United Kingdom Snacks Market 2025

A modest growth trajectory is forecasted for the United Kingdom snacks market, with an expected increase of USD 5.7 billion and a CAGR of roughly 2.8% from 2025 through 2030. In the United Kingdom, the snacks market is witnessing growth driven by changing consumer preferences and an increased focus on health and wellness. British consumers are increasingly seeking snacks that are low in sugar, high in protein, and made from natural ingredients. The growing trend for plant-based snacks is also influencing the market, with vegan-friendly options like plant-based chips, protein bars, and snacks made from legumes and seeds gaining popularity. Furthermore, convenience remains a key driver, with busy lifestyles in urban areas pushing demand for ready-to-eat snacks that are both nutritious and portable.

Providing a holistic view of the United Kingdom snacks market, this report analyzes historical performance from 2020 to 2024 and projects trends through 2030. It evaluates market size, growth rates, and key segments, uncovering the forces driving change in the sector. With a focus on product type and distribution channel, the report delivers a detailed analysis to inform strategic planning and market positioning.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom snacks market is structured as follows:
Product type: confectionery, ice cream and frozen dessert, savoury snacks, fruit snacks, snack bars, sweet biscuits
Distribution channel: convenience stores, forecourt, supermarkets and hypermarkets, discounters, food and drinks stores, grocery stores, bars and HoReCa, e-commerce, others

The segmentation of the United Kingdom snacks market product type and distribution channel. By product type, it includes confectionery, ice cream and frozen dessert, savoury snacks, fruit snacks, snack bars, and sweet biscuits. Distribution channel segmentation comprises convenience stores, forecourt, supermarkets and hypermarkets, discounters, food and drinks stores, grocery stores, bars and HoReCa, e-commerce, and others.

Competitive Landscape

The competitive landscape of the industry has been analyzed, featuring profiles of major players such as Valeo Foods Ltd., Unilever PLC, Swizzels Matlow Ltd., Pladis Foods Limited, Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, Perfetti Van Melle Group, PepsiCo Inc., Nestle S.A., Mondelez International Inc., Mars Incorporated, Lotus Bakeries N.V., Link Snacks Inc., Kellanova, Intersnack Group GmbH & Co. KG, Hotel Chocolat Limited, Haribo GmbH & Company KG, Halo Foods Ltd., Groupe CPK SA, General Mills Inc., Ferrero International S.A., Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprungli AG, Catapult Enterprises Ltd. and Anatolia AS.

The report provides a detailed assessment of prominent companies within the snacks market, tracking their performance from 2020 to 2024. Insights reveal fluctuations in market share, highlighting both veteran leaders and emerging players.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
United Kingdom Snacks Market – Product Type Analysis
United Kingdom Snacks Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
Valeo Foods Ltd.
Unilever PLC
Swizzels Matlow Ltd.
Pladis Foods Limited
Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation
Perfetti Van Melle Group
PepsiCo, Inc.
Nestle S.A.
Mondelez International Inc.
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

FIGURES AND TABLES
Table United Kingdom Snacks Market 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Snacks Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Snacks Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table United Kingdom Snacks Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Snacks Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Snacks Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table United Kingdom Snacks Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Snacks Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Snacks Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table United Kingdom Snacks Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart United Kingdom Snacks Market, by Companies, 2024
Table United Kingdom Snacks Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart United Kingdom Snacks Market, by Brands, 2024
Table United Kingdom – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table United Kingdom – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table United Kingdom – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table United Kingdom Snacks Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table United Kingdom Snacks Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)

Companies Mentioned

Valeo Foods Ltd.
Unilever PLC
Swizzels Matlow Ltd.
Pladis Foods Limited
Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation
Perfetti Van Melle Group
PepsiCo, Inc.
Nestle S.A.
Mondelez International Inc.
Mars, Incorporated
Lotus Bakeries N.V.
Link Snacks, Inc.
Kellanova
Intersnack Group GmbH & Co. KG
Hotel Chocolat Limited
Haribo GmbH & Company KG
Halo Foods Ltd.
Groupe CPK SA
General Mills, Inc.
Ferrero International S.A.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprungli AG
Catapult Enterprises Ltd.
Anatolia AS