Costa Rica’s snacks market is projected to expand from USD 1,004.2 million in 2024 to USD 1,481.9 million by 2030, reflecting a robust CAGR of 6.7% and underscoring the category’s resilience amid shifting economic and consumer dynamics. The country’s strengthening economy—driven by tourism inflows, steady investment, and falling unemployment—has boosted disposable incomes, enabling consumers to allocate more spending toward discretionary items such as snacks. This macroeconomic backdrop is creating fertile ground for both domestic and international brands to capture incremental share.
Tourism remains a pivotal catalyst, with record-breaking visitor numbers fueling demand across retail and hospitality channels. Tourists not only increase on-the-ground consumption but also purchase snacks as souvenirs, providing brands with an additional premium-priced revenue stream. Simultaneously, inflationary pressures on core ingredients such as cocoa and glucose are challenging producers to balance pricing with profitability, a tension that is likely to influence product portfolios and promotional strategies in the coming years.
Health and convenience trends are reshaping the competitive landscape. Consumers are increasingly seeking snacks with functional benefits—such as higher protein content or natural ingredients—aligning with broader wellness-oriented lifestyles. This is prompting a wave of reformulation and product innovation as brands attempt to blend indulgence with perceived health value. The rise of e-commerce and the proliferation of convenience stores are further accelerating market penetration, providing consumers with easy access to both traditional and better-for-you snack options. This convergence of economic recovery, tourism-driven demand, health consciousness, and omnichannel distribution is positioning Costa Rica’s snack sector for sustained, broad-based growth.
This report delivers a deep dive into the Costa Rica snacks market, combining historical performance data from 2020 to 2024 with forward-looking projections through 2030. It uncovers critical insights into market size, growth rates, and key trends, providing a clear view of the industry’s evolution. By breaking down the market across product type and distribution channel, the report identifies actionable opportunities for stakeholders to drive growth and outperform competitors.
Market Segmentation
The segmentation of the Costa Rica snacks market is outlined below:
Product type: confectionery (chocolate confectionery, gum, sugar confectionery), ice cream and frozen dessert (impulse ice creams, plant-based ice creams, take-home ice creams), savory snacks (corn and tortilla chips, nuts and seeds, popcorn, potato chips, pretzels, puffed snacks, savoury biscuits and crackers, others), fruit snacks, snack bars, sweet biscuits (chocolate biscuits, cookies, plain biscuits, stuffed biscuits, wafers)
Distribution channel: convenience stores, discounters, e-commerce, forecourts, health stores, hypermarkets, small grocery stores, supermarkets, warehouse clubs, others
The snacks market in Costa Rica is segmented across product type and distribution channel. By product type, the market is categorized into confectionery (chocolate confectionery, gum, sugar confectionery), ice cream and frozen dessert (impulse ice creams, plant-based ice creams, take-home ice creams), savory snacks (corn and tortilla chips, nuts and seeds, popcorn, potato chips, pretzels, puffed snacks, savoury biscuits and crackers, others), fruit snacks, snack bars, and sweet biscuits (chocolate biscuits, cookies, plain biscuits, stuffed biscuits, wafers). Distribution channel segmentation comprises convenience stores, discounters, e-commerce, forecourts, health stores, hypermarkets, small grocery stores, supermarkets, warehouse clubs, and others.
Competitive Landscape
The competitive landscape of the snacks industry has been thoroughly analyzed, highlighting key players such as Adam Foods S.L., Alimentos Jacks de Centroamerica S.A., Central Heladera Diaz S.A., Colombina SA, Cooperativa de Productores de Leche Dos Pinos R.L., Corporacion Multi Inversiones S.A. de CV, Dinant Corp., General Mills Inc., Gruma S.A.B. de C.V., Grupo Arcor S.A., Grupo Bimbo S.A.B. de C.V., GRUPO CAFE BRITT SA, Grupo Nutresa S.A., Grupo Pozuelo & Pro S.A., Helados Sarita S.A., Helados Sensacion Ltda, Industrias Alimenticias del Volcan Irazu S.A., Industrias Mafam S.A., Kellanova, Mars Incorporated, Mondelez International Inc., PepsiCo Inc., Productos Alimenticios Diana S.A. de C.V. and The Hershey Company.
This report presents an extensive analysis of major entities in the snacks market, focusing on their performance from 2020 to 2024. Findings showcase changes in market share, recognizing both long-standing leaders and new challengers.
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
Costa Rica Snacks Market – Product Type Analysis
Costa Rica Snacks Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
Adam Foods, S.L.
Alimentos Jacks de Centroamerica, S.A.
Central Heladera Diaz S.A.
Colombina SA
Cooperativa de Productores de Leche Dos Pinos R.L.
Corporacion Multi Inversiones S.A. de CV
Dinant Corp.
General Mills, Inc.
Gruma, S.A.B. de C.V.
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer
FIGURES AND TABLES
Table Costa Rica Snacks Market 2020-2030
Chart Costa Rica Snacks Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart Costa Rica Snacks Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table Costa Rica Snacks Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart Costa Rica Snacks Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Costa Rica Snacks Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table Costa Rica Snacks Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart Costa Rica Snacks Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Costa Rica Snacks Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table Costa Rica Snacks Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart Costa Rica Snacks Market, by Companies, 2024
Table Costa Rica Snacks Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart Costa Rica Snacks Market, by Brands, 2024
Table Costa Rica – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table Costa Rica – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table Costa Rica – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table Costa Rica Snacks Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table Costa Rica Snacks Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)
Companies Mentioned
Adam Foods, S.L.
Alimentos Jacks de Centroamerica, S.A.
Central Heladera Diaz S.A.
Colombina SA
Cooperativa de Productores de Leche Dos Pinos R.L.
Corporacion Multi Inversiones S.A. de CV
Dinant Corp.
General Mills, Inc.
Gruma, S.A.B. de C.V.
Grupo Arcor S.A.
Grupo Bimbo, S.A.B. de C.V.
GRUPO CAFE BRITT SA
Grupo Nutresa S.A.
Grupo Pozuelo & Pro, S.A.
Helados Sarita, S.A.
Helados Sensacion Ltda
Industrias Alimenticias del Volcan Irazu, S.A.
Industrias Mafam S.A.
Kellanova
Mars, Incorporated
Mondelez International Inc.
PepsiCo, Inc.
Productos Alimenticios Diana, S.A. de C.V.
The Hershey Company