The Saudi Arabia snacks sector is poised for a dynamic growth phase, anticipating an increase of USD 3.4 billion and a CAGR of approximately 9.2% from 2025 to 2030. Saudi Arabia’s snacks market is thriving, driven by a rapidly urbanizing population and a growing young demographic. As cities like Riyadh and Jeddah experience an increasing number of busy professionals, the demand for convenient, ready-to-eat snacks such as chips, biscuits, and protein bars has surged. Additionally, the health and wellness trend is gaining momentum, with consumers increasingly opting for healthier snacks that are low in fat, high in protein, or made with natural ingredients. The influx of international snack brands into the Saudi market is also fostering product innovation and variety.
This report offers a detailed examination of the Saudi Arabia snacks market, leveraging historical data from 2020 to 2024 and projecting trends through 2030. It evaluates market size, growth trajectories, and key drivers of change, providing a nuanced view of the industry’s development. Through a structured analysis of product type and distribution channel, the report identifies strategic opportunities and challenges, supporting data-driven decision-making.
Market Segmentation
The Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia snacks market is categorized by product type and distribution channel. The market is classified by product type into 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
Major participants in the snacks market comprise Zahdan Group, United Food Industries Corporation Ltd. Co., The Hershey Company, Tamara Dates Factory Co., Sweets of Oman Company, Siafa International Manufacturing Co., Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO), Saudi Ice Cream Factory Company Ltd., Pladis Foods Limited, Perfetti Van Melle Group, PepsiCo Inc., Patchi SAL, Notions Group, Nestle S.A., National Biscuits & Confectionery Co. Ltd., Mondelez International Inc., Mars Incorporated, Loacker S.p.A., Kuwait Indo Trading Co. W.L.L, Kellanova, Inspire Brands LLC, IFFCO Group, Haribo GmbH & Company KG, Halwani Brothers Company JSC, General Mills Inc., Ferrero International S.A., Dalmaza Food Industries Co., Cone Zone Co., Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprungli AG and California Garden Products Inc. (Americana Group Inc).
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
Saudi Arabia Snacks Market – Product Type Analysis
Saudi Arabia Snacks Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
Zahdan Group
United Food Industries Corporation Ltd. Co.
The Hershey Company
Tamara Dates Factory Co.
Sweets of Oman Company
Siafa International Manufacturing Co.
Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO)
Saudi Ice Cream Factory Company Ltd.
Pladis Foods Limited
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer
FIGURES AND TABLES
Table Saudi Arabia Snacks Market 2020-2030
Chart Saudi Arabia Snacks Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart Saudi Arabia Snacks Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table Saudi Arabia Snacks Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart Saudi Arabia Snacks Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Saudi Arabia Snacks Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table Saudi Arabia Snacks Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart Saudi Arabia Snacks Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Saudi Arabia Snacks Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table Saudi Arabia Snacks Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart Saudi Arabia Snacks Market, by Companies, 2024
Table Saudi Arabia Snacks Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart Saudi Arabia Snacks Market, by Brands, 2024
Table Saudi Arabia – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table Saudi Arabia – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table Saudi Arabia – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table Saudi Arabia Snacks Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table Saudi Arabia Snacks Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)
Companies Mentioned
Zahdan Group
United Food Industries Corporation Ltd. Co.
The Hershey Company
Tamara Dates Factory Co.
Sweets of Oman Company
Siafa International Manufacturing Co.
Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO)
Saudi Ice Cream Factory Company Ltd.
Pladis Foods Limited
Perfetti Van Melle Group
PepsiCo, Inc.
Patchi SAL
Notions Group
Nestle S.A.
National Biscuits & Confectionery Co., Ltd.
Mondelez International Inc.
Mars, Incorporated
Loacker S.p.A.
Kuwait Indo Trading Co. W.L.L
Kellanova
Inspire Brands LLC
IFFCO Group
Haribo GmbH & Company KG
Halwani Brothers Company JSC
General Mills, Inc.
Ferrero International S.A.
Dalmaza Food Industries Co.
Cone Zone Co.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprungli AG
California Garden Products Inc. (Americana Group Inc)