The global snack nuts market reached 32.1 billion dollars. U.S. salty snack retail volume rose 2.1 percent from the prior period. Data across cookies, crackers, better-for-you items, and gluten-free shares show how spending patterns hold amid shifting value preferences.
Key Takeaways
- 4.8% CAGR expected for the global snack food market (2024–2032)
- 5.3% CAGR expected for the salty snacks market (2024–2032)
- $45.0B global confectionery market size forecast for 2030
- 2.1% increase in U.S. salty snacks retail sales volume (2023 vs 2022)
- $12.6B U.S. sales of cookies in 2023
- $8.9B U.S. sales of crackers in 2023
- 28.0% of U.S. adults ate salty snacks at least weekly (2019)
- 19.0% of U.S. adults ate cookies at least weekly (2019)
- 22.0% of U.S. adults ate granola bars at least weekly (2019)
- $11.2B U.S. sales of better-for-you snack foods in 2023
- $10.1B U.S. sales of organic snacks in 2023
- 12.6% share of U.S. snack food dollar sales for gluten-free snacks (2023)
- U.S. FDA requires firms to follow current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) for foods under 21 CFR Part 117
- Crude oil (WTI) averaged $80.25 per barrel in 2022 (U.S. EIA annual average)
- Natural gas prices averaged $6.50 per million Btu in 2022 (Henry Hub, U.S. EIA annual average)
U.S. snack demand keeps rising as better for you and protein focused products gain amid steady market growth.
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01 · Category
Market Size9 stats
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4.8% CAGR expected for the global snack food market (2024–2032)
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5.3% CAGR expected for the salty snacks market (2024–2032)
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$45.0B global confectionery market size forecast for 2030
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$13.1B global fruit snacks market size forecast for 2032
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$6.8B global trail mix/energy snack market size forecast for 2032
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$32.1 billion global snack nuts market size in 2023.
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9.4% CAGR for the U.S. salty snacks market over 2024–2030.
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14.2% share of global snack foods attributed to cookies and biscuits.
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18.1% of global snack exports are classified under HS 1905 (bread/pastry/cakes/biscuits) (latest year in UN Comtrade disaggregation for snack-relevant categories).
Interpretation
Market Size Interpretation
With the global snack food market projected to grow at a 4.8% CAGR from 2024 to 2032 and salty snacks even faster at 5.3% CAGR, the market size outlook is clearly expanding across major snack segments, supported by large category forecasts such as $45.0B confectionery in 2030, $32.1B snack nuts in 2023, and $13.1B fruit snacks by 2032.
02 · Category
Sales & Volume11 stats
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2.1% increase in U.S. salty snacks retail sales volume (2023 vs 2022)
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$12.6B U.S. sales of cookies in 2023
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$8.9B U.S. sales of crackers in 2023
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$6.5B U.S. sales of snack cakes in 2023
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$5.2B U.S. sales of pretzels in 2023
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$4.4B U.S. sales of roasted nuts in 2023
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$3.9B U.S. sales of granola/energy bars in 2023
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$2.7B U.S. sales of trail mix in 2023
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$1.9B U.S. sales of fruit snacks in 2023
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$9.0B U.S. sales of chocolate snacks in 2023
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$21.0B global retail sales of snack foods in 2023 (Top 10 countries)
Interpretation
Sales & Volume Interpretation
In the Sales and Volume picture, U.S. salty snacks inched up 2.1% in retail sales volume from 2022 to 2023, while major categories in 2023 ranged from $1.9B in fruit snacks to $12.6B in cookies, showing steady demand across both staples and top performers.
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Customer Behavior7 stats
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28.0% of U.S. adults ate salty snacks at least weekly (2019)
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19.0% of U.S. adults ate cookies at least weekly (2019)
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22.0% of U.S. adults ate granola bars at least weekly (2019)
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15.0% of U.S. adults ate protein bars at least weekly (2019)
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33.0% of U.S. adults reported snack consumption 2–3 times per day (2019)
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41.0% of snack consumers say they shop for value during inflation (2022)
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29% of consumers switched to store brands for snacks due to prices (2022)
Interpretation
Customer Behavior Interpretation
In customer behavior, Americans are not only snacking frequently, with 33.0% reporting 2–3 snack occasions per day in 2019, but they are also shifting purchasing choices toward lower priced options, as 41.0% shop for value during inflation in 2022 and 29% switched to store brands for snacks because of prices.
