Definition:
The Snack Food market covers food products that are typically eaten in between meals or as a quick bite. These meals are frequently created to be portable, simple to prepare, and easy to consume. Snack foods can be either salty or sweet. This market is divided into three submarkets: cookies and crackers, potato chips, tortilla chips, flips, and pretzels.
Additional Information:
The market comprises revenue and average revenue per capita, volume and average volume per capita, price per unit (unit refers to kilogram), sales channels. The market encompasses retail sales through both online and offline sales channels to private end customers (B2C). The market only covers at-home consumption; out-of-home consumption is not included.
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Most recent update: Sep 2024
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Most recent update: Sep 2024
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The Snack Food Market in Suriname has seen minimal growth, influenced by factors such as limited availability of ingredients, changing consumer preferences, and competition from local snacks. Despite this, the market is expected to grow due to the increasing demand for convenient and affordable snacks. Additionally, the introduction of healthier options and innovative packaging has also contributed to the market's growth.
Customer preferences: Consumers in Suriname are increasingly looking for healthier snack options, with a growing demand for organic and plant-based snacks. This trend is driven by a rising awareness of the importance of a healthy diet and the impact of food choices on overall well-being. Additionally, the younger generation is driving the demand for more diverse and exotic flavors, influenced by the country's multicultural population. As a result, snack manufacturers are innovating and introducing new, healthier options to cater to these evolving consumer preferences.
Trends in the market: In Suriname, the Snack Food Market of the Confectionery & Snacks Market in The Food market has seen a rise in demand for healthier snack options. This trend is driven by a growing awareness of the health risks associated with consuming high amounts of sugar and artificial ingredients. As a result, companies are launching new products that cater to this demand, such as gluten-free and organic snack options. This trend is expected to continue as consumers become more health-conscious, presenting opportunities for industry stakeholders to innovate and meet consumer demands.
Local special circumstances: In Suriname, the Snack Food market is heavily influenced by the country's diverse cultural heritage. The traditional cuisine is a fusion of African, Indian, and Indonesian flavors, which is reflected in the local snack offerings. Additionally, the country's tropical climate and rich agriculture contribute to a wide variety of locally-grown fruits and vegetables, resulting in unique and flavorful snack options. The country's small population also makes it a niche market, with local snack manufacturers catering to the specific tastes and preferences of the Surinamese people. Furthermore, the country's strict regulations on imported food products create a favorable environment for local snack producers to thrive.
Underlying macroeconomic factors: The Snack Food Market of the Confectionery & Snacks Market within The Food market is heavily influenced by macroeconomic factors such as consumer spending power, economic stability, and government policies. Countries with strong economic growth and stable inflation rates are experiencing higher demand for snack foods, as consumers have more disposable income to spend on indulgent products. Additionally, government policies that support the food industry and promote healthy eating habits are positively impacting the growth of the snack food market. However, fluctuations in global commodity prices and trade policies may pose challenges for manufacturers and impact the overall performance of the market.
Data coverage:
The data encompasses B2C enterprises. Figures are based on the total consumer spending on food, which comprises all private household spending on food that is meant for at-home consumption (out-of-home consumption is not accounted for).Modeling approach:
Market sizes are determined through a top-down approach, building on specific predefined factors for each market segment. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use resources from the Statista platform as well as in-house market research, national statistical offices, international institutions, trade associations, companies, the trade press, and the experience of our analysts. In addition, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations, such as GDP, consumer spending, and consumer price index. This data helps us estimate the market size for each country individually.Forecasts:
In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the relevant market. For example, the exponential trend smoothing is well suited for forecasting the Food market with a projected steady growth. The main drivers are GDP per capita and consumer spending per capita.Additional notes:
The data is modeled using current exchange rates. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war are considered at a country-specific level. The market is updated twice a year.Notes: Based on data from IMF, World Bank, UN and Eurostat
Most recent update: Sep 2024
Source: Statista Market Insights