Country Profile: Savory Snacks Sector in the UK

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The Savory Snacks sector in the UK is driven by Increasing disposable income and high degree of urbanization in the country. Of the seven markets, Processed Snacks is the largest in value terms, while Pretzels is forecast to register the fastest growth during 2016-2021. Hypermarkets & Supermarkets is the leading channel for the distribution of savory snacks in the country. Flexible Packaging is the most commonly used packaging material in the sector and is fastest growth during 2016-2021. Walkers and Pringles are the leading brands in the UK Savory Snacks sector.

GlobalData’s Country Profile report on the Savory Snacks sector in the UK provides insights on high growth markets to target, trends in the usage of package materials, category level distribution channel data and market share of brands.

What else is contained?
– Market data: Overall market value and volume data with growth analysis for 2011-2021
– Market coverage: Value and growth analysis for Ethnic/Traditional Snacks, Meat Snacks, Nuts and Seeds, Popcorn, Potato Chips, Pretzels and Processed Snacks with inputs on individual category share within each market and the change in their market share forecast for 2016-2021
– Leading players: Market share of brands and private labels, including private label growth analysis from 2011-2016
– Distribution data: Percentage of sales within each market through distribution channels such as Hypermarkets & Supermarkets, Convenience Stores, Food & Drinks Specialists, eRetailers and others
– Packaging data: consumption breakdown for package materials and pack type in each market, in terms of percentage share of number of units sold. Package material data for Flexible Packaging, Paper & Board, Rigid Metal, and Rigid Plastics, and others; pack type data for: Bag/Sachet, Film, Stand Up Pouch, Can, Speciality container, Tray, and Jar.

Scope

– The Savory Snacks sector in the UK accounted for 30.1% volume share in the Western European region in 2016

– The top five brands accounting for 36% share in 2016.

– The Savory Snacks sector in the UK is forecast to grow at 6.5% CAGR in value terms during 2016-2021

– Pretzels is forecast to register the fastest growth during 2016-2021

– Per capita consumption of Potato Chips is noticeably high in the UK compared to global and regional levels

Reasons to Buy

– Identify high potential categories and explore further market opportunities based on detailed value and volume analysis

– Existing and new players can analyze key distribution channels to identify and evaluate trends and opportunities

– Gain an understanding of the total competitive landscape based on detailed brand share analysis to plan effective market positioning

– Manufacturers can identify the opportunities to position products with H&W attributes/benefits

– Access the key and most influential consumer trends driving Savory Snacks products consumption, and how they influence consumer behavior in the market which will help determine the best audiences to target

– Our team of analysts have placed a significant emphasis on changes expected in the market that will provide a clear picture of the opportunities that can be tapped over the next five years, resulting in revenue expansion

– The packaging analysis report helps manufacturers, in identifying the most commonly used packaging materials in the sector

– Analysis on key macro-economic indicators such as GDP per capita, population (overall and breakdown by age), and consumer price index. It also covers a comparative analysis of political, economic, socio-demographic, and technological indicators (PEST) across 50 countries.

Cofresh Snack Foods UK
Haldirams
Kohinoor Food Ltd.
Majan`s
Retail Brands
Spices of India Ltd.
The Snack Co.
Tyrrells Potato Crisps Ltd
Jack Link`s Nz Ltd.
Kerry Group Plc
Kings
Rügenwalder Spezialitäten Plüntsch GmbH & Co.
The Jerky Group
The Meatsnacks Group
Tulip Food Company A/S
Unilever
the Me(at) snack
Blue Diamond Growers
Bobbys Foods PLC
Centennial Snacks
Chia Charge
Clearspring Ltd.
Crazy Jack
East End Foods
Fudco Gefen LLC
Golden Tree
Graze
Guinness Gourmet
HUMDINGER LTD
Intersnack Group GmbH & Co. KG
Itsu JCs
Jumble Bee
Kestrel Foods Ltd

