Insights reveal that the United Arab Emirates snacks market is set for a healthy expansion, with an anticipated growth of USD 0.8 billion, corresponding to a CAGR of nearly 6.5% from 2025 to 2030. The snacks market in the UAE is expanding rapidly due to urbanization, a high standard of living, and a young, affluent population. Busy lifestyles in cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi are increasing demand for convenient snack options such as chips, protein bars, and packaged nuts. Health and wellness trends are also gaining traction, with a rising demand for healthier snacks that are low in sugar, gluten-free, or made with organic ingredients. The entry of international snack brands into the market is diversifying the range of available products and fueling market growth.
This report provides a strategic analysis of the United Arab Emirates snacks market, examining historical trends from 2020 to 2024 and forecasting developments through 2030. It assesses market size, growth trajectories, and key drivers of change, offering a comprehensive view of the industry’s future. By dissecting the market into product type and distribution channel, the report identifies high-potential opportunities and actionable strategies for market players to thrive in a competitive landscape.
Market Segmentation
The United Arab Emirates snacks market is categorized into the following segments:
Product type: confectionery, ice cream and frozen dessert, savoury snacks, fruit snacks, snack bars, sweet biscuits
Distribution channel: convenience stores, forecourt, supermarkets and hypermarkets, food and drinks stores, grocery stores, bars and HoReCa, e-commerce, others
The snacks market in the United Arab Emirates is segmented by product type and distribution channel. By product type, the market includes confectionery, ice cream and frozen dessert, savoury snacks, fruit snacks, snack bars, and sweet biscuits. Distribution channel segmentation comprises convenience stores, forecourt, supermarkets and hypermarkets, food and drinks stores, grocery stores, bars and HoReCa, e-commerce, and others.
Competitive Landscape
The competitive landscape of the snacks market features leading companies such as Zahdan Group, Walkers Shortbread Ltd., Valeo Foods Ltd., Unilever PLC, The Hershey Company, Siafa International Manufacturing Co., Savola Group Company, Pladis Foods Limited, Perfetti Van Melle Group, PepsiCo Inc., Parle Products Pvt. Ltd., Notions Group, Nestle S.A., National Food Industries LLC (NFI), Mondelez International Inc., Mars Incorporated, Lorenz Snackworld GmbH, Loacker S.p.A., Lebanese Roasting Group Sarl, Kuwait Indo Trading Co. W.L.L, Kervan Gida Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S, Kellanova, Inspire Brands LLC, IFFCO Group, Hunter Foods LLC, Haribo GmbH & Company KG, Halwani Brothers Company JSC, Grupo Arcor S.A., General Mills Inc. and Ferrero International S.A.
This comprehensive report analyzes the performance of leading companies in the snacks sector from 2020 to 2024. The findings highlight shifts in market share, revealing both established market leaders and emerging competitors.
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
United Arab Emirates Snacks Market – Product Type Analysis
United Arab Emirates Snacks Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
Zahdan Group
Walkers Shortbread Ltd.
Valeo Foods Ltd.
Unilever PLC
The Hershey Company
Siafa International Manufacturing Co.
Savola Group Company
Pladis Foods Limited
Perfetti Van Melle Group
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer
FIGURES AND TABLES
Table United Arab Emirates Snacks Market 2020-2030
Chart United Arab Emirates Snacks Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart United Arab Emirates Snacks Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table United Arab Emirates Snacks Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart United Arab Emirates Snacks Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart United Arab Emirates Snacks Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table United Arab Emirates Snacks Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart United Arab Emirates Snacks Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart United Arab Emirates Snacks Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table United Arab Emirates Snacks Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart United Arab Emirates Snacks Market, by Companies, 2024
Table United Arab Emirates Snacks Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart United Arab Emirates Snacks Market, by Brands, 2024
Table United Arab Emirates – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table United Arab Emirates – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table United Arab Emirates – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table United Arab Emirates Snacks Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table United Arab Emirates Snacks Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)
Companies Mentioned
Zahdan Group
Walkers Shortbread Ltd.
Valeo Foods Ltd.
Unilever PLC
The Hershey Company
Siafa International Manufacturing Co.
Savola Group Company
Pladis Foods Limited
Perfetti Van Melle Group
PepsiCo, Inc.
Parle Products Pvt. Ltd.
Notions Group
Nestle S.A.
National Food Industries LLC (NFI)
Mondelez International Inc.
Mars, Incorporated
Lorenz Snackworld GmbH
Loacker S.p.A.
Lebanese Roasting Group Sarl
Kuwait Indo Trading Co. W.L.L
Kervan Gida Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S
Kellanova
Inspire Brands LLC
IFFCO Group
Hunter Foods LLC
Haribo GmbH & Company KG
Halwani Brothers Company JSC
Grupo Arcor S.A.
General Mills, Inc.
Ferrero International S.A.