U.S. Snack Food Market. Analysis and Forecast to 2030
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Snack Food Market Size in the U.S.
After three years of growth, the U.S. snack food market decreased by X% to $X in 2023. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Snack food consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then fell slightly in the following year.
Snack Food Production in the U.S.
In value terms, snack food production fell slightly to $X in 2023. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Snack food production peaked at $X in 2022, and then fell slightly in the following year.
Snack Food Exports
Exports from the U.S.
In 2023, overseas shipments of snack food increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after six years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, snack food exports rose to $X in 2023. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.
Exports by Country
Canada (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of snack food exports from the United States, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Philippines, South Korea, the UK, Israel, Australia, the Netherlands, Panama, Bahamas, Japan and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for snack food exports from the United States, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).
Export Prices by Country
The average snack food export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Snack Food Imports
Imports into the U.S.
For the eleventh consecutive year, the United States recorded growth in supplies from abroad of snack food, which increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.
In value terms, snack food imports soared to $X in 2023. In general, imports recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
Imports by Country
In 2023, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest snack food supplier to the United States, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, snack food imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), twofold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Mexico stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (X% per year) and India (X% per year).
In value terms, the largest snack food suppliers to the United States were Mexico ($X), Canada ($X) and South Korea ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. El Salvador, India, Israel and the Philippines lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
Among the main suppliers, El Salvador, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the average snack food import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for the Philippines ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the snack food market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- NAICS 311919 - Other snack food manufacturing
Companies mentioned:
- Pepsico
- Frito-Lay North America
- Utz Quality Foods
- Herr Foods Incorporated
- Boulder Brands
- Golden Flake Snack Foods
- Barrel O' Fun Snack Foods
- Kettle Foods, Snak-King
- Old Dutch Foods
- Inventure Foods
- S-L Snacks Real Estate
- Wise Foods
- Old Frito-Lay
- Wyandot
- Kln Enterprises
- Pretzels
- Rudolph Foods Company
- J & J Snack Foods Corp. of California
- Rudy's Food Products
- Ideal Snacks Corporation
- Shearer's Foods
- Brookstone Holdings
- Savor Street Foods
- Snack Alliance
- Medallion Foods
- Golden Enterprises
- National Pretzel Company
- Snack Alliance
Country coverage:
- United States
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023