GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Statistics About The Most Popular Snack Food
The most popular snack food is potato chips, with an average consumption of 6 pounds per person per year in the United States.
In this post, we explore the current trends and statistics surrounding the world of snack foods. From the enduring popularity of potato chips in America to the growing demand for healthier and bite-sized options, the snack food market is constantly evolving to meet consumer preferences and habits. Join us as we dive into the data that reveals the snacking habits of people around the globe and how the industry is poised for significant growth in the coming years.
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"Around 86 percent of Americans purchase potato chips regularly."
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"Potato chips are the most popular snack food in America."
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"Consumers are willing to pay a higher price for bite-sized snacks."
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"The salty snacks segment accounted for the largest share in the U.S. snack market in 2020."
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"The global potato chips market was valued at USD 31 billion in 2020."
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"Chocolate and nuts are among the top preferred healthy snacks globally."
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"63 percent of North Americans explain they consume snacks to reward themselves."
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"The Asia-Pacific region is expected to witness the fastest growth in the snack food market."
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"The United States accounted for over 30 percent of the global savory snacks market."
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"In 2020, North America held a significant market share in the global snack food market."
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"Global consumption of snacks has increased by 5 percent annually over the last five years."
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"The growth rate for the global snack bars market is projected at 6.6 percent CAGR from 2021 to 2027."
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"The average American snacks about twice a day."
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"The market for snack foods that are plant-based is expected to grow by 8 percent annually over the next four years."
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"75 percent of millennial consumers are more likely to snack on healthier foods compared to previous generations."
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"Cheese is the second most popular snack food in the United States."
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"The global snacks market is projected to reach USD 562 billion by 2030."
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"Healthy snacks are seeing a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8 percent."
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"93 percent of U.S. households buy salty snacks."
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"The online purchase of snacks saw a 49 percent increase in 2020."
Jannik Lindner
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