Key Takeaways
- 55% of U.S. consumers aged 18-34 snack 3 or more times daily, compared to 38% of those over 55.
- 62% of millennials prefer plant-based snacks, driving 15% higher consumption rates.
- Women account for 58% of healthy snack purchases in the U.S., with men at 42%.
- 28% of consumers prioritize low-sugar snacks, up from 19% in 2020.
- Keto-friendly snacks sales surged 45% in 2023 among dieters.
- 35% opt for gluten-free snacks, highest among 18-24 age group.
- The global savory snacks market was valued at $232.46 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2023 to 2030.
- U.S. snack food sales reached $42.8 billion in 2022, marking a 9.2% increase from the previous year.
- The global potato chips market size was estimated at $30.5 billion in 2023, projected to grow at 4.1% CAGR through 2030.
- 42% of potato chip sales come from savory flavors like barbecue in North America.
- Chocolate-coated snacks hold 18% of the confectionery snacks market share globally.
- Health bars represent 25% of U.S. snack bar sales in 2023.
- Asia-Pacific savory snacks market valued at $110 billion in 2023, largest regionally.
- North America holds 35% of global snack market revenue at $180 billion.
- Europe extruded snacks market at €25 billion in 2022, 5.2% CAGR.
Americans snack more often as Gen Z and plant based preferences drive faster growth in the $912 billion global market.
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