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Confectionery & Snacks - Tunisia

Tunisia
  • Revenue in the Confectionery & Snacks market amounts to US$902.20m in 2024. The market is expected to grow annually by 6.33% (CAGR 2024-2029).
  • In global comparison, most revenue is generated United States (US$135bn in 2024).
  • In relation to total population figures, per person revenues of US$71.81 are generated in 2024.
  • In the Confectionery & Snacks market, volume is expected to amount to 117.10m kg by 2029. The Confectionery & Snacks market is expected to show a volume growth of 1.0% in 2025.0.
  • The average volume per person in the Confectionery & Snacks market is expected to amount to 8.7kg in 2024.

Definition:

The Confectionery & Snacks market includes both confectionery and snacks subsegments. Confectionery is defined as foods with a relatively high sugar content, such as chocolate and chocolate products, sugar confectionery such as chewing gum, sweets, ice cream, preserved pastry goods and cakes. Snack Foods are typically eaten in between meals or as a quick bite.

Structure:

The market consists of two different submarkets:

  • The Confectionery market covers foods with a relatively high sugar content. This market is divided into four subsegments: chocolate confectionery, ice cream, preserved pastry goods and cakes and sugar confectionery.
  • The Snack Food market covers sweet, savory, and salty snacks. 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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In-Scope

  • Chocolate and sugar confectionery
  • Ice Cream
  • Cakes
  • Snack Food
  • Cookies and crackers

Out-Of-Scope

  • Chocolate/nut/nougat spreads
  • Peanut butter
  • Desserts
  • Out-of-home consumption
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Confectionery & Snacks: market data & analysis

Study Details

    Revenue

    Notes: Data was converted from local currencies using average exchange rates of the respective year.

    Most recent update: Sep 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Most recent update: Sep 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Volume

    Most recent update: Sep 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Most recent update: Sep 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Price

    Most recent update: Sep 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Sales Channels

    Most recent update: Nov 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Global Comparison

    Most recent update: Sep 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Analyst Opinion

    The Confectionery & Snacks Market in Tunisia is seeing minimal growth, influenced by factors such as consumer preferences for healthier options, increasing competition from other snack categories, and economic challenges. The Food market in Tunisia is also affected by these factors, with the convenience of online shopping and rising health consciousness among consumers driving growth.

    Customer preferences:
    Consumers in Tunisia are becoming more health-conscious, leading to a growing demand for healthier and organic options in the Confectionery & Snacks Market within The Food market. This trend is driven by a rising awareness of the negative health effects of processed and sugary snacks. Additionally, the increasing influence of Western culture and the growing middle-class population in Tunisia has led to a preference for premium and international snack brands. As a result, manufacturers are incorporating healthier and natural ingredients, as well as diversifying their product lines to cater to changing consumer preferences.

    Trends in the market:
    In Tunisia, the Confectionery & Snacks Market within The Food market is experiencing a shift towards healthier and more sustainable options. This trend is driven by increasing consumer awareness and demand for clean label and organic products. Additionally, there is a growing trend of incorporating local and traditional ingredients, such as dates and almonds, into snacks and confectionery. This trajectory is expected to continue, with industry players investing in research and development to meet the evolving consumer preferences. This trend has significant implications for stakeholders, including the need for product innovation, supply chain adjustments, and marketing strategies to appeal to the health-conscious consumer.

    Local special circumstances:
    In Tunisia, the Confectionery & Snacks Market within The Food market is heavily influenced by the country's unique geographical location at the crossroads of Mediterranean and North African cultures. This has resulted in a diverse range of traditional and modern snacks, incorporating local ingredients and flavors. Additionally, the market is shaped by strict regulations on imported goods, leading to the development of a strong local snack industry.

    Underlying macroeconomic factors:
    The Confectionery & Snacks Market within The Food market in Tunisia is influenced by several macroeconomic factors. The global economic trends, such as rising disposable incomes and changing consumer lifestyles, are driving the demand for convenient and indulgent food options, including confectionery and snacks. National economic health, such as GDP growth and employment rates, also play a significant role in determining the purchasing power and consumer confidence in the market. Fiscal policies, such as taxes and subsidies, can impact the production and distribution costs of confectionery and snacks, thereby affecting their availability and affordability in the market. Other financial indicators, such as inflation rates and currency exchange rates, can also impact the market performance by influencing the pricing and profitability of products. As such, it is crucial for companies operating in the Confectionery & Snacks Market in Tunisia to closely monitor and adapt to these macroeconomic factors to stay competitive and sustain growth.

    Methodology

    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.

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    Key Market Indicators

    Notes: Based on data from IMF, World Bank, UN and Eurostat

    Most recent update: Sep 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

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