gum by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 26 Sales of Gum by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 27 Sales of Gum by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 28 Sales of Gum by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 29 Sales of Gum by Flavour: Rankings 2018-2023
Table 30 NBO Company Shares of Gum: % Value 2019-2023
Table 31 LBN Brand Shares of Gum: % Value 2020-2023
Table 32 Distribution of Gum by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 33 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
SUGAR CONFECTIONERY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Despite sugar confectionery’s gains in 2022, demand declines in 2023
Power mints and medicated confectionery continue growing in 2023
Need for indulgence supports demand in times of economic instability
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
HFSS regulation drives innovation with a focus on healthier variants
Mints has potential to benefit from investment in fruity flavours
New product development aims to leverage the rise of plant-based diets
CATEGORY DATA
Summary 3 Other Sugar Confectionery by Product Type: 2023
Table 37 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 38 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 39 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 40 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 41 Sales of Pastilles, Gummies, Jellies and Chews by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 42 NBO Company Shares of Sugar Confectionery: % Value 2019-2023
Table 43 LBN Brand Shares of Sugar Confectionery: % Value 2020-2023
Table 44 Distribution of Sugar Confectionery by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 45 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 46 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 47 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
SWEET BISCUITS, SNACK BARS AND FRUIT SNACKS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Strong volume declines observed since HFSS implementation, but steep price increases sustain value growth
New product development boost from HFSS regulation in fruit and nut bars to soften volume declines
Polarising purchases evident with growth of private label and premium brands
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Protein variants to remain popular as fortified products become increasingly common
Trend towards healthier nutrition offers growth opportunity for fruit snacks
Increasing demand for convenient, single-serve snacking options
CATEGORY DATA
Table 49 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 50 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 51 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 52 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 53 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks: % Value 2019-2023
Table 54 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks: % Value 2020-2023
Table 55 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Biscuits: % Value 2019-2023
Table 56 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Biscuits: % Value 2020-2023
Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Snack Bars: % Value 2019-2023
Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Snack Bars: % Value 2020-2023
Table 59 NBO Company Shares of Fruit Snacks: % Value 2019-2023
Table 60 LBN Brand Shares of Fruit Snacks: % Value 2020-2023
Table 61 Distribution of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 62 Distribution of Sweet Biscuits by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 63 Distribution of Snack Bars by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 64 Distribution of Fruit Snacks by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 66 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 67 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 68 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
ICE CREAM IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
HFSS impact on retail volume declines, while consumers’ budgets tighten
Ongoing popularity of multi-pack format due to portion control and “snackification”
Stronger performance by premium brands and private label due to polarising purchasing behaviour
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Demand for water ice cream set to be driven by non-HFSS product innovation
Alternative ice cream indulgence such as plant-based variations will drive value growth
Convenience retail will boost impulse ice cream sales, while opportunities remain for e-commerce
CATEGORY DATA
Table 69 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 70 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 71 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 72 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 73 Sales of Ice Cream by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2018-2023
Table 74 Sales of Impulse Ice Cream by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 75 NBO Company Shares of Ice Cream: % Value 2019-2023
Table 76 LBN Brand Shares of Ice Cream: % Value 2020-2023
Table 77 NBO Company Shares of Impulse Ice Cream: % Value 2019-2023
Table 78 LBN Brand Shares of Impulse Ice Cream: % Value 2020-2023
Table 79 NBO Company Shares of Take-home Ice Cream: % Value 2019-2023
Table 80 LBN Brand Shares of Take-home Ice Cream: % Value 2020-2023
Table 81 Distribution of Ice Cream by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 82 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 83 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 84 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 85 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
SAVOURY SNACKS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Retail volume sales plummet as inflation remains high
HFSS regulation further subdues demand
High protein snacks continue to attract consumers despite economic challenges
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Total demand for savoury snacks is expected to improve
HFSS regulation intensifies the trend towards healthier snacking
Taste remains a crucial factor for attracting younger generations
CATEGORY DATA
Summary 4 Other Savoury Snacks by Product Type: 2023
Table 86 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 87 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 88 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 89 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 90 NBO Company Shares of Savoury Snacks: % Value 2019-2023
Table 91 LBN Brand Shares of Savoury Snacks: % Value 2020-2023
Table 92 Distribution of Savoury Snacks by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 93 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 94 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 95 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 96 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

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