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1. Report Scope 1

2. Executive summary 3

3. The UK in the global and regional context 5

3.1. The UK’s share in the Global and Western European Savory Snacks sector 5

3.2. The UK compared to other leading countries in Western Europe 6

4. Market size analysis – Savory Snacks sector 7

4.1. Value and volume analysis – Savory Snacks sector in the UK 7

4.2. Per capita consumption – the UK compared to Western Europe and globally 8

4.3. Value and volume analysis of markets in the Savory Snacks sector 9

4.4. Growth analysis by markets 10

5. Market and category analysis 11

5.1. Per capita consumption analysis by markets 11

5.2. Market analysis: Ethnic/Traditional Snacks 12

5.3. Market analysis: Meat Snacks 13

5.4. Market analysis: Nuts and Seeds 14

5.5. Market analysis: Popcorn 16

5.6. Market analysis: Potato Chips 18

5.7. Market analysis: Pretzels 19

5.8. Market analysis: Processed Snacks 20

6. Distribution analysis 23

6.1. Distribution channel share analysis: Savory Snacks 23

6.2. Distribution channel share analysis: Ethnic/Traditional Snacks 24

6.3. Distribution channel share analysis: Meat Snacks 25

6.4. Distribution channel share analysis: Nuts and Seeds 26

6.5. Distribution channel share analysis: Popcorn 27

6.6. Distribution channel share analysis: Potato Chips 28

6.7. Distribution channel share analysis: Pretzels 29

6.8. Distribution channel share analysis: Processed Snacks 30

7. Competitive landscape 31

7.1. Brand share analysis by sector 31

7.2. Brand share analysis by markets 38

7.3. Brand share analysis by category 51

7.3.1. Nuts and Seeds 51

7.3.2. Popcorn 54

7.3.3. Processed Snacks 56

7.4. Private label share analysis 60

8. Health & Wellness analysis 62

8.1. Market size analysis by Health & Wellness claims 62

8.2. Market share analysis – Health & Wellness product attributes 63

8.3. Market size analysis – Health & Wellness consumer benefits 65

8.4. Leading companies in UK Health & Wellness market 67

9. Packaging analysis 71

9.1. Packaging share and growth analysis by package material 71

9.2. Packaging share analysis by package material 72

9.3. Packaging share and growth analysis by pack type 73

9.4. Packaging share analysis by pack type 74

9.5. Packaging share and growth analysis by closure type 75

9.6. Packaging share analysis by closure type 76

10. Macroeconomic analysis 77

10.1. GDP per Capita 80

10.2. Population and population growth 81

10.3. Consumer Price Index 82

10.4. Population breakdown by age 83

11. Consumergraphics 84

11.1. Consumption by Gender 84

11.2. Consumption by Age 85

11.3. Consumption by Education 86

11.4. Consumption by Urbanization 87

12. Methodology 88

13. Definitions 89

14. Appendix 100

15. About GlobalData 114

16. Disclaimer 115

17. Contact Us 116

Table

List of Tables

Table 1: Growth analysis by markets, 2016-2021 10

Table 2: Value analysis by of Nuts and Seeds market categories, 2011-2021 15

Table 3: Volume analysis of Nuts and Seeds market by categories, 2011-2021 15

Table 4: Value analysis of Popcorn market by categories, 2011-2021 17

Table 5: Volume analysis of Popcorn market by categories, 2011-2021 17

Table 6: Value analysis of Processed Snacks market by categories, 2011-2021 21

Table 7: Volume analysis of Processed Snacks market by categories, 2011-2021 22

Table 8: Brand Value and Volume – Savory Snacks sector, 2016 32

Table 9: Brand Value and Volume – Ethnic/Traditional Snacks market, 2016 38

Table 10: Brand Value and Volume – Meat Snacks market, 2016 39

Table 11: Brand Value and Volume – Nuts and Seeds market, 2016 40

Table 12: Brand Value and Volume – Popcorn market, 2016 43

Table 13: Brand Value and Volume – Potato Chips market, 2016 45

Table 14: Brand Value and Volume – Pretzels market, 2016 47

Table 15: Brand Value and Volume – Processed Snacks market, 2016 48

Table 16: Brand Value and Volume – Peanuts category 51

Table 17: Brand Value and Volume – Other Nuts and Seeds category 52

Table 18: Brand Value and Volume – Microwaveable Popcorn category 54

Table 19: Brand Value and Volume – Ready-to-Eat Popcorn category, 2016 54

Table 20: Brand Value and Volume – Unpopped Corn category, 2016 55

Table 21: Brand Value and Volume – Corn Chips category, 2016 56

Table 22: Brand Value and Volume – Extruded Snacks category, 2016 56

Table 23: Brand Value and Volume – Pork Scratchings category, 2016 58

Table 24: Brand Value and Volume – Tortilla Chips category, 2016 59

Table 25: Consumption of Savory Snacks by Gender and markets (Kg Million, 2016) 84