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Industry Trends12 stats
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$11.2B U.S. sales of better-for-you snack foods in 2023
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$10.1B U.S. sales of organic snacks in 2023
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12.6% share of U.S. snack food dollar sales for gluten-free snacks (2023)
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$3.4B U.S. sales of protein snacks in 2023
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$3.6B U.S. sales of chips made with alternative oils in 2023
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25% of new snack launches in the U.S. in 2023 emphasized “organic”
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8.0% of all packaged food and beverage products launched in the U.S. in 2023 included a “protein” claim (new product claim share).
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11.3% of new U.S. snack launches in 2022 emphasized “low sugar” (claim share among new snack launches).
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6.7% of U.S. snack launches in 2024 emphasized “plant-based” (claim share among new snack launches).
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3.1% of U.S. snack launches in 2023 emphasized “high fiber” (claim share among new snack launches).
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10.6% of new snack launches in the U.S. in 2023 highlighted “non-GMO” (claim share).
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1.9% of snack products in the U.S. market carry “keto-friendly” positioning (share of products with relevant claim in dataset).
Interpretation
Industry Trends Interpretation
For the Industry Trends angle, U.S. consumers are clearly shifting toward healthier snack attributes, with $11.2B in 2023 sales of better-for-you snacks and 12.6% of snack dollar sales going to gluten-free products.
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Trade & Regulation1 stats
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U.S. FDA requires firms to follow current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) for foods under 21 CFR Part 117
Interpretation
Trade & Regulation Interpretation
For the Trade and Regulation angle in the CPG snack industry, the key compliance trend is that U.S. FDA requires manufacturers to follow current Good Manufacturing Practice under 21 CFR Part 117.
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Operational Metrics3 stats
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Crude oil (WTI) averaged $80.25per barrel in 2022 (U.S. EIA annual average)
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Natural gas prices averaged $6.50per million Btu in 2022 (Henry Hub, U.S. EIA annual average)
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U.S. manufacturing labor productivity increased 1.6% in 2023 (BLS multifactor productivity, manufacturing)
Interpretation
Operational Metrics Interpretation
Operationally, the snack supply chain faced fairly high energy costs in 2022 with WTI averaging $80.25 per barrel and natural gas at $6.50 per million Btu, while manufacturing labor productivity rose 1.6% in 2023, offering some offset for day to day production efficiency.
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Regulatory & Compliance1 stats
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In 2024, FDA approved a revised list of “Generally Recognized as Safe” (GRAS) notices for food ingredients; GRAS notices are evaluated under FDA’s GRAS program (ongoing)
Interpretation
Regulatory & Compliance Interpretation
In 2024, the FDA’s approval of revised GRAS notices for food ingredients underscores a continuing shift toward tighter, ongoing scrutiny in regulatory and compliance for the CPG snack industry.
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Pricing & Costs4 stats
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The U.S. CPI for food away from home increased by 4.1% year-over-year as of March 2024: June 2026 (index change).
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The U.S. CPI for snacks/food at home-related categories increased by 3.2% year-over-year as of March 2024: June 2026 (index change for relevant category grouping).
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The FAO Food Price Index averaged 126.0 in 2023, down 13.4% from 2022 (annual average index level and change).
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U.S. producer prices for food processing (manufacturing) increased by 0.8% year-over-year in 2023 (PPIs).
Interpretation
Pricing & Costs Interpretation
Pricing pressures remain elevated for the CPG snack industry, with U.S. CPI for snacks and related food at home up 3.2% year over year as of March 2024: June 2026, while producer prices for food processing rose 0.8% in 2023 and the FAO Food Price Index averaged 126.0 in 2023 before falling 13.4% from 2022.
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Operations & Supply3 stats
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In 2022, the average U.S. household spent $3,000on snacks and nonalcoholic beverages annually (consumer expenditure survey estimate).
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U.S. total retail sales of food and beverage stores reached $1.0 trillion in 2023 (NAICS 445 retail trade sales).
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Global shipping costs fell by 32% from Q3 2022 to Q2 2023 (freight rate change).
Interpretation
Operations & Supply Interpretation
In operations and supply for the CPG snack industry, spending demand stays robust with U.S. households averaging $3,000 per year on snacks and nonalcoholic beverages, while the supply side benefits as global shipping costs dropped 32% from Q3 2022 to Q2 2023, helping food and beverage retailers compete within a $1.0 trillion retail sales market in 2023.
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