Middle East and Africa Snacks Market 2025

Description

The Middle East and Africa snacks market is expected to experience robust growth, with a projected increase of USD 26.6 billion and a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 10% throughout the forecast period. The snacks market in the Middle East and Africa is expanding, driven by several key factors. First, urbanization and changing lifestyles are contributing to the rising demand for on-the-go, convenient snack options. Busy consumers are increasingly choosing packaged snacks due to their ease of use. Secondly, health-conscious consumers are driving demand for healthier snack alternatives, such as low-calorie, high-protein, and organic snacks, as a response to rising concerns over obesity and lifestyle-related diseases in the region. Lastly, the growing middle class and increased disposable incomes in countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa are further fueling demand for premium snack products.

The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the Middle East and Africa snacks industry, presenting detailed market data including historical market size, growth rates, and future forecasts. It offers an in-depth examination of various market categories and subcategories, with a particular focus on key factors such as product type, distribution channel and country. The insights gained from this evaluation help reveal the growth potential within the snacks sector.

Market Segmentation

The segmentation of the Middle East and Africa snacks market is outlined below:
Product type: confectionery, ice cream and frozen dessert, savoury snacks, fruit snacks, snack bars, sweet biscuits
Distribution channel: convenience stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, discounters, warehouse clubs, food and drinks stores, grocery stores, bars and HoReCa, e-commerce, others
Country: Egypt, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, others

The segmentation of the Middle East and Africa snacks market product type, distribution channel and country. By product type, the market includes confectionery, ice cream and frozen dessert, savoury snacks, fruit snacks, snack bars, and sweet biscuits. Distribution channel segmentation comprises convenience stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, discounters, warehouse clubs, food and drinks stores, grocery stores, bars and HoReCa, e-commerce, and others. Geographically, the market is segmented into Egypt, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates and others.

Competitive Landscape

The snacks market is dominated by key players, including United Food Industries Corporation Ltd. Co., Unilever PLC, Tiger Brands Limited, Strauss Group Ltd., SOBCO Sarl, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO), Saudi Ice Cream Factory Company Ltd., Saida Group, Prima Glaces Sarl , Premier Foods Pty. Ltd., Pladis Foods Limited, Perfetti Van Melle Group, PepsiCo Inc., Parle Products Pvt. Ltd., Olam Group Limited, Nestle S.A., National Biscuits & Confectionery Co. Ltd., Mondelez International Inc., Mobigen Holding, Mars Incorporated, Loacker S.p.A., Kellanova, IFFCO Group, Groupe Bimo (Biscuiterie Moderne), Gini Glaces Sarl, General Mills Inc., Ferrero International S.A., ETI Gida Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S., Egypt Food Co., Confiserie Triki le Moulin S.A.R.L., Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprungli AG, California Garden Products Inc. (Americana Group Inc), Britannia Industries Ltd., Bifa Biskuvi Ve Gida Sanayi AS, Batook Chewing Gum Industries Ltd. and Avi Ltd.

This report presents an extensive analysis of major entities in the snacks market, focusing on their performance from 2020 to 2024. Findings showcase changes in market share, recognizing both long-standing leaders and new challengers.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Report Scope
Research Methodology
Market Overview
Middle East and Africa Snacks Market – Product Type Analysis
Middle East and Africa Snacks Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Middle East and Africa Snacks Market – Country Analysis
Key Players and Market Share
– United Food Industries Corporation Ltd. Co.
– Unilever PLC
– Tiger Brands Limited
– Strauss Group Ltd.
– SOBCO Sarl
– Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO)
– Saudi Ice Cream Factory Company Ltd.
– Saida Group
– Prima Glaces, Sarl
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Disclaimer

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

Companies Mentioned

United Food Industries Corporation Ltd. Co.
Unilever PLC
Tiger Brands Limited
Strauss Group Ltd.
SOBCO Sarl
Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO)
Saudi Ice Cream Factory Company Ltd.
Saida Group
Prima Glaces, Sarl
Premier Foods Pty. Ltd.
Pladis Foods Limited
Perfetti Van Melle Group
PepsiCo, Inc.
Parle Products Pvt. Ltd.
Olam Group Limited
Nestle S.A.
National Biscuits & Confectionery Co., Ltd.
Mondelez International Inc.
Mobigen Holding
Mars, Incorporated
Loacker S.p.A.
Kellanova
IFFCO Group
Groupe Bimo (Biscuiterie Moderne)
Gini Glaces Sarl
General Mills, Inc.
Ferrero International S.A.
ETI Gida Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S.
Egypt Food Co.
Confiserie Triki le Moulin, S.A.R.L.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprungli AG
California Garden Products Inc. (Americana Group Inc)
Britannia Industries Ltd.
Bifa Biskuvi Ve Gida Sanayi AS
Batook Chewing Gum Industries Ltd.
Avi Ltd.