Table 26: Consumption of Savory Snacks by age and markets (Kg Million, 2016) 85

Table 27: Consumption of Savory Snacks education and markets (Kg Million, 2016) 86

Table 28: Consumption of Savory Snacks by urbanization and markets (Kg Million, 2016) 87

Table 29: Market Definitions 89

Table 30: Category Definitions 90

Table 31: Channel Definitions 91

Table 32: Health & Wellness: Product Attributes-Food Minus 92

Table 33: Health & Wellness: Product Attributes – Free From 93

Table 34: Health & Wellness: Product Attributes – Functional & Fortified 94

Table 35: Health & Wellness: Product Attributes – Naturally Healthy 95

Table 36: Health & Wellness: Product Attributes – Food Intolerance 96

Table 37: Health & Wellness: Consumer Benefits – Health Management 97

Table 38: Health & Wellness: Analysis by Consumer Benefits 98

Table 39: Health & Wellness: Consumer Benefits – Performance 99

Table 40: Market Value for Ethnic/Traditional Snacks – by category (£ Million) 2011-2021 100

Table 41: Market Value for Ethnic/Traditional Snacks – by category (US$ Million) 2011-2021 100

Table 42: Market Volume for Ethnic/Traditional Snacks – by category (Kg Million) 2011-2021 100

Table 43: Market Value for Meat Snacks – by category (£ Million) 2011-2021 101

Table 44: Market Value for Meat Snacks – by category (US$ Million) 2011-2021 101

Table 45: Market Volume for Meat Snacks – by category (Kg Million) 2011-2021 101

Table 46: Market Value for Nuts and Seeds – by category (£ Million) 2011-2021 102

Table 47: Market Value for Nuts and Seeds – by category (US$ Million) 2011-2021 102

Table 48: Market Volume for Nuts and Seeds – by category (Kg Million) 2011-2021 103

Table 49: Market Value for Popcorn – by category (£ Million) 2011-2021 103

Table 50: Market Value for Popcorn – by category (US$ Million) 2011-2021 104

Table 51: Market Volume for Popcorn – by category (Kg Million) 2011-2021 104

Table 52: Market Value for Potato Chips – by category (£ Million) 2011-2021 105

Table 53: Market Value for Potato Chips – by category (US$ Million) 2011-2021 105

Table 54: Market Volume for Potato Chips – by category (Kg Million) 2011-2021 105

Table 55: Market Value for Pretzels – by category (£ Million) 2011-2021 106

Table 56: Market Value for Pretzels – by category (US$ Million) 2011-2021 106

Table 57: Market Volume for Pretzels – by category (Kg Million) 2011-2021 106

Table 58: Market Value for Processed Snacks – by category (£ Million) 2011-2021 107

Table 59: Market Value for Processed Snacks – by category (US$ Million) 2011-2021 107

Table 60: Market Volume for Processed Snacks – by category (Kg Million) 2011-2021 108

Table 61: Components of change – by Market 108

Table 62: Savory Snacks Sales Distribution in the UK – by Markets (£ Million), 2016 109

Table 63: Key Health & Wellness product attributes driving sales in the UK (£ Million) 110

Table 64: Key Health & Wellness consumer benefits driving sales in the UK (£ Million) 110

Table 65: Package Material (in Million pack units) 111

Table 66: Pack Type (in Million pack units) 111

Table 67: Closure Type (in Million pack units) 112

Table 68: Primary Outer Type (in Million pack units) 112

Table 69: Exchange Rates: (US$-£), 2011-2021 112

Table 70: GDP Per Capita (£) 113

Table 71: Population 113

Table 72: Consumer Price Index 113

Table 73: Age Profile (Millions of Persons) 113

Figures

List of Figures

Figure 1: Volume share of the UK in the global and Western European Savory Snacks sector, 2011-2021 5

Figure 2: The UK compared to the other top four countries in Western Europe – market size, growth, and competitive landscape 6

Figure 3: Market size analysis by value and volume, Savory Snacks sector, 2011-2021 7

Figure 4: Per capita consumption in the UK compared to global and Western European average, 2011-2021 8

Figure 5: Value and volume growth analysis by markets, 2016-2021 9

Figure 6: Per capita consumption (by markets) in the UK compared to global and Western European average, 2016 11

Figure 7: Value and volume growth analysis, Ethnic/Traditional Snacks market, 2011-2021 12

Figure 8: Value and volume growth analysis, Meat Snacks market, 2011-2021 13

Figure 9: Value and volume growth analysis, Nuts and Seeds market, 2011-2021 14

Figure 10: Value and volume growth analysis, Popcorn market, 2011-2021 16

Figure 11: Value and volume growth analysis, Potato Chips market, 2011-2021 18

Figure 12: Value and volume growth analysis, Pretzels market, 2011-2021 19

Figure 13: Value and volume growth analysis, Processed Snacks market, 2011-2021 20

Figure 14: Distribution channel share, Savory Snacks, 2011-2016 23

Figure 15: Distribution channel share, Ethnic/Traditional Snacks market, 2011-2016 24

Figure 16: Distribution channel share, Meat Snacks market, 2011-2016 25

Figure 17: Distribution channel share, Nuts and Seeds market, 2011-2016 26

Figure 18: Distribution channel share, Popcorn market, 2011-2016 27

Figure 19: Distribution channel share, Potato Chips market, 2011-2016 28

Figure 20: Distribution channel share, Pretzels market, 2011-2016 29

Figure 21: Distribution channel share, Processed Snacks market, 2011-2016 30

Figure 22: Leading brands in the UK Savory Snacks sector, value and volume share, 2016 31

Figure 23: Leading brands in the Ethnic/Traditional Snacks market, value and volume share, 2016 38

Figure 24: Leading brands in the Meat Snacks market, value and volume share, 2016 39

Figure 25: Leading brands in the Nuts and Seeds market, value and volume share, 2016 40

Figure 26: Leading brands in the Popcorn market, value and volume share, 2016 43

Figure 27: Leading brands in the Potato Chips market, value and volume share, 2016 45

Figure 28: Leading brands in the Pretzels market, value and volume share, 2016 47

Figure 29: Leading brands in the Processed Snacks market, value and volume share, 2016 48

Figure 30: Private label penetration by markets (value terms), 2016 60

Figure 31: Growth analysis, private label and brands, (2011-2016) 61

Figure 32: Value of Health & Wellness claims by market, US$ million, 2016-2021 62

Figure 33: Value analysis by Health & Wellness product attributes, 2016 63

Figure 34: Volume analysis by Health & Wellness product attributes, 2016 64

Figure 35: Value analysis by Health & Wellness consumer benefits, 2016 65

Figure 36: Volume analysis by Health & Wellness consumer benefits, 2016 66

Figure 37: Leading companies in the Health & Wellness market by value, 2016 – Meat Snacks 67

Figure 38: Leading companies in the Health & Wellness market by value, 2016 – Nuts & Seeds 68

Figure 39: Leading companies in the Health & Wellness market by value, 2016 – Popcorn 68

Figure 40: Leading companies in the Health & Wellness market by value, 2016 – Potato Chips 69

Figure 41: Leading companies in the Health & Wellness market by value, 2016 – Processed Snacks 69

Figure 42: Leading companies in the Health & Wellness market by value, 2016 – Pretzels 70

Figure 43: Packaging share and growth analysis by package material, 2011-2021 71

Figure 44: Use of package material by markets (in pack units), 2016 72

Figure 45: Packaging share and growth analysis by pack type, 2011-2021 73

Figure 46: Use of pack type by markets (in pack units), 2016 74

Figure 47: Packaging share and growth analysis by closure type, 2011-2021 75

Figure 48: Use of closure type by markets (in pack units), 2016 76

Figure 49: Relative comparison of countries based on PEST analysis 77

Figure 50: the UK’s GDP per capita, 2011-2016 80

Figure 51: Population growth in the UK, 2011-2016 81

Figure 52: Consumer Price Index, the UK, 2010-2016 82

Figure 53: Age Profile, the UK, 2016 83

Figure 54: Consumption of Savory Snacks by Gender, the UK 2016 84

Figure 55: Consumption of Savory Snacks by age, the UK, 2016 85

Figure 56: Consumption of Savory Snacks by education, the UK, 2016 86

Figure 57: Consumption of Savory Snacks by urbanization, the UK, 2016 87

Figure 58: About GlobalData 114

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